Needlecraft category

  • Quilt of the Day: Circle of Geese Quilt

    Susi is off to the UK for the holidays, so I’m filling in on QOTD… I love this modern take on the flying geese pattern Alidiza made for a quilting swap. The “geese” just pop o...
    Dec 27, 2011 No Comments

  • Stegosaurus Knitting Social – The Body

    With all the holiday projects going on I have to admit my two knitting social projects, the 8,000 Feet Hoodie and the Stegosaurus, have fallen a little to the side. But I am happy to say I actually ha...
    Dec 23, 2011 2 Comments

  • Quilt of the Day: Star Trek Quilt

    Susi is off to the UK for the holidays, so I’m filling in for QOTD…. Ok, this quilt might not be to everyone’s tastes, but I’m sure any trekkie would find it amazing. For mysel...
    Dec 20, 2011 1 Comment

  • Weekend Eye Candy

    It looks like we are going to have a green Christmas here in Minneapolis, but we are still dreaming of snowy winter days. That has me thinking of making mittens…  I love the fabrics Trula Kids ...
    Dec 17, 2011 1 Comment

  • Project: Fabric Gift Wrap Bags

    For this week’s Iron Craft challenge, I made fabric gift wrapping. Here is how I did it: Supplies: Fabric (1 yard works well for 1 big and two smaller bags. But anything over 1/2 yard will wor...
    Dec 15, 2011 2 Comments

  • IC challenge #50 – Environmental Wrapping

    Oh how I love wrapping paper. I love it all year round. But let’s face it, it is expensive, and so wasteful. The tree looks beautiful with all the packages around it, but the trash can FULL of wrapp...
    Dec 14, 2011 3 Comments

  • Quilt of the Day: Ghost Plants

    This quilt caught my attention. It’s called Ghost Plants.  It is by Mary of Mary & Patch. This quilt is striking. The colors are subtle and amazing. I love the golds against the greens and ...
    Dec 13, 2011 1 Comment

  • Project – Mary Jane Slippers Pattern

    ** Hey, all there were some errors in the post which I fixed on 1/1/12. The sizing on the PDF and on the post didn’t match. I thought the PDF was correct, but after going back and doing some mea...
    Dec 12, 2011 26 Comments

  • IC Challenge # 49: Applique Aprons

    This week it is ‘for the kids’. I made some aprons for two special little chefs/artists. If you would like to make your own here is what you will need: Supplies aprons (or dish towels or...
    Dec 08, 2011 No Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge #49 – Knit Roly-Poly Santa Doll

    This week for Iron Craft Susi asked us to make something for a kid. As much as I wanted to start something new, I knew I wouldn’t have time with the craft fair this weekend. So hopefully, you...
    Dec 07, 2011 3 Comments