MichaelaMurphy
Michaela Murphy, Seattle, WA, USeditor
craft interests: knitting, restyle, sewing
Member Since: 04/08/2008
This Month on CraftStylish
CraftStylish embraces 2009 with a host of restyle and recycle projects designed to inspire you to make the most out of the abundance of 2008. That's right, we're kicking off the new year by crafting from what we already have...perhaps right in the recycle bin?
Happy New Year from CraftStylish
2008 was an amazing first year for CraftStylish and we are ready to make 2009 a terrific second. Here's to a happy, healthy and very crafty year from all of us at CraftStylish.
CraftStylish RoundTable: Crafty Resolutions for 2009
Our last roundtable question for 2008 asks: What is your crafty resolve for 2009?
Happy Holidays From CraftStylish
We wish everyone in the CraftStylish community a very happy, healthy and crafty holiday!
CraftStylish Roundtable: What Do You Want from Crafty Claus?
As you madly rush to get everything made before the big-give, are you secretly dreaming of your own heart's desire? It's time to fess up: What are you hoping for this year?
Deck Your Halls with an Etsy How-To
CraftStylish hearts Etsy everyday--but this being Etsy's How-to Tuesday we are quite smitten. Check out this awesome holiday how-to video and get yourself a new crush.
CraftStylish Roundtable: The Glorious Triumphs and Agonizing Defeats of Craft, Part Two
More craft pride and groans as this week's roundtable discussion come to a close.
This Week on CraftStylish
It's crunch time, crafters, and if you're just getting started on your DIY gift list, you've come to the right place. This week we are featuring some crazy-cool gifts and snazzy projects to deck your halls and they are all super-quick to make.
Crafte's Inferno: Crafting for Christmas, a Lie in the Making
Oh, yes, I have certainly "Dared to Make It" for the holidays, but do I dare to tell the truth about it? I am currently crafting my way through the sixth circle of craft hell, but do I have to be honest about it?
CraftStylish RoundTable: The Glorious Triumphs and Agonizing Defeats of Craft
We imagine that the acceleration of craft activity this time of year has inspired some gorgeous creative breakthroughs and some craft disasters of a new order. This week the bloggers discuss their personal highs and lows of crafting. Join us and share your inspired ideas and things to avoid when crafting down to the wire and under pressure.
Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving: Teach Someone to Knit (or _____)
Give someone a handmade hat and they are warm for a while; teach them how to knit and they are warm forever! Here's how you can change someone's life and give them a gift they will treasure forever.
This Week on CraftStylish: Gifts for the Bill Murray in Your Life
Bill Murray personally asked us for Macho Crafts, and we accepted the challenge. Yes, for the next seven days it's all about the men. So get out your lists: this week, CraftStylish is coming at you with the very best DIY gifts for GUYS.
CraftStylish RoundTable: The Greatest Gift Ever Made--Part Two
Perhaps you'll find (and share) some gift-giving inspiration with the CraftStylish bloggers as they recall their DIY gift triumphs and greatest handmade gifts ever received.
The 'Happy Birthday Vicky' Scarf
This scarf is a version of the cable-knit-in-a-weekend scarf by Sally Bock. I made it for Vicky's birthday and it really did take just a few days.
CraftStylish RoundTable: The Greatest Gift Ever Made
This week we take a trip down DIY lane, with memories and remembrances of the greatest handmade gifts given and received.
This Month on CraftStylish
Craft your way to holiday bliss with fabulous gifts to make (or restyle) right here on CraftStylish. Here's a preview of what's to come so you can get your list in order and check it twice.
Happy Thanksgiving from CraftStylish
Our heartfelt wishes to everyone in the CraftStylish community for a happy, healthy, and yummy holiday!
A Dream Comes True: The Lion Brand Yarn Studio Opening in NYC
The hook-and-needle crowd raise a glass to fete the spanking-new and ultra-swank Lion Brand Yarn Studio in NYC...and oh, it's a sight to behold!
This Week On CraftStylish
It's time to deck out your home in style and then get to crossing your nearest and dearest off of your gift list. CraftStylish is here with merry DIY adornments for your home and beautiful quick-to-make gifts that'll make your season bright--and it's all free!
