VictoriaNorth

Terribly sorry for the inconvenience. Both links should be working now.
Thanks,
Vicky

Unfortunately this contest ended last year. If the contest was still open for entries, there would be a button at the top of the page to easily enter your photos.

This pattern was free when this was posted by Linda in 2008. I have updated the text to reflect the change now.

Yes, the projects can be anything you are making yourself. It is up to you how they are photographed, but be sure it is easy to see what each item is, and that there is a strong description for each. You can also enter each project as a separate entry if you want to focus on each one alone.

The winner has been announced over at ThreadsMaagzine.com: http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22024/the-winner-of-the-threads-ultimate-sewing-challenge-sponsored-by-bernina-is

You can learn how to make yourself a duct tape dress form here: http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/16297/create-a-custom-dress-form

Hi Linda,

I have been trying to reach you by email, but have had no luck. If you would please send your home address to th@taunton.com, we will get your prizes out to you asap.

Thanks,

Victoria

Sorry for the technical issues. All of the posts you added to the gallery for the challenge have been added to the contest now. Look for finalists to be picked tomorrow.

Sorry for the technical difficulties. This should be corrected now. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Voting will begin today and the grand prize winner will be announced on May 31st.

If you choose "view all" and then print you should get the entire project.

Hi Granrobyn,

I'm not sure what the problem might be. Are you speaking about the videos on our website, or on our YouTube channel. Can you tell me specifically which ones you are having trouble viewing? There shouldn't be any videos blocked to you from our website, and I will be happy to look into this for you.

Thanks,

Vicky

Congrats on your mention in the holiday gift list from Dooce. It is awesome that you were included. http://www.dooce.com/2009/12/11/holiday-her-accessories-and-clothing

Photos should be .jpg or .gif, can be up to 4 mb in size, and need to be between 400-1,200 pixels wide/high). It might be that your photos are too small, or that the width/height is not within the necessary requirements. If you continue to have trouble, please let me know. Thanks!

You can definitely include a link to your inspiration if you can't upload a photo. We just want to see your creation and the designer or designer garment which inspired you. You must upload the photo of YOUR garment, but you can link to your inspiration if necessary.

sewinl0ve,

Your garment can definitely be an original design without a pattern. We would love to see any of your original creations along with the designer garments which inspired you.

Sorry we were having a little technical glitch with the contest. Everything is up and running again and you shouldn't have a problem entering now.

Tears!! There are always so many tears when it comes to reality TV. It isn't a good episode if someone isn't crying. Also, completely agree that Ari deserved to go home. Hanging out upside down instead of sketching probably wasn't the best plan.

Hi sokkertenngrl,
Cal has posted a reply to your question on the ruffly cardigan post. Hope this helps.

Great job. I have been dying to try these out.

Thanks for the feedback on the login situation. I will definitely continue to look into the problem and update you when we have a resolution.

DanaReneeCrochet,

I'm sorry there was login trouble on the site today. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. This problem has now been resolved.

Thanks,

Vicky

NancyWard,
Of course it is alright to post a link to this tutorial. I'm glad you enjoy the project.

NancyWard,

Linking to our posts is not a problem at all and it is much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the project.

I just put this in the tivo so I don't miss it. Thanks for heads up Michaela!

I should make one of these for Bear. He likes to sit on top of everything and his scratching tree is getting pretty old.

Otis looks so happy to be wearing clothes. I think you should dress him up all the time.

deAmbra: That is awesome! You should upload a photo of your dolls so we can see how they turned out.

Definitely adorable. I don't think my cat would appreciate a sweater, but I am tempted.

I want to make this, but I doubt I could make the face look as cool as this. Sorry I couldn't be at the show. It sounds like you all had a good time meeting each other.

CHA stands for the Craft & Hobby Association. We are attending their trade show in Anaheim this week. You can see more information on the show here: http://www.chashow.org.

Unbelievable! I'm sorry I don't get to see it in person. It looks exactly like we imagined it. Great job guys!

These are so cute. Great job!

Bevj,

Yes, this is the correct video up now. We hope that you find it helpful.

Hello MADinMayfield,

Sorry for the inconvenience. You can find the article on beaded fringe from "Gifts to Make" here:

http://www.craftstylish.com/item/33227/how-to-make-a-pretty-beaded-fringe

The video should now be corrected. We apologize to anyone that was inconvenienced by the editing error.

