| Local group crafts quilts for ill, traumatized kids Today is Anne Ariss' 90th birthday, but once the celebrating is done, this avid quilter is not planning on resting on her laurels. Instead, she will be fashioning fabric into works of comfort. brandonsun.com |
How To: Travel With Your Sewing Machine on a Plane I recently attended BlogHer '10 this week in New York City and needed to bring my trusty Hello Kitty Janome with me. I wasn't sure how best to get my machine on the plane, but after a date with some painter's tape, we made it on just fine. Since security rules are always changing, here's the latest and greatest advice for all you traveling seamstresses.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Crafty Travels | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
How-To: Skirt With Built-In Shorts Ellen of The Long Thread has a fun tutorial for a cute girl's skirt. Not really a skort, but a full skirt with shorts underneath for your little tree-climbing, cartwheel-turning girl.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Sewing | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Red Barn Arts & Crafts Festival Thousands gathered on the Kirksville Square on Saturday for entertainment, food...and especially arts and crafts. heartlandconnection.com |
Slippers Roundup Brrr! It's getting cold out there and I don't know about you but my feet usually need to keep warm from my cold hardwood floors. I've rounded up here a collection of our previous crafty slipper projects so you can make a pair slippers for yourself or as holiday gifts. These Bunny Hop Slippers above look so cozy and adorably cute! Nikol Lohr shows you how to knit them up in three adult sizes.Easy House Slippers by Liecel Tverli ScullyA knit and felted slipper project. You can also check out the crochet version.Velvet Slippers Sewing Pattern by Nancy MinskyFor the times when your feet want to go glam, make these cute lace and velvet slippers.Repurposed House Denim Slippers by Janaina VaughnThis is a great way to get rid of your old jeans!Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Crochet | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |