CrafterNews - craft, create, celebrate.
Follow CrafterNews:
Crafts-General
Jewelry
Knitting & Crochet
Paper
Polymer Clay
Sewing
Free Projects
All Categories
Sewing
Travel Checkers from Sew What You Love by Tanya Whelan

The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends. We at CrafterNews have a good old-fashioned solution to passing those long, lazy vacation days: checkers!

Read full article | Comments (4)
Beaded Candy Cane Project from Martha Stewart’s Handmade Holiday Crafts

Although the winter looms, there is much to look forward to this December. We at CrafterNews are particularly excited to begin crafting for the holidays. With help from our favorite holiday craft companion, Martha Stewart’s Handmade Holiday Crafts, we have more than 60 fantastic projects to choose from for Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve.

Read full article | Comments (2)
Knit for a Good Cause with the “On the Quad” Scarf Pattern Download from Craft Activism

You create things for yourself or your family all the time. Why not knit, crochet, or sew something meaningful for someone you don’t know?

Read full article | Comment
Papier-Mâché Pumpkin Project Download and More From Martha Stewart’s Handmade Holiday Crafts

To celebrate the publication of Martha’s new book, Martha Stewart’s Handmade Holiday Crafts on September 27th, CrafterNews will host a series of Martha inspired events including (but certainly not limited to) project downloads, book giveaways, and a special contest you won’t want to miss!

Read full article | Comments (1)
A Sneak Peak and Free Pattern from Wendy Knits Lace by Wendy D. Johnson

Although this much-anticipated book won’t be in stores until August, we’re offering a special preview with a free pattern! We love this quick and easy scarf from the wonderful Wendy D. Johnson that will keep you looking pulled-together, whether you’re dashing out the door to make it to class or just running errands around town.

Read full article | Comment
Project of the Month: Bird Ornament from Adventures in Mixed Media by Jane Davies

June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month! To celebrate, we are sharing a Bird Ornament project from Adventures in Mixed Media by Jane Davies.

Read full article | Comments (2)
Free Pattern: Glittered Birds from Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts

Download Martha Stewart’s Glittered Birds project.

Read full article | Comments (1)
Bubble Wrap Necklace from Jewelry Upcycled! by Sherri and Michelle Haab

Earth Day 2011 is just around the corner (April 22), and what better way to celebrate than with this clever necklace? Steven James designed this elegant, eco-conscious piece by fusing layers of bubble wrap. It just goes to show, you can look good and be good to the Earth (and, be honest, who doesn’t love bubble wrap?).

Read full article | Comments (2)
Lilacs and Roses Baby Afghan from Crochet Master Class by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss

To give you just one taste of the incredible range of crochet’s creative possibilities, this month CrafterNews is offering readers a free pattern for an adorable baby afghan from Crochet Master Class.

Read full article | Comment
Pomegranate Tweed Tote from The Knitter’s Guide to Hand-Dyed and Variegated Yarn by Lorna Miser

To help whet your appetite for all things color in this issue, CrafterNews is offering readers a free pattern for a beautiful tote from The Knitter’s Guide to Hand-Dyed and Variegated Yarn.

Read full article | Comment
« Older Entries
To learn more about our books visit: