CyberSeams News

Knitting for a good cause!

2011-10-20T12:20:00.001-05:00

A good yarn: Knitters make sweaters for penguins after oil spill

A couple of neat tutorials that caught my eye

2011-08-25T18:38:00.017-05:00

Vintage pattern sizing:
This is one of the topics I get the most e-mails and questions about, so I figured it was time for a post on the subject! Vintage patterns get a bad rap for being extremely difficult to fit, but they're really no worse than modern patterns, I think.

Hand Stitching Projects:
My "big project" for 2011: a plain dress that's becoming a beetle-themed embroidery sampler. A mixture of applique and surface techniques with a steep learning curve! I might even finish it before summer is out...

Men In Tights - A fashion debate or something more?

2011-04-05T17:29:00.013-05:00

I recently saw this link posted on Twitter:

Men’s Fashion – Those Aren’t Pantyhose, They’re Mantyhose!

(Yes I know it's not a brand new article.) This has apparently sparked much debate in the article's comment section, to which you can find plenty of detractors. For a supporting view, one commenter wrote his own piece titled,
Mantyhose: What It's NOT--What It IS...

It's interesting how fashion trends get reused and recycled. What do you think? (If you're reading this outside of Blogger, click this link to comment!

2011-03-30T17:22:00.001-05:00

Sewing for Charity

Interested in using your sewing skills for charity? Check out our List of charities where your sewing skills can make a difference!

Sewing for tsunami victims: 'She's got a servant's heart'
KVAL
"I love sewing," said 8-year-old Abby Hoggard. And that love of sewing has turned into a labor of love for victims of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami. "My dad was watching the news and I saw all the video clips and I wanted to help and ...

Apartment residents sewing diapers for babies in Haiti
Stow Sentry
Residents at Stow Kent Gardens in Stow cut and sew cloth diapers that will be taken to earthquake-ravaged Haiti. by Mike Lesko | Associate Editor Stow -- Mary Ann Jones used to sew clothing for her family, but she never figured she'd be sewing diapers ...

Quilters get sewing for tsunami victims
Westmorland Gazette
By Steven Bell » As community groups and businesses continue to hold collections and fundraising events, local quilters are sewing 'comfort quilts' to send to the thousands of people displaced by the earthquake and tsunami. The Mere Quilters, made up ...

More in Sewing News:

Review: Crafty Chica's Miss Scarlet's School of Patternless Sewing
BlogHer (blog)
I can't sew very well and I'm not particularly crafty, but those themes are a hook for me. Miss Scarlet's School of Patternless Sewing by Kathy Cano-Murillo, aka Crafty Chica, has both and when I was offered the chance to read it I jumped. ...

Hundreds of quilts donated to local charities
Wink News
The group took their love for sewing and turned it into a major charitable organization by donating thousands of quilts over the years. "I still have my health and family and so on. I just like to give to people who are not as fortunate," said Jackie ...

A sewing fix in Bloorcourt Village
Metro Canada - Toronto
She's the proprietor of a magical place called The Make Den, where the city's Scottys, aspiring artists and future fashionistas alike come to get their sewing fix. A 30-year old entrepreneur with a degree from Ryerson and a previous life as a ...

Quilt show brings patchwork of friends together
Herald & Review
“I quilt every day,” said Stine, who prefers hand-sewing and has done it for 30 years. “I always tell my family it gives me my sanity. I just kind of put my mind in neutral.” For 15 years, Stine has joined friends in a sewing group on Wednesday ...

Halloween themes: Costume, Sewing, and Embroidery Tutorials

2009-10-12T18:25:00.003-05:00

How-To: Make Monster and Alien Feet - Craft
by Dave Simon
(This tutorial is absolutely brilliant! ~ CSNews) I took an old pair of foam shoes and carefully sprayed expanding foam around them so that I could carve them. They looked good as craggy monster feet, so instead I painted them as is, with gnarly toes and all...

Witchy-poo Shoes. - Sewing
by jemimabean
...just in time for some Halloween decorating, I bring you a witchy-poo shoes pattern and tutorial. Enjoy!
...

Wed The Wild Things Are... - Craft
Tutorial to embroider and frame a scene from the Where The Wild Things Are book...

For the Kiddos!

2009-10-06T20:28:00.005-05:00

Craftzine.com blog : Toddler Leggings Pattern
By Natalie Zee Drieu
Lisa at Fitzpatterns wasn't able to find many downloadable sewing patterns for babies so she decided to make use of her daughter's nap time to sew up clothes for her little one. For just $1.50, snatch up this pattern... ...

toddler backpack pattern - Craft
Toddler backpack pattern - This backpack pattern was one that I created a few years ago for a craft swap partner's young daughter who was two years old at the time. The opening is just an overlap on the near the top of the front. Velcro could be added to help keep it closed but isn't necessary. Not having any zippers or snaps, it's very simple for a toddler to open and fill up...

Knitted/Quilted Baby Blanket – Free Pattern
By nikkiinstitches
Here is the pattern for the Knitted and Quilted Entrelac Baby Blanket!...

All Knitted Up: Sweet Little Baby Blankets
By Amy
Two more blankets made it off the knitting needles this past month. I am still working on a third blanket, but I am finally trying a new pattern on this third one. It is hard to find patterns that I really am in love with for baby ...

Fabric Beach Balls Free Sewing Pattern...
By Wendy at AllCrafts.net
Need a sweet baby gift? Make Fabric Beach Balls! They're a great use for small amounts of fabric and they'd be stunning if you used the leftover scraps....

2009-10-06T14:00:00.001-05:00

Make your own Max from Where the Wild Things Are Costume
Examiner.com
Additionally, you can sew socks to the feet of your sweatpants or get your sewing machine out and add feet to the sweatsuit to resemble footed pj's You will ...

Adding or Altering Sewing Patterns - Example: Modifying McCalls 5252...
By Chloe Findlay-Harder
All I've done is copied the basic pattern that I'm using, and just added the extra elements on top. That way I can plan my sewing, instead of going “what's next!?”. So next time you're altering a pattern, ...

Wisconsin: Sew much for 'a drab life'
Dubuque Telegraph Herald
But she laughs about the state of the spare bedroom she uses as a sewing room. "This table never gets empty," she said, patting her sewing table. ...

'Men of Cloth' features colorful quilts
Muskogee Daily Phoenix
Sewing has traditionally been a skill learned by men for survival. Soldiers carried sewing kits and repaired their uniforms around the fire at night. ...

2009-10-05T21:50:00.001-05:00

Free Mens Knitted Sock Pattern
by CyberSeams
We've got a new sock pattern for men online now, finally! I designed these for my dad. The cuff is a basic rib knit, and the sole of the sock is in garter stitch. I hope you enjoy working on them as much as I did! Read more...

Knitting pattern: Seeta fingerless gloves - Knitting/Crochet...
posted by Maria Sheherazade

Knitting In The North: Welcome, Socktober!
By Charity
Socktoberfest is a month-long sock knitting celebration, and the Mystery Sock is a new sock pattern, kindly offered at the blog Through The Loops. The Mystery Sock pattern is released one piece at a time, over the month, so you have no ...

Needlework, Punch Needle Patterns, plus Sewing News

2009-07-26T01:12:00.006-05:00

Free pattern: Precious pug · Needlework News @ CraftGossip
By Denise Felton
This adorable hand-embroidery pattern is free for your personal use from Sublime Stitching. Thanks, Jenny! Get the pattern....

PlanetJune by June Gilbank » the moon punchneedle pattern
By June
And thanks to Craft for their lovely write-up, and Sister Diane at CraftyPod for her wonderful review of my book! Please let me know if you have any punchneedle pattern requests or any questions I can help you with :) ...

The Art of Wax and Fabric
The Epoch Times - New York,NY,USA
Indonesia's greatest contribution to world culture, this craft originated from the royal Javanese court, primarily from the ancient kingdom of Mataram. ...

Fabric art shakes up the status quo
Buffalo News - NY, United States
They are looking for ways to perk up their environment with quick, inexpensive fixes –such as sewing new pillows or recovering the ones they already own,” ...

