Amigurumi Octopus Pattern
Jpolka on Etsy has this realistic looking amigurumi octopus pattern for sale for just $2.50. Link. Related: A Crafter’s New Best Friend – The Octopus – Link.
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Indie Quilts
Jen at Indie Fix is has collected a post on Indie Quilters. Pictured above are Crystal J, Tilonia, Hambone and Jennicakes, and Silana Stichworks. Check out more indie quilters she’s found and if you know of more, please leave a comment on her post. Link.
Crochet Beaded Ring
Ooh! I love sparkly things and this beaded crochet ring looks like a fun accessory you can make. Link.
CRAFT Pattern Podcast: Alternative Coasters by Robyn Chachula
This week’s CRAFT Pattern Podcast are Alternative Coasters by Robyn Chachula of Crochet by Faye. Crochet up these coasters with plastic grocery bags as yarn or use heavy plastic ribbon as Robyn does, which you can easily find in the gardening aisle of the hardware store. You can also try twine or curling ribbon. The […]
Giant Knitted Glove / Chair Cozy
Knit.1 points to this amazing project by Amy of Needles and Hooks. She’s knitted a giant glove for chair that’s shaped like a big hand which I guess will make you feel like you’re sitting on King Kong’s hand or something like that. Anyway, wacky chair aside, the giant glove rocks! [ via ] Link.
Amy Butler Sewing Patterns Monthly Contests at U-Handblog
Lisa at U-Handblog has got a great monthly contest that is just starting up! Every month the makers of the 3 best Amy Butler bags, tops, or skirts, etc. will win an Amy Butler Pattern of their choice. The closing date for this month’s contest is 25th May. Check out U-Handblog for all the details. […]
A Crafter’s New Best Friend – The Octopus
Looks like the new crafty trend for 2007 is the cute and cuddly octopus! Cute and cuddly? Sure why not! Who knew these tentacle-clad sea creatures would get so much crafty love lately? Whether in yarn, felt, or fabric, these eight legged creatures are a crafter’s new best friend. Snatch up Futuregirl’s pattern to make […]
