The sleek and modern look of traditional Japanese sashiko stitching has become wildly popular recently. This style of stitching can be used to mend clothes and decorate anything from jeans to pillows. This week, Maker Team member Dani Miller shows us the basics of sashiko stitching and helps you get started with this c
We are delighted to bring you the latest in our Benzie Basics series, a tutorial on stuffing tools and techniques from expert Hillary of @wee_wonderfuls! Not only is Hillary a Maker Team member, she is an accomplished doll and toy maker and she's sharing all of her tips and tricks for a perfectly stuffed project! Make
Explore UpNorth Memories - Don Harrison's 137652 photos on Flickr!
The holidays are a great time to get organized! Whether you received some new felt as a gift, or your crafting space is a beautiful mess from a frenzy of holiday crafts, taking some time at the start of a new year to tidy up sets you up for a great year of crafting!
Explore UpNorth Memories - Don Harrison's 138171 photos on Flickr!
Explore UpNorth Memories - Don Harrison's 137652 photos on Flickr!
I am excited to tell you all that Gwen Frostic's, after being neglected for many years and finally closed down for 7 months has opened it's doors again. Emerged from the mess has this beautiful place that is fun to be in and shop. All the things that were created while Gwen Frostic was still…
LodeStar Tree Topper is the first in a short series of two wool felt Christmas star patterns. Here are the detailed Benzie felt plus floss/...
Here at Benzie Design, our Felt Color Palettes are some of our best selling items. Have you ever wanted to make your own felt color palette but weren't sure where to start? This week, Maker Team member Chloe of @positivepennants walks us through color theory and how she finds inspiration to make her own custom color palettes!
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Little Elves is the third pattern in my 'Twas the Night Ornament Series . Here are the detailed felt/floss/sequin/bead color guides for you...
Mrs. Claus is the second pattern in my 'Twas the Night Ornament Series . Here are the detailed felt/floss/sequin/bead color guides f...
I have worked with Benzie Design to personally select their lovely wool-blend felts to create two ornament palettes for my Ebenezer ...
Not Even A Mouse is the fifth pattern in my 'Twas the Night Ornament Series . Below are the detailed felt/floss/sequin/bead color guides ...
All three of these Lady Dancing ornaments were made with my hand-picked Benzie color bundle #5 , shown below. It's the same color bu...
Benzie County, Michigan, 1911, Map, Rand McNally, Frankfort, Beulah, Benzonia, Thompsonville, Honor, Lake Ann, Weldon, Joyfield, Gerber, Stormer, Oviatt, Allyn, Wallin
Hi Friends! Wanted to stop by real quick and let you know I was over on the Trinity Stamp Blog with a Handmade Felt Coffee Cozy project using the Coffee Cozy Hand-Stitching Die Set and Seasonal Cup Decor & More Die Set. The stitching and assembly was simple and fun and the result was a felt cozy perfect…
Explore UpNorth Memories - Don Harrison's 138171 photos on Flickr!
From the beginning of the series, I worked with Benzie Design to personally select their lovely wool-blend felts to create six w...
Benzie County’s wide sandy beaches, sweet villages and mom ‘n’ pop shops have made it a favorite Northern Michigan vacation destination for generations.
