I saw a knit cactus that someone was using as a pin cushion, and I was charmed. I decided I “needed” to knit a cactus. (You know, “need”, like I “need” new shoes or...
May 10, 2012
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Our challenge was to make something in or around a box.
I had the idea to make a diorama. But the important part was that my 3 year old was to be an integral part of the project. This is a box that we...
May 08, 2012
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I am a big fan of Marimekko and their colorful Scandinavian designs. In the last year or so they partnered with Converse (another of my favorite things) to create a line of patterned sneakers. I’...
May 03, 2012
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Here is an old tried and true recipe that I want to share with you. You know those sweet towels with hoods that you see around for $$$? We can make them!
These are the sleeper winner gift of all time...
Apr 30, 2012
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If you follow fashion trends you’ve probably seen that nautical style is in, stripes, nautical detailing and classic colors. That was my inspiration for this month’s Bag of the Month.
I r...
Apr 26, 2012
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I made a pin to go with the diagonal scarf, and I wanted to share my recipe.
I wanted a kilt pin to string the beads on. But I did not want them to hang off the pin itself. I needed a coiless kilt pi...
Apr 23, 2012
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Everything about this scarf is special to me. The yarn was purchased on my trip to NY last Sept. It is made for a favorite person of mine, who was admiring the yarn when we were there. Every stitch wa...
Apr 18, 2012
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One day not too long ago, I was over at Jenny‘s sewing up some Project Project Runway designs when I noticed her ad hoc ironing board. She would set up a wooden tv table next to her chair, cover...
Apr 16, 2012
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I put together a package of goodies to bolster a friend up.
The basket is cheerful and bright. Mine is specifically because my friend lost her job (grrr). But it could easily translate to be used f...
Apr 13, 2012
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I’ve been very attracted to all the mixed media bracelets I’ve been seeing lately. There is something I like about the hard metal mixed with soft yarns, threads and strings. It feels like ...
Apr 12, 2012
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