Block Party – The Modern Quilting Bee, by Alissa Haight Carlton & Kristen Lejnieks Book Site: Block Party! Block Party is a lovely book for those who want to start quilting, but feel somewhat intimidated by the scale and precision of the craft. Alissa Haight Carlton and Kristen Lejnieks, both lovers of modern quilting, formed […]
You may know Kathreen Ricketson as the editor of the Australia-based craft blog Whipup. She’s also been busy self-publishing Action Packs, which are digital collections of making and learning projects for kids. Action Packs incorporate a little crafting, a little cooking, some nature exploration, a little building and tinkering – and each issue is centered […]
If you’ve ever been curious about things like bottling your own soda, pressing your own tofu or fermenting your own miso, this book is (according to the author) “for serious kitchen nerds and the people they feed.” Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It covers over 75 recipes for recipes for condiments, cereals, crunchy snacks, beverages, […]
I have several book-loving friends who will appreciate this fun bookshelf mini-quilt from Don’t Call Me Betsy. I can see lots of cool variations on it, from making one with all the books from a book club’s year to one that showcases a child’s favorite books at a certain age. Susan of Living With Punks […]
The third issue of CraftSanity Magazine is just out, and this is cause for celebration. In this age where we’re losing printed craft magazines seemingly every day, Michigan crafter (and podcaster) Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood is keeping an independent craft magazine alive. I got to talk with Jennifer about how this project is both challenging and deeply […]
By Marcia Simmons Infusing spirits means putting stuff in a jar, pouring liquor on top of it, and waiting. That’s really all there is to it. Whether you want to make basil vodka, jalapeno tequila or mango rum, the general process is the same: DIY Infused Spirit Put equal parts spirit and flavoring item […]
Make Stuff Together: 24 Simple Projects to Create as a Family, by Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever Book Site: Future Craft Collective Make Stuff Together is the work of two women who’ve made it their mission to help families create together. Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever run the Austin, TX-based Future Craft Collective, which offers […]
