If you’re looking for something different among the host of new sewing and craft books, look no further than Diane Gilleand (aka Sister Diane of Craftypod) for her new book, Kanzashi in Bloom. The book explains the art of making traditionaly Japanese flowers, but with a modern (read: easier) slant.

To begin, Diane shares some history [...]

I’ve been meaning to post an update on this dress and a review of Lotta Jansdotter’s new book, Simple Sewing for Baby: 20 Easy Projects for Newborns to Toddlers, for a while now.

I finished the dress- and I love it. It is simple and cute, not a lot of fuss, and perfect, I think, because [...]

I’m writing to you from the Denver International Airport, where I’ll be residing until 9:30 pm. I got here at 11 this morning, 8 minutes before my connecting flight– and apparently too late to catch it. Can you tell I’m excited to be stuck here? I am returning from a fun surprise weekend for my [...]

One of the things Paul got me for my birthday was Jan Eaton’s book, 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match. I have been on a serious stash-busting mission and had already started some basic grannies with a pile of Ggh Wollywasch and similar weight yarns, and now [...]

I got my advance copy of Knit.1 Magazine last week and let me tell you, it is good! As in, this might be my most favorite issue ever. There’s a good mix of knitted garments, accessories (socks, scarves, jewelry) and a fair amount of fun fantasy too–I probably won’t be rocking the sequinned miniskirt, but [...]

I was so excited when the mailman finally brought me Kayte Terry’s new book, Complete Embellishing. You might know Kayte from her blog, Love Forever, or her etsy shop,  or remember that she was the very excellent stylist for Adorn (and before that, was a visual merchandiser for Anthropologie).  So what I’m saying is, the girl’s got [...]