Christmas balls are vintage and shiny and hard and fragile. So I broke with all of those qualities and made one that is new and soft and matte and durable.
Disclaimer: I am certainly not the first per...
Dec 05, 2011
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I love decorating for Christmas, and getting out all the Christmas textiles is a big part of it.
Here are some lovely Christmas quilts and quilted projects.
Little mini ones by Tall Grass Prairie Stud...
Nov 29, 2011
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I mentioned last week that I might be addicted to making tiny toque ornaments (here’s the patterns for the first two I made). It’s so much fun knitting up these quick, little hats, instant...
Nov 25, 2011
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This week’s IC challenge was to make something to decorate the table. My submission is not only that, but it is also a gift, so I am covering last week’s challenge as well.
The real star o...
Nov 23, 2011
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This week for Iron Craft we were challenged to make something that could be used on our dining room or kitchen table. Inspired by some of the interesting felt coasters I’ve seen around the inter...
Nov 23, 2011
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I find myself gravitating towards these lovely “coin” or “book” quilts.
Some are done with wonderful cohesive fabric collections, or in a color theme.
Jody of becauseimme
And...
Nov 22, 2011
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Here’s a low-fat way to enjoy candy canes over the holiday, knit them up!
Wouldn’t that be so cute on the top of a package or hanging on the tree? (Plus they won’t get all sticky li...
Nov 21, 2011
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I believe there are two kinds of knitters: knitters that like to do lace work, and knitters who like to do color work. While I would like to believe I am an equal opportunity gal, I am not. I prove m...
Nov 18, 2011
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This week’s Iron Craft challenge was to create something handmade for the holidays. I got the idea of making little hats to put on the tops of bottles of wine, beer or liquor, something to dress...
Nov 16, 2011
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For IC challenge #46 I began in earnest making my Christmas presents.
There is a certain set of people on my gift list who would LOVE a handmade gift. (I think!) So I can really indulge my craft strea...
Nov 16, 2011
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