Copyright (c) 2008 CraftStylish.com en-us CraftStylish - Laurel_Tuohy's posts http://www.craftstylish.com/profile/Laurel_Tuohy Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:52:07 -0500 CraftStylish - Laurel_Tuohy's posts http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.craftstylish.com/profile/Laurel_Tuohy Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:01:07 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4604/contest-alert-design-a-pair-of-doc-martens http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4604/contest-alert-design-a-pair-of-doc-martens Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Are you the next Dr. Martens designer? Enter their contest and find out! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4604/contest-alert-design-a-pair-of-doc-martens Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4613/add-style-to-your-kitchen-or-any-room-with-bottle-cap-drawer-pulls http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4613/add-style-to-your-kitchen-or-any-room-with-bottle-cap-drawer-pulls Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Express your retro side and support a crafter by grabbing these drawer pulls before they're gone. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4613/add-style-to-your-kitchen-or-any-room-with-bottle-cap-drawer-pulls Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:44:48 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4592/make-a-simple-patchwork-tote-bag-out-of-scraps http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4592/make-a-simple-patchwork-tote-bag-out-of-scraps Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Follow this easy tutorial and you'll have a one-of-a-kind patchwork tote in just a few hours. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4592/make-a-simple-patchwork-tote-bag-out-of-scraps Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:01:50 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4545/behind-the-seams-a-blanket-stitch-tutorial http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4545/behind-the-seams-a-blanket-stitch-tutorial Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
A blanket stitch is a great way to finish a project - and here's a great tutorial on how to do it. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4545/behind-the-seams-a-blanket-stitch-tutorial Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:54:55 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4468/crafts-cupcakes http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4468/crafts-cupcakes Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Etsy Virtual Labs has a sweet plan for a Brooklyn craft night coming up in July. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4468/crafts-cupcakes Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4305/planet-purl-puts-the-world-at-knitters-fingertips http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4305/planet-purl-puts-the-world-at-knitters-fingertips Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Have you visited the Planet Purl site? If not, it's so worth a trip. Not only can you purchase all things nifty and knitty, but you can also interact with other knitters and crocheters all over the world. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4305/planet-purl-puts-the-world-at-knitters-fingertips Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4379/do-you-know-huck-toweling-the-old-school-swedish-weaving-technique-gains-popularity http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4379/do-you-know-huck-toweling-the-old-school-swedish-weaving-technique-gains-popularity Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Huck Toweling, or Swedish Weaving, requires "floating" yarn or floss for quick-to-finish projects. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4379/do-you-know-huck-toweling-the-old-school-swedish-weaving-technique-gains-popularity Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:18:07 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4376/naughty-secretary-clubs-jennifer-perkins-rocks-the-craft-scene http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4376/naughty-secretary-clubs-jennifer-perkins-rocks-the-craft-scene Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
In case you didn't know about Jennifer Perkins, let me tell you that she basically has a hand in every aspect of the craft community. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4376/naughty-secretary-clubs-jennifer-perkins-rocks-the-craft-scene Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:15:41 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4369/show-your-craft-pride-with-tape-measure-accessories-from-erin-originals http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4369/show-your-craft-pride-with-tape-measure-accessories-from-erin-originals Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Accessories from Erin Originals, from tote bags to makeup cases and wallets, really "measure up" when decked out with tape measures. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4369/show-your-craft-pride-with-tape-measure-accessories-from-erin-originals Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4302/get-your-credit-cards-ready-my-craftivity-sale-on-scrapbooking-items http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4302/get-your-credit-cards-ready-my-craftivity-sale-on-scrapbooking-items Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Great craft-resource site, My Craftivity, is reducing prices on scrapbooking titles! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4302/get-your-credit-cards-ready-my-craftivity-sale-on-scrapbooking-items Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:39:18 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4270/another-great-guy-or-boy-project http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4270/another-great-guy-or-boy-project Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Transformers, the 1980s toys that later starred in their own animated TV series, re-entered the public consiousness last year when their full-length movie came out. This cool, free knitting project takes appreciation for the characters to a new level. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4270/another-great-guy-or-boy-project Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4175/national-rose-month-has-us-seeing-red-and-pink http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4175/national-rose-month-has-us-seeing-red-and-pink Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Did you know that June is National Rose Month? Have you crafted any Rose items yet? ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4175/national-rose-month-has-us-seeing-red-and-pink Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:50:38 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4110/make-it-for-him-or-if-youre-him-make-it-yourself http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4110/make-it-for-him-or-if-youre-him-make-it-yourself Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