CraftStylish Roundtable: Gift-Giving Obstacles
What is the biggest challenge to your handmade holiday gift-giving? That's the question on the table for this week's online discussion: join in and tell us what's snagging your handmade gift-giving plans and we'll tell you about ours.
This Week On CraftStylish
Take the great Craftstylish dare and make all of your own holiday gifts this year! This week we've got a whole range of projects for every skill set and super-cool inspiration for the trickiest on your list.
In the Pink: Success for The Make It Pink Challenge!!!!
CraftStylish crafters got their craft on pink-time for our October challenge in support of breast cancer awareness and, wow, are we proud! The final stats have a rosy-glow--check them out!
And the Winner of the Caption Contest is...
Over one hundred and fifty members submitted entries to our first ever caption contest with some wickedly witty words to match our creepy photo..here is the caption that took the prize!
Rikki's Red Room
I want to win this room because it is red. it has a nice view, and a really nice couch. I could use the computer to design, dress up my mannequin, and do papercrafts at my desk
CraftStylish Roundtable: Crafting in the Current Economy--Part Three
Our online craft discussion continues around the table as our community of bloggers wrap up this week's question on crafting and the economy. Read what's on their minds and tell us what's on yours.
CraftStylish Roundtable: Crafting in the Current Economy--Part Two
The online discussion continues as our craft community shares their crafty experience, creative strength, and thoughts on the future of DIY. First query on the table: the economy and crafting. What do you think?
Seattle Hearts Sweet P, Sage and Ghosts in the Garden
Last night, Rain City style-watchers gathered to fete this dynamic husband and wife team and the launch of their first collaboration: Ghosts in the Garden.
Seattle Spotlight: Sweet P & Sage Debut Ghosts in The Garden
The northwest hub gets ready for the November 1st launch of Ghosts In The Garden: a collaborative fashion collection by Project Runway's Sweet P and visual artist Sage Vaughn. CraftStylish caught up with this married couple to talk about working with your significant other to make magic.
CraftStylish Roundtable: Crafting in the Current Economy
Join an online discussion with your craft community and share crafty experience, creative strength, and thoughts on the future of DIY. First query on the table: the economy and crafting. What do you think?
Who Are You? DIY Halloween Costumes
Happy Halloween! The holiday of re-invention is to crafting what the Superbowl is to football. What are you making yourself into?
Trick, Treat, and Make It Pink
There is only one more day left for you to post your pink project to the Make It Pink October Challenge and help support breast cancer awareness. Come on, Crafters: Make It Pink!
The CraftStylish Caption Contest: Knitwear Comes Back to Haunt Us
If this photo doesn't make you run screaming, perhaps you're brave enough to create a caption to go with this knit-fright photo. Your courage could win you a Threads magazine subscription.
This Week on CraftStylish
There are more reasons to craft this week than ever, with the final days of the Make It Pink Challenge, Halloween hauntings on the horizon, and fabulous projects to make your Dare to Make It dreams come true.
BurdaStyle Wants to Make Your Sewing Dreams Come True
Enter your wildest sewing machine fantasy at BurdaStyle by November 30th and you could win one hundred dollars!
CraftStylish Had It Made at Maker Faire Austin 2008
The Maker Faire DIY stars are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas! Last weekend CraftStylish met the makers and celebrated the Do-It-Yourself movement Austin-style, with future-forward techno wonders and cutting-edge traditional crafts.
This Week on CraftStylish
'Tis time to make those gift lists, check them twice, and deck those halls! CraftStylish is here with fun and fancy gifts to make, festive DIY decor, and a new holiday challenge to make the making merry!
Dare to Make It Holiday Challenge
Announcing the CraftStylish Holiday Challenge: Dare to Make It. Brave through the holiday season with crafty might and make everything. Deck your house with festive home décor projects and make merry with fantastic gift how-tos from CraftStylish. We challenge you to ‘make it’ through the holidays—do you dare?
CraftStylish Heads to Maker Faire, Austin This Weekend!
We are hitting the road and making tracks to Austin, Texas, for this amazing celebration of all things DIY! Come and meet us there!
Calling all Crafters! Make it Pink and Craft for the Cure!