Best Present Ever!

This scarf is the best birthday present ever. I love it! Also as a bonus it has inspired me to try to learn to knit myself. Thanks for the lesson. I will be posting soon with my knitting adventures.

April we are going to have to start knitting lessons soon. I can't wait to get started.

I am next Lucia. You will have to show me everything April taught you.

I want you to make my costume next year Michaela. We will have to think of something good.

gravityworks2,

You should take some photos of your work and add them to the gallery so we can all see how they came out.

It was great to meet you too Abby. The hat has caused quite a stir at the office. I think we have more photos with hats at this point than without. I only had one respectable photo of the three of us out of 70 photos.

That is incredibly random Michaela, but I guess I can wait until you come to town in a couple of weeks.

I've never actually seen Lost in Translation. I guess I should try to rent it now.

So much fun! I love Gregg's photos. You totally owe me a cd with everything. I feel like I missed so much while I was in the booth. I guess it pays to have a photographer in the family.

lptatum, as long as there is some pink in the project it will count. We would love it if you would submit a shawl.

This gown is adorable. Thanks for adding it to the challenge helnzoo2.

Great job! I got to sew for the first time when I made my lunch bag. I am going to write up a post about learning to sew. I really like the fabric you picked.

Yes, you can post until 11:59pm on October 31st. You may have noticed we have a new and improved challenge gallery. Click any of the gallery links in this post or check out the ad on the homepage and you will see the new gallery and the easy link to post your projects.

Somehow I can completely picture this happening. This story is so great it is like watching a movie. I hope you have photos of this costume.

nancyartscrafts,

I just linked your post to the challenge so that it will be counted. Thanks so much for your hard work. The dolls are great.

Really nice job HoneyandDaisy. You should post your flower in the gallery as well so everyone can also see it here attached to the original project. Hopefully when I learn to crochet my flower will be here as well.

The pattern for this bag is available in the latest issue of our magazine, CraftStylish Gifts to Make, Vol. 2, which is available to buy in our store using the link above. There are so many great how-to projects in this issue, and inspiring gift ideas, that I can't wait to try some of them myself. We are really proud of this one and hope that everyone will check it out.

It sometimes takes up to three hours for your post to show up on the main challenge page. If you see a link to the main post at the bottom of your gallery entry then you know you have entered correctly.

Hi KrissyJo,

Looks great. Welcome to CraftStylish and good luck with your entry to the challenge.

Your posts are entered correctly and will show up on the main challenge page sometime within the next few hours. Your ring is very cute. Good luck and welcome!

It looks like you are entered into the challenge correctly. Good luck!

This is great. You should enter this in the Flower Power Challenge. Just add Flower Power to the title of your post and switch the Pattern or Design used to "a CraftStylish pattern or editors challenge" and pick "Flower Power Challenge" from the drop down.

Nice pattern. You should enter this into the Flower Power Challenge by adding Flower Power to the title and associating your project to the challenge. Just choose "a CraftStylish design or editor's challenge" and pick Flower Power Challenge from the drop down box.

You should enter these into the Flower Power Challenge. Just put Flower Power into your title and click choose "a CraftStylish project or editors challenge" instead of "My own design". You will find The Flower Power Challenge in the drop down box. Nice work!

You can enter as many times as you wish, but are only eligible for one prize. Each entry should be a separate post. Thanks for entering!

Nice bag. I like how you can keep filling up the fold top. No matter how big the bag I always end up with it full of stuff eventually.

These are so great Cathy. Everyone here in the office wants to try this now. We might just have to buy ourselves a kit and make some flowers.

KraftinQT,

I just checked your second entry and it was not associated with this challenge. Your post is now linked up and it should appear on this page within the next few hours.

Thanks for entering the challenge!

I really want to try these. You make it sound so easy. Now it is just a matter of finding the time.

I am very impressed for your first try at crochet. This is the craft I am most worried about learning.

You should enter your bag into The Flower Power Challenge. Just edit your gallery and change the pattern or design used to "a CraftStylish design or editor's challenge" and choose The Flower Power Challenge from the drop down.

These are great. You should enter them into the Flower Power Challenge by choosing "a CraftStylish pattern or design" and picking The Flower Power Challenge from the drop down.

