Starry Night...Astoria Bright

POSTED BY Nina Roussarie, 20 November 2008 | PERMALINK

Start your holiday shopping the right way by stopping by the Starry Night… Astoria Bright designer festival!  Shop at over 30 local designers and boutiques and enjoy free admission. The festival is Tuesday, December 2nd from 6 pm to 11 pm. Find it at 35-01 36th Street. For info call 718.937.2322. You will also receive a free tote if you RSVP at astoriafashion@gmail.com !

The Dress that's Afraid of Stones...

POSTED BY Kendra Cunningham, 19 November 2008 | PERMALINK

Celebrity DIY Style: One Shoulder Dresses

POSTED BY Stacy Schlyer, 17 November 2008 | PERMALINK

For several months now, I've been seeing celebrities wearing one shoulder desings. When I saw Reese Witherspoon's dress at the CMA's this past week, my curiousty got the better of me and I went on a search for similar styles. While it doesn't appear that this trend has hit pattern books yet, I predict that by next spring, you'll be seeing lots more of this look. In the mean time, there's...

Couch Embroidery from Sew Bettie

POSTED BY Kendra Cunningham, 15 November 2008 | PERMALINK

As much as I wish I could show you a tutorial to embroider an actual couch this one is a lot easier-not that you couldn't embroider a couch but I think it might reveal some difficulties.

Thanks to Sew Bettie, we got this exclusive couch design for embroidery enthusiasts, or even sofa enthusiasts.

Also featured on the Craft Yourself Rich blog by Sew Bettie for...

Weekly DIY Roundup: Ski Masks!

POSTED BY Lee Meredith, 14 November 2008 | PERMALINK

You've probably seen these ski masks by now, which are in an issue of McCall's magazine from 1965 (bigger pictures can be seen on Swapatorium):

I was first introduced to them by a friend about 4 years ago, and I got so inspired that I eventually tried making some of my own masks.  I made three knit and one crocheted, looking nothing like those 60's masks, but unique in their own way.