It can be hard to find or make a great gift for a guy whether he's a boyfriend, husband, brother, or buddy. Check out the pattern for this great, quirky guy's tee from Burda Style. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4110/make-it-for-him-or-if-youre-him-make-it-yourself Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4056/the-colorful-world-of-abblesauce http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4056/the-colorful-world-of-abblesauce Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Abblesauce creates the cutest, most colorful totes and tees that the designer silkscreens by hand. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4056/the-colorful-world-of-abblesauce Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:55:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4094/solving-the-tight-vintage-shoes-conundrum http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4094/solving-the-tight-vintage-shoes-conundrum Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
If you are a thrifter, like me, it's easy enough to find clothes in your size or sew 'em to fit. Shoes, however, present their own issues... ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4094/solving-the-tight-vintage-shoes-conundrum Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4049/an-ornament-post-in-recognition-of-leon-day http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4049/an-ornament-post-in-recognition-of-leon-day Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Today is the six-month marker between Christmas '07 and Christmas '08, dubbed Leon day for the backwards spelling of Noel. In celebration of the un-holiday, here's a cute holiday tree ornament project from Lion Brand. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4049/an-ornament-post-in-recognition-of-leon-day Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:50:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4045/french-poodle-french-knotooh-la-la http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4045/french-poodle-french-knotooh-la-la Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Sublime Stitching strikes again! Check out how Amy of Early Bird Special blog embroidered this nifty poodle tee using another awesome SS design. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4045/french-poodle-french-knotooh-la-la Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:40:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4043/annie-modesitts-dreamy-knit-corset http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4043/annie-modesitts-dreamy-knit-corset Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
This knitter has contributed to everything from Vogue Knitting to the Stitch 'n' Bitch books. Just take a look at this knit corset design to learn why she's so loved. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4043/annie-modesitts-dreamy-knit-corset Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:40:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4047/more-french-knots-from-stitchy-stitcherson http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4047/more-french-knots-from-stitchy-stitcherson Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
My last post got me thinking what else one could do with French knots. Here's an answer from Kristi at Stitchy Stitcherson—a French knot afro. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4047/more-french-knots-from-stitchy-stitcherson Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3994/craftstylish-at-the-independent-handbag-designer-awards http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3994/craftstylish-at-the-independent-handbag-designer-awards Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
The second annual award night for independent bag designers was last week in Manhattan and CraftStylish was on the scene. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3994/craftstylish-at-the-independent-handbag-designer-awards Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3796/indie-fashion-hero-squasht-by-les http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3796/indie-fashion-hero-squasht-by-les Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
I've seen this young designer at several craft events and continue to covert her utterly wearable line. Since I bought it in April, I'm rarely without her reversible brocade Bella hat. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3796/indie-fashion-hero-squasht-by-les Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3781/rain-shine-at-renegade http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3781/rain-shine-at-renegade Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
CraftStylish had a prime spot in the re-purposed pool at McCarren Park in Brooklyn for last week's Renegade Craft Fair. Did you know that when it rains really hard the pool starts filling with water? ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3781/rain-shine-at-renegade Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:14:50 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3775/fabric-printed-projects-from-the-party-at-lotta-jansdotters-studio http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3775/fabric-printed-projects-from-the-party-at-lotta-jansdotters-studio Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
See how I restyled some of my tired old togs at the recent printing party at surface artist Lotta Jansdotter's Brooklyn studio. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3775/fabric-printed-projects-from-the-party-at-lotta-jansdotters-studio Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3648/check-out-the-recycled-coffee-cup-sleeves-from-east-coast-kitsch http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3648/check-out-the-recycled-coffee-cup-sleeves-from-east-coast-kitsch Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
These coffee cup sleeves, available on Etsy, are so adorable. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3648/check-out-the-recycled-coffee-cup-sleeves-from-east-coast-kitsch Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3587/love-lotta-check-out-red-bridge-studios http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3587/love-lotta-check-out-red-bridge-studios Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Red Bridge Studios, designed by Tyshawn Henry of Brooklyn, creates a gorgeous line of eco-friendly, screen-printed bags and accessories. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3587/love-lotta-check-out-red-bridge-studios Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:30:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3614/more-fabric-printing-a-burda-style-tutorial http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3614/more-fabric-printing-a-burda-style-tutorial Laurel_Tuohy
