The Emmys, SAGs, Golden Globes and, of course, the Oscars, it is awards season for the entertainment industry. So, let’s make something inspired by a movie or television show OR you can make som...
Feb 13, 2013
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It’s all about the hearts and flowers in this Iron Craft Challenge. The Crafters certainly know how to spread a little love around…
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Feb 12, 2013
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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
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This is a quilt on display at the CA Supreme Court building (at Civic Center in San Francisco) as part of a display for black history month.
There is a depth and richness in the texture of this quilt....
Feb 11, 2013
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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
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“Nothing is more fleeting than external form, which withers and alters like the flowers of the field at the appearance of autumn” – Umberto Eco
Ok, these are leaves not flowers and it’...
Feb 10, 2013
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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
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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
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I have been speed knitting lately. I have a deadline that I am racing to meet, and because of that, I have been logging the time, and measuring my progress.
Now, non-knitters can snicker away, but in...
Feb 06, 2013
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I came across this post about Japanese gifts from Jillian in Italy and I was blown away by the Temari Balls.
I have not had such a lovely surprise in years. This looks like friendship bracelet times ...
Feb 06, 2013
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