CRAFT MagazineCRAFT: The first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance that is occurring within the world of crafts. Celebrating the DIY spirit, CRAFT's goal is to unite, inspire, inform and entertain a growing community of highly imaginative and resourceful people who are transforming traditional art and crafts with unconventional, unexpected and even renegade techniques, materials and tools; people who undertake amazing crafting projects in their homes and communities.HOW TO - Make a Hedgehog Softie with Pocket- September 16, 2008 Molly Chicken created a tutorial for this hedgehog softie with pocket for carrying around a smaller hedgehog and a little cash. Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/how_to_make_a_hedgehog_softie.html?CMP=OTC-5JF30... Solar System Quilt- September 16, 2008 Aimiee at Label-Free posted these wonderful images from National Museum of American History, which show a quilt created in 1876 by Ellen Harding Baker of Cedar County, Iowa, which depicts the Solar System. See more of the amazingness here. Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/solar_system_quilt.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954 HOW TO - "Crazy Yarn"- September 16, 2008 One thing I really love about the blog Laughing Purple Goldfish is the way it gets me thinking about how to create crafts from materials I already have. Take her recent post on "crazy yarn" for instance. What's crazy yarn Well... I took all my bits and bobs of leftover yarns which have been accumulating. I then cut them into assorted lengths (no greater than six metres) then mixed them all up and knotted them together randomly. No fancy knotting technique, just leaving a tail of about an...http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/how_to_crazy_yarn.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954 All Your Base Stamp- September 16, 2008 If I were a teacher grading papers, "A" would stand for "All Your Base Are Belong To Us," now available in stamp form. Via BoingBoing. Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/all_your_base_stamp.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954 Origami Paper Mobile- September 15, 2008 I love this simple yet pretty mobile created by Craftster user CrazyChristyC, who make it using origami papers and vintage beads. This would make a lovely decoration in any room! Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/origami_paper_mobile.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954 Cloth Mosaic Cyclist- September 15, 2008 Spotted in the CRAFT Flickr pool: user oktavdsaint made this incredible mosaic of a picture of a bicyclist. Looks great! Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/cloth_mosaic_cyclist.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954 Amigurumi Darth Vader- September 15, 2008 Spotted in the CRAFT Flickr pool: A cute crocheted Darth Vader, complete with lightsaber, created by Oddgumi. Who knew the Dark Side could be so cuddly Related: Darth Vader Cupcakes Stained Glass from The Dark Side Read this article Comment on this articlehttp://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/amigurumi_darth_vader.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954 Kayte Terry Q+A and Book Giveaway- September 15, 2008 Complete Embellishing: Techniques and Projects by Kayte Terry Buy the Book ($16.47) Love Forever (Etsy Shop) This is Love Forever (the blog) Kayte Terry's Complete Embellishing is one of my very favorite craft books at the moment. It's full of super helpful step-by-step tutorials covering everything you need to get going with embellishment techniques like appliqu&233;, fabric stamping, embroidery and glass etching. Once you've got those basics down, you'll be ready to tackle the projects,...http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/book_review_craft_biz_qa_with.html?CMP=OTC-5JF30... Model Citizen: Making the Most of Community Connections- September 15, 2008 This week's Bazaare Bizarre profile features Austinite, Bonnie Rue, of Model Citizen Clothing, who takes inspiration and direction from the community around her. She's taken advantage of the plentiful business resources in Austin, and has jumped whole-heartedly into the crafting business community to develop the support and knowledge she needed to create a thriving business of her own. What is the name of your business Model Citizen Clothing How long have you been in business I've been...http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/model_citizen_making_the_most.html?CMP=OTC-5JF30... Yarn School and Felt School at the Harveyville Project- September 15, 2008 This is your last week to sign up for Yarn School and Felt School at the Harveyville Project in Harveyville, Kansas. The school is founded by Nikol Lohr of The Thrifty Knitter blog and author of Naughty Needles. Yarn School only: September 25 - 28 Fiber School (Yarn School + Felt School): September 25 - October 1 CRAFT readers can register with the secret password "latebird" and you'll get a bonus fiber surprise when you check in. Nikol writes: Yarn School will be taught by Adrian Bizilia.http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/09/yarn_school_and_felt_school_at.html?CMP=OTC-5JF3... |