Embroidered Tablecloth Mess
This “messy” tablecloth features pre-spilled wine and other evidenced of a raucous dinner party. Via MAKE on Twitter.
Yarncraft
How-To: Sew Swaddling Blankets
Molly at The Purl Bee shows you how to sew swaddling blankets. I love how it can go beyond those typical baby prints and colors thanks to the Echino Spring fabric collection.
Blending Embroidery Floss Colors
Jenny Hart has a tutorial up over on the Chronicle Books blog about her tricks for giving dimension to stitching by blending embroidery floss colors. The technique is simple, and the result can be quite dramatic!
How-To: Simple Bauhaus Throw
When I designed this blanket, I was thinking of the Bauhaus art movement with its stern and unadorned style. My aim was to create a piece that is sleek and clean, as well as moody and sumptuous. This throw adds warmth to an ultramodern decor, giving the Bauhaus Geometric Throw a 21st-century look.
Momiji Doll Couture Contest
Love Momiji is hosting a fun Momiji doll couture contest. Momiji are Japanese message dolls, like the ones shown above, and each one has an opening in its base for a secret message. The contest rules are pretty broad, allowing for maximum creativity. They’re looking for one-off, fabric Momiji dolls using a combination of crafty methods: weaving, printing, knitting, embroidery, whatever flavor you choose. Entries will be judged on “overall wow-factor as well as skill and craftsmanship.”
Book Interview & Giveaway: Crochet Adorned by Linda Permann
Crochet Adorned:Reinvent Your Wardrobe with Crocheted Accents, Embellishments, and Trims by Linda Permann Web Site: LindaMade We are so excited to be a part of Linda Perman’s blog tour for her new book Crochet Adorned! I’d like to call myself a natural born knitter but in the last few years while working at CRAFT, I’ve […]
How-To: Men’s Shirt to Summer Dress
Here’s a really adorable dress made from a men’s shirt, via Threadbanger.