| Shower Liner Turned Reusable Lunch Bag Tiffany of SHNHandmade turned IKEA shower curtain liners in to handy reusable lunch bags that can be easily wiped down between uses. Read more about it over on IKEA Hacker. Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Sewing | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
How-To: Pillowcase Sundress By Nikol LohrSundresses made of cute vintage pillow cases aren't just for little girls. If you have a pair of pillowcases, you can make a dress that fits up to a size XL. Look for pillowcases in solid colors or that aren't too worn out. Thin white cases mean you'll either need to line them (just cut out some washed white cotton in the same shape as your skirt pieces and sew double layers), or relegate the resulting see-through dress to nightie status.
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Pokémon Knitting and Crochet Patterns I have a couple friends who are obsessed with Pokémon and while I've never played the game, I sometimes call my daughter Chloe "Pikachu" because she laughs when I say it. Pokemon and crafting seem to go hand in hand so I've rounded up here some fun Pokemon knitting and crochet patterns. First up is this adorable Pikachu knitting chart by Barbara Breiter so you can recreate it for a sweater you are knitting.Pokeball Hat pattern by Sasha Stavsky [via Everything Pokemon]This pattern is a free download off Ravelry.com so you'll need to sign up for the site if you don't already have a login.Amigurumi Pikachu and Torchic by Bizzy Crochet. [via Ami List]HootHoot Plushie by WolfDreamerYou can also download more Pokemon character charts from knitting-and.com.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Geek Crafts | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Kitchen 101: Making Pumpkin Puree By Katie GoodmanI think often we take for granted how easy it is to go to the grocery store and buy a can of already cooked and pureed pumpkin. That is until things like pumpkin shortages happen thanks to last year's poor weather conditions and smaller than expected pumpkin yields. We weren't affected here in New Mexico last year to my knowledge. I was always able to purchase pumpkin when I needed it. But had I not been able to make a quick trip to the nearest store to satisfy my fall cravings, this quick tutorial on making pumpkin puree would have been helpful. Even if you aren't experiencing a pumpkin shortage, it's fun to roast your own pumpkin once in a while. My kids sure get a kick out of picking out pumpkins and cleaning out all the seeds. And you can't make roasted pumpkin seeds when you buy store bough canned pumpkin!Look for pumpkins labeled "Pie Pumpkin" or "Sugar Pumpkin," available in many stores beginning in September.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in CRAFT Projects | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Children’s Books - Dave the Potter - By Laban Carrick Hill A picture book about a South Carolina slave, born about 1800, who made a name for himself as a potter and a poet. nytimes.com |