Needlecraft category

  • Crocheted Chick

    How adorable is this crocheted chick? It was designed by Hanni over at Hannicraft who really has been doing some great patterns. This guy looks like the perfect size for little ones to hug and would ...
    Mar 05, 2013 1 Comment

  • 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

  • Iron Craft ’13 #4 – Braided Brimmed Hat

    Since it is awards season, the current Iron Craft challenge was to create something inspired by a movie or tv show or something to wear on the red carpet. My inspiration can from the Emmy Award winnin...
    Feb 26, 2013 3 Comments

  • Blue & Orange “Auction Quilt”

    For the preschool auction this year, I decided to make and donate a quilt. It was on my New Year’s Crafty Resolutions goal list, so why not do one now? Truth be told, this quilt has been in the ...
    Feb 25, 2013 5 Comments

  • Seed Stitch Auction Throw

    The Preschool Auction is coming up and I decided to make a throw. I started off by trying to make a pattern. I swatched an argyle pattern. I liked the swatch, so I cast on a whole blanket and started ...
    Feb 25, 2013 2 Comments

  • Quilt of the Day: Passiflora

    I could work the rest of my days on earth to make a quilt this dynamic!!! This one is a Judge’s choice at the Open European Quilt Championship – choice of Bodil Gardner “Passiflora&#...
    Feb 21, 2013 No Comments

  • Needle Gauge Necklace

    When I saw this needle gauge necklace on Pinterest, I just knew I had to share it with all of you. The necklace is sterling silver and embossed with textures to represent different stitch patterns. It...
    Feb 21, 2013 1 Comment

  • Project: Spring Bird Garland

    This time of year in Minnesota we can all use a little hint of spring even if we have to make it ourselves. A couple week’s ago I saw I sewn felt bird garland at a local gift shop. I loved the ...
    Feb 20, 2013 6 Comments

  • On the Needles: Art Deco Mittens

    I spent some time this weekend on the Art Deco Mittens for our custom mitten winner Beth. The cuff is done and I’ve moved on to the hand. It’s been a little tricky getting the hang of wor...
    Feb 19, 2013 3 Comments

  • Dachshund, Beagle, Yorkie, Lab and Pug Mittens

    You may remember the Corgi Mittens I made earlier this year for my friend Elle. Quite a few people asked me if I could do a chart for other breeds of dogs, so yesterday I decided to play around with ...
    Feb 15, 2013 12 Comments