competition: socks revived

post from whip up on 10 March 2010 06:24:00 AM. © whip up

Design a knitted sock pattern and win schwag! Link to all the details.Similar Posts:a week of socks: Elizabeth Bennett’s Perl Sock Program | competition: living creatively – beautiful brooches | knit pattern: zilboorg socks | toe-less socks | book: knitting socks with handpainted yarns | Share and Enjoy:

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Mr X Stitch Presents: The Cutting (&
Stitching) Edge – Paddy Hartley

post from Craftster.org Blog on 10 March 2010 06:00:00 AM. © Craftster.org Blog

Welcome to the Cutting (& Stitching) Edge! I’m Mr X Stitch and I’ll be your guide to the best in contemporary embroidery. Each week I’ll showcase someone who is rocking the world of embroidery and textiles.
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Paddy Hartley is the Lead Artist of Project Facade.

This project responds to the patient records of The Gillies Archive and later life experiences of First World War Servicemen who underwent facial reconstructive surgery at the hand of New Zealander Sir Harold Delf Gillies and his surgical team. Paddy constructs three dimensional collage uniform sculptures that explore the cases of these soldiers and their stories.

The pieces includes notes, records and diagrams of the cases, which embellish the uniforms, taking the viewer on a extraordinary journey . Each sculpture tells a story of how these facial surgeries, which were pioneering techniques at the time, were executed and the process that the soldiers went through. It’s fascinating stuff.

These works are astonishing. The subject matter is remarkable, and the way that Paddy has interpreted these amplifies the emotion of the narratives. The work does not sensationalise these stories, but it does enforce the lengths that the individuals went to in their pursuit of regaining a “normal” face.

For more information on this amazing project, visit the Project Facade website.

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Mr X Stitch is a manbroiderer, cross stitch designer and runs www.mrxstitch.com,
the number one contemporary embroidery and needlecraft blog on the planet.
He can often be found hanging out on the Craftster needlecraft boards or at the Phat Quarter on Flickr.

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how-to: easter egg diorama music box!

post from whip up on 10 March 2010 05:58:00 AM. © whip up

So cool! LOVE Matsutake’s tutorials. Link to tutorial.Similar Posts:whipup roundup | plastic bag beads | blogland – some fave posts of late | Great Tutorial On Knitting Lace | how-to: handsew a patchwork button pouch | Share and Enjoy:

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How to Make Juggling Balls from Tennis Balls

post from How to of the Day on 10 March 2010 03:00:00 AM. © How to of the Day

You want to juggle, but aren't sure about buying some balls specifically made for juggling. Tennis balls will work, but have some problems (they bounce, they roll away, and they look like old tennis balls). Here are some ideas which may lead you to create a cheap, unique, and nice looking set of juggling balls.

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whipup flickr group latest craftiness

post from whip up on 10 March 2010 01:05:42 AM. © whip up

wow what an incredible bunch of creatives have joined the whipup flickr group - go and check them out1. finished piece., 2. free style crochet :: bottle cosy, 3. matching star undies, 4. Bright Stripey Bonnet, 5. Spring quilt, 6. inspired by Leslie’s quilt, 7. Oscar the Orange Owl, 8. handmade felt ball chandelier – [...]

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A great way to sew an adjustable back from the
super cute book Sewing Clothes Kids Love

post from Craftside on 10 March 2010 08:05:00 AM. © Craftside

This is charming photo from the book Sewing Clothes Kids Love that shows a great way to make a garment have an adjustable back. All you need to do is sew two strips that have loops in them that a tie can be laced through and then let out or cinch it together depending on the size of the person wearing it!

If you like this then you will want to grab a copy of:

Sewing Clothes Kids Love:

Sewing Patterns and Instructions for Boys and Girls Outfits

Nancy Langdon and Sabine Pollehn

This is a book of colorful and imaginative children?s clothes tosew, designed with kids in mind. The authors are designers and ownersof two popular pattern companies for kid?s clothes--Farbenmix andStudio Tantrum, known in the sewing community for their creativity,versatility, and fit.

This collection of exclusive patterns, included with the book,offers step-by-step instruction for making boys? and girls? clothingwith a variety of fabric styles and decorative embellishment--includingembroidery, patchwork, and trims.

The patterns for pants, tops, skirts, and dresses include variationsfor long and short hemlines and sleeves, various necklines, andadjustable lengths. The patterns are sized from 18 months to kid?s size12.

Nancy Langdon is the president and principal designer for Studio Tantrum. She also hosts the blog at fledgeflyingiseasy.blogspot.com.

Sabine Pollehn is president and principal designer for the sewing pattern company Farbenmix. She also hosts klickundblick.de and farbenmix.blogspot.com.

I loved this idea so much I gave it a try:

I had a great black shirt that has some great buttons and pleating on the front but was way too big for me so I thought I could make it smaller using the lace up technique from the book .

First I had to make the arm holes smaller so that when I pulled the shirt tight I could still move my arms.

I put the shirt on and marked where the bottom of the arm hole needed to be opened up to (the underside of my arm) and cut up to there along the arm/sleeve seam.

I then cut across the sleeve as pictured. I zig zag stitched the raw cut edge, folded under and stitched.

I sewed my trim that had eyelets on it to the side seams to pull the shirt snug.

Sewing TIP:

Use a scrap piece of string or ribbon while in the fitting process and when you have it the way you like trim the scrap to the length needed and measure your finished piece to that length. That way there is no waist of your good ribbon!

Now I have a super cute new shirt that fits just the way I like it!

Want to see how to sew a neckband into a neckline? Pop on over to this post also from the book or click on sewing for more great tips and projects!

AND

Are you in need of a fabric conversion chart? You know the thing that will tell you how much fabric you need if it comes in a different width than the pattern calls for???

You can download one over at the post on author Nancy's blog Fledge, Flying is Easy.

One more thing: there is a Flickr group for projects from this book here. Such cute stuff!

Hey, what are you sewing right now? Anyone got any good projects or alterations/customizations they want to share? You know how it works here, leave a comment or book page request and you are entered to win a free book each week!

And speaking of winners:

Reader/commenter Roberta won

Vintage Collage Journals
Journaling with Antique Ephemera
By
Maryjo Koch

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Barbara of the blog Moore Whimsies won

Knit or Crochet - Have it Your Way
15 Fun Projects with Complete Hook and Needle Instructions for Each
By
Margaret Hubert.