Tassel Earrings Tutorial

If you’ve done basic jewelry-making, then you might have all the supplies already to make these elegant Tassel Earrings. If you’ve never made earrings before, this is a great beginner project. I’m thinking of making a pair to go with a dress for wedding this spring.  I might already have some ribbon or fancy yarn [...]

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How-To: DIY Scratch Art

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I loved doing scratch art as a kid. We used layers and layers of crayon, but Marisa of Make Happy shows how to create a scratch art canvas with holographic paper and acrylic paint. Can't wait to try this with the kids!

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How-To: Tumbling Bunnies Toy

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These tumbling bunny toys from Joel of Made by Joel are so beautifully simple and fun. They are just the kind of thing that I could see my kids enjoying for ages, watching them tumble and tumble and tumble and then go back again for more. Watch his short video to see how to make them and see one in action, and then download the template from his web site and go make your own!

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a weekend on Guemes Island

Last weekend we headed out for a little weekend adventure on nearby Guemes Island. It’s a tiny place with only a few hundred residents. In the winter there is nothing to do there except walk on the beach and stare into a fire, which was exactly what we hoped for. We started with brunch in [...]

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CRAFT Pattern: Sally Cardigan

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A Nostalgic Honeycomb Sweater
By Nikol Lohr

Inspired by an Atomic-age children's sweater and named after Mad Men's Sally Draper, this playful fitted cardigan with retro styling is surprisingly simple to knit. The three-quarter length sleeves make it a perfect transition sweater for crisp spring or fall days, the angora-blend yarn softens the pattern and adds to the nostalgic feel, and the crocheted buttonholes add to the overall charm.

While the honeycomb pattern looks like complicated colorwork, producing it is actually as easy as knitting stripes! Only one color is carried at a time, with the design achieved by slipping stitches from the previous round's color. (If you're one of the thousands who have knit the Mason-Dixon Knitting dishcloths, you already know the technique.) It is knit seamlessly in the round, so there's no seaming, purling, or complicated float management. Then it's steeked to make the front opening (cutting your knitting is scary but fun!), and a button placket is picked up just inside the cut edges.

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New Wedding Embroidery Patterns From Sublime Stitching

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We're showcasing celebrations from cocktail parties to weddings this month in our Feast & Frolic series, and here's a new fun way to incorporate wedding fun into your crafting. Jenny Hart just released a new set of wedding-themed Sublime Stitching patterns that are romantic and sweet, and super cool all at the same time. They'd be great for creating a gift for a friend who is on their way down the aisle, or as a project for your own nuptials. And be sure to also check out her amazing new owl embroidery scissors. They take cute to a whole new level.

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