Sewing for Soldiers
KECI-TV - Missoula,MT,USA
Virginia Fawcett and her students sew pillows for soldiers. One of those pillows reached Joe Rahn in 2005 while he was serving in Iraq. ...

2009-07-22T21:21:00.002-05:00

Life-Saving Breast Cancer Discovery Made After Knitting Needle Pierces Woman's Heart
"Klor knew from watching the medical drama 'ER' that she could bleed to death if she pulled the needle out herself... Ten days later, Klor received a phone call from the hospital — one of the X-ray technicians discovered an enlarged lymph node..."

How to make a unisex belt
guardian.co.uk - UK
Men needn't be left out of the craft scene. Perri Lewis has devised a great project that can be made and worn by either gender: a personalised belt!...

Clothing Repair: Reverse Applique for Sleeves and Pants Legs ...
By Julie Finn
T-shirt or jersey-knit pants with small stains or holes; Cotton or flannel fabric in a desired color or pattern for the appliqué (you can use more jersey fabric for a very small appliqué, but the added stiffness of quilting cotton or ...

2009-07-20T20:59:00.003-05:00

Sewing - How to Tie Off Your Thread

We've had many requests to show how to tie a knot after you finish hand sewing something. For example, after you've sewn a button back on a shirt. We've updated the How To Sew By Hand - Basic Stitches article to show this tutorial.

Please pass the link along to all your non-sewing friends! You never know when you'll get stuck in a hotel with button that needs reattaching! Read more...

Crafting 101: How can I enter an online arts and crafts contest?
Examiner.com - USA
Is knitting your favorite hobby? If so, I would recommend checking out the Aslan Trends website for a great contest that ends this summer. ...

Handy tags for pattern notes : Hankering for Yarn - Knitting ...
By Noreen Crone-Findlay
Now, my knitting bag is soooo much lighter, the book isn't getting battered around, and my pattern notes are all sturdy, handy and tied to the project. Fantastic! It works beautifully! Whee…. such a simple little trick, but so neat! ...

Sewing Patterns Pattern Reviews for Simplicity Pattern 7157 Sewing ...
Simplicity's pattern 7157 focuses on Early twentieth century undergarments. Views A and B are full-length petticoats with trim variations. View C is a set of combinations (camisole and bloomers). All pieces button up the front.

Looking for New Knitting Projects This Summer?

2009-06-30T23:47:00.005-05:00

Mesh Market Bag with Cell Phone Accessory Pockets
CyberSeams has a free knitting pattern for a mesh market bag with optional accessory pockets! Use it for the beach, for shopping, the gym, or for a summer purse! Read more...

What to do with spare plastic bags
guardian.co.uk - UK
As you might not have as many bags to hand, I haven't written a strict knitting pattern (but if you do want to see how many stitches and rows I used, ...

DIY: Knitted Sofa Throw | Instructables ...
Make a beautiful Knitted Sofa Throw by using the basic knit stitch. This throw is made up of 36 six-inch squares and after knitting each square; you can sew each one together alternating the two colors. For this project, the Red Heart Yarn...

Free Knitted Baby Patterns - Ebook From Knitting Daily · Knitting ...
Knitting Daily has published an ebook, with 7 baby patterns in it. And the best part... it's free! You do have to create an account, but it takes just moments...

Free Sewing Patterns For Summer

2009-05-28T23:24:00.004-05:00

How to Make a One-Pattern-Piece Reversible Sunhat - CraftStylish
Don't let patternmaking intimidate you! It's simply drafting shapes based on your measurements. This simple sunhat project is a good introduction to the wonderful world of flat patterns...

Tutorial: Sew a skirt for yourself from one yard of fabric
Darling Petunia shows that one yard of fabric is all you need for a very fashionable skirt. Get the tutorial here!

Reversible Flowerpot Wrap Pattern
By so september
I pulled together my photos and some instructions to share for the reversible flowerpot wrap. The pattern is for a 4 inch terracotta pot. These instructions just show how to make it using two fabrics without any extra embellishing but they would be lovely with a little something extra like some embroidery or beadwork for example....

Indian Embroidery Designs

2009-05-28T23:15:00.004-05:00

Indian Folk Designs
A wonderful collection of folk designs from all over India! Keep clicking on older posts to see more. Includes Indian embroidery designs - perfect for embroidery around the neckline of tunic style shirts.

Free Sewing Patterns

2009-05-18T13:41:00.001-05:00

Free Patterns and Directions to Sew Insulated Totes For Soda ...
Free Patterns and Directions to Sew Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles Use these free patterns and directions to sew insulated totes For soda and water bottles. Keep your bottled beverage cold! water bottle keep cold beverage soda ...

Cowboy Boot Pillow: Cute Vintage Pattern : TipNut.com
By TipNut
Sunbonnet Sewing Case - Vintage Pattern · Pieced Pot Holders & Recipe Book Cover: Vintage Pattern · Apron Breakfast Set: Vintage Pattern Freebie. Free Daily Tips Subscription Join Over 22019 Tipnut Subscribers and receive your daily fix ...

Free pattern: Froggie softie · Sewing @ CraftGossip
By anneweaver
This pattern was created to make use of a Spoonflower swatch. The cutting diagram is a masterpiece in efficient use of fabric! ...

New From the World of Sewing

2009-05-17T22:14:00.005-05:00

New From the World of Sewing

Sewing quilts is purpose, friendship and support is payoff for ...
Press-Enterprise - Riverside,CA,USA
Members bring their sewing machines, irons and fabric pieces. In addition to working on their own project, members collectively have sewn about 25 quilts ...

Century of clothes-making
Galesburg Register-Mail - Galesburg,IL,USA
The plant opened with 10 sewing machines. Cox was the salesman, traveling to seven states, Mosser managed the business, remaining in Abingdon. ...

`Sew Much Comfort' for our wounded vets
Edmonds Beacon - Mukilteo,WA,USA
Merilyn Beck provides the services through a group called “Sew Much Comfort,” a nationwide band of volunteers who take donated clothing and alter it for the ...

How to Save Money on Sewing Patterns: Finding Frugal Fashions and ...
Sewing enthusiasts can find a variety of ways to save money with patterns that are $3 are less, 40 percent off, or even free.

Free Knitting Patterns

2009-04-18T23:19:00.006-05:00

Knitted Baby Booties - For Straight Needles
by CyberSeams
Knitted Baby Booties - Size: Newborn to Six Months
Here's a pattern submitted by Katie Porter for knitted baby booties, sized Newborn to Six Months.

Knit dishcloth
Examiner.com - USA
It’s an easy yarn to knit. This is the basic dishcloth pattern, also called Grandma's favorite dishcloth. You don't have to be a Grandma to make it. ...

Knitting supplies
Examiner.com - USA
Row counters slip on knitting needles and after each row of a pattern you change the number on the counter. This lets you keep track of where you are. ...

Fiber loom arts
Examiner.com - USA
... fiber around the loom pegs in various patterns. The process was much more straight-forward and finally relaxing for me, as knitting was rumored to be! ...

Felt Food - My Peeps are here - Free Pattern · Felting @ CraftGossip
By Linda Lanese
Free Craft Projects · Leisure Arts - Amazing Crafting Site; Noni’s Patterns - Designer Knitting/Felting Patterns; Today’s Creative Blog - All about crafting. Search for Craft news. Search for: ...

Sewing Patterns and Recycling T-Shirts and Sewing Patterns!

2009-04-18T22:44:00.008-05:00

How to Make an Out-of-the Ordinary T-Shirt Quilt: Part One ...
Inspired by log cabin quilt blocks and the work of Piet Mondrian, I improvised a pattern that is both traditional and modern, beautiful and full of memories. This post is all about making the quilt front; next week, we'll do the quilting.
... like the block above. Once the pieces were sewn together, I cut the pieces to complete the block. I did this for the whole quilt; if it's easier for you to lay out your whole quilt before sewing, you can do that, too. ...

Tutorial: Sew a toddler dress or jumper · Sewing @ CraftGossip
By anneweaver
SnazzleCraft shares a free pattern for this versatile toddler dress. With a shirt underneath, it's a jumper. Without, it's a sundress. The pattern is sized for 18-24 months. I suspect it would be easy to size a little up or down to ...

reuse sewing pattern tissue paper » whip up
By Jackie Hernandez
Sewing pattern tissue has a great graphic quality. If you have some vintage or used sewing patterns laying around, consider reusing them for art, home decor, jewelry, or anything else you can decoupage. Here are a bunch of inspiring ideas for reusing sewing pattern tissue paper.

HOW TO MAKE A BABY CAR SEAT COVER - HOW TO MAKE A SAFE INFANT CAR ...
HOW TO MAKE A BABY CAR SEAT COVER. How to make a handmade infant car seat cover using a free sewing pattern for a baby car seat cover that you draw yourself.

Tutorial: Felt chick egg warmers · Sewing @ CraftGossip
By anneweaver
vlijtig shares a tutorial for making these chickie-shaped egg warmers from felt. The pattern is simple but oh, so cute! Get the how-to.

Free Easter Projects and Decorating Ideas

2009-04-03T22:27:00.004-05:00

Felted Easter Eggs
We've got a new project that is fun for kids and adults alike. These Felted Easter Eggs are easily made using just a few items from the local craft store. Oh, well, and maybe your underwear drawer! Once they're felted you can sew or pin beads and ribbons to them for an extra fancy look! Read more...

Preserving a delicate craft
ReporterHerald.com - Loveland,CO,USA
Then, he can dip the egg in a color, apply more wax and dip it again to get the different colors needed on a single pattern or area of the egg. ...

Knit This Bunny Dishcloth With This Free Pattern! « Knitting
By Terrye
You've got the cute little chicks and eggs for your table. You've got the chocolate rabbit and marshmallow peeps in the Easter Basket. But do you have the Bunny dishcloth to go with the after dinner festivities?

Easter Bunny Pattern - Craftbits.com! « Craft Gossip
By Shellie
Free Knitted Easter Bunny Pattern Crafts | Gift Ideas | DIY Projects - Craftbits.com!....

Felted Knitted Carrot Pattern by ME! « Felting
By Linda Lanese
Carrots, Carrots everywhere! At night when I'm watching television I like to do smaller projects and I've been knitting things for Easter. I've tried several carrots as you can see from the pictures.

my ramblings: Day 4 of the Egg-ceptional Egg-xtravaganza
By Fiona Carter
Hello, and thanks for dropping by for day 4 of our Egg-ceptional Egg-xtravaganza. Today Mel and I have made some bunny softies using another bunny pattern which caught our eye out in blog-land. This bunny pattern has been designed by
revoluzZza, and here is the link to the RevoluzZzionary Easter Bunny pattern and tutorial. Mel and I made this pattern into little bunny toys, but the pattern is great as a template for any Easter craft, as you will see in RevoluzZza's post
. ...

Elegant Easter centerpieces give you a break from the usual ...
Fort Worth Star Telegram - Fort Worth,TX,USA
We applied glue dots (found in the scrapbooking section of the craft store) to undyed blown-out eggs. The glue dots are super sticky and easy to use. 1. ...

Easter cupcake pattern « Needlework News
By Denise Felton
Book Reviews · Craft Competitions · Craft Events · Craft Shops · Crafting for a cause · Needlework artists · Needlework general news · Applique · Bargello · Bead embroidery · Chickenscratch · Crazy quilting · Cross stitch ...

The Magic Bean: Freebie Friday - Free Easter Patterns
By Colleen Babcock
Here's some great free bunny and chick patterns to keep you entertained over the holidays. This pattern is so cute for a chick with attitude called Chickummyjig by Tania Ennor. These spring chicks are sweet and an easy sewing project. ...

Tutorial: Sew an easter egg pouch · Sewing @ CraftGossip
By anneweaver
Hot Craft News - Most Popular. Tutorial: Sew a liner for a pail or round basket · Tutorial: A cloth napkin becomes a toddler's skirt · Tutorial: Sew a hobby horse · Tutorial: Chalkcloth tags! Tutorial: Fairy dolls from antique photos ...

Upcoming knitting events; free Easter patterns
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA
If you're looking for some free Easter knitting patterns, check out Knitting Pattern Central (the Bunny Beanie is adorable!); for crochet ones, Lion Brand ...

Info for Beginner Knitters and Free Knitting Patterns!

2009-03-20T00:09:00.002-05:00

Knitting beginners supplies (what you need and what you don't)
Examiner.com - USA
They mark a place in your knitting (beginning of the round, where you increase, etc) according to the pattern so you don’t have to count your stitches every ...

Find the perfect yarn with Ravelry
Examiner.com - USA
You're going through your stash of knitting books/patterns/magazines (yes, you can stash these, too) and dig out an old Rowan magazine from a couple years ...
Free Knitting Patterns:

Knitting a Scarf Pattern That Has Yarn Overs
CyberSeams
We put together this tutorial for a simple scarf pattern that involves yarn overs, dropped yarn overs and basic knitting skills. Follow along with the pattern and video!

Free Hemlock Ring Doily Pattern « Knitting
By Terrye
This is so pretty. It reminds me of a sunrise. Measures about 15". But I really can't tell you anything about it, as the original post is in what I think is Icelandic, which is really a cool looking language. The free pattern is here: ...

2009 Green Living Expo & Education Fair and Sewing Pattern Roundup!

2009-03-17T22:35:00.003-05:00

Bonnie Holub: Save some money without saving the feed sacks at the 2009 Green Living Expo & Education Fair
Tallahassee Democrat - Tallahassee,FL,USA
And I venture to guess that the money-saving practices offered at the Expo beat sewing (or wearing) feed sack undershorts, any day.

Sewing Patterns - Most, if not all of these are free!

Art You Wear and me: Folkwear Patterns, Museum News, Patsy Monk
By Rosalie Cooke
I am sewing more than ever, looking forward to less fear of failure and fear of what others think, and finding new creative heights. I'll still talk about the best patterns and books for wearable art. To write to me via email, ...

Memories are and always will be forever: Current Sewing Project ...
By Mel
Current Sewing Project - Flipsy Skirt ... Toni Coward has a beautiful range of patterns and is a very talented SAHM :) The material featured in the photographs on the flipsy pattern are part of range of fabrics designed by a lady ...

A laying-on of hands Project Linus coordinator, partner develop ...
The Hudson Reporter - Hoboken,NJ,USA
And I started sewing by helping her.” Zawacki and Bogdanowicz said they each sewed throughout their teens and adult lives, but had never thought about ...

Een: Easy Sewing Projects For Beginning Quilters and Anyone Else
By bakeczihs
With this pattern, you will get used to sewing in a straight line and using your walking foot. Once you are confident with wallets, your next project can be a quilted purse. Pillowcases. Pillowcases are all straight lines. ...

Baby Blanket Pattern « Curiositys
By Kate Martinez
Posted in Crafts, Patterns, Printing, Sewing | Tagged baby, Blanket, block printing, Crafts, fabric, free, free pattern, hand printing, hand-made, home decor, pattern, print, Printing, sewing | No Comments. Trackback URI | Comments RSS ...

luvinthemommyhood: make your own heat pack
By luvinthemommyhood
i am a lover of a good heat pack. this sewing pattern for making your own heat pack caught my eye this morning. chez larsson offers a simple and customizable way to whip up your own heat pack. so grab some cozy fabric, sew this puppy up ...

Free Sewing & Knitting Pattern resources; Charity Knitting

2009-03-13T23:11:00.005-05:00

Thursday 13 - Free Pattern Resources from around the web ...
By Grandmother Wren
1. Lion Brand Yarn – 100’s of free knit and crochet patterns. You do have to register on the site, but it only takes a minute, it’s free and it’s So.

Grandmother's Pattern Book
Crocheters answer the call
Explore Howard County - Ellicott City,MD,USA
It was Fan who founded the church's knitting group two years ago to produce prayer shawls, and who helped organize the free class. ...