CraftStylish just launched our new Challenge gallery making it easier than ever for you to post your projects and take a look at all of the beautiful creations posted so far. The Make it Pink Challenge runs through October and for every project posted CraftStylish is donating one dollar to Susan G.Komen for the Cure. Make a pink prayer shawl and Taunton books will donate ten dollars!
This Week On CraftStylish
When times are tough, it's time to get crafting! This week the Craftstylish team rallies around fantastic gifts-to-make projects, superb tutorials that'll swing your learning curve up, and beautiful recycle-restyle inspiration for you to make the most of what you already have.
Crafte's Inferno: Scary Crafty Excesses or How to Terrify the Opposite Sex
Crafting for Halloween can be a very slippery slope. The trick is to create a costume that treats your audience to a thrilling shiver, not send them screaming in abject fear. My first handmade costume landed me smack in the middle of the fifth circle of craft hell where creative impressions can leave scars.
Quilt the Vote!
American quilt artist Denyse Schmidt is raffling off one of her amazing creations to help raise funds for the Obama campaign. CraftStylish wants to know what you're crafting for this year's election.
Flower Power Challenge Winners!!!
The four CraftStylish challenge winners are hardly garden-variety crafters. These winning blooms are representative of the amazing talent, superb technique, and jaw-dropping inspiration that contribute to our craft community—and for this we are very proud!
Sweet P & Sage Swing Seattle Fashion Forward with Pulp Lab
Rain City fashionistas got a sneak peek of Project Runway designer Sweet P's elegant and ethereal new collection: Ghosts in the Garden, a collaboration with her husband, visual artist Sage Vaughn, presented by the uber-cool experience-marketplace, Pulp Lab.
This Week on CraftStylish
Dive into the fall crafting extravaganza with toasty-warm projects, fabulous holiday gifts to make, and super-cool October challenge inspiration for you to Make It Pink!
The Make It Pink Challenge
In honor and support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CraftStylish challenges you to make something—pink! And for every posted entry CraftStylish will donate one dollar to Susan G. Komen for the Cure!
The Flower Power Challenge ends with a BANG!
Cue the virtual fireworks display: The CraftStylish September Challenge is officially over! Congratulations to everyone in the CraftStylish community who made this challenge such an enormous success by crafting us the most amazing DIY garden!
Crafte's Inferno: Crafting on the Fly and Under Pressure
My exploration into the dark side of crafting continues on through the fourth circle of craft hell, where an ambitious undertaking is threatened by a screaming two-year-old who wants what I have.
Last Day of The Flower Power Challenge!
The hours are dwindling, but there is still a bit of time left to enter your pretty petals into the CraftStylish September challenge!
October on CraftStylish
CraftStylish wants to tickle you pink! This month the site charges head on into the craft high season with an inspired new challenge, a "daring" holiday sweepstakes, and a surprise guest from Project Runway!
This Week on CraftStylish
CraftStylish welcomes the first week of autumn with a host of fab fall projects, seasonal gifts to make, and expert tutorials to get into the fall craft swing. Here's a peek at what's ahead this week on CraftSylish.
This Week On CraftStylish
Power to the petal all week long with gorgeous flower tutorials, pretty project blooms (two of them by surprise guest bloggers), and nifty how tos for crafting the ultimate floral flourish.
This Week On CraftStylish
More is more here on the site this week. More great projects, more excellent tutorials, and the Flower Power Challenge gives you more reason to get your craft on!
The Flower Power Challenge
Make a fabulous flower and enter the CraftStylish Challenge. You could be one of four winners!
September on CraftStylish
CraftStylish celebrates its five-month anniversary with a blast of super-cool projects and whip-smart tutorials (and, there's a challenge in the making...)
Head's Up: The Second CraftStylish Challenge is Coming Soon
If our first contest was any indication, this is a crowd that's up for a challenge and have we got something special for you.
This Week On CraftStylish
CraftStylish takes August out with a smashing roster of projects and tutorials to swing into the Fall.
This Week On CraftStylish
There is plenty to keep you happily creative this mid-month. If your looking for a cool project to make on vacation, or wish to learn something new and exciting right at home on your stay-cation, your quest is over: it's all right here on CraftStylish.
