| Sequin Unicorns at Maker Faire Detroit With all of the work that comes with getting ready for an event, sometimes you need to get a little silly. That's what i3Detroit member Nick Britsky and I did over the Fourth of July. Taking a break from our Maker Faire Detroit projects, he helped me make a unicorn pinata cough sequins on command for my birthday party. We're working on a video to show you all the glittery details... Will Charlene the Sequin Unicorn be hanging out with the crafters at Maker Faire Detroit? You better believe it.Don't forget! Discounted ticket sales end July 15. Get your tickets here.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Maker Faire | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
That Girl! KAL: And the caps take it! I can't believe it was this close! Between CRAFT, my blog and Flickr, the sleeve preferences have been neck and neck (arm and arm?) all week! For a couple days, flutter edged ahead, but as of Tuesday morning, when I'd finished everything but the last sleeve, caps were ahead by one vote. I went with the consensus. I love cap sleeves in theory, but normally feel my arms are too plump for them, especially if they're fitted. But these caps are looser than usual, and I think I can just pull them off. Plus, it's motivation to keep up with my arm weights, right?(If you're interested in my dress, check back on Monday for an easy how-to! It's made from two standard pillow cases.)People seem to have very strong feelings about both sleeves, although I liked them equally well and am already contemplating making one more so I can have a flutter sleeve, too. I I've found this yarn surprisingly easy on the hands--my hands usually get a little crampy with the vegetable fibers, but I think the loose easy gauge really makes a difference.I have three skeins of Louet MerLin (60% linen, 40% merino) in pewter (grayish brown) in my stash, and I'm thinking of trying the original collar and a flutter sleeve. It's kind of a stiff yarn that blooms a little with washing, so I may wash the skeins first so they'll be nicer to knit and truer to gauge right off the bat.I'm kind of stunned how completely different this garment is from the original, when the instructions are essentially the same. I've always loved top-down raglans for their flexibility, but the math of the puff sleeve ads a whole extra dimension of possibilities!This pattern was definitely one of my favorites and certainly not my last That Girl! sweater. Besides the MerLin flutter-sleeve, I'm also picturing the original design in a lightweight merino or alpaca/silk blend with a matching shell as part of a sweet early winter sweater set. Maybe with a little crocheted flower off center, for a bit of an Emma Pillsbury vibe?Download the Pattern PDF | Subscribe in iTunes(Right click to save the PDF to your desktop. Having problems? See directions on downloading PDFs.)If you're participating in the KAL, use the code below to display this badge on your blog!Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Knitting | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Recipe: Huckleberry Muffins (or Love Triumphs) Two of my favorite things to eat have nothing to do with how delicious they taste, and everything to do with the sappy sentiment attached to them.Case in Point Number One: Have'a Corn Chips are delicious and addicting. But I enjoy eating them the most when I think about the special ingredients listed on the bag — "joy, love, light." How is that not good stuff?I lived in Laguna Beach, Calif., a couple of summers a million years ago and was surprised to find out that the delicious chips were made there. And I am one of the rubes who bought the suburban myth that Have'a Chips were made by the local Hare Krishnas. But I've always liked the idea of eating "joy, love, and light," no matter who's offering them...Case in Point Number Two: Mollie Katzen's muffin recipe is simple, easy-to-make, and encourages experimentation with ingredients. You can make cheese muffins, blueberry muffins, or whatever fruit is in season. But again, my favorite part of making and partaking of them is reading the description that Mollie offers in her New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant cookbook:Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Food | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Reelfoot Arts and Crafts Festival this weekend The 39th annual Reelfoot Arts and Crafts Festival will begin its three-day run on Friday with perfect autumn weather. Weather forecasters anticipate sunny skies, high temperatures in the low 70s, and... stategazette.com |
How-To: Any Color Chalkboard Paint Sean @ Make: Online tipped us off to Martha Stewart's guide to turning any latex paint into chalkboard paint by adding tile grout.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Home Decor | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |