“Fine craftsmanship — manifested in attention to details and the creation of small objects — and appreciation of beauty invariably go hand in hand in Japan.” writes Patricia…
Have you ever created a yarn bomb? Seen guerrilla knitting? Or heard of yarn storming? Yarn bombing seems to be the most prevalent term but, whatever you choose…
Who doesn’t love a good portmanteau? These clever made-up words, aka frankenwords, are created by blending words. Brunch (breakfast + lunch), motel (motor + hotel) and smog (smoke…
Turning a discarded T-shirt into a tote bag isn’t a new idea but it’s a good one. It’s a great way to repurpose an unwanted garment into something…
The T-shirt yarn fun continues! I recently discovered how easy (and Earth-friendly) it is to turn discarded T-shirts into yarn (see Extending the Life of the Common T-Shirt). …