Craft Tips and Techniques
Next time you’re in the mood for a quick applique project, look no further than the felt and cork pad aisle at your local hardware store! For CHA Winter 2012, I designed a whole series of craft-meets-hardware-store projects for Waxman Consumer Group using their surface protection line. When I started brainstorming ideas for the self-adhesive …
Does your creative muse need a swift kick in the pants? Join me and co-host Barbara tomorrow (Wednesday, 5/16) for this month’s Craft Social Twitter chat! The conversation will be all about fueling your creative fire, so pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and get ready to inspire/be inspired by your fellow …
Learn how to make evenly spaced straight stitches for sewing, embroidery, and appliqué projects with my new video tutorial! This method is especially effective for stitching felt, cork, and most thick fabrics. If you’re more of a words-and-photos kind of gal or guy, you can also check out the written tutorial below. Step 1 To …
It’s planting season for fire escape gardens here in Brooklyn, and I spent a good portion of yesterday afternoon elbow-deep in dirt. Here’s a little tour of this year’s crop, plus my five must-do tips for growing a successful container garden, no matter where you live! Tip 1Select container-friendly plants that are right for your …
