Sep 03rd, 2008

Winner of Tiny Yarn Animals

Posted by Blogsnapper at 06:09 pm

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Congratulations to Alison Vu from California who’s won Tiny Yarn Animals: Amigurumi Friends to Make and Enjoy by Tamie Snow in our giveaway last Friday. Thanks to everyone who entered!

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Amigurumi Pup from Tiny Yarn Animals - CRAFT Pattern Podcast

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Sep 03rd, 2008

Overlocked Duvet Cover

Posted by Blogsnapper at 06:09 pm

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Marmadaisy made a duvet cover in 2 days by overlocking three strips of fabric together and then cutting them into smaller pieces. It is a pretty clever idea for a patchwork experiment.

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Sep 03rd, 2008

Dwarven Battle Bonnet Pattern

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The pattern for these Dwarven Battle Bonnets is now available for sale from Wicked Woollens. I’m not sure what exactly a Dwarven Battle Bonnet is, but I am sure that a lot of people will now need one. via The Anti Craft.

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Sep 03rd, 2008

Mimiatures’ Teeny Tiny Polymer Clay Food

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Craftershock posted about these delicious-looking minature polymer clay food by Mimi Chan of Mimiatures. So adorable!

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Sep 03rd, 2008

Happy Labor Day!

Posted by Blogsnapper at 06:09 pm

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Happy Labor Day Crafters! We are off to enjoy the sun and picnic in the park on this U.S. holiday. Pictured above is the picnic scene from one of my favorite old movies, Picnic starring William Holden and Kim Novak.

Here’s a round up of great recipes and how-to’s for the perfect picnic and BBQ. Enjoy!

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Epicurious gives you the essential skills for grilling success in their Grilling 101.

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Chow has a recipe to make Kansas City style Thick and Sticky Barbeque Sauce.

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Don’t miss also, Chow’s round up with 5 recipies on how to make the Perfect Potato Salad.

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Make the yummiest fruit pies with Martha’s recipes for Summer Berry Desserts.

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Wash it all down with Indie Fixx’s Labor Day Sangria.

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Sep 03rd, 2008

Tiny Crochet Cthulhu Pattern

Posted by Blogsnapper at 06:09 pm

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The Cthulhu has really captured the hearts and minds of the crafting world. Crochet your own with this free tiny Cthulhu pattern from Cthulhu Crochet and Cousins. via Lime & Violet.

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Sep 03rd, 2008

Yarn Speakers

Posted by Blogsnapper at 05:09 pm

Jonah @ MAKE writes:

These cool “Oscillator Cabinets” by Ben Fino-Radin were made with wood, paint, yarn, plastic canvas, portable cd players and use needle point cones as speakers to play several voice recordings.

I love the bright colors and the idea that the yarn and plastic are making the sounds.

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Sep 03rd, 2008

Slug Amigurimi Pattern

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Pepperberry Crochet
has a brand-new pattern up for sale for just $4: these adorable and not-at-all slimy slugs.

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Sep 03rd, 2008

HOW TO - Crayon Tint Your Embroidery

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Lauren at Pimp Stitch shows you how you can add pops of color to your stitches with her crayon tinting tutorial.

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Sep 03rd, 2008

Monster Entrails Sculpture

Posted by Blogsnapper at 04:09 pm

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Joshua Longo has an exhibit of art and design work up at the Shelbourne Museum in Vermont (through October 26) which includes this great split-open monster plush. That yellow color just screams “gallbladder”, if you ask me. Via Core77.

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