Needlecraft category

  • Learn to Knit Class 2

    Our knitting class had it’s second meeting. (You can read about our first class here.) Everyone pulled out their bags, and they really looked GREAT. Everyone had so much enthusiasm for their new...
    Apr 17, 2013 5 Comments

  • Project: Quilted Laptop Sleeve

    Recently, I was contacted by Jo-Ann about whether I wanted to check out their new exclusive line of HGTV upholstery fabric. (If you watched any HGTV lately, you may have noticed they have started prod...
    Apr 16, 2013 6 Comments

  • DIY Inspiration: Ribbon Pillow

    This pillow from Crate and Barrel is a great way to show off some pretty ribbons. It appears to just be different colors of ribbon woven together. I’m not sure I would have chosen these colors,...
    Apr 15, 2013 5 Comments

  • Project: Breton Stripe Handwarmers

    I’m one of those people who are always cold, especially my hand and feet. Slipper and wool socks take care of my feet, but I can’t spend the whole day in mittens. That is where handwarmers...
    Apr 12, 2013 5 Comments

  • Quilt of the Day: Haptic Lab Map Quilts

    You all know I love a map used in home decor and have admired more than one quilted map. Haptic Lab does some amazing map quilts of cities like San Francisco. And this beautiful Great Lakes Quilt. (I...
    Apr 11, 2013 2 Comments

  • Learn to Knit Class 1

    One of the items that I put into the Preschool Auction was a Learn To Knit Class. I am hosting a series of classes every Monday to teach a group of lovely ladies to knit proficiently. This week we had...
    Apr 10, 2013 1 Comment

  • Iron Craft ’13 #7 – Breton Stripe Cap

    The current Iron Craft challenge was hosted by Russ of NY Star Cards and he asked us to create a craft inspired by a country other than our own. I decided to head to France and make something inspired...
    Apr 09, 2013 7 Comments

  • 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

  • Spring Projects

    I know April showers bring May flowers, but maybe we can help move things along a little bit, at least in our craft rooms! Here are some of our favorite floral and spring projects. Crocheted Flower P...
    Apr 02, 2013 No Comments

  • Personalized Yarn Bowls

    Most knitter, crocheters and other yarn crafters have seen those lovely yarn bowls with the niche in them to feed your working yarn neatly. Well, Etsy store Maid of Clay Ceramics has taken the idea on...
    Mar 28, 2013 1 Comment