croqzine

Salem, OR, US
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CROQ Zine is a print zine devoted to hip crafting and indie business.

craft interests: crochet, jewelry making, quilting, restyle, sewing

my personal website:
http://www.croqzine.com/blog

my etsy page:
http://croq.etsy.com

Member Since: 10/07/2008

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Swanky Sewing Room

The Ultimate Sewing Room contest entry

Autumn Wreath using found materials

I gathered some fallen oak sprigs and used clippings from our bushes (I have been trimming them - they are way overgrown!) to make some fall decorations for outside. One of my main objectives was to...


recent comments

Re: How to Turn '80s Sweaters into Fashionable Floor Cushions

Awesome. I love Cosby sweaters. This is a hit!

Re: DIY: A Manifesto (of Sorts) in Four Parts

Great article. Thanks for sharing.

Re: It's a Book, It's a Film! My Handmade Nation Labor of Love

Thanks for the background info and update! Can't wait to see it in Portland! The opening credits are amazing!

Besides CraftStylish, I visit http://www.oneprettything for a great daily round up of good DIY projects and other cool stuff.

Re: If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd Have Stitched a Cake: How to Make Felt Food

Ooh, fun! I bet it would be great if you put strong magnets inside the cake instead of snaps, too...

Re: Experimental Recycled Sleeve Dyeing with Food Dyes

This is a really fabulous tutorial of a great technique. Good idea doing it as a sleeve! Love it!

Re: Amazing Ornament How-To Round-up at Threadbanger

Yay, thanks for posting a picture of my trees! I'm glad someone else likes them as much as I do!

Lee's roundup is amazing!

Re: Get on the LOVE BUS...FLOWER POWER pin

Bright & pretty!

Re: How to Embellish with Crochet Inserts

This is great! I actually need to fill in some t-shirts that are too low cut, so maybe this technique would be the way to go!

Re: How to Make Perfect-Fitting Pajama Bottoms

Love your fabric choices!!

Re: How to Patch a Hole with Crochet

Love it! Super easy & cute!

Re: How to Make a Yo-Yo Handbag

This is a great tutorial and the final result is smashing!!

Re: Crafte's Inferno: Scary Crafty Excesses or How to Terrify the Opposite Sex

Wow, this is a great coming-of-age horribly awkward middle school story. Well written, Michaela!

Re: How to Make an Embellished Blanket with Recycled Sweaters

Nice! I love blankies!

Re: How to Use Piping (Part 1)

Thanks for the encouragement about learning how to use your tools properly!! Tools can make all the difference!