Table of Contents
Go With Your Flow by Carla Sinclair
in Welcome to Craft
We've all experienced it, that Zen-like ecstasy of becoming one with what you're doing. Page 3
Susie's Home Ec by Susie Bright
in Susie's Home Ec
The perils of the home-sewn gift. Page 10
Pitch a Dress by Megan Mansell Williams
in Handmade
Robin Lasser and Adrienne Pao create art with tents and dresses. Page 12
Perfect Pair by Katie Kurtz
in Handmade
Artist Jana Brevick strives for unity of form, function, and meaning in her unique jewelry. Page 14
Stitch House by Peter Sheridan
in Handmade
Alison Murray led crafters from around the world to knit items for her unique gingerbread house. Page 15
Soft Power by Annie Buckley
in Handmade
Margarita Cabrera makes U.S.-Mexico border inspired vinyl art. Page 16
Full Metal Skateboard by Annie Buckley
in Handmade
Darío Escobar uses the Guatemalan colonial-era gilding and embossing techniques to bridge the gap between old and new. Page 17
The Craft of Casseroles by Cathy Callahan
in Old School
There is a basic formula to making a casserole that you can rework in countless combinations. Page 19
Curio
in Curio
CRAFT's favorite trinkets and treasures. Page 20
Designer Molecules by Natalie Zee Drieu
Biophysicist and jewelry designer Raven Hanna brings a scientific twist to her work. Page 24
Made With Love by Hannah by Jenny Ryan
Hannah Kopacz' world includes frisky gnomes, squirrel brooches, and a Cuckoo Cabin full of enchanted craftiness. Page 26
Play Time by Ulla-Maaria Engeström
in Linkages
How crafting, and our need to solve crafty questions, are related to play. Page 29
New York by Diana Eng
in Travel Crafty
Shop your heart out for all that's crafty and embellish the Big Apple. Page 30
DeCorrugated by Anna Dilemna
Frank Gehry popularized cardboard furniture in the 70s, and now it's making a comeback. Page 32
Craft and Copyright by Wendy Seltzer
Protect your rights as creator and remixer. Page 35
Thumb Piano by RP Collier
Gather odd objects at home to make a musical lamellaphone. Page 38
Modern Playscape by Garth Johnson
Didi Dunphy transforms galleries into grown-up playgrounds with her colorful skateboards and adult-sized swings. Page 42
Which Came First? by Anna Hrachovec
Explore the age-old question with this clever, knitted, reversible chicken-and-egg toy. Page 45
Color Your World by Summer Block Kumar
Create coloring books in lieu of scrapbooks with your next batch of photos. Page 48
Otedama by Diane Gilleland
Make a set of Japanese juggling toys. Page 50
LED Hula Hoop by Brookelynn Morris
Wire a hoop to put some spark in your swivel. Page 54
Felt Needlebook by Susan Beal
in Quick Craft
Sew a small fabric book to hold your needles. Page 58
Hand-Sewn Free-Range Monsters by Moxie
Mix and match to make a one-of-a-kind glorious beast. Page 60
That's a Wrap! by Andrea DeHart
Take two complimentary fabrics and sew them into one wraparound, reversible skirt. Page 68
Camp Lamp Chandelier by Matt Maranian
Turn on the light with reclaimed, electrified kerosene lanterns. Page 76
Hyperbolic Baby Pants by Sarah-Marie Belcastro, Carolyn Yackel
Knit math into adorable baby duds. Page 84
Curio Case by Matt Maranian
in DIY: Build It
Build a glass table that will turn knickknacks into exotic relics. Page 91
Foldschool by Anna Dilemna
in DIY: Build It
Make a sturdy yet stylish kid-sized chair out of cardboard. Page 94
Sneaky Sleeve Pocket by Cy Tymony
in DIY: Hide It
Stick a secret compartment inside your jacket for hush items you want to stash. Page 97
Duck Duck iPod by Stephanie Mallard
in DIY: Hide It
Make a fun yet durable iPod case with simple duck (or duct) tape. Page 99
Teddy Bear Remote Control by Leah Culver
in DIY: Hide It
You'll always fight over the remote when it's this cuddly. Page 102
Pantyhose Petals by Mary Beth Klatt
in DIY: Groom It
Create delicate nylon flowers to dress up a wedding gown, veil, or centerpiece. Page 105
T-Shirt Wedding Dress by Lauren Kroiz, Donna Kroiz
in DIY: Groom It
Have a dazzlingly white wedding day. Page 108
Fig Wine by Alastair Bland
in DIY: Ferment It
Skip the vineyards and make a rich, tasty wine you can't buy at the store. Page 111
Beautiful Beans by Eric Smillie
in DIY: Ferment It
Natto could deter heart disease and revolutionize your breakfast. Page 114
Super Simple Circle Skirt by Erin McKean
in DIY: Stitch It
Avoid the hassle of hems by using a vintage tablecloth to make a perfect skirt. Page 117
Knitting Lyrical by Theo Wright
in DIY: Stitch It
Stitch a favorite song into your next sweater. Page 120
Solar Jewelry by Hatti Lim, Alice Planas
in DIY: Wear It
Fashion a luminous wrist cuff powered by solar jewels. Page 123
Tie-Die Topology by Edwin Wise
in DIY: Wear It
Learn how to plan your spirals and swirls when dyeing your favorite Ts. Page 128
101: Embroidery by Dolin O'Shea
in 101
Learn to paint pictures with floss and fabric. Page 132
Party Piñata by Brian Anderson
in Play
Build and papier-mâché a candy-stuffed creature. Page 138
Bleach Shirt Stencil by Bre Pettis
in Quick Craft
Design a shirt using bleach as your ink. Page 141
Bazaar by Natalie Zee Drieu
in Bazaar
Crafty goods we adore. Page 142
Express Yourself! by Nick Dragotta, Saul Griffith
in Crafty Howtoons
Making your own style! Page 146
Vinyl Remix by Lee Meredith
in Recycle It
Craft old records into bowls, clocks, mail sorters, and more. Page 148
Under Rusted Stars by Wendy Tremayne
in Re: Fitted
Something downright magical happens when the right gleaner and the right piece of junk find one another. Page 152
Bathroom Made Cozier by Carla Sinclair
in Makeover
If a tissue box can have a cozy, why not a whole bathroom? Page 160
