great project from suzy – free pattern for these very cute superhero capes. Suzy says “It’s an easy project, and a nice alternative to the commercial nylon superhero costumes.”
Evil mad scientist has done it again and developed a pattern to make these two bags the d20 is a icosahedron (composed of twenty triangular faces, with five meeting at each of the twelve vertices) lined zipper bag. The (retro-dork-chic-DIY) d12 bag is a dodecahedral (composed of twelve regular pentagonal faces, with three meeting at each vertex). I just love when math meets craft … so very nerdy cool.
The most creative Jenny Hart has a new book coming out “Embroidered Effects” and she shares one with us, floss blending. I’m a floss blender from way back! It’s a great technique. Link to technique.
Thank you all for tuning in again this week. Looks like my craft room project has been put back another week as Rob is taking the kids away for the weekend. Not that I mind – a weekend to myself is quite a luxury! However I do have a little bit of exciting news – I have a book coming out early next year with Chronicle. Its a quilt book with some wonderful contributors – it has been rather a long process and a huge learning curve for me. The whole book publishing world is incredible. More about the book soon – but just for you special people who read this newsletter – a sneak peek.
This week on whipup some projects for you to get stuck into … one of my fave projects this month is this taffeta pleated neck accessory – stylish and unique.
We reviewed dorm decor, quilts, baby! and handmade home (thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway), three wonderful crafting books.
Fabric … design your own plaid fabric.
Quilt … looking for a bit of a different quilt pattern – this geese in the forest pattern might be for you … Our quilt binding roundup is a great resource.
Crochet … love this doily pattern.
Knit … great free sock pattern… and this light sweater pattern looks delicious.
Sew … join the sew along sampler … love this stylish scrap fabric necklace … a bit more refashioning with this summer tunic …
for the wee ones … this is such a dreamy tutu to make … I love this little red riding hood stuffed doll … make some felt stuffed alphabet magnets …
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Dorm Decor: Remake Your Space with More Than 35 Projectsby Theresa Gonzalez and Nicole Smith. Chronicle Books; Spi edition (March 25, 2009).
A refreshing take on decorating in small spaces – very small spaces where big changes are not possible. The college dorm room is the focus, however these decorating tips and patterns would be perfect for rental accommodation or share housing anywhere and also just around your own home.
This book has some really cute and practical patterns and instructions for the bedroom (appliqued curtains, lampshades, monogrammed pillows, eye cover for sleeping off the nights activities, no pet policy pillow is cute – with a photo fabric print of your puppy), the closet (hanging organiser made of felt, a cute jewelry storage chandelier made from chicken wire, cosmetics carryall and the deer head hat stand), study space (message board, chair cushion, block of flats bookends made painted fabric and stuffed with beans or rice), living space (love the giant floor cushion, and the faux zebra skin floor mat, and the argyle fleece throw is also lovely) and for yourself (fleece robe, house slippers and toiletry tote).
All these projects are simple, adorable and practical – perfect for the dorms or a teen retreat – but many projects I think would perfectly suit my house as well.
To give you a taste of what this book has to offer there are a couple of these projects available online: Oh Dear, Deer Head and the argyle fleece throw [see pics above].
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