I'm loving printing on fabric now...Check out a great how-to on the Burda Style site. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3614/more-fabric-printing-a-burda-style-tutorial Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3611/charm-school-designs-rocks http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3611/charm-school-designs-rocks Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
We were super-impressed when we spied the the awesome headbands crafted by Charm School Designs at last weekend's Renegade Craft Fair. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3611/charm-school-designs-rocks Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3561/we-got-a-lot-of-lotta-but-it-still-wasnt-enough http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3561/we-got-a-lot-of-lotta-but-it-still-wasnt-enough Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Find out about the great time we had at textile artist Lotta Jansdotter's Brooklyn studio at the printing party for her new book, Lotta Prints. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3561/we-got-a-lot-of-lotta-but-it-still-wasnt-enough Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:55:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3292/have-you-taken-the-handmade-pledge http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3292/have-you-taken-the-handmade-pledge Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
BuyHandmade.org provides a place to pledge to the world that you intend to buy, and would love to receive, handmade items. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3292/have-you-taken-the-handmade-pledge Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3226/sweet-silkscreening-pinecone-chickadee http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3226/sweet-silkscreening-pinecone-chickadee Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
These former Brooklynites create awesome silkscreened cards from their coastal Maine home. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3226/sweet-silkscreening-pinecone-chickadee Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2980/were-biased-couture-designer-charles-kleibackers-gowns-on-exhibit-in-ohio http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2980/were-biased-couture-designer-charles-kleibackers-gowns-on-exhibit-in-ohio Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Fashion Designer Charles Kleibacker has been called a master of the bias. See his gowns through July 6 at Ohio's Riffe Gallery. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2980/were-biased-couture-designer-charles-kleibackers-gowns-on-exhibit-in-ohio Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2859/philadelphias-art-star-craft-bazaar-shines http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2859/philadelphias-art-star-craft-bazaar-shines Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Despite an intermittently rainy weekend, Art Star Craft Bazzar drew a crafty crowd on May 31 & June 1. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2859/philadelphias-art-star-craft-bazaar-shines Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2370/the-connecticut-etsy-team-to-host-a-jewelry-event-next-saturday http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2370/the-connecticut-etsy-team-to-host-a-jewelry-event-next-saturday Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Connecticut Etsy Team's Jewelry Spectacular is happening next Saturday in North Haven, featuring over 25 jewelry and accessory crafters. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2370/the-connecticut-etsy-team-to-host-a-jewelry-event-next-saturday Sat, 31 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2367/craftstylish-on-the-scene-this-weekend-at-art-star-craft-bazaar http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2367/craftstylish-on-the-scene-this-weekend-at-art-star-craft-bazaar Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
We hit the road again this weekend, this time checking out Philly's cutting-edge craft show, Art Star Craft Bazaar ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2367/craftstylish-on-the-scene-this-weekend-at-art-star-craft-bazaar Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1982/learn-more-about-our-quick-stuff-to-make-crafters http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1982/learn-more-about-our-quick-stuff-to-make-crafters Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
You loved the projects in the magazine; now learn about the craftsters who created them and see what else they've been making. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1982/learn-more-about-our-quick-stuff-to-make-crafters Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1985/whats-in-your-crafting-cupboard http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1985/whats-in-your-crafting-cupboard Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
CraftStylish wants to know what gadgets you can't live without, would recommend to friends or just think are nifty. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1985/whats-in-your-crafting-cupboard Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1988/hurray-for-tina-hilton http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1988/hurray-for-tina-hilton Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
See more from this knitting wonder on her blog. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1988/hurray-for-tina-hilton Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1994/make-and-share-shrug-it-off http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1994/make-and-share-shrug-it-off Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Make yourself a shrug like ours and post the pictures on CraftStylish. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1994/make-and-share-shrug-it-off Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2001/editors-challenge-vested-interest-project http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2001/editors-challenge-vested-interest-project Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
