i got to see this exhibit that i missed last time . unfortunately the handmade nation screening was completely sold out before we could g...

first stop: broder cafe on clinton street. this wonderful scandinavian restaurant does it right, from the proper brunch (above), to delicio...

i took a day trip to portland on saturday, and it was truly wonderful. a full day of crafts, local shopping, and delicious food. i don...

these are my first attempt at parker house rolls from last week. i used this recipe, multiplied by 1.5. the results were pretty tasty. the ...

a few japanese obi fabrics, more details on monday!

i have several pieces of this lovely plum pattern on silky crepe. if you are interested in any of these fabrics, please email me directly. ...

and i am ever so excited!! i've decided to move back to japan for a year, and teach english while i ponder my future. hee hee, that soun...

check out these excellent tea towels printed by leanne graeff and available in her etsy shop . they can be ordered as a custom design based...

today was a mix of sunny and rainy, so i guess we can say march is going out like a lamb. this needle felted sheep is from the book 'fe...

Twilight Roosting , originally uploaded by studiofelter . these lovely creations were made by the very talented felt maker elizabeth armstro...

heather moore of skinny laminx is a genius fabric designer from cape town, south africa. her new collection, sevilla rock , is based on c...

it rained all day. but something i was waiting for in the mail finally arrived, i had a great trip to ikea, and a lovely dinner and evening ...

where ever you are, on saturday march 28th, you can be part of earth hour by switching off your lights for an hour, at 8:30 pm your local t...

check out these lovely pieces made by mummysam . using 100% wool felt, she creates soft sculptures with free motion stitching and hand embro...

my walk to the post office is very short, and these days there are always lovely flowers along the way. and the winner of the felt flower gi...

in addition to curating one of the must-read design blogs, grace bonney of design*sponge has done a lot to support young designers and wom...

the cooper hewitt design museum currently has an exhibit entitled 'fashioning felt' that is all about felt! the image above is fro...

i love these new pear designs from yoola , made of crocheted wire. you may have seen the striking work of this israeli artist before, like t...

banana's foster french toast, at the new portage bay cafe in south lake union. yummy.

happy first day of spring! flowers are blooming everywhere. the crocus have been up for a while, and now wee daffodils are all around. w...