How To Make Resin Jewelry Video Tutorial Part 3
This absolutely fabulous video tutorial by CraftStylish member John W Golden will teach you to make smashing silver pendants and rings using your very own artwork.
How To Make Resin Jewelry Video Tutorial Part 2
This absolutely fabulous video tutorial by CraftStylish member John W Golden will teach you to make smashing silver pendants and rings using your very own artwork.
How To Make Resin Jewelry Video Tutorial
This absolutely fabulous video tutorial by CraftStylish member John W Golden will teach you to make smashing silver pendants and rings using your very own artwork.
You too can be Featured on CraftStylish
Join the CraftStylish Craftathlon and show off your personal best right here with a homepage headliner.
Crafte's Inferno: Crafting For The Family
My dark journey through craft hell continues through the third circle where my great ambition to create gifts for my nearest and dearest forces me to confront my own demons.
CraftStylish Craftathlon: The Crafting of Champions
While the world watches Beijing in breathless wonder for the next two weeks, we invite you to celebrate the glories of DIY achievement right here on CraftStylish! Join the 2008 CraftStylish Craftathlon and share your personal best.
This Week On CraftStylish
The Olympic games have begun, political conventions are gearing up, and the Burning Man Festival is just around the corner. Whether you are a participant or spectator CraftStylish plays host to the very best in DIY projects to keep you creative while you watch the world change.
Knit One for the Hometeam! Seattle Mariner's Stitch N' Pitch 2008
Ah, sweet victory was ours last night at Safeco Field! We shopped, ate, and row by row our knitting advanced towards the stadium floor..and oh, yes, the Mariner's won!
The Four Grand Prize Winners of The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge Are...
Wow and Whew! The challenge continued long after the deadline--it was extremely difficult to pick just four grand prize winners but we finally did and here they are...drum roll please
Crafte's Inferno: The Second Circle of Craft Hell
The next stop on my journey into the crafting netherworld is where heavenly aspirations meet up with hellish skills.
Onstage and Off: Marie Osmond Creatively Connects Through Her Craft
CraftStylish talks with Marie Osmond about her great passion for crafting and her exciting new partnership with Janome sewing machines.
The Stars Are Out This August on CraftStylish
This month sparkles with great projects to craft your way into all of these gorgeous starlit nights, terrific tutorials to boost your skill set and a guest appearance (and glittery projects) from one of the brightest DIY super-stars!
The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge is Tote-ally Over
That's it crafters, the first CraftStylish Challenge is now a part of crafting history. Now we all hold our breath and keep our fingers crossed until August 8th.
Last Day for Entries to The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Okay,crafters we are down to the wire, the last hours, and the glorious finish of the Tote Bag Challenge. If you haven't entered yet: chop, chop-the clock is ticking!
Crafte's Inferno
I recently discovered a brand new circle of crafting hell in the most unlikely of places: CraftStylish.com! In this Part One, of a nine part series, I will explore the prickly nuances of crafting's darkside and allow my Inner-Virgil to point the way towards paradise.
Knit a Homerun for the Hometeam: A Stitch 'N Pitch Update
Stitch'N Pitch sponsored by TNNA brings two great American pastimes into play: knitting and baseball. Here is some info on how you can get in on the action.
Tote Bag Challenge Alert
There are a number of terrific tote bags that are posted in the CraftStylish gallery that are not officially entered into the Challenge. Here is an easy way for you to be sure that your bag is entered correctly.
This Week On CraftStylish
We are taking out the month of July with a bang and making a splash into August with another great week of summer projects, how tos and crafty inspiration. Plus some down to the wire Tote Bag Challenge ideas to get your entry ready in time to win over $250 worth of craft goodies!
Can you Win Big When Challenged? Tote-ally
With four grand prize categories in our Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge--what have you got to lose?
Renegade Jewelry Artists Look to the Past for Inspiration
These incredible restyled artifacts will have you looking at discarded linens,old toys or the car up on blocks in the backyard with fresh eyes.
This Week on CraftStylish
A quick preview of the crafty delights to come.
