Diagonal Scarf Pattern Notes

  • Diagonal Scarf Pattern Notes

    Recently I finished the Multi Directional Diagonal Scarf. It is a great pattern for a beginner because it does not involve the purl stitch, only the knit stitch. There are some increases and decreases...
    May 30, 2014 9 Comments

  • Project: Seamless Knit Starfish

    When I decided to make things you’d see at the beach for the last Iron Craft challenge I knew I wanted to make a starfish. I figured I just use the pattern I wrote for stars two Christmases ago,...
    May 29, 2014 12 Comments

  • A few shots from Amsterdam

    This has been a wonderful week in Amsterdam. The days have been warm and sunny, a rare treat here. Here are a few snapshots from our adventures. A pig made of denim at the Amsterdam Fashion Institut...
    May 28, 2014 1 Comment

  • A visit to France, in Sonoma California

    There is a French Antique store in Sonoma. Over the holiday weekend they were hosting a very special flea market in the lot next door. The had French music wafting out, and the well heeled tourists, ...
    May 27, 2014 No Comments

  • Happy Memorial Day

    Kathy and I are wishing all of you a happy Memorial Day. Thanks to all of our service personnel. (This flag art is by British artist Ann Carringdon) Enjoy your long crafting weekend! If you are not r...
    May 26, 2014 No Comments

  • JCE Reader Projects

    I love it when someone makes something from one of our patterns and tutorials, so today I thought I’d show you a few. Geri whipped up this fantastic version of the Newgrange Mittens. I love how...
    May 23, 2014 No Comments

  • Iron Craft Round Up Challenge 10 part 2

    This challenge was all about the Letter B. Here are some more projects. Marquette did a Burlap Brand Baby Room sign. The story and tutorial are on her blog here. Michelle at Falafel and the Bee made...
    May 22, 2014 No Comments

  • Hidden Mickey

    We just returned from Disneyland. What a PLACE! I knew my daughter would love it. And it lived up to our every expectation, and more. I had heard about the “hidden Mickies” everywhere, so ...
    May 22, 2014 1 Comment

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #11 – A dollar, a euro, a pound….

    I have to say this is one of my favorite Iron Craft challenges, which is why you are seeing it again this year, it is the Dollar Store challenge. Create something using mainly supplies from the dollar...
    May 21, 2014 No Comments

  • Iron Craft 14 Challenge 10 Round Up

    This week the Challenge was inspired by the letter “B”. So many clever crafters brought their best work forward! Lauren refashioned a bow dress. NY Star Cards made a Blue Butterfly Book....
    May 20, 2014 1 Comment

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