Wool Rug Hooking
A Sampler of Rug Hooking Books, Woolens, Patterns, Frames and More
This lens is devoted to interesting sources for rug hooking supplies as well as books. There are shops dedicated to the craft as well as wools and patterns on Etsy and Ebay. I've hunted down the best books on Amazon and categorized them for you because I found that using Amazon's own search suggestions doesn't give the best results. The original hooked rugs were usually made from woolen clothes that had worn out. The colors were limited and therefore the patterns were "primitive". These days...

Tea Cosy Knitting Patterns
Novelty Tea Cosy Knitting Patterns
These novelty tea cosies are both functional and decorative. Not only do they keep your teapot warm, but they do so in such a stylish way, they're sure to be a great talking point whenever you have friends around for tea. You'll find dozens of novelty tea cosy knitting patterns here. Now, is it cosy or cozy? In the USA they are called tea cozies, but in Britain they are called tea cosies. On this page, I have kept the original spelling of the page I'm linking to. Bumble bee tea cosy pattern...

Craft Kits for Kids
Top Craft Kits for Boys and Girls
Craft kits make great gifts and once the craft has been made your child will have something to keep, or give as a gift . Creating is always enjoyable, and kids are always so proud when when accomplish something on their own, or together with a friend or parent. All in one kits solve the problem of having to hunt down everything that you need, however there are sometimes a few basics that you will need to provide yourself. Make a list of the children on your Christmas list and find a craft ...

Printable Interactive Cards
Make Your Own Interactive Cards
A homemade card makes a special treat for the recipient. But these interactive cards are just that little bit more special. These cards have moveable parts. There are parts that slide, spin, flip, pop up, and more. The printable interactive cards featured here are all downloadable cards which can be purchased individually from craftsuprint (so you can select just those you like and not have to pay for designs that don't appeal). Buy this cute pull tab interactive card. Simply click on the pi...

How to Make a Draft Excluder
Or a Draught Excluder, depending on how you want to spell it!
Brr! It's getting cold. The doors and windows are closed, the heating is on but I can feel a distinct chill arounbd my ankles! It must be time to get the draft excluders out! In this lens I'm going to show you how you can easily make some recycled draft excluders (or draft stops) out of items you probably already have lying around your house. Read on to find out more!

What is Tole Painting?
Tole painting refers to decorative floral designs applied to tinware, traditionally on trays, coffeepots, teapots, cups, mugs, canisters, document boxes, and match safes. Want to give it a try? Here are several good book about tole painting.

Make a stuffed bunny
Homemade stuffed bunnies are special
I fell in love with this bunny when I saw it on Pinterest. I even tracked down the Princess Nimble-Thimble website for the original pattern so that I had all the correct information. Although I have no small children anymore, I do have a secret sister in the quilt guild who loves long-eared bunnies. How could I resist not making her one? This one is for Easter but bunnies really are favorites year-round. Follow me on Pinterest. You might just find something you have to create.

Penguin Crafts
Penguin Crafts for Kids
Penguin crafts are a great introduction to learning about penguins. It doesn't matter what your crafting skill level is, you will find a fun penguin craft to make here. Paper penguins, crochet penguins, even penguins made out of recycled material. The Penguin image to the left is of a cute felt craft penguin that can be bought in a kit below.

Rachel's Craft Stall
Hi and Welcome to Melted Rachel's Imaginary Craft Stall!
I've never sold my work at a craft fair or fete or whatever so I thought I'd have a little fun role-playing and seeing what it might be like if I did! So come along and see what textiley goodness I have for sale! I've got textiles, bags, textiles and craft books, kits, figurines and dolls, brooches, textiles sketchbooks, the lot. I'll also be demonstrating some of my techniques and giving talks on how to make your own textiles pieces. Oh yeah and they'll be our annual needle in a haystack...

Willow Weaving Crafting Wonderful Wickerwork Creations
beautiful wicker home and furniture creations from a versatile natural material
Weaving with willow is a very old craft that makes use of versatile natural materials to create useful and artistic objects. This fascinating wicker work comes from Tom Hare and is called Sheep. Wicker is used is a wide variety of ways to make sculptures and furniture. It is an ancient craft making use of natural materials. Wicker is deeply rooted in folklore and perhaps the most well known wicker art form is the Wicker Man. These are human figures that are often associated with paganism. T...