I couldn't resist re-posting this bit of awesomeness from CRAFT Magazine! I want one...

Mechanical Loom Made From Legos

I would really be remiss if I didn't make sure to point out this incredible Lego Mechanical Loom posted by John over at MAKE.
More:

• How-To: Lego Sewing Machine @Craftzine.com blog
• How-To: Lego Necklace @Craftzine.com blog
• DIY Lego Birthday Party @Craftzine.com blog

2hands Indie Craft Market

A new crafts show opportunity in the Severna Park area was just announced! 

The brainchild of four local artists, 2hands Indie Craft Market hopes to unite and highlight local crafters and showcase musicians from the area. Deadline to submit to this juried craft show is Sept. 1, 2012. That's just around the corner...

Head over to their website for the full details: 2handsmarket.com.

Craft Happy,

Krista

Crazy for Felt

So, I'm a little crazy about the felting process right now. Yes, yes I know, I'm late to the party. But OMG it's so fabulous!

I started out with small, using a free bowl pattern I scored at Lion Brand Yarn. 

After my initial mini bowl success, I decided to make a nested set.

They came out beautifully, and I knew I had to go larger. Much larger. 

The result: Big Pink. She's 10w x 12h (finished size)

I confess, I was a little concerned about the form's structural integrity as I made the bowl progressively larger. And I'm sure if I go larger still (and you know I will), I'll have to figure out a way to keep it from collapsing. But, in the meantime, I'm basking in the glow of my wooly success. Yay!

Want to do it yourself? Click through to the pattern and instructions for machine felting.

Stay crafty,

Krista

Yarn is Art themed Fashion Show

Turns out the folks over at Lion Brand Yarn are hard at work promoting the use of yarn in today's fashion (they might have a vested interest). Check out their latest post, featuring video from this year's contest fashion show, a showcase of up and coming designers from around the world. Holla, me likey!

 

Dress by Heather Orr

Heather Orr graduated with an MA from the Royal College of Art in 2009 and currently works as a freelance knitwear and textile designer in London. A fascination with texture and structure leads Heather to create tactile, luxurious, and unconventional fabrics using crochet, hand-knitting, and machine-knitting for application in the fashion industry. Using a crochet technique and rubber hoop inserts, this garment is constructed seamlessly using one continuous stitch. A key factor in Heather's designs is that the fabric dictates the silhouette of the garment. Scale and structure are fundamental components in this design. Heather's design was made with Cotton-Ease.

Lion Brand Yarn: Yarn is Art 2012 Fashion Show

Stay crafty,

Krista

The Hook Up: Beginner's Crochet

Re- Post from Craft Classes - Written by WIE on January 10, 2012

Instructor: Krista Green
Date: February 25, 2012 12-2pm
Cost: $20 + $4 Material Fee

Never touched a crochet hook before? Hoping to refresh your skills? The Hook Up will help you crochet like a pro!

This introductory series, teaches you the basics of crochet — picking the right yarn and hooks for your projects, basic stitches (including single, double and half-double crochet), and how to put them all together to create a rectangular motif.

Gain the skills to express your individual style with yarn and a crochet hook. Learn to create beautiful cloth (including the classic granny square), measuring gauge and reading a crochet pattern.

By the end of the class, you’ll have a super cute accessory to impress your friends and you’re sure to be hooked!

To join in the fun: http://womansindustrialexchange.org/the-hook-up-beginners-crochet/