For the IC challenge, we made an Olympic torch! (Clearly, we took the theme LITERALLY.) “We” have started ice skating lessons, so we went to an Olympic Opening Celebration at the rink co... Feb 11, 2014 - 2 Comments
Originally, I knit a crown and it was so much fun, that I set out to improve it. It needed to be more royal. Here I give you the much improved Royal Crown. Royal Bobble Crown This is a great pattern ... Jan 31, 2014 - 8 Comments
When we go on vacation, I need to grab all the electronic cords and all the battery chargers for all the devices. I wanted to make something to carry those all together and have them arrive safely. Th... Jan 28, 2014 - 7 Comments
I dream of the day I will be an amazing quilter. And if I could, I would do THIS. Here is a great interview with Sandra Bruce She talks all about how she did it, which just helps to cement the delus... Jan 27, 2014 - 1 Comment
After the holidays (and for us, a January Birthday), we have a lot of Thank You notes to write. I want my daughter to learn about thank you notes and to appreciate the power of a written snail mail. ... Jan 24, 2014 - 7 Comments
It got cold enough to need mittens here in Northern California. Imagine THAT! And we did not have any. So in no time flat, I made some from a beautiful felted Merino wool sweater. You can do these mi... Jan 23, 2014 - 7 Comments
I was inspired by a leather heart bookmark that I saw ages ago, and stored away in my elephant-like brain for the day I could try it. Today was the day. Heart Bookmark Supplies: paper thread small ... Jan 21, 2014 - 3 Comments
I learned a sewing lesson and I wanted to share it with all of you. Do not sew through the iron-on patches. That is it. So, you can just file that away and stop reading if you would like. In our house... Jan 20, 2014 - 9 Comments
I had two dining room chairs and an office chair to recover. I had an idea of what I was doing, but I wanted to make sure that I really had all the professional tips and tricks, so I watched/read an... Jan 16, 2014 - 4 Comments
This is one of my daughter’s favorite sweaters. It’s sweet, cotton and not scratchy, so she is willing to wear it. That means, we both like the sweater. As I watch her grow, I realized th... Jan 15, 2014 - No Comments
