Today is the release of Feltique! The book is beautiful, if I do say so myself, and I am happy to announce that Potter Craft has graciously decided to let me give 5 copies away to CRAFT readers. There are many ways to make felt, and make projects with felt, and Feltique covers them all, […]
Continue ReadingSimple Sewing for Baby: 24 Easy Projects for Newborns to Toddlers by Lotta Jansdotter Visit Lotta Jansdotter: jansdotter.com More books by Lotta Jansdotter: chroniclebooks.com/lotta Quick and easy baby projects have been on my mind lately and Lotta Jansdotter’s new book, Simple Sewing for Baby: 24 Easy Projects for Newborns to Toddlers (published by Chronicle Books) […]
Continue ReadingLike I Give a Frock by Michi Girl I love illustrated books and this one especially since it covers one of my favorite topics, fashion. Like I Give a Frock: Fashion Forecasts and Meaningless Misguidance by Michi Girl and illustrated by Kat Mcleod (published by Chronicle Books) is a humorous and artful look into poking […]
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As you may know, my craft of choice is embroidery. It’s easy, inexpensive and feels a lot like coloring when I was a kid (which I loved to do, and still enjoy doing with my daughter). I love Lazy Daisys, French Knots and Feather Stitches. Any way to decorate fabric with needle and thread makes […]
Continue ReadingChic Metal: Metal Jewelry to Make at Home by Victoria Tillotson I love jewelry-making but never realized that I could take my love further than just simple beading until I picked up this book, Chic Metal: Metal Jewelry to Make at Home by Victoria Tillotson (published by Potter Craft). I love the look of hammered […]
Continue ReadingI’ve been a huge fan of Debbie Bliss yarn for years now. Baby Cashmerino is my favorite yarn to knit with. So when I came across this post on Decor8 reviewing Debbie Bliss’s new knitting magazine, my heart skipped a beat. I loved the preview of all the gorgeous photos where you’ll find snippets of […]
Continue ReadingDiane Gilleland of Crafty Pod has just released a new Ebook that gives an incredible depth of information to people looking to blog about creative subjects. The 49-page Making a Great Blog: A Guide For Creative People focuses on building a blog with strong content and explores building connections within the blogging community. It’s designed […]
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