Zen of Kitchener Stitch

Kitchener Stitch is a method of grafting two separate pieces of knitting so that they are seamlessly connected by a row of stitches that you’ve created as you join the two pieces together as one. Laura Nelkin shows you how in this clear visual tutorial — via whip up

Writer Neal Stephenson Unveils His Digital Novel The Mongoliad

Author Neal Stephenson has been credited for inspiring today’s virtual world startups with his novel Snow Crash. Now he’s launching a startup himself: Subutai, where he is co-founder and chairman. Subutai is launching its inaugural product today, a serialised story called The Mongoliad about the Mongol invasion of Europe. The company promises to release a new chapter a week. Readers can pay $5.99 for a six-month subscription fee or $9.99 for a year. — via redwolf.newsvine.com

Envelope Art from Francisca Prieto

These stunning works of paper art by Chilean-born artist, Francisca Prieto, are gorgeous.

These wall hanging artworks are made up from hundreds of envelopes, meticulously cut and folded into intricate and interlocking forms. Fascinated by the delicacy and diversity of the security pattern designs inside envelopes, Francisca has transformed the ordinary life of this overlooked piece of paper.

Read a Q&A with Fancisca from HomeLife — via CRAFT

Painting Your Home: A Look into The Psychology of Colours

Painting Your Home: A Look into The Psychology of Colors Color psychology is a prime consideration for artists seeking to inspire  powerful emotions in the people that view their work. However, you can  also use the psychology of colors when painting your home to increase  its market selling potential and make it stand out in your neighborhood.  Most people are familiar with the concept that bright colors add the  illusion of size while darker colors can often make a home seem smaller.  However, when painting your home, a look into the psychology of colors  requires a slightly more advanced approach – especially when considering  the time of year that you plan on selling your home and the buyers that  you are targeting.

Colour psychology is a prime consideration for artists seeking to inspire powerful emotions in the people that view their work. However, you can also use the psychology of colours when painting your home to increase its market selling potential and make it stand out in your neighbourhood. Most people are familiar with the concept that bright colours add the illusion of size while darker colours can often make a home seem smaller. However, when painting your home, a look into the psychology of colours requires a slightly more advanced approach – especially when considering the time of year that you plan on selling your home and the buyers that you are targeting — via Home Design Find

Felted Wool Balls

Felted wool balls – did you know you can use them in the dryer in lieu of dryer sheets, they also make great kids and cats toys – you can use them for pin cushions and jewelry – the list goes on – here is a tute to help you make some — via Whip Up