Random Acts of Kindness

Or Random Acts of Knitting?

I spotted this bit of handiwork in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, knitted right onto the tree. Pretty cool, no?

If you're crafty, a piece of your own handiwork makes a great gift. I think everyone has a bit of creativity they can exercise and Brett Bara's new book, "Sewing in a Straight Line," proves the point. As Brett says, "Anyone can sew a straight line!"

If you're not feeling crafty, though, a copy of "Sewing in a Straight Line" makes an inspired gift.




For more knitting, sewing and other cool things like Jello, follow Brett, my favorite crafty girl, at Manhattan Craft Room.