Batik Fun

Batiking is a fun, intricate artform where you take wax and dyes and create patterns on fabric. The result is a wonderful, distinctive looking design to your fabric. Simple supplies needed for a lot of fun. Especially perfect for crafters who like to sew or quilt to have unique fabrics to suit their perfect needs.

How to Batik
http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/howtobatik.shtml
http://www.craftown.com/batik.htm
http://www.homemadesimple.com/en-US/Crafts/pages/beautiful-backyard-batik.aspx

Batik with Children
http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyeblog/C1093657698/E20071005091634/index.html

All About Sock Monkey

My Dad loves Sock Monkeys. They seem to be popping up everywhere nowadays. Here are some cute and creative crafts having to do with sock monkeys!

Kim

Learn How to Sew Your Own Sock Monkey with a Pair of Socks http://www.craftbits.com/project/sock-monkey
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Sock-Monkey

How to Make A Sock Monkey Costume
http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2010/08/diy-sock-monkey-costume/

Knit a Sock Monkey
http://www.favecrafts.com/Knitting/Sock-Monkey-Knitting-Pattern-from-Red-Heart#

Make Sock Monkey Cake Pops
http://sewellphotography.typepad.com/weblog/2011/03/domestic-diva.html