It’s good to keep busy. After all, idle hands are the devil’s workshop, right? If you’re looking for a new hobby, these local girls can inspire your inner craftiness:

Sublime Stitching [www.sublimestitching.com] – Jenny Hart created Sublime Stitching to take stiff out of stitching. Infusing fun, funk and a little punk into her handmade designs, Hart waves goodbye to kittens and clouds, and hello to sassy patterns ranging from drum sets to sushi rolls. Needle-less to say, there is something for everyone.

Vicki Howell [www.vickiehowell.com] – This author and mother of two is another craft crusader, determined to bring knitting to the forefront of hip culture. Not only does Howell host Knitty Gritty on DIY Network, but she is the co-founder of the “Austin Craft Mafia”http://www.austincraftmafia.com/:new, which is dedicated to supporting fellow crafty female business owners.

Hill Country Weavers [www.hillcountryweavers.com] – Super-friend-duo, Suzanne Middlebrooks and Marta Shannon, set up their own craft corner in the heart of South Congress. Choose from a variety of classes such as knitting, basketry or weaving, and become a member of the growing Austin craft community.

For more information on local craft companies, check out www.austincraftmafia.com.

Transitioning from needlepoint to gunpoint, enjoy a screening of Goodfellas this Sunday at 8 p.m. during Italian Movie Night at The Belmont. Capice?

www.thebelmontaustin.com