More good news for Crafters in the Recession | FaveCraftsBlog
The CHA reports the the 4 categories getting the most push during these times are: Scrapbooking, Green Crafting, Kid’s Crafts, and Sewing - saying “sewing is the new knitting.” To read the whole story, click here. Share and Enjoy: ...

Phyllis can't stop knitting!
Dunmow Broadcast - Stevenage,England,UK
EVER heard the one about the granny who cannot stop knitting? Neither had we, until we met 70-year-old pensioner Phyllis Smith from Redbond Lodge in Great ...

Shamrock Bread Basket Liner - Free Knitting Pattern for a Shamrock ...
By knitting
This versatile and easy knitting pattern that includes a shamrock works as a bread basket liner or a small placemat. Because the shamrock is subtle you can use this piece around St. Patrick's Day or throughout the year.

Neighbors: Wardrobe refashioning saves money
Red Bluff Daily News - Red Bluff,CA,USA
Refashioning is a great way to learn to sew. Most ideas take some sewing skill and require the use of a sewing machine but some do not. ...

Baby Dresses:
By admin
Place the free baby clothes sewing pattern that results on a piece of fabric and cut around the pattern leaving enough room on the edge of each piece for a seam. Remove the paper, place the material pieces together as they will be sewn ...

Jo-Ann Stores Reports Sew-Sew Results
Mediapost.com - New York,NY,USA
"Our core sewing and crafts businesses continued to exhibit growth throughout the year, despite the deterioration in economic conditions," the company says. ...

FREE Pattern - Easter Placemat #2 « Quiltingcindy’s Weblog
By quiltingcindy
Didn’t the The Heart of Sewing make an adorable placemat? She claims it is for kids but I could see myself eating off this placemat. :D If you liked that placemat just look how cute this one is also by The Heart of Sewing. Happy sewing! ...

Free patterns, giveaway, charity and sewing news

2009-03-05T12:34:00.005-06:00

Figaflors i Braves: Fish baby fleece beanie
By Martin
Free Sewing Pattern!
To celebrate I was sewing a fish hat for the kid. This are the parts needed. I invented the sewing pattern myself. In the middle of production. The finished product modeled by Pingu. Inspiration found here. Publicado por Martin ...

Psychologist proves doodling improves concentration at boring meetings
Examiner.com - USA
Doing something that occupies that semi-conscious part of the brain, such as doodling or knitting, helps to keep that other part of the brain from ...

Free Knitting Pattern!Craftzine.com blog: Grumpasaurus Knitting Pattern
By Natalie Zee Drieu
Kathy of Kat Knits has a free knitting pattern of Grumpasaurus, a cute grumpy knit dinosaur....

heather knitz patterns: BLOG GIVEAWAY: Pick a Pattern!
By heather knitz
BLOG GIVEAWAY: Pick a Pattern! This month is National Crochet Month...but, don't worry, if you knit you can win too:). --------------------------. *I will be choosing 4 different winners for this contest!*. The rules. ...

How long would it take a competent knitter to knit a scarf?
By admin
Depends on how much time you have to dedicate to knitting it. I knitted a scarf while watching a movie. Then all done! But it was a VERY simple pattern and my kids were asleep. So I had no interruptions. References : ...

AHS students cast off for charities
Millstone Examiner - Millstone,NJ,USA
The school's Knitting Club, supervised by history teacher Judy Briar, meets bimonthly and has over 40 members. Those involved in the extracurricular ...

Swimming, running and... knitting: Triathlon with a difference ...
This Is Sleaford - Sleaford,Lincolnshire,UK
More than £5000 was pledged as people swam, ran and knitted for charity at Sleaford Leisure Centre. The event – described by organisers the Rotary Club as a ...

Needles, yarn keep group together
Delmarva Daily Times - MD,USA
By Ceri Larson Danes • Staff Writer • March 4, 2009 PUNGOTEAGUE -- Think of a knitting circle and likely what comes to mind is a group of grandmotherly ...

Don't starve to death-sell your junk on Ebay! Part four-strategory.
Examiner.com - USA
If you have ten scarves, ten balls of yard, ten needles, ten knitting organizers, and ten knitting patterns for sale at the same time, suddenly, ...

Sewn on to sustainability
Ecotextile News - Pontefract,England,UK
NOTTINGHAM – [03.03.09] A new study by boffins at Nottingham Trent University says that a return to the tradition of sewing on buttons and stitching hems is ...

Elma students stitch pillowcases with care for hospitals
Cresco Times Plain Dealer - Cresco,IA,USA
By Sara Daehn / TPD April Jackson, 12, takes a turn on the sewing machine with some help from a parent volunteer. By Sara Daehn Denise Shekleton’s fourth, ...

All dolled up
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Honolulu,HI,USA
"We're in the depth of winter here, and I decided to focus on a warmer place by sewing a new Obama doll," Barry said. "With his ties to Hawaii, ...

Local retailer keeps dogs across the nation warm and fashionable
The Bee - Portland,OR,USA
“It was a little bitty business with three sewing people,” she recalls. “And when we bought it, the lady said, ‘I would look into the dog market. ...

Free Knitting Patterns Plus Crafting News and Gossip

2009-03-03T21:19:00.006-06:00

Free Knitting Patterns from Around the Web:

Happy Frugal Year!: FREE EASTER BUNNY KNITTING PATTERN
By Sally
FREE EASTER BUNNY KNITTING PATTERN. This pattern is for a knitted, 20" jointed bunny, with a delightful pouch into which you can pop small chocolate Easter eggs. This is a slightly larger than normal easter project, but could also ...

Celtic Bag Pattern, Free on Ravelry « Knitting
By Terrye
I'm thinking laptop bag if made just a bit bigger, or knitting bag, or just a classy tote bag. Any way you look at it, it's a really nice pattern, just in time for the March holiday! Cables and eyelet lattice make a statement no matter ...

A Tribble A Day…. « Knitting
By admin
It's a bird, it's a frog, it's a Tribble! Made from leftover bits and pieces of dishcloth yarn, they're handy as pot scrubbers and bath scrubbies. And, the pattern is free.... here: http://1870pearl.typepad.com/TRIBBLE2. ...

Free Mini Easter Basket Pattern is Soooo Cute…. « Knitting
By Terrye
This cute knitting pattern is fast and easy and holds one special Easter egg! It doesn't get any easier than this! Knit every row for the stockinette variety, or do the garter stitch thing for more texture! From Knitting On The Net ...

Latest News and Gossip

SE Idaho sewing program to help thrifty
Fort Mills Times - Fort Mill,SC,USA
... but also teach skills to those who never learned to sew. The class will also teach students how to create their own clothes by following a sewing pattern.

Fashionology Brings Tween Do-It-Yourself Clothing Design Online
MediaPost Publications - New York,USA
But after the task proved as difficult to a 7-year-old as it did for a 70-year-old, the idea of sewing morphed into decorating. It made the experience more ...

Students use knitting skills to help Afghan children
ASU Web Devil - Tempe,AZ,USA
The group will be knitting items for children in need in Afghanistan. (Erik Hilburn/The State Press) A new club that will knit items for Afghan children in ...

Sewing making a comeback
Exmouth Journal - UK
And now people - who just a few years ago wouldn't have thought twice about buying a new outfit - are turning back to sewing says Sara Radford. ...

Zilla Vikash Sangam donated sewing machine to hapless women
Orissadiary.com - Bhubaneswar,Orissa,India
But now Rajkumari has some hope of earning some money as she was donated a sewing machine by Zilla Vikash Sangam. 100 such poor and hapless women were ...

Arlington native's 'Switch Craft' projects marry fashion, technology
Fort Worth Star Telegram - Fort Worth,TX,USA
But a lot of the challenge was just marrying the two subjects together — the technology and the sewing and craft. I want to help the next generation learn ...

