The lastest Martha Stewart Kids has a good article on fulling (felting?) - soaking wool fibers in warm soapy water and rubbing to cause the fibers to felt. Halcyon Yarn sells hunks (I don't know the correct term, so hunks it will be) of wool in great colors. They've got a whole lot for felters and spinners, here is the fibers main page. They also carry a bunch of felting kits as well as a washboard and felting board.

Yay! My first real yarn has arrived. It is polyester, should I wash the yarn first? How is polyester dyed, will it possibly run? The super secret thing I'm making will be two colors. Impart me with your yarn knowledge oh great people!

there are a few of Harry Potter scarves on Ebay - many are beautiful hand knit creations, prettier than the limited edition Official Sears acrylic promotional item one which is going for a lot of money. (I do not suggest or support trying to profit from the movie.)

There is so much crafty goodness going on over at Project Annie including how to make photo soaps and a bunch of Thanksgiving ideas. And points us to the very good to know about My Own Labels.

Meli, a tireless creator of very cool stuff and strong Glitter presence, has reorganized her website and has a section on DIY including a page on long reconstructed jean skirt with very simple and clear directions. And I love the flower filled skirt, painted patchwork pillow and applique additions for your clothing.

I'm thinking how easy it would be to make this faux shearling bag if one has a sewing machine

My obsession with finding the all time greatest lip product is re-emerging. Right now I'm adoring Anna Sui's clear, rose scented lip gel (shade 400). But I wanna know, what lip stuff do you use?

For the upcoming holiday: Thanksgiving Geese made of squash (warning: midi music and animated gifs, but the instructions are good). Also, check out this picture - am I the only one who sees little geese feasting on a turkey they stalked and took down? My favorite part: Our tradition concludes the day after Thanksgiving when we line the little geese up in a steamer and "boil them alive". link via bob the corgi via opine bovine