For the challenge this week the designers were given their choice of Chopard jewelry. They then had to create an extravagant evening look inspired by and to be worn with that jewelry. I chose a piece...
Sep 11, 2014
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For this challenge we had to do something that started with the letter “c”. I decided I wanted to make Christmas ornaments of my friend’s cat, Jarvis P Weasley. My original thought w...
Sep 09, 2014
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(For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament, giving you enough to fill an advent calendar.)
I often see patterns out there to make crocheted scalloped Christma...
Sep 05, 2014
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We were supposed to make an unconventional wedding dress, with the burlesque dancer for inspiration.
I will just stand on the runway and defend the concept of this dress.
It is meant for a beach side...
Sep 04, 2014
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This week we were challenged to create an alternative wedding dress and a reception dress for the same bride. We were warned to keep it realistic and not to design a costume. I thought this was a pret...
Sep 04, 2014
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(For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament, giving you enough to fill an advent calendar.)
This week’s ornament is for the crocheters. There are lots of...
Aug 29, 2014
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This week the designers had to create a red carpet look for Heidi Klum to wear to the Creative Art Emmys. It was hard for the designers to find a good balance between Heidi’s style and the taste...
Aug 28, 2014
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This week was the dreaded design something for Heidi challenge. We had to design a look for Heidi to wear to the Creative Arts Emmy Awards (at least it wasn’t workout wear). We were told the eve...
Aug 28, 2014
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It’s National Dog Day. What a good day to start a pair of dog themed mittens!
Elle’s Corgi Mittens spotlight your favorite breed, plus we have charts for Dachshund, Beagle, Yorkie, Lab an...
Aug 26, 2014
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Well, I didn’t take a ribbon in at the State Fair this year. I was a little disappointed as I thought I had a good chance this year. As a reminder, here are the mittens I entered.
(Get the free...
Aug 25, 2014
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