Bacon Crafts to Celebrate Flitch Day
Today is Flitch Day and your quest for a tasty way to fete your favorite married couple is over with these awesome porcine treats!
Threadbanger Gets CraftStylish with a Tote
Threadbanger pal, Kira, whipped up this nifty tote out of a CraftStylish T-shirt at Renegade.
Strike up the Band for CraftStylish at Renegade San Francisco
Here are some highlights from our craft adventure at the first ever Renegade Craft Fair in the City of The Golden Gate.
The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Introducing the first CraftStylish challenge. Make your own tote bag and show us your crafty style. Post a picture of your creation to our gallery and you could win BIG!
This Week On CraftStylish
Monday starts with a bang: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge begins. Here's a preview of all of the crafty wonders to follow on CraftStylish.
This Free Bathing Suit Pattern is so Hot it's Cool
Check out this vintage style stunner from Burdastyle.
Woven Bias Tape Tutorial Makes for a Pretty Pillow
It was love at first sight when I bumped into this terrific how-to online from The Vintage Chica.
Make a Quilt and Find a Cure
Over 2,500 quilts have been made so far as part of this amazing initiative to raise awareness and fund research for Alzheimer's disease.
Recycle, Adorn and Embellish Your Tote Bag with These Fab Ideas
More tote bag inspiration, how-tos, and free patterns from the worldwide web.
Four More Tote Bag Projects for the Hook and Needle Crowd
Get your hooks and needles ready for the challenge with these fabulous online how to projects and patterns.
Four Online Tote Bag Tutorials to Get You Ready For the Challenge
With only six days to go before the CraftStylish Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge it's time to make hay while the sun shines!
Artist Gives Weaving a Modern Twist
Artist Elizabeth Lundberg Morisette creates extraordinary pieces with her unique interplay of traditional craft and contemporary vision.
Craft with Translation: Japanese Craft Book Site
Here is a terrific resource to help you to make use of all of those gorgeous how-to books from Japan.
Totally Cute and Handmade with Love
Check out the adorable ensembles handmade and adorned by Madewithlovebyhannah.
San Francisco Hearts The Renegade Craft Fair
Hanging out on the west coast this weekend? Come on over to the first annual Renegade Craft Fair and say hi to Craftstylish.
More Tote Bag Inspiration from Don't Quilt Your Day Job
I am not kidding about whipping everyone into shape for our Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge. Take a look at this cool idea.
Learn to Sew and Get Ready to be Challenged
Fab designer Cal Patch can help you release your inner seamstress with this cool tote bag class at Etsy, Brooklyn.
The Mystery of the Cool Evening Bag Is Solved
Years ago I couldn't put down a Nancy Drew book. Now I love the idea of binding up all of my little necessities in one of these hardcover totes to keep right by my side.
Awesome Indie Fashion Site Gets a Makeover
Today is your day fashionistas, for today is the relaunch of Smashingdarling V2. Dash on over and see why they are the toast of the web.
Crafting with a Passion: What is Yours?
We all share a love of making things and of sharing with each other the things that we make. What feeds your desire to create?
Fire up Your Crafting Passion: July on Craftstylish
Here's a monthly overview of just some of the superb crafting opportunities to ignite your imagination, indulge your DIY desires, and challenge your creativity.
Celebrate the Fourth Crafty Chica Style
Calling all DIY patriots, here are some eye-popping and awesome decor ideas from the great crafting goddess, Kathy Cano-Murillo
An Insider's Look at InsidersNY
From Fort Greene, Brooklyn, InsidersNY's Sigal de-Mayo and her crafty husband, Fabio Otalora, combine the dynamic forces of NYC imagery and crazy-cool fashion.
It's A Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Super-Quilt from the Past
My boyfriend, Gregg, drew his favorite superheroes and thirty years later his mom made him this fantastic quilt.
Flower Power Turns 40 and Fashion Comes Full Circle
After four decades of hearing about the psychedelic experience that was Woodstock, and the groovy vibe that attracted thousands of hippies to the Haight, we have finally gained some perspective on what made '70s fashion great.
Crochet a Bikini and Make 'Em Sweat
Here's how to seriously upstage the girl from Ipanema: hook this hot, teal, two-piece and watch temperatures rise.
