Sweet fabric badge tutorial. Link.
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February 2009
crazy mom quilts offers this stacked coins baby quilt tutorial using moda charm packs on the the new moda fabric project blog – moda bake shop – online recipes which you can use with the wide range of Moda Pre-cuts
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A bit late to the party, but have recently learned that CRAFTzine are ceasing their print publication. I must admit to being disappointed, even though I didn’t subscribe (too expensive in Australia) I had written for them in the past and do have a few copies, I just loved its variety. Seems they are consolidating their two publications and concentrating more on MAKEzine which has a wider readership and longer history. I hope that they are able to squeeze in a few crafty articles. Read more here and here.
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“microknitting” with Althea Crome as knitter of Coraline’s tiny sweater and gloves in the new movie. via dancing with wools. get the pattern for the coraline sweater to knit for real people.
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Teryn gives us a very detailed tutorial on the hot pour method of dyeing yarn. [via craft gossip]
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living creatively has a free downloadable pdf pattern and tutorial on making this very sweet pyramid purse. [thanks handmaiden]
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Well another week has come and gone all too quickly. My exciting news this week is that I finally, after much thought and research and bargain hunting, lashed out and bought a brand new sewing machine. For the last 20 years I have been using my grandmothers wonderful old Elna, very sturdy and reliable, but I felt the need to upgrade and with the rather unsubtle push from my daughter, who is waiting to inherit my sewing machine I went out and bought a brother computerised sewing machine. Its a joy to use. What sewing machine do you use?
This week on whipup has been a bit of a sewing week too, with lots of bags and quilting square tutorials being featured. Love this nifty snack bag : fat quarter tote : quilted basket : shoe bag : collapsible pet dish : covered box : everything bag : grab bag : spiderweb patchwork block : whirlygig quilt block : if you are into sewing then check out our book review on home sewn and make sure you stop by and admire this pixies patchwork dress.
This week we have had some fabulous contributor stories: essay from Laura on crafting and reading with boys, a quilt pattern and template for making a custom photo quilt, and a rag rug bag tutorial from heather. To submit a design, tutorial, pattern or essay please email whipup[at]gmail.com.
Did you miss our getting your craft room organised series – you can find it here: pt1. de-clutter : pt2. rearrange : pt3. redecorate : pt4. storage devices : pt5. work bench : pt6. small spaces.
To end a quick mention on the Australian bushfires which have killed many people, animals and ruined homes and land. Find out how you put your craftiness to good here and here.
Once again thanks to Nicole and happy crafting everyone!
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Ps. feel free to send in letters, ideas and links to whipup[at]gmail.com
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About the designer: Heather Mann brings you a daily dose of hip crafts on the cheap at Dollar Store Crafts, and is the editor and publisher of CROQ Zine.
This is a quick and simple sewing project using a rag rug to make a cute handbag. It will take you less than an hour (probably much less) to make.
You can find small woven rag rugs at your local dollar store, or at Ikea for around $2, or anywhere else for less than $5. I found a great selection of colors and styles at my local dollar store, so I picked up a pretty purple rug to make into a roomy handbag. I would use this bag for a yarn/knitting bag, but it would also be great for a beach bag.
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About the Author: Laura is the resourceful mother of 4 children. She enjoys finding creative ways to motivate her family to do things they should do. If you would like to learn more about her ideas and how she thrives in a house full of boys please visit her website.
As a mother of 4 boys- I was happy to see this months submission request highlighting boys and men. I once naively thought, since I didn’t have daughters, that I would miss out on hours of crafting with my children. Boy was I wrong! I’d like to share some lessons/tips I’ve learned while crafting with my sons.
First I have to admit, my boys like to craft differently than me. And I have had to adjust my expectations accordingly in order to be able to craft together and enjoy our time.
For example while I like to keep my crayons & markers organized and neat, my boys are quick to break their crayons and rip off the wrappers. At first I protested, “These are NEW crayons!” but I was answered with blank stares. Then as I watched them manipulate and crunch the crayons in their papers to get interesting textures and shading I learned something from my boys.
Collages are another satisfying project, combining ripping apart magazines and catalogs to make relevant themed posters for their bedroom walls.
I also enjoy using crafts to extend what they are learning and reading. While my boys were reading the ‘Spiderwick’ series we made Bogart houses out of milk cartons with their book club. We’ve created cardboard stand-ups of rabbits and other animals so they could practice their bow & arrow skills like the character Brian in the story ‘Hatchet’. We just finished reading ‘Lunch Money’ and in the story they explain how to create and bind your own comic book! How cool is that?
I am so glad I‘ve been persistent in crafting with my boys. I have learned so much by their fearless approach to creating. Their interests have also helped me try new projects- I can’t wait to finish our comic books!
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