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February 28, 2008
Batting Guide
For all you quilters out there, Amy of Happy Things has written up a great batting guide on Sew, Mama, Sew! She covers cotton blends, synthetics, wool/silk, cotton flannel, and all the rest. This is one of the most comprehensive guides I've seen! [ via ] Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Feb 28, 2008 10:00 AM
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Prairie Boots
These Prairie Boots designed by JulieWeisenberger look like the cozies slippers to keep your feet warm. The pattern is available at Coco Knits for just $6. [ via ] Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Feb 28, 2008 10:00 AM
Bazaar, Knitting |
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Knit Bunny Cozies
Zakka Life has a cute pattern to knit up these bunny egg cozies. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Feb 28, 2008 09:00 AM
Holiday projects, Knitting |
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Felted Nesting Bowls
Derek and Lauren on design*sponge feature these felted nesting bowls made by Lauren's younger sister Jessie from the book Oneskein. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Feb 28, 2008 08:00 AM
Felting, Knitting |
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HOW TO - Crochet an Axe and Chainsaw
The AntiCraft has a handy pattern and suggested reading and viewing list for crocheting your own axe and chainsaw. [via] Link.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Feb 28, 2008 07:00 AM
Crochet |
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The February Sampler
Another day, another awesome Sampler. You know The Sampler is going to be good when it includes the likes of Sublime Stitching. It took a long time to pick any favorites, but here are some selections that I thought were pretty cool:
- "Recycle or we will eat your pants" fabric patch by Andy Eats Only Candy - Link.
- Promise Rings by Tumbleweed Bead Co - Link.
- Presidential Moustaches pins by Girl on the Rocks - Link.
- Virgin of Guadalupe tea towel by Sublime Stitching - Link.
Find out more on how to subscribe or contribute to the Sampler here. - Link.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Feb 28, 2008 06:00 AM
Bazaar, General |
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CraftSanity - Anna Maria Horner Fabric Giveaway
Head on over to CraftSanity to find out details on how you can get even more fabric where you can enter your chance to win some of Anna Maria Horner's Drawing Room fabric. The deadline is Friday, Feb 29 at 10am EST. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Feb 28, 2008 12:00 AM
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February 27, 2008
HOW TO - Make Easter Egg Cards
Martha Stewart just kicked off her Easter Workshop series with a super-sweet egg card project. Visit her site for the step-by-step instructions and more project photos. Link.
Related:
• HOW TO - Knit an Easter Egg - Link.
• HOW TO - Hollow Easter Eggs @ MAKE - Link.
• Star Wars Papercraft Easter Egg Baskets - Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Feb 27, 2008 07:00 PM
Holiday projects, Paper Crafts |
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Recycled Linoleum Jewelry by Betty Jo Designs
On a visit to my friend Hannah's house, she showed me some recent purchases she'd made from an amazing jewelry artist named Liz Jones of Betty Jo Designs. Liz takes discarded vintage linoleum and turns it into amazing and intricate multi-layered brooches and necklaces. Find out more at Liz's "LinoForest" blog. Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Feb 27, 2008 05:00 PM
Green, Jewelry, Recycle, Refashion |
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UMAgurumi
Unusual Marine Animals, or UMAgurumi, are these fun little sea creatures for you to crochet. Check out the humpback whale, sea dragon, and sea slug - Link.
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Posted by Becky Stern |
Feb 27, 2008 04:00 PM
Amigurumi, Patterns |
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HOW TO - Make Bacon Curls
Megan at Not Martha shares her experiments in creating curly bacon straws--perfect for the next time you want to make a Shirley Temple doll out of meat. Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Feb 27, 2008 03:00 PM
Food |
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Punch-Out Scarf
This videogame-inspired scarf already sold on Etsy, but it's majorly inspiring. Kimberly Pye writes in with the tip. I wonder what the back of each character looks like! - [via] Link.
