Projects category

  • Project: Shamrock Wall Hanging

    St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, so it’s time to add a little green to the decor. I have some Murphy in my background which might make it required. This project adds just a t...
    Feb 22, 2013 12 Comments

  • Project: Spring Bird Garland

    This time of year in Minnesota we can all use a little hint of spring even if we have to make it ourselves. A couple week’s ago I saw I sewn felt bird garland at a local gift shop. I loved the ...
    Feb 20, 2013 6 Comments

  • Dachshund, Beagle, Yorkie, Lab and Pug Mittens

    You may remember the Corgi Mittens I made earlier this year for my friend Elle. Quite a few people asked me if I could do a chart for other breeds of dogs, so yesterday I decided to play around with ...
    Feb 15, 2013 12 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 #3 – Heart Coffee Sleeve

    I got some coffee bags. And I have been on a roll. First I made Christmas Stockings. For this challenge, I have made some coffee cup sleeves. Supplies: coffee sleeves from the store (as a template) ...
    Feb 13, 2013 2 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 #3 – Crocheted Flower Pillow

    I have to admit, when I announced this Iron Craft challenge I knew exactly what I was going to make. I’ve been batting around the idea of a throw pillow covered with the 3-D flower granny square...
    Feb 12, 2013 13 Comments

  • Handmade Valentines

    Do you still have time for Hand Made Valentines? You Bet! You still have time to make them AND mail them if you want!! I sat down with my artist and we made ours this weekend. We had to make enough f...
    Feb 11, 2013 3 Comments

  • Project: Conversation Heart Handwarmers

    The one thing I always regretted about my Sweetheart Mittens was that the hearts were too small to embroider words on like the candies. So, I decided to whip up a pair of handwarmers with bigger heart...
    Feb 08, 2013 6 Comments

  • Project: Pom-Poms and Hearts Garland

    I bought a bunch of glitter hearts at the dollar store a few weeks ago with the idea of turning them into a garland for Valentine’s Day. I wanted to add something other than hearts though. I had...
    Feb 07, 2013 4 Comments

  • Project: Sweater-Wrapped Candle Holders

    I always feel like the house looks a little sad and empty after we take down all the Christmas decorations, so this year I decided to add a few cozy winter decorations around the living room. First, I...
    Feb 05, 2013 7 Comments

  • Knit Easter Treats

    Looking to fill a few Easter baskets this season? Well, we’ve got your knit treats here…all the sweetness with none of the calories. Click on any of the pictures below to be taken to the p...
    Feb 01, 2013 No Comments