We know you are crafty and talented. Show us what you can do with this vest! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2001/editors-challenge-vested-interest-project Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2013/sheers-to-you-where-to-find-embroidery-designs-for-your-new-sheers-online http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2013/sheers-to-you-where-to-find-embroidery-designs-for-your-new-sheers-online Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Find amazing embroidery designs to suit your needs and tastes. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2013/sheers-to-you-where-to-find-embroidery-designs-for-your-new-sheers-online Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2019/are-you-hooked-need-more-crochet http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2019/are-you-hooked-need-more-crochet Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
If you liked the delicately crocheted pillow in our magazine, you'll love the projects on our crochet page. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2019/are-you-hooked-need-more-crochet Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2081/scrappy-gal-get-more-paper-projects-like-shadow-boxing-from-khris-cochran http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2081/scrappy-gal-get-more-paper-projects-like-shadow-boxing-from-khris-cochran Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Can't get enough of Khris and her pretty pages? Check out more content from the paper-ista on her blog. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2081/scrappy-gal-get-more-paper-projects-like-shadow-boxing-from-khris-cochran Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2112/more-quilty-pleasures-from-mary-ray http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2112/more-quilty-pleasures-from-mary-ray Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Our jaws dropped when we saw the quilted "Lovely Lingerie Bag" Mary Ray created for CraftStylish's Quick Stuff to Make. You too? Find more projects on her blog. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2112/more-quilty-pleasures-from-mary-ray Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2113/dont-stop-with-the-grocery-tote-subversive-seamsters http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2113/dont-stop-with-the-grocery-tote-subversive-seamsters Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Was the feature "I Dream of Groceries" in Quick Stuff to Make your kind of project? Visit the Stitch Lounge profile for more another cool project. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2113/dont-stop-with-the-grocery-tote-subversive-seamsters Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2115/wrap-it-up-embellished-bangle-bracelets-are-fun-easy-projects http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2115/wrap-it-up-embellished-bangle-bracelets-are-fun-easy-projects Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
The wrapped bangles in Quick Stuff to Make will be a summer staple, but bangles can be dressed up in many ways. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2115/wrap-it-up-embellished-bangle-bracelets-are-fun-easy-projects Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2118/craftstylish-challenge-make-a-necklace-from-threes-a-charm-and-post-it-here http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2118/craftstylish-challenge-make-a-necklace-from-threes-a-charm-and-post-it-here Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
The necklaces in Quick Stuff to Make are both delicate and sweet. Post pictures of your version of this project in our new photo gallery! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2118/craftstylish-challenge-make-a-necklace-from-threes-a-charm-and-post-it-here Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2120/blogger-susan-beal-provides-more-than-a-trio-of-projects-for-you-at-craftstylish http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2120/blogger-susan-beal-provides-more-than-a-trio-of-projects-for-you-at-craftstylish Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Did you just have to make bead expert and jewelry-maker Susan Beals's Trio Earrings featured in "Quick Stuff to Make?" Then check out this post! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2120/blogger-susan-beal-provides-more-than-a-trio-of-projects-for-you-at-craftstylish Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2128/needlepoint-in-style-video-with-amy-holbrook http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2128/needlepoint-in-style-video-with-amy-holbrook Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Learn more about Amy Holbrook's personalized needlepoint notebooks in this how-to video. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2128/needlepoint-in-style-video-with-amy-holbrook Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2131/stitchdiva-jen-hansen-demonstrates-hairpin-lace-crochet http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2131/stitchdiva-jen-hansen-demonstrates-hairpin-lace-crochet Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
In this video, Stitchdiva founder Jennifer Hansen shows CraftStylish how to create the stitches she used for her hairpin lace crocheted shawl. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2131/stitchdiva-jen-hansen-demonstrates-hairpin-lace-crochet Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2357/get-in-the-loop-with-our-knitting-posts http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2357/get-in-the-loop-with-our-knitting-posts Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
We know you love to knit. Get more crafty information on our knitting page. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2357/get-in-the-loop-with-our-knitting-posts Fri, 30 May 2008 14:28:25 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2365/i-love-your-shirt-it-smells-divine http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2365/i-love-your-shirt-it-smells-divine Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Make lavender sachets for closets and drawers using your leftover fabric scraps. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2365/i-love-your-shirt-it-smells-divine Fri, 30 May 2008 14:11:55 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2363/quick-recycled-accessory-tie-choker-from-subversive-seamster http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2363/quick-recycled-accessory-tie-choker-from-subversive-seamster Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
I made this cute choker in about 20 minutes. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2363/quick-recycled-accessory-tie-choker-from-subversive-seamster Fri, 30 May 2008 14:03:22 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2361/great-guy-gift-stripey-crochet-scarf http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2361/great-guy-gift-stripey-crochet-scarf Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Guys like the simple things in life - like a handmade classic striped scarf. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2361/great-guy-gift-stripey-crochet-scarf Thu, 29 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1983/more-from-susan-beal-what-you-didnt-read-in-quick-stuff-to-make http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1983/more-from-susan-beal-what-you-didnt-read-in-quick-stuff-to-make Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