Fashionably 'Seussical'
Statesman Journal - Salem,OR,USA
Or that this whirl of color started months ago with about $1000 worth of fabric and enough feathers to fill a sewing room. Head costumer/designer Lorraine ...

Interview with Marti Michell - part 2
Examiner.com - USA
Marti said that she quilts because she loves the sewing, fabric, geometry, and the business of it too. She would love to have a six-month sabbatical where ...

Relative scarcity makes columnist's photographs of needleworkers ...
Bangor Daily News - Bangor,ME,USA
Where are the photos of my great-grandmothers Herrick fashioning silk and velvet crazy quilts or sewing baby clothes? Where are the photos of my grandfather ...

Craft Gossip - http://craftgossip.com/
Craft Gossip. Craft Gossip is your place to hear about the latest in crafts and DIY ideas put together by a dedicated team of editors. Explore the site at your leisure, see what topics interests you and give us your feedback ...

Access Fashion: It Girl Knits by Phonex Bess
By Jillian
She has a knitting pattern line and has published designs in magazines such as Knit Simple, Knitscene, and Creative Knitting. She also sells her knitted pieces online through her online store, and in boutiques. I like how Bess designs ...

Prayer Shawls, American Girl Dolls, Knitting for Hope

2009-03-01T21:08:00.003-06:00

Prayer shawls give comfort for cancer patients
Branson Daily News - MO, United States
“We have patterns for knitting or crocheting for anyone looking to get started.” Proceeds from a recent auxiliary book sale bought yarn for knitters to use, ...

Costly American Girl duds inspire homespun alternatives for dolls
Chicago Tribune - United States
They're knitting because it's relaxing." Craft sites such as kathleen-dakotadreams.blogspot.com have helped the hobby spread by offering patterns, ...

Hand-made hope
Brattleboro Reformer - VT, United States
It's basically two "sides" that are knitted in a circular pattern and then stuffed with a soft material like what goes into a teddy bear. ...

Three ways women band together to banish the winter blahs
Appleton Post Crescent - WI, USA
For Angie Dunn, 44, of Neenah, nothing fends off winter's literal and figurative chill like knitting with a group of women. When she gathers with the ...

Technique: Use paper to figure out pattern problems « Sewing
By anneweaver
When the going gets tough, the tough get... out the paper?Â That's what Jennifer Stern at CraftStylish suggests doing when trying to get the kinks out of a pattern,Â whether it's a patternÂ that you're designing or aÂ commercial pattern ...

Nordic knitting patterns are not your basic cable
Seattle Times - United States
Lavold's work is showing in the "Knitting Along the Viking Trail" exhibit at the Nordic Heritage Museum through April 5. The Nordic Heritage Museum offers ...

Pattern review: stay-on baby booties
Examiner.com - USA
This is the pattern I knit whenever I have a baby shower to attend or a new child to welcome. It is a joy to knit for anyone who is comfortable with ...

Knit-in event draws about 100 participants, raises money for Held4Kids
Myrtle Beach Sun News - Myrtle Beach,SC,USA
Bernie Remillard, a Help4Kids volunteer, also left with six bags of knitted wares such as hats, scarves and blankets for distribution to needy families. ...

Charity and Community Knitting and Crafts

2009-02-21T21:09:00.004-06:00

Volunteer seamstresses is outfitting children with severe skin ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - MO, United States
By Susan Weich Jo Ridenhour has been sewing her whole life, so when she read a hospital bulletin board item asking for people to make special pajamas for ...

One store inside another: Spin-a-Yarn Fiber Garden to join Matters ...
Bucyrus Telegraph Forum - OH, United States
Steffan will offer classes on knitting, felting and dyeing, and sell hand-made items she created: scarves, ribbons and many other items. ...

Ministry's prayer shawls are a blessing
Cape Cod Times - Hyannis,MA,USA
Their idea was to combine a love of knitting into a prayerful ministry reaching out to those needing comfort and solace. The ministry has grown to more than ...

If you can knit, you can be one of Santa's helpers
San Bernardino Sun - San Bernardino,CA,USA
Susie Seavers, knitting department chairwoman and Elf Extraordinaire for Santa Claus Inc., has been turning yarn into children's sweaters for more than a ...

Prayer shawl ministry helps bring comfort
StarNewsOnline.com - Wilmington,NC,USA
“You’re not going to believe this,” Walley remembers telling Dunbar, “but I’m knitting a prayer shawl.” The two women learned more about prayer shawl ...

Project Linus, Quilting news and more

2009-02-19T21:05:00.006-06:00

Knitting for Project Linus
Manchester Journal - Manchester center,VT,USA
MANCHESTER — Throughout February, Yarns for Your Soul will continue with the year long charity knitting campaign, Knit for Your Soul and Theirs. ...

Original Sewing and Quilt Expo
Decide Twincities - Minneapolis,MN,USA
Original Sewing and Quilt Expo at Minneapolis Convention Center Thu. Nov. 6, 10 am Minneapolis Convention Center 1301 2nd Ave. S., Twin Cities, MN Original ...

From sewing buttons to owning 16 shops
New Straits Times - Persekutuan,Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Thirty years ago, a friend who ventured into the clothes-making business taught Helen Read to sew buttons. Today, 55-year-old Read is the ...

Pillows made with tender love and care
Maryville Daily Forum - Maryville,MO,USA
Five of Evans' friends arrived at her home Wednesday morning hauling in stacks of fabric in a variety of colors and prints, pins, thread and sewing machines ...

Crafty quilters display creations
Imperial Valley Press (subscription) - El Centro,CA,USA
Quilt Show attendees are sure to be dazzled at the array of colors, patterns and designs, no matter their background in the craft.

Code quilts presentation Feb. 20
Cape Gazette - Lewes,DE,USA
I had done some sewing but quilt making was not something I was interested in.” But after she retired, things changed, and she joined a group of women who ...

Cover-up lets kids be kids, but stay clean
Salt Lake Tribune - United States
Lynne Peterson, a fourth-grade teacher, started sewing hundreds of "bibbies" during her free time. The two women approached Lynne Peterson's sister, ...

Free Craft and Sewing Patterns, Sew and Save, Knitting for Your Health

2009-02-18T19:07:00.003-06:00

Kid's Paper Crafts: Toy Soldier Patterns
By twconroy
At look at some websites that offer free toy soldier paper craft patterns.

Snazzle Craft: Finally, a onesie pattern! ...and a recon too.
By Amanda S.
Amanda S. South Bend, Indiana, United States: I am just your average, crazy mom who loves crafting and sewing, painting and drawing, and especially making presents for my friends and family. ... Kaboose Craft Finder ...

Craft Project: Graphic Design Afghan
About 15 years ago, I designed an afghan based on a design that my mom used to draw for me. It was three lines in four different directions, with oval lines that connected them. ... For the pattern to
work, you need to make another one just like this. Then, make two more using the opposite colors first and second that you did second and first on the other two. When they are all done, sew them together. To "fill in the square", ...

Get Sewing and Save Some Trees
Crafting A Green World - USA
... these changes or decide to tackle them all, good on you for working to reduce your contribution to the landfill! How else can we sew our way to less waste?

The go-to girl for homemade costumes and clothes
The Virginian-Pilot - Norfolk,VA,USA
Hannah Graffeo at home and threading the needle of her sewing machine Jan. 31, 2009 as she prepares to sew a skirt that will be part of a Pig costume. ...

Free Dog Clothing Patterns/ How to tutorial : Innovative Sewing
By Ellisha on Feb 17, 2009 in Books on Sewing, Garment Projects, Sewing Projects · dog clothing pattern. Free resizable dog clothing pattern. Includes free pattern download . ...

Knitting and computer games 'may cut risk of dementia'
Craegmoor News - UK
Activities such as knitting, pottery and playing computer games may help stave off dementia, a study has suggested. The research, from the Mayo Clinic in ...

'Knitting' may delay memory loss
BBC News - UK
Those who had during middle age been busy reading, playing games or engaging in craft hobbies like patchworking or knitting were found to have a 40% reduced ...

