All posts from Susi

  • Preschool Project: Elephant Tooth Paste

    Inspired by these amazing posts of this fabulous experiment I was so excited to try this at school. This photo is from Preschoolpowolpackets. And they have great instructions as well. As it turns out... Apr 08, 2013 - 1 Comment

  • Cartridge Rib Fingerless Gloves

    Here is a great quick knit project. You could knit them for yourself, or as a gift, and because they don’t take too much yarn, it could be done in something luxurious without breaking the bank. ... Apr 05, 2013 - 11 Comments

  • Road to China Hat

    I wanted to do a hat as a birthday gift. And, of course, I had a 3 day time frame. (nothing like last minute knitting) I went to my local yarn shop Atilier San Francisco and explained my dilemma.  I ... Mar 27, 2013 - 2 Comments

  • Quilt of the Day:Wrenly Baby Quilt

    Color Me Quilty made this beautiful baby quilt. And here is the thing – this quilt has NO piecing. It is one beautiful piece of fabric on the front, and a fleece backing, and then some GLORIOUS... Mar 20, 2013 - 7 Comments

  • SCRAP

    SCRAP is a recycle paradise. Scroungers Center for Reusable Art Parts. It is the place where all good supplies go to try to grasp a new life. The first thing we need to discuss is the neighborhood tha... Mar 18, 2013 - 2 Comments

  • Preschool Project: Feather Butterfly Magnets

    Today’s Preschool Project involves feathers. We worked on matching skills, and “reflection” (as in, both sides the same.) Supplies: feathers foam sheets (from the craft store) magn... Mar 14, 2013 - 1 Comment

  • Needle Sets

    Once you have learned to knit, and you know you love it, you should really consider a needle set. You will be buying a new needle or two for every project for the rest of your days knitting, and at $5... Mar 07, 2013 - 7 Comments

  • Party Book Giveaway

    The book Handmade Hostess just came out. And over on Craft Gossip your friend, the Party Editor, is giving one away! Can you believe it? Just go over and leave a comment to enter the drawing. You can... Mar 06, 2013 - No Comments

  • Quilt of the Day: Fast Forward

    This quilt surprised me. If you told me “put traditional quilting fabrics down with a jet black background” I would have balked. Won’t the black swallow the other fabrics? Won’... Mar 05, 2013 - No Comments

  • Circle Scarf Follow-up

    Over Christmas I knit The Circle Scarf. It has been a very popular post. I have heard that several of you even called Orchardside Yarn Shop and purchased the yarn. How exciting. I was talking to Caro... Mar 04, 2013 - 1 Comment