Table of Contents
Celebrating What Comes to Us Naturally: Being Green by Tina Barseghian
in Welcome to Craft
Green doesn’t have to be defined, put in quotes, expounded upon, or
capitalized, because it’s a part of our everyday vernacular. Page 10
Suffer the Little Children ... by Susie Bright
in Susie's Home Ec
And let them take a stitch. Page 14
Under Armor by Katie Kurtz
in Handmade
Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch creates bustiers, garters, and underpants from recycled soda cans and hardware. Page 16
Remade in France by Johanna Bailey
in Handmade
French designer Frédérique Morrel recrafts vintage needlework into useful items. Page 18
Hardly Strictly Wearable by Megan Mansell Williams
in Handmade
Seattle artist Sarah Hood makes tiny sculptures that also happen to be jewelry. Page 19
Transgressive Textiles by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith
in Handmade
Maggie Orth creates electronic fabrics. Page 20
Grotesque Menagerie by Thomas Walker Wilson
in Handmade
The beasts of Jessica Joslin’s menagerie are equally haunting and compelling. Page 21
Renting Is the New Buying by Ulla-Maaria Engeström
in Linkages
Are being green and having a little bit of luxury from time to time mutually exclusive desires? Page 22
Curio
in Curio
Some of our favorite handcrafted objects on display. Page 24
Studies in Portraiture by Julie Jackson
Attention to detail takes on new meaning in the work of
Michael Aaron McAllister. Page 28
Whose Craft Is It, Anyway? by Diane Gilleland, Rachel Hobson
Elder crafters respond to the slogan “Not your grandma’s craft.” Page 32
Blooming Design by Erin McKean
A new web-based service allows crafters to customize
fabric design. Page 34
Craft a Green World by Autumn Wiggins
An idealist’s perspective on creating a sustainable future. Page 38
Resources for the Eco-Crafter by Victoria Everman
Find sustainable craft supplies for any project. Page 39
Toadstool Tote and Rain Bucket Hat by Betz White
Fuse your plastic shopping bags into fun, retro-modern accessories. Page 40
Big Ideas by the Staff at Treehugger and Planet Green
A selection of the hottest green goodness on the horizon. Page 46
One-Track Mind by Tina Barseghian
Michelle Kaufmann sees nothing but green on the horizon. Page 48
Solar Power by Michelle Kaufmann
Preserve herbs with a sun-dryer made from reused materials. Page 49
Unraveling Cream City Ribbon by Faythe Levine
A peek into the only cotton ribbon manufacturer in the United States. Page 52
Second Lives by Laura Kiniry
A roundup of resourceful crafters who revive all manner of objects. Page 54
The Future of Fashion by Victoria Everman
The designers of Pamoyo go open source. Page 56
Hydroponic Veggie Garden by Brookelynn Morris
Grow your own with this compact system, perfect for the urban gardener. Page 58
To Knit or Not by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
The worthy get the spoils. Page 62
Mix-and-Match Greeting Cards by Diane Gilleland
Combine 3 paper-crafting techniques to make truly custom cards. Page 63
Fancy Feltwork by Tiffany Threadgould
Transforming old wool sweaters into new creations never felt so good. Page 67
Reclaimed Vase by Natalie Friedman
Make a papier-maché vessel out of an old plastic container. Page 70
Button-Up Bud Vase by Linda Permann
Crochet a cozy that'll transform a bottle into a cute vase, or use it as a bottle wrap. Page 73
Furoshiki Fabric Folding by Jimmy Ho
Wrap that's as good as the gift. Page 76
T-Shirt Tote by The Designers at Burdastyle
Upcycle that old tee into a tote. Page 78
Mosaic Masterpiece by Brookelynn Morris
Bedeck a wooden table with your old (but meaningful) plates and ceramics. Page 82
Vintage Book Stash by Matt Maranian
Repurpose library discards to create a concealed cache that's fit for a small-time jewel thief. Page 90
Precious Pendants by Robyn Kleinhans
Make a charm necklace using precious metal clay. Page 98
Los Angeles by Cathy Callahan
in Travel Crafty
Tap into the crafty offerings of the City of Angels. Page 106
Yerba Maté by Lincoln Kamm
in Quick Craft
Make this South American tea the traditional way. Page 110
Red Wine Vinegar by Alastair Bland
in DIY: Ferment It
Go gourmet with leftover wine. Page 111
Magically Clean Eco Tawashi by Narumi Ogawa
in DIY: Clean It
Crochet this pretty and practical acrylic sponge to clean your dishes without soap. Page 114
Electronic Embroidery by Becky Stern
in DIY: Light It
Stitch a high-tech wall hanging that doubles as a nightlight. Page 117
Photo Flipbook by Helen Bradley
in DIY: Flip It
Use your own photos to create this classic hybrid between book and movie. Page 120
Sharp Magnetism by Adam Mann
in DIY: Hang It
Create a magnetic rack to hang your blades. Page 123
How to Make Ratatouille by Élena Nazzaro
in Art of Cooking
Élena Nazzaro explores the art of putting together a colorful ratatouille. Page 126
Eco-Fashion Refashion by Natalie Zee Drieu
in CRAFT: Collections
We adore these designers for their green fashion sense -
from sustainable and organic fabrics to clothing that’s recycled into something new and stylish. Page 128
SketchUp by Emily Albinski
in 101
Model your project ideas in 3D, with free software from Google. Page 130
Gingerboard House by Billie Lopez, Tootie Maldonado
in Play
Cook up these cute, no-baking-required houses for a reusable gift box or creative handmade tchotchke. Page 136
Bazaar by Natalie Zee Drieu
in Bazaar
Crafty goods we adore. Page 140
Think Outside the Cereal Box by Tiffany Threadgould
in Recycle It
These projects are fortified with real recycling flavor. Page 144
It's Easy Being Green by Nick Dragotta, Saul Griffith
in Crafty Howtoons
Make a bird feeder with an old plastic bottle. Page 146
Personal Print and Pattern by Grace Bonney
in DIY: Design
Customize your home with designs of your very own. Page 148
Life Cycle by Wendy Tremayne
in Re: Fitted
The I ♥ Roswell project: It’s free, adapted, and homegrown. Page 150
Holiday Card Ornament by Cathy Callahan
in Old School
Use this year's cards to make next year's ornaments. Page 152
Mosaic on Wheels by Carla Sinclair
in Makeover
A bicycle sports a fresh tile mosaic. Page 160
