CRAFT:

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

Travel Crafty: 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 Joost Bonsen, 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