Free stocking pattern from Denyse Schmidt.

Me, I don't sew, but I know some of you out there have mad skilz. So consider this my present to you - a free pattern from my quilting idol. (I have one of her quilts on my bed right now. Love it.)


Denyse Schmidt Quilts: All The Trimmings Stocking pattern - free!

Potus Pot.

You can buy one here (with the cute little stand) or make your own.


Potus Pot - Inhabitat Shop

Embroideries by Stephanie Tillman.

They make me laugh.




What Party by WhatParty on Etsy

Art vs. Craft | Milwaukee - 11/27/10

On my calendar.


Art vs. Craft

Missing Mitten Project.

How cute is this? SO cute. (And quite practical.)


Missing Mitten Project : Daily source of DIY craft projects and inspiration, patterns, how-tos | Craftzine.com

(via @GuyKawasaki)

Christmas sprouts.

Yay!



Folksy :: SewSew

(via the lovely I Like's twitter stream.)

Bonsai forest kit.

I love tiny trees.


Elegantly understated, this bonsai forest pairs clean lines and industrial materials with the ancient art of miniature gardening. The contemporary design maintains a traditional awareness to complement a variety of both indoor and outdoor spaces.

This kit includes everything needed to grow and sculpt trees into works of living art: seedling training pots, tree and moss seed, seed-starting wafers, growing medium, and river stones. Also included are bonsai scissors, rake, and spade — authentic tools which have been made by the same company since 1663! — and complete growing directions.

Bonsai Forest Kit: Dawn Redwood : Branch: Sustainable Design for Living

D.I.Y. Kodachrome curtains and lamp.

So cool.




Kodachrome Curtains - Updated! Now with lampy goodness! - HOME SWEET HOME

(Thanks, Anne!)

A knitting clock.

Marking the passage of time with a clock that knits a scarf?? Oh, Design Milk, you minx. You just made my day.



365 Clock by Siren Elise Wilhelmsen | Design Milk

Embroidered poetry paper.

I'm a sucker for anything that looks like notebook paper.

organic cotton fabric 'notebook paper' is printed with classic blue lines and a red rule, complete with (button) holes at left margin. comes with a skein of pencil-colored embroidery floss. we suggest separating the thread into thinner strands for added authenticity.

twine: embroidered poetry paper

Hope Market Tote Pattern.

For you crafty types out there - Denyse Schmidt (who makes the most gorgeous modern quilts in the entire world) is offering a free Hope tote pattern download on her site.



Snowdrops from Denyse's garden, those earliest harbingers of spring, pair perfectly with our Hope Market Tote. The project, which originally appeared in British Sew Hip magazine, features Denyse's Hope Valley fabrics and letters from The Proverbial Quilt pattern. We think it's a meaningful - and beautiful - way to take better care of our planet.

Denyse Schmidt Quilts: Hope Market Tote Pattern - free!

Reusing lightbulbs as planters or mini terrariums.

I'm a sucker for repurposed light bulbs.



Instructables: Reusing Lightbulbs as planters or mini terrariums

The List.

What a great idea for a print. (Click the print for detail.)

Out of print now, but a good DIY project for audiophiles with typophilic tendencies.


YES - The List

Be sure to check out the hi-fi prints as well. Fab.

(via the fabulous The Function Key)

Indie Rock Coloring Book.

This made me laugh. An awesome stocking stuffer for the music nerd on your list.




Yellow Bird Project : Indie Rock Coloring Book

Pixelated artwork from paint chips.

This. Is. So. Cool.




This is a mosaic I did using those Benjamin Moore paint chips you can get from hardware stores. After a lot of time, patience, photoshop, and numerous trips to ACE hardware, I was finally able to finish.


Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Pixelated Artwork Made from Paint Chips Apartment Therapy Reader Project

Nathalia Ponomareva's origami tea bags.

Normally, I try to track back to the original source, but this thing is flying around the interwebs too fast. Based on how viral the reaction is, someone really needs to produce this prototype for retail pronto.


sub-studio design blog: Nathalia Ponomareva

Build Your Own Tinysaur.

I think I need a Tinysaur.


Build Your Own Tinysaur by kfarrell on Etsy

Minipop Cross Stitch.

I just ran across this in my flickr faves again. Everytime I see it, I desperately want to go get embroidery supplies and go to town, but I know I'd never create anything this fantastic.





Minipop Cross Stitch - a set on Flickr