clever tutorial from one pearl button on how to make this clever cape from an old mens shirt.

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Stitch Graffiti: Unexpected Cross-Stitch (Unexpected Cross Stitch) by Heather Holland-Daly published by Interweave Press (April 1, 2008).

Get brave with your cross-stitch, was a quote from one review I read of this book. And that really summed it up for me too. This book really allows you to get a little braver and try some new designs, have some fun, get inspired and go beyond cute sampler patterns.

This book doesn’t go all out however – its no Subversive Cross Stitch but it does have some interesting ideas. motifs, tattoo designs and slogans, some fun patches and colourful designs.

There are instructions for beginners at the front and a stitch dictionary at the back, but otherwise more advanced stitchers are well catered for.

love these key cosies I saw on craftzine today – from flickr user Betty Sonics.

The whipup 2009 calendar features 13 artists/makers/designers whose work has been featured on whipup. This year I hand picked the participants but next year I hope to open it up for everyone. Over 13 days I will be featuring each of the participants – so you can get to know them (if you don’t already) a little better.

December featured artist is Jared Flood: www.brooklyntweed.net. Jared is a knitwear designer and photographer based in New York.

more diy recycling tips and ideas and how-to at instructables. Make a Shrug and Skirt Set out of a Sweater :: Recycle dead umbrellas :: and make a gift bag from an old tourist map

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Bags That Rock: Knitting on the Road with Kelley Deal by Kelley Deal published by Lark Books (October 7, 2008).

This book is by Kelley Deal from Indie rock band the Breeders. And is lots of fun. The patterns are mostly simple and basic variations of others you might have seen around. There are some novel variations and quite cool bits of equipment she has recycled for bag handles. The best part of this book is for indie rock music fans, there are lots of on the road anecdotes and stories and interviews.

The projects are pretty fun, not all are ‘rock n roll’ in style, but there is plenty of that as well as some more toned down options. There is some fun graffiti embroidery patterns, a fantastic turtle-neck sweater bag, lots of felted bags and straight knitted bags, some crochet and some fancy stitches but not much. The uniqueness of these bags comes from the straps that are utilised – there is a woven jute strap, vintage scarves, recycled leather belts, grapevine branches, guitar strings and i-cord, drum sticks and electric cords and cables.

Instructions are pretty standard, no extra diagrams or illustrations though to help out, just lots of colourful photos. Easy knitting, fun projects, entertaining reading.

egg carton fairy lights
thrifted holiday trees
mini felt stockings
tomorrowland trees
woolly decorations
jingle mouse ornament
ice wreath
celestine knitted star
froebel star
no sew holiday ornament
woodland ornament
mitten ornament
gumdrop wreath
felt wool pomander
little house ornament
advent calendar
pocket advent calendar
blanket stockings
bird mobile
flower pinwheel
bunting flags
stars and hearts ornaments
teepee ornament
paper fortune cookies
easy ornament
festive tutorial roundup
ribbon pinecone ornament
advent calendar tutorial roundup
woolen wreath
owl ornament
fabric chain
stacked fabric trees [pictured]
santa lucia dolls
pyramid advent calendar
joke tree advent calendar
yoyo advent calendar
cookie sheet advent calendar
felt circle garland
modern paper ornaments
chandelier ornament
paper dove ornament
maddie bird ornament download
mitten ornament
recycled stars
yarn wrapped ornament
button ornament
owl ornament pattern
felt candy cane ornament
ice skate ornaments
peace dove ornament

gift wrapping
holiday tags
pom pom gift topper
recycled packaging
gift card boxes

[via ecocraftiness] love these steampunk cufflinks from etsy store dust design :: upcycled art by Lee Gainer :: recycled magnetic lockets by polarity.

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The whipup 2009 calendar features 13 artists/makers/designers whose work has been featured on whipup. This year I hand picked the participants but next year I hope to open it up for everyone. Over 13 days I will be featuring each of the participants – so you can get to know them (if you don’t already) a little better.

November creative team is Pimp stitch: www.pimpstitch.com. Pimp Stitch was founded by Tamie Snow of Roxycraft, Amy Cluck of Peptogirl and Lauren Brandy of Goody-Goody. They formed pimp stitch in the hope of bringing some friends together and showcasing their art.

Sweet owl pattern from LollyChops. Link, via Pimp Stitch.