Who doesn’t love pinstripe? I just cut up a bunch of pants and pinstripe shirts to make spats.
NiftyThriftLovely has had some great ideas for her pinstripe thrift … Read More ...
It is HOT here.
It has been so hot here in the Bay Area the past few days! Over the weekend we spent a few nice hours in Dolores park int he mission and all the pretty summer dresses people busted out with were … Read More ...
Where to find cute sewing fonts
Have you been wondering where to get all those cute sewing fonts your heart desires?
I have a few suggestions.
FontSpace has a good selection of free sewing/knitting/stitching style fonts.
Abstract Fonts has a selection of fonts, most for sale. … Read More ...
Spoonflower beta upholstery weight fabric printing
Spoonflower is working on their upholstery weight fabric printing! yay!
Ariana Page Russell – Self Altering Artist
Photo by Ariana Page Russell
This artist uses her skin condition to create ephemeral art on herself. If you go look at her web site it’s really interesting to read how her work evolves.
Get Stuffed!
Or… at least go get yourself the Stuffed Magazine about plush and softie creations.
… Read More ...A crocheted bird … a felt monster … a cat made from an old sweater … so many different materials can be used to create the
apron.ology
apronology looks like a great new magazine commited to bringing you the best and cutest aprons the world has every seen.
I think it is awesome that there will be a whole sustained magazone all about aprons. ALL APRONS ALL … Read More ...
If you’re in Portland get thee to Stumptown Comics Fest this weekend
Stumptown comics Fest in Portland Oregon
… Read More ...The Stumptown Comics Fest was started almost on a whim in 2004 by a small group of Portland-area cartoonists lamenting the lack of local convention-style outlets. While there were certainly other comic book shows
Vintage Paper Fair in San Francisco
This vintage paper fair in San Francisco sounds amazing. It has been going on several times a year for abut 3 years and I haven’t made it out there yet. The fair is put on by Hal Lutsky and you … Read More ...
Clothespin Peg Bag Tutorials
Raise your hand if you like clotheslines? While on vacation this last week I oput my washing out to dry on the line and it was strangely satisfying. When I have a house someday I will make sure to put … Read More ...
Weird and yummy sounding cupcake recipe
When I read this post about hpnotiq cupcakes I asked my husband if we had any Hpnotiq in our liquor cabinet and he loudly protested that he was not a drunken sorority girl. He is occasionally prone to these non-sequitur … Read More ...
Dress up for Tax Day
Former playboy bunny turned crafter Britt Savage has made herself a cute little dress out of shredded tax forms.
As long as she doesn’t go too crazy on election day we’ll all be fine…… Read More ...
Through the Viewfinder
Speaking of toy cameras and old cameras… Through the Viewfinder photogrpahy is gorgeous, is it not?
TTV photography uses digital cameras to take pictures through the viewfinder of an old camera. It can create some really beautiful … Read More ...
IndieSacramento May Market – May 2nd
IndieSacramento May Market
May 2, 2009, 10am-3pm
Fremont Park
1515 Q Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
* FREE Admission! FREE swag bags to the first 150 patrons!
* Shop for hip, handmade goods, clothing, and accessories!
* Enjoy live entertainment!
* … Read More ...
Felt Love Bird Cards by Milk and Cake Paperie
These Felt Love Bird Cards by Milk and Cake Paperie are fully customizable. You get to pick your birdy colors and a line of text.
… Read More ...cheerful, colorful avians, two by two. individually cut, plumed, and nestled above your name(s). two-line