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Tutorial: fabric bins featuring fort firefly by christina mckinney {a Pellon® & Birch Fabrics partnered project}

Tutorial: fabric bins featuring fort firefly by christina mckinney {a Pellon® & Birch Fabrics partnered project}
Bringing you guys a super quick and super useful tutorial today. Made from the dreamy new collection by Teagan White, Fort Firefly, these nesting bins are equally cute & functional! I don’t know about y’all, but I’m always on the lookout for a cute way to bring a little more organization to my crafty chaos. These would also make an adorable baby shower gift - I can just see them filled with tiny baby socks or as a diaper caddy on a changing table. So many uses!! I was able to make this 3 bin set in just a little over an hour. Notes before you get started: There are two ways to make this bin, both are equally simple! Finished Dimensions: Small: 5x6in base Medium: 6x7in base Large: 7x8in base All bins measure 8in tall before folding down. Supplies: 3 outer fabrics, 1/2 yd of each (You may need more, if your fabric is directional) 3 lining fabrics, 1/2 yd of each (You may need more, if your fabric is directional) 1 1/2 yrds fusible Pellon®, I used Décor Bond 809 for this. Templates Assembly: Related:  Crafts

Loose Bind-Offs for Stretchier Edges | Discover Knitting on Craftsy View All Articles » When I learned to knit, I was only taught one bind-off, the standard knit two, then pass the first stitch over, then knit one, pass one to the end. That creates a pretty tight bind-off edge, which is often less giving than your cast-on edge. Sometimes, you just want a stretchier edge, for a sock that won't pinch or a sweater that will fit over your head. When you'd like a looser bind-off edge on your knitting, there are two main techniques experienced knitters will recommend. The k2tog method The first loose bind-off to learn involves knitting (or purling) two together. Slip that stitch back onto the left needle. Then knit it together with the next stitch. Repeat this all the way across, until you have only one stitch remaining on your needle (when you'll cut your yarn and pull the end through that last stitch, as usual). The finished bind-off edge. To make this bind-off stretchier on the knit side, knit through the back loop. The yarn-over method

Geo-paper totem!! I used to love making 3D nets at school (it’s the only bit of maths I actually enjoyed). I’ve been thinking for a long time they would look great with faces on. You can make a garland or mobile with them. You can sit a few on your desk to keep you company. Or you can pile them high…totem style! The lion is my favorite! Happy cutting/sticking/gluing! Click link below to read full post and download printable templates. Oh, and if you want plain templates then click here! YOU WILL NEED: – – – – – – – – – – + Good quality A4 paper (in whatever colours you fancy) + Scissors + Ruler + Glue 1. 2. 3. 4. Character 1 – Pointy tetrahrdronCharacter 2 – Grumpy lion icosahedronCharacter 3 – Bashful octahedronCharacter 4 – Owly hexagonal prismCharacter 5 – Sleepy cubeEyes for all characters

Kindle Cover Tutorial As promised, here is my Kindle Cover tutorial {sorry for the delay…we had some friends come visit, and I didn’t coordinate my time before their arrival very well – but we had a blast!}. Supplies: 1 Charm pack or assorted scraps {for outside} 5/8 yard print Velcro Elastic {choose a color to match the reader, not the cover – I used black} Buckle {optional} First, measure your reader, my Kindle Fire measures 7 1/2″ x 4 1/2″. Arrange your fabric as desired for the outside. After piecing the outside {I am hoping to make a few more of these, so I’ll update with other ideas!} Along the folded side of the left pocket, stitch the elastic in place separate from the outside of the cover. Stitch the loop side of the Velcro closure to the front of the cover. Next, make the closure as you desire. and the flap {my flap is 2 1/4″ wide before seam allowances}: Sew your closure to the outside of the cover before sewing the binding, like this: Then, cut one 1 1/2″ x WOF strip for the binding. And the after:

DIY Tutorial Kindle Case and Stand You may have noticed, since I have been banging on about it so much, that I have bought myself a Kindle, yay! Now, I want to look after my new toy, but the cases for it are pretty pricey, so I decided to make my own, and I am really happy with how it turned out. Lucky for you lot I remembered to take photos throughout the process, so you can make it too! I used a similar process to this tutorial I did a little while ago for an iphone stand. To make the base You will need; A piece of material measuring at least 49cm x 38cm2 pieces of strong cardboard measuring 12cm x 17.5cm1 piece of strong cardboard measuring 11cm x 17.5cm1 piece of cardboard measuring 1cm x 17.5cm1 piece of cardboard measuring 1.7cm x 17.5cmA needle and thread or a sewing machineVelcrow To make the inside panel with elastic corner straps A piece of thin cardboard Measuring 11.5cm x 16.7cmA Glue GunFelt or a scrap of fabricA long piece of elastic Making The Base Now you are going to sew along the lines you have drawn.

