Ben Cuevas knitted up this impressive fiber brain. Unlike other knitted brains which use coiled cord, Ben’s used increased and decreases to model the folded surface. More: Knitted Brain Undercover’s Knit Brain Bag The Museum of Fabric Brain Art
I’ve been doing a lot of digging in my garden lately, and my 14-month-old loves nothing better than digging right alongside. Getting the dirt off my hands at the end of the day is hard enough, but it’s almost impossible to clean up a wriggly toddler! I really like this sewn soap pouch how-to (try […]
By Nicole Vasbinder Many times a pattern will simply tell you to hem a garment and not go into much detail. Or maybe they only give you one option and you would like to try something new. There are lots of different ways to finish hems on skirts, pants, dresses, necklines, and sleeves, and I’m […]
These slippers are simple and functional and can display your favorite buttons. What are you waiting for? Head on over to The Purl Bee to see how to make them!
I love this cross-stitch Jackalope from Flickr user, good_gorilla. I’m working on a “power animal” series that combines traditional patterns and silhouettes with pops of color. A twist on the traditional. I’ll say! It’s a fabulous twist! I love the look of cross-stitch houndstooth, and using it as a filling for an animal silhouette is […]
If you are in need of fashion inspiration, head on over to New Dress A Day. For the entire year, Marisa is using her creative sewing skills to come up with a refashioned outfit from a thrift store find. And get this, her budget is $1 a day! It’s so fun to see all the […]
Congratulations to the winners of our Sew and Sew month giveaways from CICO books! Debbie from upstate New York won a copy of Sewing for Children, Hilary from Eugene, Ore., won a copy of Make Your Own Misfits, and Julie from Brooklyn, NY, won a copy of Scandinavian Needlecraft. Enjoy the books, ladies, and send […]
