Crafty Challenge I—Wooden Spools
The Crafty Sisters are kicking off our first Crafty Challenge! I came across this box of wooden spools tucked away in the garage (going into my garage is like an archeological dig!), hundreds… Read More
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The Unexpected
So as some readers may know we (Kristin and Lynne) are up in Northern Indiana visiting the Indiana Dunes. Lynne (who shall hereafter in this post be called Mom) had never been to… Read More
The Big $15 Bulletin Board
Loryn: A really big bulletin board is a great tool for all crafters. Martha Stewart recommends using homosote board wrapped in fabric. It’s reasonably priced and comes in 4×8′ sheets, but I can’t… Read More
Quilting Technique—Finished Wristlet Purse
Loryn: I’ve been working on a mini purse or wristlet to go with my new paisley bag. I wanted it to coordinate, but not match too slavishly. I also wanted to try… Read More
Cheap Tricks: iPhone Bag
Cheap tricks are great and most of the time, they are things you just don’t think about, you just do them. Today, I did one that I had to think about. I love… Read More
It’s a Perfect 300! What a Cat!
Bowling a perfect game. What a cat! —Cheri
Recycled Cashmere Yarn
Loryn: All of the Crafty Sisters love being thrifty, and it’s hard to beat the cost of recycled yarn. I pick up wool and cashmere sweaters at garage sales and thrift stores for… Read More
Finished Objects! Paisley Bag
Loryn: I have a finished object! This is the first one from my Unfinished Projects post. Last week, it looked like this: I sewed up the bottom of both the bag and the… Read More
Crafts from the Past: Temari
There is this marvelous Japanese art form called Temari. These are decorative balls made of thread (although I have seen them made with metal, wire, and many other materials) that vary from incredibly… Read More
Daily Squiggle
i really like this combo dinosaur-bird squiggle. It took me a while to figure out how to get the wings to recede from the tail. Once that was done the feet were easy.… Read More