Alice's Embrace 4 Ways to Wrap Short Rows with Eunny Jang, from Knitting Daily TV Episode 902 On episode 902's Getting Started segment, Eunny demonstrates four unique ways to wrap your short rows. Sponsored by Interweave. Eunny is wearing the Fauna Pullover by Shirley Paden from the Winter 2011 issue of Interweave Knits magazine. The blue cardigan sweater featured on this episode is the Cutaway Coat by Sandi Rosner, featured in the knit.wear 2011 special issue magazine. For more tips, techniques, and free patterns from Knitting Daily TV, visit KnittingDailyTV.com. Get the entire Series 900 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! ABOUT THE SHOW: Knitting Daily TV is an exciting needle crafts how-to program on public television covering everything from knitting and crochet to stitching, felting, and spinning. Click here to find the PBS station nearest you airing the program.

Knitting Cables: Keeping Track of Your Rows Kelli Kemery's Thinleaf Jacket (Knitscene, Winter 2014) is simply spectacular. It's a classic cardigan updated with a high neck, offset seed-stitch button band, and a beautiful cable on the back. And the button band is knit at the same time as the rest of the sweater—no picking up tons of stitches! The knot and braid cable on the back of this cardigan packs a visual punch, but it's not at all hard to knit. I thought I'd share a basic cable-knitting technique with you: how to count rows in cables. Counting Rows within a Cable While knitting cables is simple, it's easy to lose track of what row you're on. Counting The first step to creating picture-perfect cables is to learn the basics of row counting. The Knit Side (Stockinette)Figure 1: Each stitch looks like a V. Figure 2: Each row is a paired line of dashes that alternates slightly, so you can count one dash for each row and work straight up from the bottom to the top. Counting Rows in a Cable —Kristin Roach, Knitscene Fall 2009 Cheers,

view.e.knittingdaily Crazy for Cable Knitting (without the needle)! There are many designers who've produced beautiful cable patterns, but perhaps one stands out among them—Kathy Zimmerman. Her Plaits and Links Cardigan has long been one of my favorites. Isn't it fabulous? Kathy's cable projects are classic, but with contemporary elements, like the two buttons that close this cardigan. One thing about cable work that's really neat is how great it looks on men. I've gathered some below (with a great blanket thrown in for those non-sweater-wearers); including a couple of vest options, in case your guy prefers vests over sweaters. Kathy was looking for an anniversary gift for her husband, and she came up with this sweater design. The man (or men) in your life is sure to love one of these designs! Cabling without a Cable Needle I've always loved cables, but knitting them without a cable needle made me enjoy the process even more. With the yarn in front, slip stitches 1 and 2 to the right needle.

Mauve and Mustard Scarf In my mind, Mauve and Mustard is a children's story in which our protagonist, a glasses-wearing, pigtail-sporting, 10-year-old pipsqueak named Mauve, learns to love mustard. Or maybe owns Mustard, because he's her potbellied pig. Yes, that's it, and not only are Mauve and Mustard a dynamic duo who thrive on recreating scenes based on the life of the last empress of Russia, but they also love to knit. In fact, Mustard even balls Mauve's yarn, the very yarn with which she makes this double-pointed, three-color, slightly-technical scarf. Yarn: Lang Yarns Yak (50% Yak Wool, 50% Merino Extrafine; 142 yards [130 meters]/50 grams); #0065 Raspberry - one skein (color A), #0050 Mustard - one skein (color B), & #0066 Plum - one skein (color C) Needles: One pair of needles in size US 8 Notions: Tapestry needle Gauge: 18 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette So let's make a scarf! Knit rows 1 & 2 until your piece measures roughly 11" along the center line and you've just finished a right side row.

