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Cherry Bag (T-shirt Yarn) *crochet pattern*
This Cherry Bag adds the perfect pop of color to your summer wardrobe! I had so much fun transforming a plain T-shirt into this accessory. – Amy (@curiouspapaya) MATERIALS: Clover Amour Hook (9 mm) Clover Amour Hook (2.75 mm) Clover Patchwork Scissors (small) Clover Stitch Markers Clover Yarn Needle #7 jumbo yarn – T-shirt yarn (*Note: This pattern includes a tutorial on how to upcycle T-shirts into yarn for your project. You may use old T-shirts without graphic prints on them – or, you can use three XL cotton…
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Sew a Drop Shoulder Cardigan from a Blanket!
Each culture has objects that become unanimous with it. Growing up, I was always surrounded by many items I believe would fall into the “Mexicana” category. Whether it was foods like my favorite empanadas or art like Talavera tiles, these things were ever-present. One such item that always seemed to be everywhere I turned was the humble Falsa Blanket. These blankets are traditional Mexican woven blankets that are often made of recycled cotton and acrylics. Like many Mexican families, we have a handful of these blankets laying around. With the…
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Denim Mending for Beginners
Hey guys, Cheri (Tinkerellen) here from Instagram world. Have you ever been jean shopping? Of course you have. And the success of finding the perfect fitting pair of jeans is like discovering a shimmery unicorn that makes you coffee every morning.
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Earth Day Finds
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle is the perfect way to honor the planet, and minimize our footprint. For those of us who craft and create, it’s a way of life. We’re always setting aside little found treasures to add into our next projects. You know you’re a true crafter when family and friends also squirrel away little treasures they think you might be able to use in your creations. Earth Day is a great time to share our thrifty ways. We’d love to hear about your found treasures and how you…
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Watch Us Wednesday-Upcycled T-Shirt Pom-Poms
Pom-Pom crafts are very popular this spring. We love finding creative ways people are using our pom-pom makers. Martha Stewart upcycled old tshirts into fabulous new pom-poms using Clover Pom-Pom Makers. You can do it too, with these simple instructions. Click on the photo to go to the downloadable pdf instructions. Here’s the link to watch the video Just imagine all the beautiful pom-pom projects you can create when you clean out the closets this spring. For more Pom-Pom Maker Project Inspiration, please visit our Pinterest Inspiration Board.