Crimilda, it seems that your posts have appeared on the challenge page now. It can take up to three hours for your gallery to show up attached at the bottom of this page. You can be sure your post has been entered in the challenge, if there is a link to this post at the bottom of your gallery.

Yes, you can enter a project you have already posted. You will want to change the Pattern and Design used to "CraftStylish Design or Editor's Challenge" and choose The Flower Power Challenge from the top of the drop down box. Save your changes and you will be entered into the Challenge.

Keep in mind you may not see your photo on this page immediately. If you see the link to the Challenge at the bottom of your gallery post you know you have linked everything up correctly. Let me know if you have any other questions.

We have added links to parts 2 and 3. Sorry for the confusion.

This is a great project. Nice job!

Great job! I am going to try to make some blue ones after my move is finally over this weekend. I bought the paper and everything.

Here are the instructions to choose a pattern: On your "My Page", click the edit button to the right of your post. Under your project description there is a choice between "My Own Design", "a CraftStylish design", and "Another Design". Choose "a CraftStylish design" and use the drop down to find "How to Make Perfect Paper Daisies." Save your changes and you should be all set. Please let me know if you have any other questions and I would be happy to help.

Nice work. You should choose Jeffery's paper daisies as the CraftStylish pattern used and your post will show up attached to the bottom of his project. I am planning on trying the daisies right after I finish moving. I can't wait.

Thanks for the information. Hopefully I can work on another project soon. It was a lot of fun and less intimidating than I thought it would be.

This is great Jeffery. A friend of mine has an obsession with blue daisies. I think I will attempt these to earn my paper craft merit badge. Any suggestions about the type of paper I should use?

Thanks for my name tag Michaela! I can't wait to see it in person when you come to visit.

Thanks for the feedback. I have edited the instructions to make them clearer.

Thanks. I was pretty happy with my first crafting experience. It was definitely a lot of fun and I can't wait to try something else.

The embroidery hoops are great Caitlin. They are similar to the hoop.dee.doo bulletin boards that I posted about not too long ago.

I love this. I think we need to find other cool ways to restyle the CraftStylish t-shirt.

I am really jealous that I couldn't go. We didn't get a band in Brooklyn. I can tell from the photos what a great time you had.

My t-shirt has arrived and it is definitely even cooler in person than in the photos. Thanks Jen!

Lilly you beat me to posting about this. One thing I found was that you can use any plastic that is marked with recyclable type 6. Just check inside the triangle logo on your plastic to-go container to make sure you have the right plastic type.

I also found a cool Shrinky Dink jewelry project on Instructables by DotatDabbled, http://www.instructables.com/id/Doodle-Earrings-Jewelry-Charms-by-Recycling-6-p/

I wish I had somewhere I could hang one of these. The birds are beautiful and the possibilities for different fabric patterns are endless.

The chalk competition looks like fun. Too bad I will still be in New Jersey on Saturday. Maybe I will be back early enough on Sunday to go to the festival though. Thanks for the tip Jen!

You had better not be trying to steal my shirt Michaela. I will fight you for it if necessary. I am the geek around here thank you very much.

Awesome job Jen!

Thanks for the great photos of your studio. Even a jar of kiln wash manages to look nice. Nice job with the tutorial.

Let me know when and I will be there. I can't wait to check this place out.

I feel very lucky that I was able to work the booth in slightly better weather on Sunday. Thanks for taking one for the team Laurel.

When I saw this post I was immediately inspired to write about all the things my father has made for me over the years. I thought of all of the memories I have of paper crowns for my dog and I, my doll house (dubbed the mouse house), a collapsible work table to use for my games, a bookcase to house my books (a love of mine even as a child), and the refinished table sitting in the living room of my apartment right now. I have never really thought about my dad as being crafty. He is just always there to help me, whether it was making me gold foil wings for a school project or helping me frame photos for Christmas gifts. Thanks dad, for passing along your creativity to me without my even knowing it.

Happy Belated Father’s Day!

Too bad I already bought my dad a card. The map idea is cool. I guess there is always next year to do something crafty. Maybe I could change it a little and use it for a birthday card.

Hey wait a minute! You better not be giving Michaela special treatment. That just isn't right. I will just have to order something better now.