Simon and Pixel, my two wonderful kitties, are convinced that my worktable is the very best spot for napping. So, to give them a comfy place where they can still be close, yet well out of harm’s way, I designed this simple, compact 3-in-1 cat bed for my desk. Even my furry snobs—who prefer cardboard …
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Tutorial: Embroidery Floss Travel Box
Organized embroidery floss. On the go. No knots, no tangles—even if it’s bouncing around all day in your bag. (No, seriously.) Inspired by a conversation with fellow CRAFT writer (and embroidery goddess) Rachel of Average Jane Crafter, I designed this project specifically for needlework geeks who like to stitch on the go. Each embroidery floss …
CRAFT Gift Guide: Books
Made by Hand, by Mark Frauenfelder Have a crafty bookworm on your list? Check out my Gift Guide: Bookworms on CRAFT for creative book ideas for all of your favorite makers! Sewing in a Straight Line, by Brett Bara
Tutorial: Crocheted Snowflake Ornaments for Craftzine.com
My Crocheted Snowflake Ornament Tutorial—including the complete pattern, step-by-step instructions with photos, and a full crochet chart—is now available on CRAFT! Project: Crocheted Snowflake Ornaments My steel crochet hooks belonged to my grandmother. They’re nothing fancy—some are a little bit bent, and all of them are scratched up from years of use—but every time I …