Check Out the Hand-Stitching Wonder of Jenny Hart
Jenny Hart’s thought-provoking portraits feature breathtaking detail. See her work at a new exhibit at The Art Center in St. Petersburg, Florida from May 23 to August 16, 2008.
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We're Biased: Couture Designer Charles Kleibacker's Gowns on Exhibit in Ohio
Fashion Designer Charles Kleibacker has been called a master of the bias. See his gowns through July 6 at Ohio's Riffe Gallery.
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Try a Vintage Beading Project: Tri-Bead Fun
1 commentI love vintage beading pamphlets and magazines. Here is one of my favorites from 1972.
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Quilting Unplugged: Learn to Hand Quilt
Machine quilting is a joy, and today’s machines are capable of some pretty fancy stitching. But for some of us, there is nothing quite like the quiet contemplation that comes with hand quilting. It is a great way to connect with the past one stitch at a time.
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Philadelphia's Art Star Craft Bazaar Shines
Despite an intermittently rainy weekend, Art Star Craft Bazzar drew a crafty crowd on May 31 & June 1.
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Find Amazing Handmade Jewelry and Accessories at Renegade Brooklyn!
2 commentsThe Renegade Craft Fair is coming to Brooklyn on June 14th and 15th. If you're in New York, don't miss it -- there are great handmade treasures to shop for!
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Rethinking Grannies: Modern Takes On the Traditional Square
Give granny squares a chance! Colorful inspiration on Flickr makes these traditional squares glow.
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Make a String Quilted Journal
1 commentIf you have a lot of fabric scraps lying around, you might want to try your hand at string quilting (strip piecing). This traditional technique involves sewing pieces onto a foundation, and here is an easy project to teach you the basics.
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Making a Jacket: Part III
Now that you have created the perfect jacket, complete your look with the perfect trim. (Part 3 of a 3-part series.)
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Making a Jacket: Part II
Learn how to create the shell for a jacket.(Part 2 of a 3-part series.)
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Making a Jacket: Part I
2 commentsIn this three-part series, learn how to create a stylish jacket from scratch.
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Make a Quick and Easy Newborn Hat
3 commentsWhat is more precious than a newborn baby?—a newborn baby wearing a hand-knit hat! Many local hospitals have newborn cap programs so that knitters can make special use of their talents. Here’s a pattern to get you started.
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Paper Craft Blogs That Inspire
Need inspiration? The Web is chock-full of amazing artists and resources. Here are five of my favorites.
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Visit the CraftStylish Team at the Indie Craft Experience
1 commentThe team from CraftStylish.com will be heading down to Atlanta, GA to participate in the Indie Craft Experience!
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Making Tracks to Crafty Wonderland
1 commentFor more than two years this awesome monthly crafting showcase has brought the coolest in Northwest homemade arts and crafts together for a dazzling Sunday afternoon experience.
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How to Choose the Perfect Needle Type for Your Sewing Project
2 commentsNeed the 411 on needles? A little needle knowledge goes a long way in helping you make the best choice for your sewing. Read on and learn the difference between a ballpoint, a microtex, a wing, a twin, and everything in between!
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Twisted Gives a Shout out to Craft Magazine
5 commentsCraft Stylish hit the road last weekend to party with the Portland, OR, crafting crowd in celebration of Craft Magazine issue 7.
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How to Make Your Embroidery Thread Behave
1 commentWhether you are hand embroidering or machine embroidering, how you handle your thread can make or break its performance. Here are some tips to keep your thread in line and running smoothly.
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How to Reverse-Applique a Tote Bag
22 commentsReverse applique involves layering several fabrics together, and then cutting pieces away to reveal what's underneath. This tutorial shows you how.
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Myers-Briggs Is to Blame
8 commentsMaybe it's not just a creative block that is affecting your creativity; maybe it's your Myers-Briggs type.
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