Awesome Craft Site Beckons From the Southern Hemisphere
New Zealand has more sheep than people and with all of that wool and talent a fabulous online D-I-Y resource makes perfect sense.
This Week on Craftstylish: 40 Years of Summer Love
It's the first lovely week of summer and there are officially eleven more for us to kick back and craft! Here are some of the coming attractions for the next seven days of inspiration and cool-cat crafting possibilities.
Break The Fashion Chains at Threadbanger
According to Threadbanger there is a fashion revolution waiting to break out right in your own closet. How do you storm the gates? D-I-Y!
Surf's Up at The Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Are you one of the thousand or so crafters pulling a Brooklyn all nighter to get your fins finished in time for tomorrow's Mermaid parade?
Handmade Summer
Happy Summer Solstice from Craft Stylish
Celebrate Juneteenth All Across America
By this June 19th, over 29 states will have passed legislation to grant Juneteenth, the anniversary of the official end of slavery, the status of a holiday or special observance.
The Vintage Paris Button Collection of Marcy Tilton Is Ooh La La
Find super-chic antique buttons, and incredible Parisian fabrics from 'merceries' (sewing notion depts) all over the French fashion capitol.
Summer Fashion Finds On Etsy
There is nothing like a web-cruise through Etsy for cute seasonal inspiration or to find some fantastic handmade must-haves.
Check out This Vintage Pattern Treasure Trove on Etsy
Don't you just love how fashion comes full circle? That's why you can't miss with cool retro pattern finds.
Become a Stitch N Pitch Fan
America's favorite past time just got a whole lot sweeter. With some cool new program features, this year's TNNA annual Stitch N Pitch season is getting ready to swing.
It's Reusable Bag Day In Austin,TX
You can participate in this eco-friendly event even if you don't live in Austin with these cool DIY tote ideas on Craftstylish.
Transform a Tee Shirt into a Daring DIY Bikini on Threadbanger
You are sure to be the main attraction at the beach in this itsy, bitsy, string-bikini.
Bloomsday Celebrates a Masterpiece
Here are some cool ways to join the international celebration of James Joyce's Ulysses.
How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Craft the Ways
Today is Marriage Day, a day for the happily, soon to, or not ever-going-to-give-up-hope to someday be, married. Craft Stylish wants to hear about some creative ways to pop the big 'Q.'
Summer Sizzles this Week on Craft Stylish
Here is a preview of the hot summer projects, tips and ideas for this week on Craft Stylish
Happy Father's Day From Craft Stylish
Happy Father's Day. Craft Stylish wants to know: what does your father make you?
Beat The Clock with These Father's Day Last Minute Gift Ideas
If you find yourself in a panic as the Father's Day deadline looms. Relax, here are just a few easy-to-make last minute gift ideas and the perfect present for a crafty dad.
Portland, OR: Be Still My Crafting Heart
Well today I am basking in what I can only describe as total craft fulfillment. Yesterday, Sunday, I spent an absolutely fabulous day of craft in The City of Roses, home of Crafty Wonderland, and some of the hippest indie-crafters in the country.
Craft Alert for West Seattle
The bad news is that Hancock Fabrics of West Seattle is closing. The good news is that everything in the store is on sale for forty to sixty percent off.
HELLO, I'M: Crafty
Knitter's--identify yourselves! You know, sometimes you can never tell how the thing that you are trying to make is going to come out. I was happily surprised when the crafty name-tags that I knit for the Craftstylish staff were such a hit.
Making Tracks to Crafty Wonderland
For more than two years this awesome monthly crafting showcase has brought the coolest in Northwest homemade arts and crafts together for a dazzling Sunday afternoon experience.
Twisted Gives a Shout out to Craft Magazine
Craft Stylish hit the road last weekend to party with the Portland, OR, crafting crowd in celebration of Craft Magazine issue 7.
Copy-Cat in Prairie Girl Chic
I got a lot of bang for my buck when I used this overpriced skirt as a pattern and made copies.
A Ribbed, Seed-Stitch Muffler for My Rock-Star
This scarf is the first present that I ever made for my honey, Gregg.
My Meditation on Knitting with Color
This is my ongoing knitting experimentation with color and cool pattern possibilities.
