Projects category

  • Project – Spring Scarf

    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 12 Comments

  • Project – By-Your-Side Ironing Board

    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 29 Comments

  • Project – Pick Me Up Basket

    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 3 Comments

  • Project – Mixed Media Bracelet

    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 1 Comment

  • Egg-cellent Easter Table Top Projects

    I found these wooden robins’ eggs on clearance for $.50 for three earlier this year, so I couldn’t refuse picking up a few to play with. I decided to turn them into simple decorations for...
    Apr 04, 2012 No Comments

  • Project – Faux Milk Glass Eggs

    A month or so ago, I found these large wooden “goose” eggs on clearance and couldn’t resist picking them up for an Easter project. I’d been really attracted to the faux milk gl...
    Apr 03, 2012 3 Comments

  • Bag of the Month – Vinyl-Coated Zipper Pouch

    This month’s bag is a little one, just 6″ x 4″, but it’s useful for carrying all those things in your purse that end up lost at the bottom. Because it’s vinyl-coated on t...
    Mar 30, 2012 1 Comment

  • Project – Pop Art Peep Pillows

    Yesterday, I showed you all these peeps pillow I made for the Iron Craft challenge. Today, I’ll show you how to make your own. This project takes some basic sewing skills and a steady hand to c...
    Mar 28, 2012 16 Comments

  • Knitting Project – Peep Show

    Oh, our national obsession with the Peep. I do love the thought of them. The bright colors, and the infinite possibility. But in reality they are a squishy sticky mess. Here is the answer to ALL of yo...
    Mar 27, 2012 4 Comments

  • Project – Bunny Hat

    Really, is there anything cuter than a little kid in floppy bunny ears? No. So here is a pattern to help make that oh-so cute spring scene come true. Enjoy! I hope you find lots of chocolate! Knit B...
    Mar 20, 2012 9 Comments