| Timber-Frame House Plans I love the Library of Congress. Not only do they guard a treasure house of literature and historical documents, not only can you buy reprints of amazing historical photographs, but you can actually get plans to build your own timber-frame house! I love the idea that architectural plans can be so accessible; it's really just like a sewing pattern writ large. (And for a different skill set!)This sweet, tiny, three-story cabin is from 1680; if you don't need a house, you could scale it down to make an awesome playhouse for kids. (Via Lloyd's Blog, which has great posts about everything shelter-related.)Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Crafting with Nature | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
One-Step Quilting Gloves I've never made a quilt, so I had never considered how slippery the fabric is when it's being fed through the machine. As a result, I had never heard of quilting gloves, but they exist to assist the quilter in keeping the fabric moving through the machine. And Little Birdie Secrets has a tutorial for making a pair using old gloves and puff paint. Cheap and simple. Hooray!Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Quilting | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Tuxita Baby Tunic Pattern Vickie Howell has a new Caron pattern up that you can knit for the little girl in your life. Here's the adorable Tuxita Baby Tunic which is a ruffle-front baby mini dress. And if you like what Vickie is wearing you can check out her crochet pattern for the whirlwind wrap.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Fashion | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Crafts, flea market on October 10 Sunday, October 10, is right around the corner, the date for the 40th annual Craft Show and Flea Market planned by the Westside Fortnightly Club. southwestiowanews.com |
Leah Evans' Map Textiles Leah Evans of Madison, WI, stitches up these incredible quilty textile pieces that resemble aerial views or topological maps. [Thanks, Matt!]Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Quilting | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |