News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: August 13, 2009
“Mistakes are the portals of discovery.” — James Joyce This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere has oversize knits (but not to wear!), vibrant textile portraits with venerable old Hollywood icons, a metal menagerie and sleight of hand that requires analysis (and perhaps a second glance …
How-Tuesday: Tool Apron from Sew What! Bags
The only toolbox I've ever known is my overflowing crate of crafting materials. Having my tools organized and easily accessible sounds too good to be true. Every quilter, crocheter, and gardener deserves a handmade tool belt perfectly suited for her needs. For this week's How-Tuesday, we're sharing Lexie …
Guest Curator: Kelly Rand of Crafting a Green World
Kelly Rand is a writer for DCist.com and Crafting a Green World, as well as a compulsive knitter and avid maker. She spends most of her free time pursuing crafty endeavors and volunteering for numerous causes. Her latest upstart, Hello Craft, is pretty awesome (see our posts about it here and get involved …
Etsy Finds: Spring Cleaning
In fairytales, when it's time to clean up the lovely maiden simply begins a joyful tune and all the creatures of the forest turn up to happily lend a hand. While this may be a far cry from my actual cleaning routine, a few cheery helpers in the washing-up department sure couldn't hurt. Added bonus: check out the …
How-To: Stitch an Apron
Nothing beats a cool, retro style apron to make you feel like the hostess with the most-est. So whether you're holding a New Year's brunch, or a tea for two, tie on a party-proof print and be ready to toast! Aprons are deceptively simple to make, requiring just a small amount of fabric and the most basic sewing …
Featured Buyer: Michele Foley of Chow.com
This week's Featured Buyer is Michele Foley, an associate editor at CHOW.com, the destination for food, drink, and fun on the Web. Michele handpicks almost all of the products that make it onto CHOW, whether it be via her monthly product column called Wanted or through the TWICE-YEARLY gift guides. She's a huge …
How-to Make the Cutest Belt with Cluttershop via Sprig.com
In this video, cluttershop shows us how to make a simple belt by recycling an old apron. Way to go, Cluttershop! Sprig.com, "Your Daily Green Style Guide," is looking for more Etsy sellers to contribute how-to videos with a green twist. Let Etsy know about it too, so we can post it here on our blog as well. We are always …
Etsy Finds: Aprons
It's time to get your creativity on. Messiness is the best! But...nobody wants to soil their handmade clothes, so here are some apron options. I also find that putting on an apron gets me in the mood to make stuff. I found all kinds on Etsy, so here you go... Vintage Inspired Aprons - Shadow Riders This badass silhouette …
All the items are amazing! Beautiful color.
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Great items!Thank you so much:)
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