Vintage Scarves Make for Snazzy Pillows
When I first spied these fabulous vintage satin scarves at a yard sale in Hattiesburg, MS I knew that I probably wouldn’t wear them—but I loved them! Then I hit upon the idea of making them into big pillows, so that’s what I did.
The Maker Faire Makes Way for New Friends, Fresh Ideas and Awesome Purchases
Personal highlights from last week’s trip the Maker Faire in San Mateo, California include the pleasure of meeting up with crafty friends, the awe-inspiring experience of seeing the very latest in crafting and technology, and the sweet satisfaction upon finding some unique treats to bring back home.
Strike One, Knit Two, Strike Two, Purl Three!
Stitch N’ Pitch has steadily grown since its debut in 2005 and as of this summer twenty five major league baseball teams are hosting the program with The National Needle Arts Association.
Renegade Craft Fair in Hipster Brooklyn
CraftStylish editors headed to McCarren Park pool in Brooklyn for the Renegade Craft Fair.
Re: I love my Ove Glove
These are awesome tips..thanks for posting.
posted: 1:24 pm on December 31stRe: Crafted Out
Oh, I very much identify with this. Around five o'clock on Christmas Eve I finally finished my last hand knit scarf (and set a new personal record-- five hand knit scarves in one week!) and then I felt a little lost to have my hands empty for the first time in a while. I sat around the dinner table, Christmas tree, and fireplace thinking that maybe I should get my needles out and knit just to give my restless hands something to do. I decided that a little craft withdrawal was something that I could withstand--although it is hard to eat and entire tray of Christmas cookies while knitting. Happy Holidays Jen!
posted: 1:05 pm on December 31stRe: Last-Minute Gift: How to Make Bath Bombs
Hmmm, I know what I'll be making when I get back to Seattle. I have some Kiehls cucumber oil that would be dreamy. Bombs Away and all that
posted: 2:31 am on December 23rdRe: Living on Scraps: The CraftStylish Interview with Jeffery Rudell
Animal Husbandry is one of my faves and it was such a treat to hear it again. You are a marvel, J--love that mic too.
posted: 2:29 am on December 23rdRe: What Crocheters Want for Christmas
Love Lulubeans yarn. I picked some up when you wrote about it earlier this year. I am a crochet newbie, but a slave to craft accessories nonetheless (hint, hint...)
posted: 2:27 am on December 23rdRe: untitled
That is so cool how you incorporated the spoon--great job!
posted: 10:17 pm on December 22ndRe: Crafty Wonderland Round-Up!
OHHH, This looks like it was so much fun! We flew out on Sat night and I could not BELIEVE the snow!!! Looks like Northwesterners are intrepid when it comes to a cool craft fair though. Kudos to Crafty Wonderland. I will definitely be at the next great gathering!
posted: 4:48 pm on December 16thRe: Holiday Gift-Wrapping Ideas Using a Flower Loom
Cathy! Beautiful work--always so nice to have you here--Happy Holidays!!!
posted: 4:42 pm on December 16thRe: Prize-Ribbon Pins
Wow, I love how they all look together. Very cool.
posted: 3:41 pm on December 15thRe: Autumn Leaves
Love it!
posted: 3:39 pm on December 15thRe: New Hiking Dress with Corset but Comfy bodice
Wow, this is pretty fab and it looks great! Thanks for posting.
posted: 3:38 pm on December 15thRe: Take a Minute to Get Some Holiday Perspective
That contemporary tree reminds me of Charlie Brown..Thanks for the reminder to take a break and experience the season.
posted: 10:12 am on December 11thRe: Who's Who in Connecticut: A Wrap-Up of Etsy Crafters at the Show
Hey Peachy Cheek,
posted: 5:48 pm on December 9thThe link has been fixed--thanks for the head's up!
Re: How to Make the Perfect Hostess Gift
Hey J,
posted: 5:43 pm on December 8thTwo things: first I LOVE hearing about the mistakes and craft disasters of others-- it helps me to bear my own.
AND, while I can't help but sit here imagining what your 'belly-up' project was like, I am even more fascinated that you had a plan 'B' project as beautiful as this waiting in the wings. The fall and rise of a crafter in one fell post!
