Sewing category

  • 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

  • Iron Craft ’13 #6 – Peep Bath Buddy

    It’s that time of year when the Iron Crafters do a Peep project. I was torn whether to do a diorama or something inspired by Peeps. I happened across some leftover yellow washcloths in my craft ...
    Mar 26, 2013 5 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

  • 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

  • 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 8 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

  • Iron Craft Challenge 2: Orange You Glad You Have a Local Cafe?!

    We live in San Francisco, near Precita Park. On the cross streets that boarder the park there are some little shops. Three years ago, there was a grungy, smelly “convenience” store that so...
    Jan 30, 2013 3 Comments

  • What We’re Pinning

    It’s Friday and we are in the midst of a cold snap, -29 windchill anyone? So, let’s just hunker down and look at some pretty on Pinterest. (Click on any picture to be taken to the original...
    Jan 25, 2013 2 Comments

  • Project: Rice Bag Shopping Bag

    In San Francisco, all plastic shopping bags have been banned. I am glad about that in principal. But it has fueled my obsession with bags! I need to really get some new habits cemented. The bags need...
    Jan 22, 2013 2 Comments

  • Stegosaurus Hoodie Towel

    This is the third hooded towel that I have done. (To follow my progress, first was the  plain version and next was the  shark hoodie.) This one is done for a little dinosaur lover that we know. Ste...
    Jan 16, 2013 5 Comments