Jessica Vitkus, author of “AlternataCrafts,” is sharing her Stitched Cereal Box CD case with us. Download the PDF. More about episode 48

Ellen Knudson supplied us with instructions for making Wheat Paste and Paste Paper. Download the pdf. (Thanks Ellen!) More about episode 47

Santa Baby Ornament Susan B. Anderson Size: 3 inches in length Gauge: 6 stitches per inch (obtaining exact gauge is not necessary) Materials: US size 3 set of 4 double-pointed needles Rowan Handknit Cotton in Bleached #263 and Rossa #215, small amounts of each are needed (any worsted weight yarn will work fine) Ruler Sewing [...]

Felt Pillows by Scott Bodenner found on page 85 of “Craftivity”. Download the pdf and give some old sweaters a second wind! Thanks Tsia and HarperCollins for letting me post this project. More about episode 45

“I”m a Sleeve to Wine!” project from “Sew Subversive” courtesy of Taunton Press. Download the pdf. More about episode 43

Key Ring Necklace project instructions from Hannah Rogge’s book, “Hardware: Jewelry From A Toolbox” posted courtesy of STC Craft. More about episode 42

A FunQuilts pattern from Weeks Ringle called “Between the Lines.” Download the pdf More about episode 41

Tape Measure Bracelet By Janice Taylor, artist and author of “Our Lady of Weight Loss” If you’ve got a tape measure lying around the house and the thought of wrapping it around your waist, hips or thighs is just too overwhelming, why not make a groovy, funky, fun bracelet out of it?! I wear mine [...]

Tutorial by Laura Buzard that will help you become a better designer and make color selections with ease. Download the PDF More about episode 39

Learn how to make a cell phone charm in this tutorial Natalie wrote for the MAKE blog. A similar project appears in the premier issue of CRAFT. More about episode 37

A sneak peek inside Melinda Barta’s “Hip to Stitch” book. The folks at Interweave Press are letting us post her velvet ribbon embroidery project. This is a simple way to add a special touch to a homemade gift. Enjoy! Download the pdf More about episode 35

How to Write Haiku By Marie Kare, creator of the Sampler How to Write Haiku. If you can count to seven, you can write haiku. Haiku are poems They are really fun to write They rely on “beats.” “Beats” are syllables There should be seventeen beats In all your haiku Five in the first line [...]

Artist Trading Cards By Rhonda Simmons Supplies playing card homemade paper bead grommets metal heart glue hole punch funky yarn misc items There are many things that i love about ATCs. They’re small and very diverse depending on the creator. They’re quick and perfect for occasions when there isn’t time to do large pieces but [...]

Jane Patrick’s Pocket Weave Sachet that is woven on a piece of cardboard. This is a bonus project you won’t find in her book. (Thanks to Jane and all the Interweave staffers who made this possible!) Download the pdf More about episode 29

Here’s your chance to preview Debbie Stoller’s cool book “Stitch ‘N Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker” courtesy of the folks at Workman Publishing. Enjoy!