Sewing your own maternity clothes
NewsChannel5.com - Nashville,TN,USA
... cotton knit capris or pants. When you get into the last four months or so, you'll need to buy maternity patterns, so plan for the appropriate season. ...

Family's venture into quilting helps others
Moulton Advertiser - USA
“We also carry DMC floss and knitting yarn because we had so many requests from customers for those things,” Judy said. Judy, who is also a nurse, ...

Knitting, Crochet, DIY, Something for Everyone!

2009-02-17T22:09:00.005-06:00

Need to knit? Crave Crochet? Borrow a page from these
Bangor Daily News - Bangor,ME,USA
The book’s scarf section features several boas, a chevron pattern and a hairpin lace design. Instructions for hairpin lace are included in the book. ...

DIY art for non-artists
Indiana Daily Student - USA
Buy a wooden picture frame from a thrift store or craft shop as the backing of the bulletin board. 3. Remove the backing so that only the glass and frame ...

Find new inspiration or just bust your stash at the Philly Sewing ...
Examiner.com - USA
A handful of wool but no pattern to inspire a use for it? The Winter Craft Swap, sponsored by the Philly Sewing Collective, could solve all of your crafty ...

An interview with Kaye Wood - part 2
Examiner.com - USA
People choose their particular area of study - any technique of Kaye's that they want to pursue - then spend a full day learning and sewing. ...

Stitching together old memories
expressandstar.com - Wolverhampton,England,UK
Mr Hanson is hoping the sewing book might spark some recognition among the descendants of the young seamstresses who worked on the patterns back in 1897. ...

Stitches and Stuff: Playing with paper batik
Longview Daily News - Longview,WA,USA
Traditionally, a combination of melted beeswax and paraffin is applied to fabric in a pattern. Then the fabric is dyed and additional patterns are made to ...

Knitting resources: using your public library
Examiner.com - USA
by Jessica Loring, NY Knitting Examiner The range of books released about knitting only continues to grow, making it tough to keep up financially. ...

Bid to pull wool over Skye Bridge
BBC News - UK
Aos described its project as a piece of "guerrilla knitting" and said the items would be mounted on the ramparts. It has invited people to send large ...

Knitting resources: using your public library
Examiner.com - USA
by Jessica Loring, NY Knitting Examiner The range of books released about knitting only continues to grow, making it tough to keep up financially. ...

Bid to pull wool over Skye Bridge
BBC News - UK
Aos described its project as a piece of "guerrilla knitting" and said the items would be mounted on the ramparts. It has invited people to send large ...

Diva Zappa Paints With Yarn
SYS-CON Media - Montvale,NJ,USA
In her knitting, Diva uses a freeform and stream-of-consciousness technique, allowing each knit stitch and pearl stitch to tell its own unique story. ...

Ramones sets sights on culinary career
Staunton News Leader - Staunton,VA,USA
Knitting — we recently started a knitting and crochet club. I'm also a part of the fencing club." Favorite dish to make: "My low-calorie fiesta chicken. ...

Group knits outfits for new ministry
Point Pleasant Register - Point Pleasant,WV,USA
by Diane Pottorff Diane Pottorff/photo - Patricia Tribble, Marjorie Gruser and Vicki Reynolds, members of the Trinity United Methodist Church knitting and ...

Organization of the Week: Knit 1, Purl TU
The Collegian online - Tulsa,OK,USA
Knit 1, Purl TU consists of TU students, faculty and staff, as well as some non-TU members, who are interested in knitting and crocheting. ...

Resin Jewellery Designer Turns Her Hand To Knitting Needles
PRLog.Org (press release) - Bucuresti,Romania
The new resin knitting needles can be customised to make a great gift for knitters that like a touch of sparkle. Retailing at £8 plus postage, they are made ...

Charity knitting and crochet group meets up at Charity Craft Center
Community Impact Newspaper - Austin,TX,USA
Jodi Rogers of Texas Home Health Hospice will lead a charity knitting and crochet group at the Charity Craft Center located at The Stitching Studio, ...

Saving soles: Consumers try to get more miles out of shoes
Orlando Sentinel - Orlando,FL,USA
Machinery in the shop includes a sander/finisher, a trimmer that cuts soles and heels, a machine to pull the dowels out of high heels, a stitcher for sewing ...

Secret retreat: Local center weaves textile enthusiasts together
York Daily Record - York,PA,USA
Most fiber arts are represented in the school's regular menu of classes, or in the periodicals, books and supplies in the adjoining shop-- knitting, ...

Getting a head start: From shirts to skirts
Whitworthian - Spokane,WA,USA
“I crochet in all my classes, and everyone knows me as the knitting girl,” Wallace said. Wallace started making her own clothes for the sheer joy of ...

Fashion, Knitting, and Sewing for Community

2009-02-16T22:42:00.004-06:00

Jewel tones brighten black at NY Fashion Week
International Herald Tribune - France
That was emphasized with an interesting accessory: a knit band worn around the models' waists, like a scarf for the bodice. Many of the women's pants had a ...

Patterns make dressmaking hot
Bundaberg NewsMail - Australia
Dressmaker, designer and Bonnie Jean Fabric and Sewing Studio owner Annette Blair said she had recently seen a rise in numbers for her dressmaking classes. ...

An interview with Kaye Wood - part 1
Examiner.com - USA
Kaye said that PBS is gradually dropping quilting and sewing shows from their line up or putting the show in a block with generic "crafts" shows making them ...

Crafty girls with style
This is London - London,England,UK
The last time I used a sewing machine I was 11. I was so bad at sewing straight lines on tracing paper that I wasn't allowed near fabric. ...

What the world needs now: Hints from England about life, love ...
Examiner.com - USA
She also loves knitting, and offers columns on that subject as well. She even wrote about and displayed her biggest knitting disaster, which nonetheless ...

Pupils square up to knitting challenge
Reading Evening Post - Reading,England,UK
The children in the knitting club at Aldryngton Primary School in Silverdale Road have been using their lunch break at school to practise their knitting ...

Knit one, purl two, hook one thousand
Jakarta Post - Jakarta,Indonesia
Forget the image of a grandmother knitting while sitting on a rocking chair surrounded by balls of wool. Contrary to conventional ideas, knitting is not ...

Santoni gets government help with job layoffs
Knitting Industry - Manchester,UK
The group’s leading brand Santoni has suffered in recent years after seemingly saturating the market with its seamless circular knitting technology. ...

Albinos receive Sh1.5m sewing machines
The Citizen Daily - Dar Es Salam,United Republic of Tanzania
By Frederick Katulanda, Mwanza The Mwanza City Council has donated nine sewing machines worth Sh1.5 million to albinos in Mwanza Region. ...

Choiseul women start sewing business
Solomon Star - Honiara,Solomon Islands
The women’s ministry of Supizae Island in north-west Choiseul Province officially received their sewing project Wednesday week. Delegates from the EU Micro ...

Sofa's transformation was long weekend project
MLive.com - MI,USA
Basic sewing skills are required for most upholstery projects. If you don't know how to sew, recruit a friend who does to help you out. ...

Shop caters to tight-knit crafting community
Bristol Press - CT, United States
In fact, the store sells a yarn made especially for socks, with different colors that alternate in a “self-striping” pattern. ...

Interweave contest
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA
The online store will offer a large selection of knitting and crochet books, magazines, DVDs, patterns, etc. Grand Prize is a $500 gift certificate; ...

Knitting, Craft and Sewing Roundup

2009-02-15T22:20:00.003-06:00

Taplin to show hand-weaving skills at Old Town
Abilene Recorder Chronicle - Abilene,KS,USA
The Taplins used trial and error to learn the skill and continue to take classes to learn more about the craft. They have been weaving rugs for 13 years and ...

How to Make a Cat Castle and Scratching Post - CraftStylish
Lee Meredith, Contributor
Carpet pieces with the same pattern but in different colors look great together! Two or more large, thick cardboard boxes; Several pieces of carpet (or enough total to cover most surfaces of the boxes); Scissors that can cut through the carpet; Box cutter or craft knife; Hot-glue gun ...

