Jane Market Bag
Alicia from Posie Gets Cozy has a new PDF pattern, the Jane Market Bag, available in her shop. Sew up this bag in an afternoon and then post up your finished bag in the flickr group.
Yarncraft
How-To: Make a Concert Tee Into a Baby Gown
I’m only slightly embarassed to admit that I have a brown paper bag tucked away on a high shelf in my closet that has written on it in huge Sharpie-drawn letters (and I’m not kidding here), “T-shirts of sentimental value! DO NOT throw away!” My mom made so much fun of this bag of t-shirts […]
How-To: T-Shirt Tote
Here’s a great way to keep on using a shirt you like (or maybe don’t), but it has a stain, hole, or other defect: turn it into a tote bag!
Tarina O-Ring Necklace
Tarina O-Ring Necklace By Vickie Howell This wise owl says that every gal could use a little whimsy in her life! Transform any large charm into your own crochet creation and you’ll be shouting, “Self-expression is here to stay!” Finished Measurements: Approximately 36", depending on the length of the pendant. Materials: Ball of DMC Senso […]
CRAFT Pattern Podcast: Sublime Stitching Fruit and Snail Embroidery Patterns
As a mom now, I realize you can never have too many baby bibs so why not make them more fun with the wonderful embroidery designs by Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching? I love this new kit, Sublime Stitching Baby Bib Embroidery Kit (published by Chronicle Books) that has all the necessary supplies to stitch […]
Killer Crochet
I first saw Howie Woo’s work on Neatorama, but then quickly spent way too much time on his site checking out all his killer (get it?) crochet projects, from dynamite to ray guns to cigarettes. This guy has talent! And a wacky sense of humor, which is a mighty fine combination IMHO. (Be sure to […]
Spring 2009 Colette Pattern Line Released
I am loving these new patterns from Colette for spring and summer. There are some fun dresses, and a seriously snazzy skirt. I’m also loving the way the patterns are packaged. Each sewing pattern is packaged up in a pretty little booklet with a linen-textured cover, a singer-stitched binding, and handy pocket for your pattern. […]