Design Your Own T-shirt a la Anthropologie
Here is a free tutorial on ‘how to design your own t-shirt with tulle flower embellishments’ to create that wizzidiwow Anthropologie-look for a budget that suits you.
This tutorial shows that nowadays fashion is about your own creativity rather than ‘some designer’s. And to make this embellished t-shirt does not take much more than a [...]
How-to Knit in the Round (video)
We need to learn how to knit in the round. So here are three knitting videos which clearly demonstrate how this is done. Something to try out tomorrow. You’ll see that you’ll need four or five double-pointed needles to work with for the first method, and a long round needle for the second method.
Knitting in [...]
Ideas for Easter Decorations
Get a head start this year. Easter is around the corner. Making this a fun-filled holiday means getting prepared early enough so that you can actually enjoy all those preparations and craft projects that invariably come along with Easter brunches, Easter egg hunts and other Easter parties.
Here are some of the projects we featured last [...]
Spring Flower Shawl – Simple Free Crochet Pattern
In the upcoming days when warmer Spring days (or mere hours) are intertwined with flares of cold and damp weather, you’ll want to have a lovely scarf like this tucked in your tote. Just in case.
A hand-dandy crochet stitches glossary is included, making this a good project for a ’ just not a novice any [...]
How To Organize The Laundry Room – The Bathroom Design ‘After’-shots
It’s interesting that I call this article ‘Laundry Room Design’ as frankly it is a ‘how to hide the fact that this is a laundry room as well as a bathroom’?’ article. The objective of this project has been to keep all laundry elements handy, however out of sight.
I thought I could get myself to [...]
Crochet Briefcase (free pattern)
Go in style to the office. What could be more contemporary and confidence building than this elegant crochet office bag to hold your paperwork and great idea?
What if I’d tell you that it won’t cost you $000 but more like 10 bucks? Are you excited?
You could use this project to learn how to crochet. [...]
Heart Shaped Wreaths
Romance in the home. 60 2.5” fabric circles, a cardboard box lid, a fabric pen, pencil, scissors, and a glue gun (or thread & needle) and say 59 minutes later …
and you’ll have this: a warm heart at home.
How To Make This Valentine Wreath
Use a sturdy or thicker fabric such as felt, but do [...]
Valentine Friendship Bracelet Cuff – Kids Upcycling
Over the weekend, my niece and I designed some novel friendship bracelets for herself and her buddies, to hand out on Valentine’s Day.
Which little girl would not like to get one of these from her friend? Anyhow, it’s another demonstration of the infinite number of lovely things one can make from recycled toilet paper [...]
Decorative Handmade Floral Sunburst Pillow Tutorial
Looky! These decorative floral throw pillows made with felt at The Purl Bee are unique and contemporary. Good for a bed, good for a couch. The best thing is that I haven’t seen them anywhere else yet. They are … original! I dubbed them as ‘sunburst’ pillows. Don’t you think they are quite summery [...]
Free Ruffle Dress Pattern
I guess, all of a sudden, we have Fashion 2010 on FineCraftGuild. We did not plan to write more about fashion, but it so happens because fashion designers have been inspiring us.
Maybe because I want to wear ruffle-y things this year. Never mind the ‘how come’? Here’s the how: a free dress sewing pattern for [...]
Design Style, Rieti, Italy
I thought to give you an Italian design treat today, from Rieti. Here are some delightful unique Italian home decorating designs and contemporary craft displays, 2010. Rieti is literally the center of Italy, where we went on a day trip yesterday.
My Favorite
Felt & Crochet Wool Bib Necklace
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Design Trend: Recycled Wool Sweater Lamp
Knitting is not only ‘IN’, its’ ON. It’s as hip as ever, and it’s IN our house. I’ve already shown you it’s ON the wall and ON the floor. Here are some easy craft ideas on how to get your knitted goods ON the lamp, ON the vase, ON the pillow, ON a bowl and [...]
