Author Archives: Art for Housewives
IN PRAISE OF HANDS: Knit yourself well.
Handmade brain by Momou crochet This blog, now in it’s 10th year, has given me the opportunity of meeting some incredible people, all with a story to share. One such person is Diane Stavros of ^. .^ make & cheer ^-.-^. … Continue reading
Soda can aesthetics
«Our imagination flies; we are its shadow on the earth». – Vladimir Nabokov via Whiskey River Soda can ornaments Transform a soda can into an ash tray Soda can flowers, how to make them Upcycled aluminum cans: tin flowers at … Continue reading
Yo yo, yoyos and yo-yos
Yo-yo quilt (vintage) via Yo-Yo Pillow + Going Yo-Yo + Fabric yo-yos are fun and super easy to make! + YO-YO QUILT AND FLOWERS + Yo Yo quilt. Calamity Kim’s yoyoS Product Review: Yo-Yo Maker + Laws of Physics and … Continue reading
Cardboard looms and Vacation Weaving
A Community Weaving Project at the Museum of Contemporary Craft Looming Thoughts blog + Kumihimo cardboard loom + Make a knitting loom with stuff from your trash can + Pot holder looms + Cardboard Weaving Frame. How to make a … Continue reading
Xαιρομαι/Delight huipil
It is raining again in Rome. I’ve stitched the world “χαιρομαι,” the Greek word for “delight,” on this huipil. Muy Marcottage: Italian Exhibit. Huipiles related: ‘Huipiles’ celebrate la mujer + Foto of little girl wearing embellished huipil + Huipiles related … Continue reading



