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 …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: June 18, 2009
“Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.” — Oscar Wilde This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere has frills and lace for any season, forgotten illustrators and long lost art, a modern rustic apartment with beautiful plants aplenty, Peggy Moffitt as 1960s music video …
Featured Buyer: The Breeders' Kelley Deal
You may know this week's Featured Buyer, Kelley Deal, rocks... but did you know she also knits and crochets? It's true! (Her new book, Bags that Rock, has 20 great purse patterns to prove it!) This long time musician and fan of all things handmade took a break from touring the world with the Breeders in support of their …
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 …
Crafting + Activism with Betsy Greer
To keep the spirit of the season in perspective, we invited Betsy Greer, author of Knitting for Good! and founder of Craftivism.com to engage in a little Q & A on the topic of changing your life and your world one stitch at a time. Her coinage of the word "craftivism" and the movement it represents inspired this …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: December 18, 2008
Looking for inspiring artwork? Look no further. This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere includes my doppelgänger (!), paper sculptures, fabric collages, Modernist design for the discerning bibliophile and moody photography. Onward! Can you believe these are made of paper? These mouth …
How-to: Knit Baby Legwarmers
That's one happy baby! Indulge your precious bundle in cozy cashmere warmth with a pair of knitted legwarmers just her size. Designed by Patti Ghezzi for Storey Publishing's Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders, this project knits up quick - perfect for that last-minute gift! And, since it only requires one skein …
How-To: Play with Your Food
Young people (of all ages) know food is fun. But before you turn your perfectly edible parfait into pulp, why not whip up a faux version in felt that looks good enough to eat? Create your very own Blackcurrant Mousse, like the one shown here, or share one as a gift with someone you find sweet. You can start out with …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: October 30, 2008
Where has the time gone? November is almost here, and my Elaine Benes costume for Halloween (tomorrow?!) is in a desperate race for time against the inevitability of a vintage Lucille Ball mask I have lying around. I'll let you know what the final verdict is... This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style …
Recycled Glove How-to: Make a Chipmunk Softie
Gloves (like socks), while born to be part of a pair, often end their days in lonely solitude, separated from their mates by the forces of the universe that conspire at every turn to pull them apart. Alone, they sadly serve little purpose (aside from the occasional show biz appearance for only the most …
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