Needlecraft category

  • Quilt(er) of the Day: Don’t Look Now!

    The other day I ran across a quilter that just blew me away with her designs, Kellie at Don’t Look Now. This was the quilt in progress that first caught my attention and then I visited her site...
    Feb 14, 2013 2 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 #3 – Heart Coffee Sleeve

    I got some coffee bags. And I have been on a roll. First I made Christmas Stockings. For this challenge, I have made some coffee cup sleeves. Supplies: coffee sleeves from the store (as a template) ...
    Feb 13, 2013 2 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 #3 – Crocheted Flower Pillow

    I have to admit, when I announced this Iron Craft challenge I knew exactly what I was going to make. I’ve been batting around the idea of a throw pillow covered with the 3-D flower granny square...
    Feb 12, 2013 13 Comments

  • Quilt of the Day: Mermaids in Black

    This is a quilt on display at the CA Supreme Court building (at Civic Center in San Francisco) as part of a display for black history month. There is a depth and richness in the texture of this quilt....
    Feb 11, 2013 2 Comments

  • Project: Conversation Heart Handwarmers

    The one thing I always regretted about my Sweetheart Mittens was that the hearts were too small to embroider words on like the candies. So, I decided to whip up a pair of handwarmers with bigger heart...
    Feb 08, 2013 6 Comments

  • Knit Safely

    I have been speed knitting lately. I have a deadline that I am racing to meet, and because of that, I have been logging the time, and measuring my progress. Now, non-knitters can snicker away, but in...
    Feb 06, 2013 5 Comments

  • Temari Thread Balls

    I came across this post about Japanese gifts from Jillian in Italy and I was blown away by the Temari Balls. I have not had such a lovely surprise in years. This looks like friendship bracelet times ...
    Feb 06, 2013 2 Comments

  • Project: Sweater-Wrapped Candle Holders

    I always feel like the house looks a little sad and empty after we take down all the Christmas decorations, so this year I decided to add a few cozy winter decorations around the living room. First, I...
    Feb 05, 2013 8 Comments

  • Quilt of the Day: Original Work For Our Preschool!

    Our Preschool is having an auction at the end of February. One of the main pieces at this large fancy event is “the Quilt”. This year, the submission is crafted by a professional textile ...
    Feb 04, 2013 No Comments

  • Knit Easter Treats

    Looking to fill a few Easter baskets this season? Well, we’ve got your knit treats here…all the sweetness with none of the calories. Click on any of the pictures below to be taken to the p...
    Feb 01, 2013 No Comments