Thursday, February 23, 2012

How to Upholster A Bench ~ CyberSeams
A tutorial and video about how to upholster a basic bench - also gives tips on how to make your own pattern or base a new pattern on an existing design. ...

The Return Of The Handmade Apron ~ Vancouver Sun
Practical, stylish and easy to sew, the kitchen garment is no longer a symbol of repression ...

DIY shower curtain ideas ~ Kass Wilson, Networx
ou probably think that custom textiles for your home are beyond your means, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can start customizing your home's look in your bathroom, with that big swath of cloth known as the shower curtain. ...

Square Knitted Baby Hat with Pom Poms ~ CyberSeams
Here is a super simple knitting pattern for a baby hat. It has a ribbed edge and is knitted in the round, then bound off and stitched closed at the top. Super simple for beginners or anyone who wanted to knit a quick hat! I was able to complete this in a few hours. I've seen a few variations of this pattern out there and decided to write my own. I hope you enjoy! ...

Knitting offers welcome relief from fashion lust ~ The Guardian
A few generations ago, crafts such as knitting (for girls) and woodwork (for boys) were a regular part of schooling. The ability to clothe yourself and your family, to furnish and maintain your home – those are fairly fundamental to the adult life that ...

Local 'Angel' knits to give warmth, love to children ~ Seminole Chronicle
While waiting for her younger sister to have her baby, her mother decided to pull out her knitting needles. "My mom brought all this knitting stuff to show us how to knit. My first scarf was a complete catastrophe and so I took a picture of it and took ...

Our Olympic knitters deserve a gold medal ~ This is Grimsby
Ladies who knit at A Good Yarn, in Cambridge Street, Cleethorpes, are knitting cushions to give to Olympic and Paralympic athletes when they arrive in the UK for London 2012. They hope to put tags on the gifts and write personal messages for the ... ...

Breaking news Hilmarton house of wool ends its journey ~ The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald
Created by the village's knitting group Knitti Natters, the house is entirely created from wool and has been constantly updated since it was first brought to public attention in 2010. It has toured around the county, with thousands of visitors flocking ... ...