Invisible Mending

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a recently completed patch - the threads just need clipped

The Invisible Mending technique, shown on Persian Gentleman, may be helpful to weavers who have a damaged piece they wish to repair.

Invisible mending is a sophisticated weaving method consisting in rebuilding the fabric of a garment but also of upholstery after an accident: snag, burn, accidental blade or scissor cut, etc.

Both the warp and weft of the fabric could have been damaged. Invisible mending is the reconstruction of both the warp and weft using a long needle.

The post includes photos of each step in the process. 

Sheep Cloth

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Knit2frog1 shared these charts for knitting an adorable sheep for a cloth, sweater, pillow, etc. 

Click on the "source" link under each image.

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Donating Unwanted Supplies

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Sew Mama Sew provides a list of twelve possible organizations that may accept donations of unwanted fabric or other craft supplies.

Please make sure you call the organization before taking any supplies.

How the West was Wooled

Twist Collective published a three-part history of How the West was Wooled. It's an interesting read.

Part One - bringing sheep to the West

Part Two - marketing and using wool

Part Three - the return of wool

Plastic Bottle Yarn Holder

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This recycle project is a handy way to keep multiple balls of yarn from rolling around as you use them. The holders also keep the yarn in the order that you need to use them.

No directions are provided for cutting the bottles, but note that the hole cut in the long strip of plastic must be large enough to slip over the bottle opening, but not too large that it will slip off. Click the photo to enlarge for more detail.

If you try this idea, please leave a comment or send an email to the email address in the top right column.

Armchair Sewing Table

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Sew Many Ways shares a tutorial for making a portable Armchair Sewing Table, aka Sewing Soap Dish.

The simple soap dish is transformed into an item that will keep your hand sewing tools handy and safely contained.

Needle Case

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Creating a case for crochet hook storage was last Friday's post, but straight, knitting needles also need to be be protected and organized.

Sew Bitter Sweet also has a tutorial for making a knitting needle case.

A tutorial for a smaller case can be found on Vicky Myers Creations.