See our magazine interview with jewelry-maker Susan Beal, plus extra Q&As;, for our online readers eyes only! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1983/more-from-susan-beal-what-you-didnt-read-in-quick-stuff-to-make Wed, 28 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2136/how-to-attach-a-snap-and-look-like-a-stud http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2136/how-to-attach-a-snap-and-look-like-a-stud Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Studded accessories are all the rage, but those little embellishments can be hard to find at craft stores. Here's a trick technique to get the look on the cheap. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2136/how-to-attach-a-snap-and-look-like-a-stud Wed, 28 May 2008 15:11:14 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1910/our-amazing-michaela-and-her-knitty-gritty-name-tags http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1910/our-amazing-michaela-and-her-knitty-gritty-name-tags Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Our Managing Editor Michaela Murphy is a prolific knitter. When we saw her crafty knitted name tag, great for wearing at trade shows and other industry events, we insisted that she make one for each... ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1910/our-amazing-michaela-and-her-knitty-gritty-name-tags Wed, 28 May 2008 14:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1703/check-out-my-precious-metal-clay-pmc-charms http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1703/check-out-my-precious-metal-clay-pmc-charms Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
These charms began their life as a quarter-sized blob of gray clay. I shaped them and imprinted them with various molds. Next, they sat for 30 minutes before being fired with a hand-held torch for 3... ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1703/check-out-my-precious-metal-clay-pmc-charms Tue, 27 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2116/with-sew-sew-everything-workshop-the-cards-are-just-the-beginning http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2116/with-sew-sew-everything-workshop-the-cards-are-just-the-beginning Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Author and seamster Diana Rupp showed us how to make a "Sew Very Pretty Card" in "Quick Stuff to Make" - see what else she has up her sleeve in her book, "S.E.W. Sew Everything Workshop" ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2116/with-sew-sew-everything-workshop-the-cards-are-just-the-beginning Mon, 26 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2114/bag-these-where-to-source-the-best-hardware-for-your-bag http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2114/bag-these-where-to-source-the-best-hardware-for-your-bag Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Save a trip to the store and buy your bag hardware online. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2114/bag-these-where-to-source-the-best-hardware-for-your-bag Sun, 25 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2143/be-among-the-first-to-get-our-latest-issue-quick-stuff-to-make http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2143/be-among-the-first-to-get-our-latest-issue-quick-stuff-to-make Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Our latest project-packed magazine doesn't hit stands until early June but you can be among the first to get a copy! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2143/be-among-the-first-to-get-our-latest-issue-quick-stuff-to-make Sat, 24 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1973/make-11-outfits-from-one-pattern-with-sewstylish http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1973/make-11-outfits-from-one-pattern-with-sewstylish Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
In this issue, SewStylish staffers teach you how to alter a single pattern to make an entire wardrobe. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1973/make-11-outfits-from-one-pattern-with-sewstylish Fri, 23 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1965/you-wont-believe-how-bead-simple-it-is http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1965/you-wont-believe-how-bead-simple-it-is Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Learn how to make simple, elegant jewelry for everyday or special occasions in Susan Beal's gorgeous and informative BeadSimple. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1965/you-wont-believe-how-bead-simple-it-is Thu, 22 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1962/learn-robotics-baking-crafts-and-more-at-instructablescom http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1962/learn-robotics-baking-crafts-and-more-at-instructablescom Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
This ingenious site lets members share what they know and teaches the world how to, well, anything! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1962/learn-robotics-baking-crafts-and-more-at-instructablescom Wed, 21 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1967/restyle-that-old-sweater-with-stitch-lounge-and-craftstylish http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1967/restyle-that-old-sweater-with-stitch-lounge-and-craftstylish Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
In this video, the co-owners of San Francisco's Stitch Lounge, and authors of Sew Subversive and Subversive Seamster, show us how to breathe new life into an old sweater. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1967/restyle-that-old-sweater-with-stitch-lounge-and-craftstylish Tue, 20 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1959/janome-hearts-threadbanger http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1959/janome-hearts-threadbanger Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Breaking craft news: sewing machine manufacturer Janome partners with ThreadBanger. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1959/janome-hearts-threadbanger Mon, 19 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1958/choose-your-news-get-updates-about-your-favorite-crafts-and-crafters-with-our-rss-feeds http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1958/choose-your-news-get-updates-about-your-favorite-crafts-and-crafters-with-our-rss-feeds Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
