Art and Needlework

03/06/2019

Art and Needlework

02/06/2019

Telling my crafting roots on Instagram this week! Check it out: instagram.com/artandneedlework

04/24/2016

The Art and Needlework Podcast Episode 4 – The LONG Episode

^ click to view video ^ Show Highlights: 1. The podcast is an hour long! 2. Finished objects: Birthday Crochet Afghan, 90 pairs of baby booties (yes, 90!), Garden Party Sweater, Minion Project Bag, and more! Works in Progress: African Flower Hexagon Afghan and baby socks on my mother's knitting machine. 3. I talk about my new love for couture sewing. [ 121 more words. ]

http://artandneedlework.com/?p=385

^ click to view video ^ Show Highlights: 1. The podcast is an hour long! 2. Finished objects: Birthday Crochet Afghan, 90 pairs of baby booties (yes, 90!), Garden Party Sweater, Minion Project Bag,...

04/21/2016

Up for sale!! My cute, handmade baby booties in 3 sizes and 3 prints are ready to order now from the great people at PickYourPlum.com Only available for 3 days at the discounted price so grab them before this Sunday, April 24!

https://pickyourplum.com/ #/products/handmade-baby-slippers/0a525755

02/17/2016

Knitting Tutorial: Kitchener Stitch for Both Knit and Purl Stitches

Kitchener Stitch is a knitting graft that has you connecting two sets of live stitches (typically being held on two different needles), where the knit stitches are sewn to the knit stitches and purl stitches are sewn to purl stitches. The result is a nearly seamless graft. When I needed to do the kitchener stitch when grafting a cable design, I was… [ 53 more words. ]

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Kitchener Stitch is a knitting graft that has you connecting two sets of live stitches (typically being held on two different needles), where the knit stitches are sewn to the knit stitches and pur...

02/17/2016

Have a new knitting tutorial up on YouTube! Learn how to do the Kitchener Stitch for both knit and purl stitches. https://youtu.be/3EgiGdz0Voo

02/16/2016

Art and Needlework Podcast Episode 3: Explorations in Gauge

It has been a couple of weeks since I last put out a podcast. Had some tech trouble when my video editing software just wouldn't open. Luckily, I figured out the problem and had everything back up and running yesterday! Show Highlights: In this podcast I share the news about an upcoming crochet class happening at my Local Yarn Store. [ 186 more words. ]

http://artandneedlework.com/?p=370

It has been a couple of weeks since I last put out a podcast. Had some tech trouble when my video editing software just wouldn't open. Luckily, I figured out the problem and had everything back up ...

02/12/2016

The YouTube Group

Because I've been doing such a wide variety of crafts lately to fill my online stores, I've been finding myself on YouTube more and more, trying to find helpful sewing, quilting, knitting, and watercolor tips. I thought it would be a fun idea to share what I've been watching. Anna Mason, Watercolor with Wow. Anna Mason is a self-taught watercolorist from England who has an eye for botanical watercolor art. [ 806 more words. ]

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Because I've been doing such a wide variety of crafts lately to fill my online stores, I've been finding myself on YouTube more and more, trying to find helpful sewing, quilting, knitting, and wate...

02/10/2016

Spring Floral Baby Quilt

Finished a quilt today! I really love the pink and pale blue colors I used. Up for sale on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Floral-Baby-Quilt/dp/B01BMYWKGE?ref=hnd_adp_ap_9

Wrap baby in this soft and calming baby quilt, done in a pink and blue colorway. With 100% cotton fabric and batting, this quilt can be machine washed and dried again and again. Measures 30" x 35".

02/10/2016

Rebekah Fox on Instagram: “Here we go a quilting... ...

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“Here we go a quilting... ”

02/06/2016

I am now making things for baby in my store! I started with my Wildflower Dress last week and this week I give you Reversible Baby Slippers. Many colors to choose from! Check it out:

http://artandneedlework.com/shop/product/reversible-slippers-for-baby-many-colors/

Wildflower Dress:

http://www.amazon.com/Wildflower-Dress-for-Baby-Girl/dp/B01B9O7Y0E?ref=hnd_adp_ap_8

01/30/2016

My Wildflower Dress for Baby Girl is up for sale in my Amazon store. It has a crocheted yoke with lace detail and a sweet gathered skirt made with a Japanese cotton.

http://www.amazon.com/Wildflower-Dress-for-Baby-Girl/dp/B01B9O7Y0E?ref=hnd_adp_ap_6

