On Friday, I headed over to Brooklyn Bridge Park for the third annual Etsy Crafty Party! From the Etsy Craft Party 2012 info page: Craft Party is a time to get to know your neighbors and exercise your creative spirit. Craft Parties take place around the world when communities come together to participate in art, …
I reviewed the Martha Stewart Crafts Pierce and Stitch Starter Kit on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Martha Stewart Crafts Pierce and Stitch Starter Kit Sewing has always been my craft of choice, and I incorporate stitching into everything from clothing and home décor to paper projects. So, when I got the opportunity to …
Dreaming of a pincushion that’s both useful and pretty? My 2-in-1 flower pincushion tutorial will show you how to make an appliqued pincushion that attaches easily to either your wrist or your sewing machine, combining maximum convenience with plenty of style! Supplies: * Wool felt, two 2¼" x 3" rectangles and 55 ¼" circles * …
Today, I took part in a very productive Sunday evening. While my BFF Melanie knocked out the last stack of pages in a freelance copyediting gig, I wrote a pattern for rainbow striped crochet slippers. Alas, due to a serious underestimation in yarn quantities, only one slipper actually exists. Guess I’ll be making a trip …
