How did you spend your weekend? Well, my co-worker Mary got the pleasure of crocheting with The Crochet Dude himself! I am totally jealous! You too could "hook up" with the Dude if you are going to be in the area of any of his stops on The Crochet Boot Camp Tour.
See his schedule below along with more pics from Mary's Day with the Dude and crafty links!
Lindsay Sews
Have you ever tried the quilt-as-you-go method? Lindsay wraps up a rainbow ticker-tape quilt this week and experiments with a disco-floor layout.
Mixed Media Artist
Cyndi has finished piecing and stitching her little bird quilt top, and now she needs advice on what to do with it!
Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
Computer key ATC card inspired by the book Inner Excavations.
About Family Crafts
Learn how you can save money and enjoy quality family time by making your own fun craft supplies.
Aileen's Musings
Aileen shows you how she made her old faded patio umbrella festive again!
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi has a new tutorial featuring the sweetest little elephants!
Craft Buds
Sewing with oilcloth is fresh and fun, and these sandwich bags will help you reduce waste! There's a little debate over whether or not laminated fabrics are safe for food. Do you know a food-safe alternative?
Crafty Princess Diaries
Tammy discovers some retro crochet items and has a brief moment of nostalgia.
Cross Stitch at About.com
You're the designer! See what Irene did with Connie's Hummingbird Outline chart and try your own hand at designing and stitching too.
Eileen - The Artful Crafter
Here are a couple of ways to make hybrid cards to match a gift. Gift baskets of all sorts make lovely eye-appealing gift packages. Coordinating the elements is easier than you may think.
...and i heard yesterday that i won the raffle of CROCHET DUDE swag that i didn't even know they were doing! I need to go back to Salem this weekend to pick up my loot. So exciting!
Posted by: mary | June 30, 2011 at 11:06 AM