Little Hats, Big Hearts - Philly Volunteers for the American Heart Association are celebrating American Heart Month by knitting red hats for all babies born in February at participating hospitals. We’re raising awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of Americans, and congenital heart defects, the most common type of birth defect in the country. We need your help! If you knit or crochet and would like to participate in the Little Hats, Big Hearts™ project, please let us know. Sample patterns for baby hats can be found here: We work with both the hospital’s Mother-Baby unit and Neonatal Intensive Care unit, so we need hats in both newborn and preemie sizes. Yarn specifics:redcotton or acrylicmedium to heavy weightmachine washable and dryable We also recommend simple hat patterns. Yarn donations possible too. Jennifer LitchmanAmerican Heart Association/American Stroke AssociationOne Penn Center at Suburban Station1617 JFK Blvd, Suite 700Philadelphia, PA 19103

Tiny Landscapes and Creatures Inside Wooden Boxes by Allison May Kiphuth Allison May Kiphuth is a diorama artist and a nature enthusiast based in New Hampshire sea coast. She builds these amazing mixed media landscapes populated with miniature creatures inside wooden boxes that are merely a few inches wide. The owls, foxes, rabbits, whales, hawks, coral, stars, and moon smaller than dimes create magical experience for the viewer. She makes use of fine wire, string and pins to assemble the watercolor and ink layered illustrations of a Lilliputian scale in antique boxes. Her exquisite work can be viewed in person at an exhibition titled “What Goes Around” at Nahcotta Gallery in New Hampshire that started on April 1 and goes on till May 1. To find more information about the show and timings go here.

18 Knitting Patterns | In the Loop Knitting Free Knitting Patterns Patterns for Purchase Claire’s Shaulette Cape Garden Shrug Claire’s Capelet This capelet pattern was carefully crafted to be authentic. Get the pattern for $5.00 Je Suis Prest Stag Cloth I am ready! Lady Lallybroch Mitts Designed by Laura Ballard. Get the pattern at Ravelry for $5.00 Claire’s Shawl Designed by Amanda Gill, the center waves represent both the literal ocean and the figurative ocean of time, both of which are crossed numerous times throughout the book series. Get the pattern at Ravelry for $8.00 Get the yarn recommended by the designer Inverness Gloves Designed by Elizabeth McCarten. Get the pattern at Ravelry for $2.00 Get the yarn recommended by the designer MacTavish Hat Designed by Marly Bird Get the pattern at Ravelry for $6.00 Claire’s Pillary Gauntlets Designed by Carol Ruhl. Get the pattern at Ravelry for $2.00 Get the yarn recommended by the designer Related Historical Fantasy Knitting Patterns September 7, 2015 In "Featured" Game of Thrones Knitting Patterns

1940s Patterns to Knit The 1940s in Britain was a high point for hand knitting. Women on the home front could make a contribution to the war effort by knitting for the troops using patterns that were often given away free. Many specialised patterns developed such as the balaclava helmet with ear flaps for use in telephone operations or the mittens with a separate forefinger for firing a trigger in the cold. 'Spiral-spun waistcoat' Pattern for a waistcoat From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s 'Spiral-spun waistcoat' Pattern for a waistcoat From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s 'Spiral-spun waistcoat' Pattern for a waistcoat From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s'Spiral-spun waistcoat' Pattern for a waistcoat From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s 'Leo the Lion and Tim the Tiger' Pattern for two stuffed toys Designs by 'Finella' Knitting Expert of Wife and Home Magazine 1940s Museum no.

Balls to the Walls Knits: Build-Your-Own DK Weight Hat I designed this pattern with one goal in mind; namely, that it could be the first in-the-round project for a beginning knitter who had learned how to knit and purl but not much else. Or in other words, it's supposed to be a tutorial. Of course, you don't have to be a beginning knitter to enjoy it - with a basic design like this, there's all sorts of customization you can add. Throw in stripes or a stitch pattern with a 2-, 4-, or 8-stitch repeat, and you can turn this basic little hat into another beast entirely! Oh, and another thing, guys - this is my first tutorial style pattern. Sizes: 12 Months (Toddler; Child; Teen/Small Adult; Large Adult) Yarn: Malabrigo Rastita (100% Merino Wool; 310 yards [285 meters]/100 grams); #850 Archangel - one skein (all sizes) Needles: One 16" circular needle in size US 5; one 16" circular needle in size US 6, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns), also in size US 6 Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker Let's make a hat, shall we?

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