Posts tagged flowers

• 27 Jun

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Book Review: Kanzashi in Bloom

  Kanzashi in Bloom, by Diane Gilleland, is a great, all-around book about the art of fabric folding, kanzashi. Kanzashi has been getting public attention lately, with it's positive exposure by Kanzashi-fan Michele Obama. She has been seen at numerous events wearing fabric flowered pins styled in the

• 01 May

  Blog: Decor It Yourself

  Cinco de Mayo DIY Flowers

  Want to know how to make your own flower headband for your Cinco de Mayo celebration?  For this look I was inspired by Morgan Hungerford's lovely Pandahead Mag. In the Fall '08 issue, Morgan threw a celebration for Dia de los Muertos that provides a myriad of Mexican inspiration for Cinco de Mayo.&

• 18 Mar

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Book Release: 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet

    Just in case you finished stitching up Lee's DIY Round-Up designs last Friday, St. Matin's Press just released 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet just in time for spring!  The book features full instructions, yarn requirements and suggested skill levels.  All of the flowers are featured in

• 13 Mar

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Flower Projects!

    Spring!  It's sunny out!  Flowers are blooming!  So this week I bring you a roundup of assorted flowery projects - knit, crocheted, sewn, paper, and real flowers!  I'll start with the knitting... I think this centerpiece by Berroco above is beautiful.  Here's a pattern for

• 01 Dec

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Amazing DIY Flower Jacket

  Stopping by one of my favorite blogs, Orange Beautiful, I found this great idea. Have you ever loved a garment so much, but cannot afford it? Make it your self! Try this new flower jacket on for size. This would make a perfect gift for someone this holiday season, or just keep it for your self! &nbs

• 06 Jun

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Planting!

  Inspired by Meg building that rad planter on Decor It Yourself this week, I've rounded up a bunch more diy plant ideas. There is so much gardening/yard stuff out there, but here are a few of my favorites, all using recycled materials!Apartment Therapy pointed out this canned garden by flickr user H

• 02 May

  Episode: ThreadHeads

  How to Make a Rain Poncho, Spring Fling, Thread Heads

  This week we answer a viewer question and show you how to make a rain poncho out of an old shower curtain. Plus, a visit to Bust's Spring Fling Craftacular and a sweet forum review. Spring showers bring DIY flowers! BUSTIndie Craft Shows

• 17 Mar

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Signs of Spring

    Spring is finally springing, and I am nothing short of thrilled that not only is the weather warming up, but that things are quite literally blooming on the fashion blogs as well - in the form of nature-inspired headbands! The above photo is of a headband featured in an ensemble from a recent po