The Luck of Asia: Kirigami Pop-up Card
Kirigami is the art of paper cutting. Make some beautiful pop-up cards using these printable patterns.
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Vintage Image Pendants
9 commentsI have a huge collection of vintage illustrations from all kinds of books, postcards etc. that have been passed down through my family. I made tiny prints and decoupaged them to a wood base to...
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Guilt-Free Crafting
Feeling guilty about the environmental impact of your crafting? Or is someone in your life encouraging you to reduce your craft-supply bill? Try these ideas for reducing your "guilt footprint."
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Easy Peasy Crochet Bag
1 commentLaughing Purple Goldfish Designs shares a step-by-step tutorial on how to crochet (and line!) your own pretty bag.
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Scarfittens: Dual-Purpose Cold-Weather Gear
2 commentsGet ready for the cool weather by knitting up this ingenious scarf-mitten combo. This simple, chic accessory needs only a couple of balls of yarn and couldn’t be easier.
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How to Emboss a Metal Tin
19 commentsThese shiny tins look impressive, but here's their secret: They're made with ordinary hardware-store metal tape.
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Make a French Seam Organza Gift Bag
2 commentsIf you're having trouble working with a sheer fabric, a French seam is a great way to create a professional finish for your projects. And if you're going to learn a French seam, then why not make a little gift bag on the way?!
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Great Results from a Student
1 commentOn Saturday, I taught a hands-on class of the tote that was on the cover of Threads Magazine, Issue # 137 - June/July, 2008.
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Crafting Long Distance
2 commentsTwo friends share their online collaboration with the world and invite other crafters to join in.
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Knit a Pretty Rose Pin
1 commentKnit up a bouquet of colorful roses in the time it takes to drive to the garden center. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can “grow” this everlasting rose pin in less than an hour. Forget about fertilizer and bug spray, all you need is a few yards of yarn that reminds you of a perfect summer day.
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Anatomy of a Hand-Knit Sock
1 commentAh, the lowly sock...worn on feet, shoved into boots, and even chewed up by pets. Yet the hand-knitted sock is a thing of beauty, comfort, and entertainment on long bus rides.
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Embroidered Onesie Wonders
1 commentHere are the onesies I promised from the Urban Threads Embroidery post!
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Yo-Yos and Couching: Two Easy-to-Do Embellishment Techniques
9 commentsWith a few small fabric yo-yos, some beads, and couched yarn, you can create elegant vintage-inspired surface design that will turn your project into a showstopper.
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Win A Crafty Book!
1 commentThere are only 3 more weeks to enter into the CraftStylish Summer Sweepstakes Book Giveaway so hurry it up and enter for your chance to win one of our amazing books!
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Last Minute Gift to Make-Woven Ribbon Scarf
2 commentsCreate this easy and elegant scarf for a special last minute gift. The recipient will never guess you whipped up this artsy little number in a day!
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Little House on the Prairie: The Musical
3 commentsMelissa Gilbert is playing Caroline Ingalls and singing. Seriously.
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A Capitol Trendsetter: Knitting Hip in DC with Marie Connolly
This knitting mogul personifies the concept of multitasking with style and grace. It appears that she seamlessly manages her three-store creative empire with two kids (soon to be three), a patient husband, and her publishing pursuits.
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Quick-to-Make Linen Wedding Hankie
Weddings are all around me these days! Here is a beautiful, quick little gift I came up with to give a newly engaged friend or bride-to-be at her shower. With a classic, heirloom hem technique, this hankie also covers the something new and something blue!
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Free Julie Cuff Pattern from Blueprint Crochet
8 commentsTry crocheting this quick summer cuff designed by Robyn Chachula!
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A Little Primer on Japanese Craft Books
3 commentsJapanese craft books, known for their irreverent photography and quirky projects, are a big hit with today's crafters. I'll tell you where to find them!
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