New RSS Feeds from CraftStylish.com let you choose the updates that match your interests. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1958/choose-your-news-get-updates-about-your-favorite-crafts-and-crafters-with-our-rss-feeds Sun, 18 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1956/create-mouth-watering-projects-with-gifts-to-make http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1956/create-mouth-watering-projects-with-gifts-to-make Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
This project-packed issue has crafty gifts for everyone on your list - 37 presents in all! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1956/create-mouth-watering-projects-with-gifts-to-make Sat, 17 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1954/create-your-runway-style-with-sewstylish http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1954/create-your-runway-style-with-sewstylish Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
In this issue of SewStylish, learn how to craft 15 looks that will have your friends asking, "Is it designer?" ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1954/create-your-runway-style-with-sewstylish Fri, 16 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1483/sew-subversive-a-handy-resource-for-lovers-of-vintage-restyling-and-diy http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1483/sew-subversive-a-handy-resource-for-lovers-of-vintage-restyling-and-diy Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
This book—by the founders of Stitch Lounge—is chock-full of easy, innovative, and fun projects. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1483/sew-subversive-a-handy-resource-for-lovers-of-vintage-restyling-and-diy Thu, 15 May 2008 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1863/a-maker-faire-montage http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1863/a-maker-faire-montage Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
See what CraftStylish staffers saw and heard at the recent Make Magazine Maker Faire in this video. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1863/a-maker-faire-montage Thu, 15 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1836/meet-the-makers-at-maker-faire http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1836/meet-the-makers-at-maker-faire Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
CraftStylish had a grand time among our crafty brethren under the sunny skies of San Mateo, California. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1836/meet-the-makers-at-maker-faire Tue, 13 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1511/try-scrapbooking-without-the-scrapson-your-computer http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1511/try-scrapbooking-without-the-scrapson-your-computer Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
A book on the basics of digital scrapbooking—it's a fun, colorful, and inspiring read. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1511/try-scrapbooking-without-the-scrapson-your-computer Mon, 12 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1751/fiber-arts-exhibit-at-sacred-heart-university-is-sure-to-please http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1751/fiber-arts-exhibit-at-sacred-heart-university-is-sure-to-please Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
From cotton to flax, fibers have been used since ancient times to create everything from blankets and clothing to baskets for gathering food. In this exhibit, they become art. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1751/fiber-arts-exhibit-at-sacred-heart-university-is-sure-to-please Sun, 11 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1759/get-red-carpet-ready-with-sew-stylish http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1759/get-red-carpet-ready-with-sew-stylish Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
This summer issue of Sew Stylish magazine offers everything you need to know about sewing special-occasion outfits. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1759/get-red-carpet-ready-with-sew-stylish Sat, 10 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1789/quick-stuff-to-sew-provides-projects-on-the-fly http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1789/quick-stuff-to-sew-provides-projects-on-the-fly Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
This single-issue CraftStylish magazine, from the publisher of Threads, provides fast, fun ideas for the fashionable seamster. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1789/quick-stuff-to-sew-provides-projects-on-the-fly Fri, 09 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1745/a-knit-happy-drummer-and-other-wonders-of-maker-faire http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1745/a-knit-happy-drummer-and-other-wonders-of-maker-faire Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Musician and crafter Corey Fogel shows off his skills at Make magazine's California fair. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1745/a-knit-happy-drummer-and-other-wonders-of-maker-faire Thu, 08 May 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1485/use-simple-crochet-techniques-to-make-hip-handmade-hats http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1485/use-simple-crochet-techniques-to-make-hip-handmade-hats Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
This innovative book contains patterns for cute, casual, and funky hats and caps. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1485/use-simple-crochet-techniques-to-make-hip-handmade-hats Sat, 03 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1704/craftstylish-on-scene-in-cali-at-maker-faire http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1704/craftstylish-on-scene-in-cali-at-maker-faire Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
The CraftStylish team is making friends at Make magazine's Maker Faire in California this weekend! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1704/craftstylish-on-scene-in-cali-at-maker-faire Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:10:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1650/bust-magazines-craftacular-was-anything-but-a-bust http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1650/bust-magazines-craftacular-was-anything-but-a-bust Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Check out what the CraftStylish team was up to in Brooklyn this past weekend. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1650/bust-magazines-craftacular-was-anything-but-a-bust Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1416/meet-n-greet-with-craftstylish-staffers http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1416/meet-n-greet-with-craftstylish-staffers Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Visit our booth at BUST magazine’s Spring Fling Craftacular next weekend in Brooklyn! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1416/meet-n-greet-with-craftstylish-staffers