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Go With Your Flow by Carla Sinclair in Welcome to Craft
We've all experienced it, that Zen-like ecstasy of becoming one with what you're doing. Page 3

Susie's Home Ec by Susie Bright in Susie's Home Ec
The perils of the home-sewn gift. Page 10

Pitch a Dress by Megan Mansell Williams in Handmade
Robin Lasser and Adrienne Pao create art with tents and dresses. Page 12

Perfect Pair by Katie Kurtz in Handmade
Artist Jana Brevick strives for unity of form, function, and meaning in her unique jewelry. Page 14

Stitch House by Peter Sheridan in Handmade
Alison Murray led crafters from around the world to knit items for her unique gingerbread house. Page 15

Soft Power by Annie Buckley in Handmade
Margarita Cabrera makes U.S.-Mexico border inspired vinyl art. Page 16

Full Metal Skateboard by Annie Buckley in Handmade
Darío Escobar uses the Guatemalan colonial-era gilding and embossing techniques to bridge the gap between old and new. Page 17

The Craft of Casseroles by Cathy Callahan in Old School
There is a basic formula to making a casserole that you can rework in countless combinations. Page 19

Curio in Curio
CRAFT's favorite trinkets and treasures. Page 20

Designer Molecules by Natalie Zee Drieu
Biophysicist and jewelry designer Raven Hanna brings a scientific twist to her work. Page 24

Made With Love by Hannah by Jenny Ryan
Hannah Kopacz' world includes frisky gnomes, squirrel brooches, and a Cuckoo Cabin full of enchanted craftiness. Page 26

Play Time by Ulla-Maaria Engeström in Linkages
How crafting, and our need to solve crafty questions, are related to play. Page 29

New York by Diana Eng in Travel Crafty
Shop your heart out for all that's crafty and embellish the Big Apple. Page 30

DeCorrugated by Anna Dilemna
Frank Gehry popularized cardboard furniture in the 70s, and now it's making a comeback. Page 32

Craft and Copyright by Wendy Seltzer
Protect your rights as creator and remixer. Page 35

Thumb Piano by RP Collier
Gather odd objects at home to make a musical lamellaphone. Page 38

Modern Playscape by Garth Johnson
Didi Dunphy transforms galleries into grown-up playgrounds with her colorful skateboards and adult-sized swings. Page 42

Which Came First? by Anna Hrachovec
Explore the age-old question with this clever, knitted, reversible chicken-and-egg toy. Page 45

Color Your World by Summer Block Kumar
Create coloring books in lieu of scrapbooks with your next batch of photos. Page 48

Otedama by Diane Gilleland
Make a set of Japanese juggling toys. Page 50

LED Hula Hoop by Brookelynn Morris
Wire a hoop to put some spark in your swivel. Page 54

Felt Needlebook by Susan Beal in Quick Craft
Sew a small fabric book to hold your needles. Page 58

Hand-Sewn Free-Range Monsters by Moxie
Mix and match to make a one-of-a-kind glorious beast. Page 60

That's a Wrap! by Andrea DeHart
Take two complimentary fabrics and sew them into one wraparound, reversible skirt. Page 68

Camp Lamp Chandelier by Matt Maranian
Turn on the light with reclaimed, electrified kerosene lanterns. Page 76

Hyperbolic Baby Pants by Sarah-Marie Belcastro, Carolyn Yackel
Knit math into adorable baby duds. Page 84

Curio Case by Matt Maranian in DIY: Build It
Build a glass table that will turn knickknacks into exotic relics. Page 91

Foldschool by Anna Dilemna in DIY: Build It
Make a sturdy yet stylish kid-sized chair out of cardboard. Page 94

Sneaky Sleeve Pocket by Cy Tymony in DIY: Hide It
Stick a secret compartment inside your jacket for hush items you want to stash. Page 97

Duck Duck iPod by Stephanie Mallard in DIY: Hide It
Make a fun yet durable iPod case with simple duck (or duct) tape. Page 99

Teddy Bear Remote Control by Leah Culver in DIY: Hide It
You'll always fight over the remote when it's this cuddly. Page 102

Pantyhose Petals by Mary Beth Klatt in DIY: Groom It
Create delicate nylon flowers to dress up a wedding gown, veil, or centerpiece. Page 105

T-Shirt Wedding Dress by Lauren Kroiz, Donna Kroiz in DIY: Groom It
Have a dazzlingly white wedding day. Page 108

Fig Wine by Alastair Bland in DIY: Ferment It
Skip the vineyards and make a rich, tasty wine you can't buy at the store. Page 111

Beautiful Beans by Eric Smillie in DIY: Ferment It
Natto could deter heart disease and revolutionize your breakfast. Page 114

Super Simple Circle Skirt by Erin McKean in DIY: Stitch It
Avoid the hassle of hems by using a vintage tablecloth to make a perfect skirt. Page 117

Knitting Lyrical by Theo Wright in DIY: Stitch It
Stitch a favorite song into your next sweater. Page 120

Solar Jewelry by Hatti Lim, Alice Planas in DIY: Wear It
Fashion a luminous wrist cuff powered by solar jewels. Page 123

Tie-Die Topology by Edwin Wise in DIY: Wear It
Learn how to plan your spirals and swirls when dyeing your favorite Ts. Page 128

101: Embroidery by Dolin O'Shea in 101
Learn to paint pictures with floss and fabric. Page 132

Party Piñata by Brian Anderson in Play
Build and papier-mâché a candy-stuffed creature. Page 138

Bleach Shirt Stencil by Bre Pettis in Quick Craft
Design a shirt using bleach as your ink. Page 141

Bazaar by Natalie Zee Drieu in Bazaar
Crafty goods we adore. Page 142

Express Yourself! by Nick Dragotta, Saul Griffith in Crafty Howtoons
Making your own style! Page 146

Vinyl Remix by Lee Meredith in Recycle It
Craft old records into bowls, clocks, mail sorters, and more. Page 148

Under Rusted Stars by Wendy Tremayne in Re: Fitted
Something downright magical happens when the right gleaner and the right piece of junk find one another. Page 152

Bathroom Made Cozier by Carla Sinclair in Makeover
If a tissue box can have a cozy, why not a whole bathroom? Page 160