Knit a Hat Without using a Pattern
By rachel
I was in a yarn store a week or two ago and overheard someone asking for a pattern for a scarf. It was all I could do n...

With Heart and Hands.....: Free Heart Themed Patterns: Quilt ...
By A Quilting Journey
And now....my collection of more than a hundred links for free heart shaped quilt blocks or heart themed quilt or craft patterns all in one place for you to check out for special gift for a loved one, or for another Valentine's Day in ...

Sew cool: AMS meets ‘Project Runway’
Amesbury News - Amesbury,MA,USA
Every Friday for six weeks, Andersen, Jackson and Olsen met with a group of AMS students teaching them how to design and sew their own outfits. ...

Sewing with Faux Fur – Sewing Blog | BurdaStyle.com
By squirrellypoo
... onto the lining side of your new furry cuffs and collars, and also onto the existing collars and cuffs of your coat. Now you've got an added touch of glamor than can be removed for laundering or rainy days! SEWING UNIVERSE NEWS FEED ...

Quilters Stitching Sudoku Pattern For Cancer Fight
Tampa Tribune - Tampa,FL,USA
This cotton quilt, a menagerie of florals, plaids and soft solid squares sewn in a sudoku pattern, will be offered April 25 in a drawing at the Land O' ...

Carving out a niche
KATC - Lafayette,LA,USA
Laurel Smelley, a seamstress with her own business, is often at her sewing machine at the front of the store, where she'll do alterations and repairs on ...

Maria Pinto, Michelle Obama's designer, hopes for Hollywood fame
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
I started sewing clothes at age 12. In high school, my friends started buying clothes from me. I made my own prom dress from a Halston pattern. ...

Preteen knitting queen instructs others
New Richmond News - New Richmond,WI,USA
A woman, one of her pupils, asked her for help with her knitting project. She went over to her and patiently showed her how rectify her “dropped stitch” to ...

2x2 ribbing at the bottom of a sweater EEK! - KnittingHelp.com Forum
By Darby
k1p1 +1 k2p2 +2 k2p1 +2 The + numbers make the pattern end in knit stitches. You just increase for the number of knits in the rib pattern. The other side however would have purls as the starting stitches so keep that in mind. ...

'Coat for boat' knitters sought
BBC News - UK
The Customs House, in South Shields, wants to bring together the two crafts of boat-building and knitting. A cover for a 21ft (6.4m) coble and its internal ...

I-Cord Gloves « Welcome to Wildesheep
By wildesheep
I am such a purist and follow directions word for word in everything that I do- I can’t cook and I have problems with knitting for this reason- no creativity…. I want someone to tell me EXACTLY what to do and I want mine to be EXACTLY ...

Latest Sewing and Craft Ideas

2009-02-13T22:14:00.002-06:00

Modish Vintage: love: Japanese craft books
By Cathy
Happiness is sitting at Kinukuniya Bookstore one whole afternoon thumbing through pages of Japanese craft books or better yet buying as many as you can afford to add to your collection. I bought a couple of these books ... I managed to make one just like this which turned out pretty good, I think. I used dark brown corduroy for the handles. For the bag I used brown wool and some lace for the details.
Posted by Cathy at 6:05 AM. Labels: books, crafting, pattern, sewing ...

Books you missed: Custom Knits and A Fine Fleece
Examiner.com - USA
by Jessica Loring, NY Knitting Examiner As knitting gains in popularity, the quality and diversity of related books also grows. 2008 was a fantastic year ...

"Knitting-for-Dolphins" returns to needle Navy security proposal
Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA
The yarn is out, the gloves are on and the women of Puget Sound-based "Knitting for Dolphins" are back. The group that attracted international attention in ...

Learn to Sew: The Effects of Cheap Thread
She has shared with friends and family their way of learning to sew, as well as, the projects patterns that built their skills. ...

Sewing, Knitting Roundup

2009-02-12T22:24:00.002-06:00

Do You Buy Knitting Patterns?
Now Sixth & Spring, publishers of Vogue Knitting, Knit.1, Knit Simple and others, is planning its own pattern store, and its planning to pay the designers a paltry 10 percent of pattern sales. I first learned about this ...

Knitting guild shares love of an ancient art
Statesman Journal - Salem,OR,USA
By Laurie Fry • Special to the Statesman Journal As vice president of the Millstream Knitting Guild, Bailey is one of the forces behind keeping the art of ...

Granby knitting pro Jeanne M. Crosby hopes to learn more
The Republican - MassLive.com - Springfield,MA,USA
She learned to crochet at the age of 11, but says she likes knitting better. "I like the finished product better," Crosby said. "I can follow the pattern ...

At the library
Wicked Local West Roxbury - Needham,MA,USA
Please donate your unused yarn and knitting needles to the program. Or pick up some yarn and a pattern to make a child’s hat. The library will donate all ...

Designer encourages knitters to make own clothes
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh,PA,USA
By Deborah Deasy, TRIBUNE-REVIEW A career in knitting seemed unlikely when Maggie Jackson first tried the craft at age 6. "My mother taught me. ...

Costume designer Patricia Field shares her Confessions
Houston Chronicle - United States
Chronicle writer Joy Sewing talked with Field about Confessions of a Shopaholic: Q: What fashion style did you go for with this film? ...

Recessionista fashion: re-make your clothes
FashionUnited US News - Amsterdam,Netherlands
SANS digital sewing pattern series are easily executed and with basic sewing skills and a single needle sewing machine standing by, all you have to do is ...

USA: The Third Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards
BharatTextile.com (subscription) - Mumbai,India
... CURVY(™) sewing machine and will be featured on the SINGER website where the winning designer will also share a handbag pattern from his/her collection. ...

Fab Fabrics: Vintage Feed and Seed Bags
Crafting A Green World - USA
Want to add a little kitsch to your next sewing project? We’ve got just the thing! Pam Knott over at Mad Creek Designs stocks these fabulous feed bags, ...

The art of quilting
Hot Springs Star - Hot Springs,SD,USA
... rug patterns, art books, images on the Internet, her imagination. Once she decides on the design, she selects fabric from the shelves in her sewing room ...

Community Knitting, Engineer Turned Crochet Designer, and Blue Jean Story

2009-02-11T02:30:00.001-06:00

Sharing the warmth
Daily Freeman Journal - Webster City, IA, USA
Knitting and crocheting are definitely fall and winter hobbies for me. For some reason, it's just not as appealing to work with wool when it's 110 degrees ...

Engineer hooked into a second career making crochet designs
Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Pittsburgh,PA,USA
What: Robyn Chachula, knitting designer Maggie Jackson of Maggiknits and other knit and crochet experts will be on hand to lecture on an array of subjects. ...

Share your peace with the origami crane project
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA
The knitnotwar 1,0o0 project involves more than a hundred artists knitting 1000 cranes for a community based public art installation, according to Knit ...

Meiko: a bit nervous but loveable
Argonaut - Moscow, ID, USA
31 at the Knitting Factory in Spokane and was a bit overwhelmed by the large crowd. “There’s so many people here right now,” she said. ...

Knit & Crochet Festival to offer classes, shopping
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh,PA,USA
"He makes knitting needles, also, and crochet hooks," says festival organizer Barb Grossman of O'Hara. Last year, more than 1500 people from multiple states ...

Organization knits to warm up needy
SJU The Hawk - Philadelphia,PA,USA
Each afghan is comprised of 49 separate squares, which means that more than 12250000 knitted and crocheted squares have been donated. ...

NSFW: Every Sopranos expletive, in one handy video
guardian.co.uk - UK
Director Victor Solomon has spent lord knows how long knitting together every instance of swearing in every episode of The Sopranos. ...

Holly Springs students have service all sewn up
Cary News - Cary,NC,USA
The schools participated in a sewing project that had Family and Consumer Science students making children’s dresses for needy girls in Haiti. ...

Brush up on sewing, help kids learn
Longview Daily News - Longview,WA,USA
By The Daily News Do you have sewing experience? Would you like to increase your own sewing skills? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others and ...

