Alley Cat Amigurumi
I love the creations of ToutiMini Amigurumi, especially this incredibly cute alley cat and fish bone piece. Check out her Flickr pool for more goodies.
Yarncraft
Computer Cord Cozy
Etsy seller pingo makes these cord cozies for your laptop power supply. Custom orders for color and length are accepted. I’ve been making these cover the cables for my video installations for years so that they fit in with the aesthetic of the piece.Via Core77.
HOW TO – Make a Crazy Nine-Patch Quilt Block
Oh, Fransson! shows you how to create a crazy nine-patch quilt block. She used this method to make a stunning giraffe-themed quilt, and I love the confetti-like colors used in her tutorial as well.
HOW TO – Embellish Knits
Berlin’s Whimsy shows you how to perk up your knitted goods with a cute flower embellishment. [via Whipup]
Bandana Shirt/Dress for Girls Tutorial
Daisy Janie shows you the steps on how to refashion a bandana shirt/dress for girls.
HOW TO – Sew a Faux-Smocked Dress
KBang on BurdaStyle has a tutorial on how to sew a quick, easy, and flattering faux-smocked dress or as the title of her project states “eight dollar dress”. I love the simplicity of it and how you can vary it with different fabric prints, add straps, or pockets.
Knitted Carrots & Mandarins
Bleu Arts is offering these two cute new knitting patterns, which can be turned into sachets, baby rattles, or even pincushions.