Re: How to Make a Cable-Knit Scarf in a Weekend
Awesome Sally. This is the scarf that I made for our web producer, Vicky for her birthday. The one I made is a little bit different--but I will post a picture of it. BTW, it really did take just a weekend. I made the long skinny version and only used up a skein and three quarters. I started on Saturday night and was finished by Sunday afternoon. Thanks so much for this!
posted: 3:16 pm on December 4thRe: Dare to Make It Knit-Along: An Easy Little Cardi
Hi Irey,
posted: 2:25 pm on December 2ndThanks for your patience. The printing issue has been resolved and you should now be able to print up the pattern without incident. Let me know if you need anything else. Happy knitting.
Michaela
Re: Dare to Make It Knit-Along: An Easy Little Cardi
Hi Irey,
posted: 8:46 pm on December 1stI have asked our tech dept to take a look and see what the problem might be--we will post an 'all clear' within a day or so. Sorry that you are having trouble.
Michaela
Re: Dare to Make It Knit-Along: An Easy Little Cardi
Hey Tina,
posted: 2:05 pm on December 1stI just picked up some Lion Brand Thick n Quick in Charcoal and Claret (for the trim) and tonight I'm casting on!
Re: Felt Club Recap: So Much Fun! So Many Crafts!
Oh, this looks like it was so much fun! I love the pics Erika--thanks! That bearded lady rocks...
posted: 9:36 pm on November 24thRe: The Art of Productive Procraftination
You say procraftinate--I say multitask! How funny, I do all of these things too--but usually when I am doing something else (like watching TV, waiting on hold etc..)
posted: 2:47 pm on November 24thRe: Extreme Paper: The Long, Dark Road to a Bright Idea
I can't even speak. Is this what is going on when I call you and ask what's up? You constantly blow my mind.
posted: 2:42 pm on November 24thRe: Baby Hoodie Week 5 - Finished Product!
Very cool. I love kids clothes done in black--sweet!
posted: 10:17 am on November 15thRe: Sweet Baby Hoodie Crochet-Along: Week 5
I can imagine how you must feel--as I can hardly stand how cute this is--great job!
posted: 4:05 pm on November 12thRe: Papercut Thistle Note
You did an amazing job--Jeffrey have you seen this?
posted: 10:36 am on November 12thRe: How to Compose a Beautiful Scarf from Scraps
Wow, Mary this is so beautiful. I am sitting here trying to imagine this technique being applied towards making a skirt--me and my big ideas!
posted: 11:35 am on November 7thRe: ScorpioPat's Sewing Room
I have craft room envy.
posted: 4:40 pm on November 5thRe: My Sewing Room
Hi Indian Girl,
posted: 3:57 pm on November 5thThink of the onscreen view as what you would be seeing as you stood in the doorway, so that the doorway is located where you are in the unseen 'fourth' wall.
Re: Craft the Vote...or Craft at the Vote?
Hey Jen! Your daughters are adorable. So, this was my first time voting in Washington State and I had no idea what to expect. I showed up with enough craft projects to keep me busy for weeks--only to find an extremely efficient crew of election volunteers who moved everyone along at a bright clip. I was out of there in twenty minutes! But, I did go prepared. Thanks for the idea!
posted: 4:41 pm on November 4thRe: A Crafty Girl's Bachelorette Party
What a great idea for a bachelorette party. The cards came out terrific too!
posted: 2:09 am on November 4thRe: Ready for My Next Trip to Austin!
Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be cowgirls...oh, I'm sorry... You look great Vicky, that Austin shirt rocks--nice boots too:)
posted: 5:19 pm on October 31stRe: In Living Color: Brandon Mably's Multi-Hued Brain
Okay Tina, I give--which swatch is yours?
posted: 3:59 am on October 31stRe: Portraits into Patterns into Portraits!
Holy Smokes Erika, these are amazing works of art-- I am simply blown away.
posted: 2:58 pm on October 29thRe: Cat and The Hat Knit Socks
These are the ultimate footwarmers for Boston Red Sox fans--something to keep us fashionably forward til next year.
posted: 4:12 pm on October 27t