I’m not quite sure where to start with the awesomeness that is this amigurumi crocheted Matthew McConaughey doll from Alison at Crafty is Cool. From the hair to the bongo drum, everything about it blows my mind. But, I’m going to just jump right in there and say what we’re all thinking: Holy crocheted buns, […]
When you make felt, you are making the oldest fiber art known in the world. The essence of wet felt making remains unchanged throughout the centuries- agitate fibers with water, heat and pressure. While the technique has hardly changed, common modern materials make the job easy. The washboard can be replaced with bubble wrap, for […]
You and your bestie might be too old for a best friend’s necklace, so luckily Amy of Made By Amy D has thought of a solution – Ohio bestie coffee sleeves! I wonder what the Michigan version would be…
For the past few days, I’ve been doing demos and soaking up crafty awesomeness at the Craft & Hobby Association Winter 2012 Conference and Trade Show in Anaheim. Per usual, there have been tons of amazing events on the show floor. But, on Monday, Lion Brand Yarn rocked my fiber-loving socks off with their Lion […]
The Long Thread’s Ellen Luckett Baker shows off this felt heart bracelet she made from Stash Happy: Felt. The bracelet is just one of 30 projects you can make with your stash scraps and comes in handy just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Ok, Mitten crafters. It’s almost time for the sixth annual Knit Michigan, a fundraiser to support Michigan cancer charities. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 4 at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield Hills, fiber-arts lovers can participate in workshops, all-day knitting and crocheting, and shop at local stores on hand […]
Need more ideas for upcycling old sweaters? Check out this recycled sweater throw from Better Homes and Gardens! [Via One Pretty Thing] More: How-To: Recycled Sweater Hat @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Recycled Sweater Mittens @Craftzine.com blog
