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June 28, 2013 3 Comments

Weekly Reader, June 28, 2013 - HandsOccupied.com

In the past couple days, I’ve spied not one, but two fascinating crafty vehicles on my block. There was a silver car with its back bumper covered in rhinestones, and the bicycle apparently belonging to some kind of religious person. Other than playing I spy with myself for crafty finds, I’ve been prepping for the American Library Association conference in Chicago this weekend. I’m looking forward to some great cardigan watching and peeping the latest in libraries.

So this was awesome

Craft tutorials & decor

dress up a phone case with flower petals -Lana Red Studio
make colorful geometric 3D wall art -Curbly
pom pom balloons -Design Improvised
English paper piecing -The Zen of Making
hanging triangle garland -my life at playtime

Weekly Reader, June 28, 2013 - HandsOccupied.com

In case you missed it…

  • Learn to make candles at home with my latest video tutorial.
  • I rounded up 15 Fab Fourth of July DIYS.
  • I shared a moment from my wedding day.
  • Learn about the top alternatives to Google Reader, which is going away on Monday.
  • Check out my super simple Fourth of July luminaries at Mod Podge Rocks!
  • Lots of folks have been sharing amazing patriotic candle projects, and I’ve been posting a bunch over at Craft Gossip.

Filed Under: Weekly Picks Tagged With: 3d wall art, balloons, crafts, diy, english paper piecing, flower petals, garland, phone case, pom pom, quilting, triangle

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

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  1. thezenofmaking

    June 28, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Thanks for sharing my hexie post!

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    • Heidi

      June 28, 2013 at 1:23 pm

      You’re welcome. I’m loving your hexie updates! :)

      Reply
  2. Jumbo Jibbles

    July 2, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    Those pompom balloons are killing me! This is happening at a party soon.

    Reply

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Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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Working on a sample for some upcoming videos. It’s an overcast day with intermittent sunshine & I have a scruffy little sidecar. 🐶 Can’t complain! 
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What’s on your needles this week? 
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Yarn: @debbieblissknits Cashmerino Aran 
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Peg boards and craft room organization go together Peg boards and craft room organization go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, as you can see, do latch hook tools and screwdriver organizers! 🪛 
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I think this trick translates to any tool with a thick handle, so leather working tools, punch needles, print making tools, etc. should work! What other tools am I, a needlecrafter, blanking on right now? 
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#craftorganization #handsoccupied #latchhook #latchhooking
Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies, so getting a few hung in my new studio has been a priority. Here’s my first attempt. 🔨 
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Details: This pegboard panel is for organizing my knitting needles, latch hook tools, sewing thread, etc. It doesn’t need to hold much weight, so I didn’t anchor this into a stud - just used basic drywall anchors. I’ve also got a set of two 2’x4’ panels for another spot in my studio, and those will need a stud/more than 3 drywall anchors. Wish me luck! 
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[description: video features a woman hanging a panel of pegboard using a square dowel and drill]
It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year update, and for the first time in years, I feel like I have some clarity about what I’m doing next. ❤️ Head to the blog to read all about it, the 1ink is where you’d think. 
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June’s face is giving, “What fresh heck is thi June’s face is giving, “What fresh heck is this?” 😆
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June’s big ears can get cold in winter, so I’m improvising a doggie ear warmer/hood for her. What are the odds she tries to shred it immediately when it’s done? 
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