I got some of this Fettucini yarn by Lion Brand and I was inspired. I loved the feel of it and I LOVED the way the stripes ran through it. It was almost like bouncing musical notes.
Here is some Fett...
Sep 23, 2015
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Happy Monday! Here is mitten #15 all dressed up in pinstripes.
Download the Advent Calendar Mitten 15 Chart. (As always the written pattern is the same, Mitten Advent Calendar Pattern.)
This one is p...
Sep 21, 2015
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I got this great printed panel at Broadway Quilts in Sonoma. They call it Chickens in the Kitchen, by Alexander Henry. I really liked it and thought I should get one. Mine is in the red family, but t...
Sep 16, 2015
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For this Iron Craft challenge we were asked to make something inspired by animals. The project could be for an animal, have an animal theme or use an animal print material. My first idea was to sew a ...
Sep 15, 2015
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It’s Monday and I hope you are all ready for our next advent calendar mitten.
Download the Advent Calendar Mitten 14 Chart.
As you can see, this week’s mitten features a bell hanging from...
Sep 14, 2015
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Every Friday for the twenty-four weeks leading up to December 1st, we will be making a handmade Christmas ornament. Follow along and make them all or pick and chose your favorites.
I just realized thi...
Sep 11, 2015
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Labor Day Weekend is over and the Minnesota State Fair is done for another year. It was a great year for entries in Creative Activities and I took lots of pictures to share with you. (For things I cou...
Sep 10, 2015
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Last week, I made a faux fur pom-pom for the Iron Craft challenge. Well, the pom-pom needed a hat of course.
This hat is a quick knit since it is done in worsted weight yarn and is just a beanie. Ser...
Sep 09, 2015
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I had a day on my own in London on our recent trip (lucky me), and I had time for a little walk around. I realized I was walking past Savile Row and I started singing the song from Annie. I took a det...
Sep 08, 2015
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Happy Monday Mitten Day, it’s a holiday here in the states so that means extra time for knitting! Here it is your Advent Calendar Mitten 13 Chart
I love this mitten, it is another one inspired ...
Sep 07, 2015
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