Even though it’s still pretty hot here in Austin, I’m finally feeling like I can see Fall on the horizon. It’s starting to seem like time to get to some cozy crafting, and this cute twirl and tie pixie hat would be a perfect kick-off Fall project. Michelle of Wee Folk Art shares the pattern […]
Dana of MADE shares a pattern and how-to for making pillow cases from your stash fabrics to donate to the ConKerr Cancer organization. ConKerr delivers brightly-colored pillow cases to chroniclly ill children in hospitals to help brighten their hospital rooms. The group has provided more than “240,000 pillowcases made by thousands of volunteers from across […]
I have a couple friends who are obsessed with Pokémon and while I’ve never played the game, I sometimes call my daughter Chloe “Pikachu” because she laughs when I say it. Pokemon and crafting seem to go hand in hand so I’ve rounded up here some fun Pokemon knitting and crochet patterns. First up is […]
Howtoons has a great plush how-to, the first from guest artist Meredith McClaren. As usual, the instructions are clear and simple enough for older kids to try on their own (although I’d frankly want to make one too), and I love the anime-inspired images!
Ken Denmead at Wired writes: Ever since I took on the job of Editor at GeekDad, and would meet people at events like Maker Faire, the question I kept hearing over and over was “but what about GeekMom?!” Sometimes it was spoken with a bit of humor, but more often with a sense of real […]
I get obsessed over fabric (who doesn’t right?) and Liberty of London is just right up there with the most beautiful prints. Molly at The Purl Bee shows off the gorgeous Liberty of London Tana Lawn print in her neon elastic girl’s skirt project. The neon elastic and knit trim give a modern edge to […]
Vickie Howell has a new Caron pattern up that you can knit for the little girl in your life. Here’s the adorable Tuxita Baby Tunic which is a ruffle-front baby mini dress. And if you like what Vickie is wearing you can check out her crochet pattern for the whirlwind wrap.
