Scrabble Afghan
Craftster user, azabuey, crocheted this fabulous Scrabble afghan as a wedding gift for her Scrabble-addicted friends. That is my kind of wedding gift!
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Easy Mermaid Tail Costume
When I was a little girl, I spent hours dreaming I was a mermaid. Every time I got near a pool or pond, I practiced swimming like one, and Splash was by far my favorite movie. So imagine how lucky I thought my niece was when my sister-in-law sewed up a dozen mermaid tails for […]
How-To: Vintage Embroidered Ribbon Needlecase
Last month, Melissa of tiny happy shared an adorable needlecase she made after being inspired by a project she saw in a 1970s craft book. She’s just posted instructions on how to make your own needlecase using wide vintage embroidered ribbon.
Solar System-Inspired Quilts from Jimmy McBride
This collection of solar system-inspired from artist Jimmy McBride have left me breathless. What really has me excited, though, is his post about his next project. I’ll give you a hint: Pillars of Creation. Check out the diagram and fabric selection he’s put together. Amazing. [via Apartment Therapy Boston]
DIY Faux-Fur Vest
With faux-fur looks hitting the stores this fall, why not make your own soft and furry DIY faux-fur vest with this tutorial by …love Maegan.
Plush Breast Cancer Cells Sculpture
Amy of Glitter, Vinyl and Thread came up with this fascinating entry for the Craftster Good Cause Challenge. Inspired by the vibrant and “deceptively beautiful” images of breast cancer cells she found while researching the subject, she designed this plush version of breast cancer cells. She created the piece with stretch velvet, reclaimed pillow filling […]
Free Halloween Amigurumi Patterns From Lion Brand Yarn
These wee Halloween amigurumi patterns from Lion Brand Yarn would make for fun decor projects or teacher gifts. They’ve offered up a happy pumpkin, a ghost and (not pictured) candy corn!
