January 2010

whipup newsletter: no.2 2010

by kath_red on January 15, 2010

We are well into 2010 now – last year seems like a distant memory. So many projects + so many crafts to get into – right now I am working on several quilts for a project with Chronicle books – very exciting – but back breaking work. No really… sewing for 8 hours straight for 8 days straight has sent my back into spasms.

As we are well into January of 2010 whipup is business as usual – some worthwhile projects to get involved with include crafting for haiti – with craft hope - hope you can help.

Need to make something - here is a lovely small project: 65 Roses quilt for charity find out how you can participate and make a square for this quilt here.
Made me smile: Craftersize - time to get fit for your new year resolutions … tictac vases really made me smile … tawashi dishcloth …
BOOKS: The sewing bible and the knitters book of wool
Made my heart sing … for the style I love Kirsty’s faux wood and embroidery wrist cuff … + this crochet garland had my heart pumping and my fingers working the yarn.
Still time for Calendars: 2010 whipup crafty collectible calendar here (sorry no discounts as these are print on demand – but really they are worth it).
… More great tutes + crafty ideas to kickstart your year… totoro mittens are very cute … mustache embroidery patterns … these decals are lovely … quilt freebie from Lizzy house … these puffy pouches look fun to make …
+ plenty of Craft challenges to get you motivated … granny a day … paintbox quilt-along …

Hope the year has started off well – happy crafting!
Kathreen
xxx

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craftersize

by kath_red on January 15, 2010

in Art+Design

Alaska crafter is getting fit – and has designed some crafty exercise routines - check them out – super fun.

She also has a neat idea to add a mini chalkboard to your glassware - there is also a funky mustache version.

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craft hope

by kath_red on January 15, 2010

in Community, Features

Craft Hope helps to share handmade crafts with those less fortunate. Combining a love for crafting and desire to help others into a project to make a difference around the world. Founded by Jade Sims – craft hope has organised craft projects as far reaching as making toys for orphanages to blankets for homeless shelters. Their most recent project is craft hope for haiti – where they have set up an etsy shop with handcrafted donations and proceeds all being sent to doctors without borders. [Thank you to Holly for letting me know about this great project.]

this beautiful quilt is just one of the items available in the craft hope charity shop.

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how to: bottle caps to buttons!

by craftapalooza on January 15, 2010

in Green Crafting

Who woulda thunk it? Link to tutorial.

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free embroidery pattern – mustaches!!

by craftapalooza on January 15, 2010

in Sewing+Fabric

You have to yell it! Get embroidering those dinner napkins, would make a great talking point and lots of fun for your next dinner party. Link to pattern.

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faux wood & embroidery wrist cuff

by kath_red on January 15, 2010

in Paper+Mixed Media

I love this faux wood and embroidery wrist cuff from kirsty – and was so happy when I saw the tutorial – yay – so pretty!

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how-to: waterslide decal

by craftapalooza on January 15, 2010

in Paper+Mixed Media

I love this! So useful and a great gift idea. Link to tutorial, via Design*Sponge.

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freebie: quilt pattern

by craftapalooza on January 15, 2010

in Quilting

Lizzy House’s new fabric line “Castle Peeps” due in a few months, so looking forward it. She already has a pattern for you. Link to pattern.

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granny a day: craft challenge

by kath_red on January 14, 2010

in knitting+crochet+yarn

meet me at mikes is starting up granny a day craft challenge again this year – she really wants to finish her granny square quilt – along with making granny squares she is also going to run a series of how-tos on her blog.