Needlecraft category

  • Project – Knit Heart Washcloth

    Years ago I made these pretty, little cotton chenille washcloths for all my girlfriends for Valentine’s Day. One of my friends told me they were the best facecloths she had ever used, super soft...
    Jan 23, 2012 15 Comments

  • Quilt of the Day – Ruby Quilt

    It’s been so grey and brown here in Minnesota with this weird snowless winter that I’m craving some color. This Ruby quilt top from Flickr user Addieh really caught my eye. I love the col...
    Jan 16, 2012 1 Comment

  • Weekend Eye Candy

    New year’s resolution #236: Work on secret superhero persona… I need one of these Zsa Masks from Smaller in an adult size. And perhaps a pair of winged shoes to help me fly where help i...
    Jan 14, 2012 2 Comments

  • Designing Your Own Colorwork Mittens

    I’ve been batting around a couple idea for colorwork designs for mittens. As I sat down today to draw them up, I thought perhaps some of you might be interested in knowing how to do this too. So...
    Jan 11, 2012 16 Comments

  • Quilt of the Day – Plum Tree Quilts

    Flickr users Judy_and_Ed have started a series of artcards based on their plum tree. Here is a picture of the tree. So far they have finished two cards, both of which are quilted. It’s hard t...
    Jan 10, 2012 1 Comment

  • Weekend Eye Candy

    I often dream of having a cabin getaway in the mountains. Here’s a few things I would make for it… Deer wall hanging from Turnstyle Vogue. Wolf Den Coat Rack available from Cantilever an...
    Jan 07, 2012 3 Comments

  • Project – Reversible Fleece Mittens

    I’m one of those people who always has cold hands and feet, not great for someone who lives in Minnesota. I’m always looking for mittens that will keep my hands really warm. I saw some cut...
    Jan 05, 2012 3 Comments

  • Quilt of the Day: Stormy Seas

    Susi is off to the UK for the holidays, so I’m filling in on QOTD… Someday when I have my dream modern flat in Amsterdam, clean, modern quilts like this will cover the beds. This quilt is...
    Jan 03, 2012 No Comments

  • Project – Easy eReader Sleeves

    It seems like a lot of people got Kindles or Nooks this year for Christmas. My husband Matt asked for one and also asked that I make him a sleeve for it. He didn’t care for the extra bulk that s...
    Jan 03, 2012 3 Comments

  • Top Just Crafty of 2011

    Seems like everyone else is doing the top 10 of 2011 lists, so we wanted to play along too. Here are the top 10 patterns and tutorials from Just Crafty Enough in 2011. (click any picture to see the or...
    Jan 01, 2012 No Comments