Related:
Massive Scarf Roundup - Link.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Feb 27, 2008 02:00 PM
Knitting, Technology |
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I Heart Mr. T Art Show in Portland
Artwork: "Stitched T" by Cathy Pitters
Next week, Moshi Moshi Gallery in Portland will be hosting a cool group art show curated by Levi Pitters, a 10-year old Mr. T fan and artist (who also happens to be the son of Crafty Wonderland's Cathy Pitters). From the press release:
For the first time ever, twenty of Portland's finest artists will come together to present "I (Heart) Mr. T" - a show of art based on America's favorite Mohawked Messiah. Levi Pitters, a ten year-old artist and Mr. T enthusiast, came up with the idea and recruited some of his talented friends to create artwork dedicated to his idol. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of art in this show will be donated to a scholarship fund to help send 5th graders in Levi's school to Opal Creek - a three day outdoor education program held in June. Mr. T would approve!
Featured artists include Bwana Spoons, Ryan Berkeley, Chelsea Fletcher and more. Link.
Opening Reception on First Thursday in March
March 6, 2008 from 6 -9pm
@ Moshi Moshi
916 W. Burnside (btw 9th & 10th)
Portland, Oregon
Related:
HOW TO: Make a Mr. T Costume @ MAKE - Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Feb 27, 2008 01:00 PM
Arts & Design, Events |
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Origami Rubik's Cube Card
Craftster user Jehnaier and her boyfriend created this intricate origami Rubik's Cube card for their math teacher. The card took 936 paper folds to create and opens up to reveal their message. Link.
Related:
• Rubik's Cube Cake - Link.
• Make a Rubik's Cube out of Dice @ MAKE - Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Feb 27, 2008 12:00 PM
Paper Crafts |
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Free Giveaway - $50 Gift Certificate to Warm Biscuit Bedding Company!
Thanks to the Warm Biscuit Bedding Company, we've got an extra special giveaway this week to one special Craftzine reader! One random winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to get anything they want on the Warm Biscuit site. And can we talk fabrics? Warm Biscuit's got some amaaazing fabrics, including some really fun prints, oilcoth, and even fun trims! If you've got a little one in your life, check out their baby and children's sections too! You can use the gift certificate for a fun shopping spree!
Just leave a comment in this post to enter the giveaway. Please make sure you enter your full name in the comments and you can also add your email address if you are comfortable with it (spell it all out for anti-spam protection). All comments will be closed by 11am PST on Friday, Feb 29th. The lucky winner will be announced Friday evening on the CRAFT blog. Good Luck!
Update 2/28: Great news everyone! Warm Biscuit is now giving away TWO $50 gift certificates! So we'll be announcing two lucky winners tomorrow!
Update Friday 2/29: Thanks for everyone who entered! This giveaway is now closed.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Feb 27, 2008 11:00 AM
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MetaPatterns Spring/Summer 2008
Check out the great free knitting patterns on the new site MetaPostModernKnitting. The new Spring/Summer issue features some great patterns like this Runway Bolero and the MetaPostModern Legwarmers. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Feb 27, 2008 10:00 AM
Fashion, Knitting, Patterns |
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Yoda Cake
Bonnie of the Star Wars Blog points us to this realistic little Yoda cake by Socake. His torso is cake covered with buttercream, and dressed with fondant clothing, arms, and feet. The skull is made of chocolate brown Rice Krispies. Fondant makes up the features of the head, including those distinctively-Yoda-ish ears. [ via ] Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Feb 27, 2008 09:00 AM
Food |
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Peepy Yarn Basket
CRAFT friend Beth knit up this cute Peepy Yarn basket from this Peepy Basket kit by Material Whirled. Six peepys are tied to throughout the spun yarn that's soft wool, targheel, polypay, and merino in pretty shades of green. The kit comes with everything you need for just $35. [ via ] Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Feb 27, 2008 08:00 AM
Holiday projects, Knitting |
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The Art of Wooing
Kaz Brecher has self-published The Art of Wooing, a "mixed media art and poetry book with a story told through email exchange" about an 18 month long relationship with her kickboxing instructor. The book is only available through the website or you can pick up a copy at the book release party in Los Angeles at Fresh Pressed tomorrow February 28th. Link.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Feb 27, 2008 07:00 AM
Events, General, Paper Crafts |
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Vadis Turner Art Quilts
The Love Forever blog posted about a Sadie Magazine interview with Vadis Turner, an artist that makes feminine objects like quilts and tea sets out of unconventional materials like pantyhose, tampon wrappers, beads and curlers. She has even made a prom dress out of equal packets. [via] Link.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Feb 27, 2008 06:00 AM
Arts & Design, Sewing |
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