Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Craft In America, Tonight
REMINDER: Craft In America airs tonight on PBS. Check you local listings for times. This documentary is accompanied by a 7 city traveling exhibition, a book, and online presence.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Three great tutorials from Lula Louise
Beth of Lula Louise has three great tutorials on her website.
First there is a super cute easy pleated skirt tutorial.

Next she tells us how to recycle a sweater.
Finally, she shows us how to cover o-rings with a crochet method.
First there is a super cute easy pleated skirt tutorial.

Next she tells us how to recycle a sweater.
Finally, she shows us how to cover o-rings with a crochet method.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Etsy & Instructables: Sew Useful Contest

Entries are due June 15th by 11:59pm Eastern time.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Finding the right knitting needles

Bamboo Knitting Needles & Crochet hooks in Little Tokyo

On the end of one of the aisles there was a small notions section where I discovered bamboo knitting needles and crochet hooks for only $1.49! These needles seem to be the same quality as the ChiaoGoo needles I already own. The needle size is color embossed into the side using Japanese measurements. You can read more about size conversions here.

Friday, May 18, 2007
Interweave Felt magazine

Interweave Knits is coming out with a special edition magazine all about felt called Interweave Felt! It is due to hit the newsstand on July 17th. Yeah!
Water Bottle Carrier tutorial

I came across this incredibly cute water bottle carrier tutorial today over at Pink Chalk Studio. It was created as a part of a Whiplash challenge put on by whip up. These were for sale all over Thailand a couple of years ago. I purchased a bunch, but the strap was so narrow it cut into my shoulder. I love the fact that this on is insulated.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Felt Cup Cozie

Well, my knit cup cozie project was basicly a failure. In a last ditch effort, I created this one out of a commercial wool blend felt. I cut the fabric with pinking shears and attached the layers together by needle felting in the center purple dot.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Needle felted eyeball tutorial

Thursday, May 10, 2007
Sesame Street Pinball Number Count
Ever since I was a child I have been a big fan of Sesame Street. I particularly like this 70's animated number count. I am so glad to have found it on YouTube. I was reminded of it when I saw a post on how to make the clock pictured in the animation over at the Instructables website.
http://www.instructables.com/id/ETB9MT4F11S8QQZ/
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Knit Cup Cozies

I was planning on making my own pattern, but did a little research first and came across a few nice free patterns:

pretty: The Cabled Coffee Cozy
funny: Greek Takeout Cup Cozy
pretty:Mug Cozy
cute: Java a Go Go
Also, Whiplash is having a cozy competition right now. I think there is still time to enter.


Craft on TV

WHAT:
Craft in America, A journey to the origins, artists, and techniques of American Crafts.
WHEN:
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007
8, 9, & 10pm
This documentary is accompanied by a 7 city traveling exhibition, a book, and online presence.
Saturday, May 05, 2007
My First Sweater, pt. 3

Sunrise Circle Jacket by Kate Gilbert
Spring 2006 Interweave Knits
5 Balls, Cascade 220 tweed, color 610
Size 37
I decreased the length of the sleeves by 1.5"
Friday, May 04, 2007
Free Pattern: 1 Hour Cardi-Wrap

Besewstylish has a free pdf you can download to make this cute cardi-wrap. It was designed by Anna Mazur who is the contributing editor for Sew Stylish and Threads. I just may have to make one of these.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Spring Fling Boutique this weekend

Come by and purchase a Mother's Day gift or something special for yourself.
This sale will include handmade sterling silver jewelry, fused glass, beadwork, bath products, mosaics and much more.
Artists Include:
Mariah Bonner
Ansley Davies
Andi Hammer
Susan Kelso
Jennifer Morris
Alice Neal
Shirley Whong
When: Friday May 4, 12-9pm & Saturday May 5, 10-6pm
Where: The San Gabriel Bead Company
325 E. Live Oak Arcadia, CA 91006
626.447.7753
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