Blue jeans and hems
The Citizen.com - Fayetteville,GA,USA
Mama was always big on sewing and saving money. Growing up, I wore home made clothes but I developed an appreciation for the art of sewing. ...

Kingsbury store's sign draws mixed reaction
Glens Falls Post-Star - Glens Falls,NY,USA
By NICK REISMAN Barb Manley, the owner of SACS (Sewing, Arts & Crafts Store), an art supply store at Kings Plaza, knows how people feel. ...

Sewing and Crafting Roundup

2009-02-10T14:32:00.001-06:00

Sewing & Stitchery Expo signups filling up
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA
The knitting classes are already filling up for the Sewing & Stichery Expo in Puyallup set for Feb. 26, 27, 28 and March 1. This year is the show's 25th ...

90 years: Sew far, sew good
Dubuque Telegraph Herald - Dubuque,IA,USA
BY MARY NEVANS-PEDERSON TH STAFF WRITER
As long as she has nimble fingers and good eyesight, Ida Mulert will keep on sewing. After all, why give up her ...

Project Red Dress features up-and-coming local fashion designers ...
Seattle Times - United States
The first-place winner will receive a $3000 scholarship, the second-place winner will get a new sewing machine from Sewing Machine Service Company and the ...

Fremont woman quilts for sick children
The Argus - Fremont,CA,USA
She didn't do much canning after she and her husband, Howard, moved to Fremont and got teaching jobs in 1960, but she never stopped sewing. ...

On the job: Susan's Sewing Creations
Westerner - Samford,Queensland,Australia
What services does your business offer? Furniture upholstery and refurbishing, car and motorbike seat repairs and upholstery, tonneau covers, ...

Downtown business changing hands
Daily Democrat - Woodland,CA,USA
By ELISABETHSHERWIN/Special to The Democrat Friday, was the 34th birthday of the new owner of the Woodland Sewing and Vacuum Center at 523 Main St. The new ...

Craft to make from recycled materials: Bumper pads
Examiner.com - USA
Use as a fireplace hearth bumper pad (see image for one suggestion) or a window cornice. You can use either 1/4" plywood or foam board which can be purchased at a craft or home ...

Craft Center exhibits student, staff art
Oregon Daily Emerald - Eugene,OR,USA
by Brenna Houck | Freelance Reporter |
The annual Craft Center Staff Art Show began its display in the Adell McMillan Gallery on the second floor of the EMU ...

Craft your own valentines at Sno-Isle library branches
HeraldNet - Everett,WA,USA
W. Families can make cards, crafts or decorations for loved ones or for distribution to senior citizens. Details at 425-778-2148. ...

What's happening Wednesday: Kids' craft project; exhibits
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com - Kalamazoo,MI,USA
by Kalamazoo Gazette "Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids" is being offered at the Antwerp Sunshine Branch Library, 24823 Front Ave., Mattawan. ...

Niagara Falls Hotels Craft Valentine's & March Break Packages with ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
Niagara Falls, Ontario (PRWEB) February 10, 2009 -- Niagara Falls hotels have prepared an array of appealing packages - for an extravagant Valentine's and ...

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Repair shops thrive as many keep using what they have
Houston Chronicle - United States
At Alief Vacuum and Sewing Center, owner Stuart Miller has taken on repairing battery-operated toys, as vacuum and sewing machine repairs decreased three ...

Daily Planner: February 9
Enterprise-Record - Chico,CA,USA
6: 10 am Sewing. Noon lunch. Masonic Family Center, 1110 W. East Ave. SPEAKEASY TOASTMASTERS: Noon-1 pm Casual lunch. Bureau of Reclamation, 1140 W. Wood ...

Lead weight: Small businesses decry law spurred by China toy scare
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier - Waterloo,IA,USA
Her bucket of vintage buttons, passed down from her mother's collection, collected dust on the shelf near her sewing table. Designing new clothes for her ...

LDS senior humanitarians serve the world
Mormon Times - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
The words are pinned to the bulletin board in sewing room next to the lists of items and number that have been made for the month. ...

Survivor on the Main
The Gazette (Montreal) - Quebec,Canada
Barry Shinder, owner of Maple Leaf Hat and Cap Manufacturing, hunches over the same sewing machine his father did 79 years ago when the Mile End company was ...

Show goes on for 'Porkchop'
News & Observer - Raleigh,NC,USA
Alas, Parker can't sew. "I knew it was a weakness," Parker says now. "I usually have a person sewing for me. So I just tried to make something creative and ...

Monday, February 9 - Get Fiscally Fit at the Library
Examiner.com - USA
For more great classes on everything from knitting to crafts and cooking to fashion, check out the library's extensive Fresh City Life offerings.

Alameda County fire dispatcher's writing career is scorching hot
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
She also keeps a blog called Yarn-a-Go-Go, in which she muses about knitting, writing and life. Herron said she has been knitting since she was 5 years old. ...

Coconut Grove abounds with arts and crafts events
MiamiHerald.com - Miami,FL,USA
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is gearing up for its 21st Arts and Crafts Show, which coincides with the Grove's annual Arts Fest. ...

CraftBits and Craft Gossip
Baltimore By Hand - Baltimore,MD,USA
Have you heard of Craft Gossip? These are two marvelously crafty web sites that contain a wealth of ideas, projects, articles and just about any other craft ...

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High Chaparral Sewing Ladies work on Cancer Project
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers - Casa Grande,AZ,USA
For around three years now, a local group called the High Chaparral Sewing Ladies have been creating hand- and machine-sewn items for what is known as the ...

Green sewing projects at Baker
CNYLink from Eagle Newspapers - Syracuse,NY,USA
The project was the first time either student had sewn. Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Anne Scharmberg challenged her students last marking period to ...

Sewing the seeds of kindness
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
She is doubtless the only person in her Parker subdivision with a 14-foot-long sewing machine in her basement — courtesy of the VA's vocational rehab ...

Aunt Norie’s Sewing Room
Tonganoxie Mirror - Tonganoxie,KS,USA
Back to the sewing room: “How can I tell the right or wrong side of this fabric,” I was asked recently. True, there really is a right and wrong side of each ...

Keeping others warm
OurValley.org - Roanoke,VA,USA
They carefully select fabrics from 20 stuffed shelves on one wall, cutting pieces, pinning and sewing them together into squares and rectangles of love. ...

4-H explorations include projects for everyone
Carroll County Comet - Delphi,IN,USA
... Collections, Dinosaurs, Dogs, Foods, Forestry, Horses, Recycling, Sewing, Space and Trees. For each project, 4-H'ers will receive a project manual. ...

Model behavior
News Herald - Fort Washington,PA,USA
At least that's what the shows organizer and family and consumer science teacher Colleen Trauger said about the pajama pants fashion show that her sewing ...

A Legacy of Stitches: News from the North Pole!
By Sandi
News from the North Pole! Well, not really. It just feels like the North Pole. My sewing room is very chilly this morn. Gotta warm up a bit and then I'll be back with the snowman patterns. Tea will be served up later this afternoon on ...

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Half-Life 2: Portal on PC Features: How to Make a Real-Life Portal ...
She made the costume, because women like sewing stuff together all pretty like. He did the gun, because men like guns. This is the end result. There's a little visual guide on how to make one on the internet here, if you would also ... The
Escapist : Latest News found this 3 days ago on www.joystiq.com. Hopping into the Way Back Machine reminds us that Team Fortress 2 originally sported a traditional art style. One of the first classes to get a redesign was everyone's ...

pattinase: I Get My News from TV and Radio
By pattinase (abbott)
I suspect part of the answer to the decline of newspapers is that radio and TV transformed "news" into a form of entertainment. As you well know, reading is hard work. It's easy to watch Chris Matthews and Rachel Maddow. ...

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Quiltbuddies - News > Vimmerby February class.
By quiltbuddies@gmail.com
7 ladies, ready for some real bonding to their sewing machines! It takes a little effort to get that right movement into your hand, but when it happens, and you feel comfortable by this quilting, you can put so many new elements to your ...

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