01/26/2016

NEW podcast for today. I talk about knitting, the farm, watercolor, and some exciting news! Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/eVCo7wdWgLo

01/21/2016

Art and Needlework

Here's something NEW. I am now part of Handmade on Amazon! My Amazon store is finally a reality and open for customers! Check it out.

http://www.amazon.com/handmade/artandneedlework

I started knitting over a decade ago. I taught myself by using a vintage How to Knit pamphlet from a yarn company. I quickly learned the craft and many others followed such as crocheting, quilting, sewing, and watercolor painting. I started selling my handmades at my family's farm market a couple...

01/19/2016

Presenting the Art and Needlework Podcast!

Ever since I started crafting I've been reading crafting blogs. They are a great source of inspiration, community, and knowledge. Another great source I've found are podcasts. One of the great advantages of listening to a podcast is that you can sew, knit, etc. while listening. A great way to past the time! I've noticed a small but steady climb in the amount of crafty podcasters on Youtube and the great sense of community they are forming. [ 167 more words. ]

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Ever since I started crafting I've been reading crafting blogs. They are a great source of inspiration, community, and knowledge. Another great source I've found are podcasts. One of the great adva...

01/09/2016

Provisional Crochet Cast On - Two Ways

Just published a NEW video on my YouTube channel today!

https://youtu.be/uRrGJ0QYOsI

In this video I show you how to do the provisional crochet cast on for knitting in two different ways. One way is traditional, the other new. What is the pro...

01/04/2016

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http://artandneedlework.com/shop/

Welcome to the Art and Needlework Store. “Let’s make it handmade.” Hi! My name is Rebekah Fox and I am a crafter/artist from Central Michigan. I love making original, one-of-a-kind products to sell directly to my customers, here at the Art and Needlework Store. Enjoy your visit!

12/30/2015

Finally feeling winter! Added 4 NEW cozy accessories to the store. See them here: http://artandneedlework.com/shop/product-category/cozy-accessories/

12/27/2015

Art and Needlework's cover photo

12/27/2015

Some crafting photography just for fun this Sunday!

12/21/2015

12/19/2015

Added four NEW apron designs to the store! All handmade by me with extra durable cotton fabrics. Come and check them out: http://artandneedlework.com/shop/product-category/kitchen/

12/19/2015

In the middle of product formation for my store: http://www.artandneedlework.com/shop

One's floral, the other graphic; both for the kitchen!

12/07/2015

Infinity Scarf in the making. Will be incorporating both knit and crochet into this project!

12/04/2015

My KnitPicks Yarn Haul

Want to see the yarn I bought? New handknitted products for the shop coming soon!

http://artandneedlework.com/?p=281

I was going to post about my craft room makeover but I just couldn't resist showing you the big box of yarn I just received. It's from KnitPicks, have you heard of them? They are located in Vancou...

11/30/2015

The Art and Needlework Store!

I talk about my new store on my blog today. Check it out:

http://artandneedlework.com/?p=277

Hi everyone! This post had a long time coming, hasn't it? Let me fill you in on what's been going on with me since my last post (May 9, 2014). If you are a reader of my cooking blog, Sabbath Supper...

11/28/2015

Give the cozy gift of a crocheted handwarmer to your coworker, friend, or family member! Keeps you toasty warm in the office. Comes in a number of different colors. Remember it is BUY LOCAL SATURDAY! I'm located in Michigan and would love to see some Michiganians stop by my store today!

http://artandneedlework.com/shop/product/cabled-handwarmers/

11/27/2015

NEW STORE front up and running! Adding new, handmade items everyday. Great Christmas gifts to choose from and don't forget to ask about custom orders!

http://www.artandneedlework.com/shop

11/26/2015

Nancy Drew Throw Pillow

http://artandneedlework.com/shop/product/nancy-drew-throw-pillow/

The perfect pillow choice for your cozy book chair or corner! Machine appliqued silhouette of Nancy Drew on the front of a comfy throw pillow. Pillow measures 16″ x 16″. Share this:Fa…

11/23/2015

Knitting a Christmas stocking tonight for a custom order. Haven't done colorwork in such a long time!

11/17/2015

The major project of the last month: setting up a new craft room in a larger room in my house. Spent yesterday decorating the walls and moving in my yarn. This calls for a blog post! Will share the details of the space very soon!