Projects category

  • Project: Mini Pillow Present

    One of our most popular presents with the little people has been the mini pillow. It has been a real hit. Its popularity continues to surprise me.  So, when we were invited to the birthday of one of...
    Apr 30, 2013 2 Comments

  • Project: Gnome Jewelry Stand

    Here’s a quick little project that is full of whimsey, but useful too. This little gnome will add a smile to wherever you put him, but he’ll also keep your rings and bracelets safe while y...
    Apr 26, 2013 5 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 #8 – Lego DJ T-Shirt

    This week’s Iron Craft challenge was based around toys. I knew right away mine was going to be based on Legos. My husband, Matt, loves his Legos to this day. (You should see his office, it’...
    Apr 23, 2013 3 Comments

  • Project: Laptop Tote Bag

    On Tuesday, I showed you how to make a quilted laptop sleeve using the lovely HGTV Home fabrics from Jo-Ann. Today, we’ll make the matching tote bag that holds it. This tote bag is lined with t...
    Apr 18, 2013 16 Comments

  • Project: Quilted Laptop Sleeve

    Recently, I was contacted by Jo-Ann about whether I wanted to check out their new exclusive line of HGTV upholstery fabric. (If you watched any HGTV lately, you may have noticed they have started prod...
    Apr 16, 2013 6 Comments

  • Project: Breton Stripe Handwarmers

    I’m one of those people who are always cold, especially my hand and feet. Slipper and wool socks take care of my feet, but I can’t spend the whole day in mittens. That is where handwarmers...
    Apr 12, 2013 5 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 #7 – Breton Stripe Cap

    The current Iron Craft challenge was hosted by Russ of NY Star Cards and he asked us to create a craft inspired by a country other than our own. I decided to head to France and make something inspired...
    Apr 09, 2013 7 Comments

  • Cartridge Rib Fingerless Gloves

    Here is a great quick knit project. You could knit them for yourself, or as a gift, and because they don’t take too much yarn, it could be done in something luxurious without breaking the bank. ...
    Apr 05, 2013 11 Comments

  • Project: Metal Flower Fairy Lights

    I’ve been thinking about spring and summer, flowers in the garden, parties on the patio and fairy lights in the trees and bushes. I love the look of fairy lights lighting the night, it makes eve...
    Apr 03, 2013 5 Comments

  • Spring Projects

    I know April showers bring May flowers, but maybe we can help move things along a little bit, at least in our craft rooms! Here are some of our favorite floral and spring projects. Crocheted Flower P...
    Apr 02, 2013 No Comments