Needlecraft category

  • In Praise of the Mini Quilt: a little love

    The Mini quilt. Small. “Manageable.” And some are JUST AMAZING. This one is by Cinzia at Deux Petites Souris This lovely Rainy Day girl, by our own Kat At Just Crafty Enough Victoria of ...
    Nov 15, 2011 1 Comment

  • Stegosaurus Knitting Social – Let’s get started!

    Tuesday we posted a free pattern for this Stegosaurus from Knitted Dinosaurs thanks to STC Craft/Melanie Falick Books. Now, we want to invite you all to knit it along with us, a virtual knitting soci...
    Nov 10, 2011 2 Comments

  • Tree Skirts Admired

    If taking on a full blown quilt (or quilt size project) seems like too much before the holidays, then maybe a tree skirt is more manageable. Here are some that I was admiring. This from Ashley at Fil...
    Nov 08, 2011 2 Comments

  • Project – Stegosaurus Knitted Dinosaur

    Yesterday, we reviewed the totally fun new knitting book by Tina Barrett, Knitted Dinosaurs. Well, the wonderful folks over at STC Craft/Melanie Falick Books have given us a free pattern from the book...
    Nov 08, 2011 8 Comments

  • 8,000 Feet Hoodie – A Sleeve is Done!

    I have so been ignoring my 8,000 Feet Hoodie as of late, I blame it on all the holiday projects. But last Wednesday, a couple friends came over for knitting (& wine) and I finally finished my firs...
    Nov 07, 2011 No Comments

  • Knitted Dinosaurs Book Review

    I’m a sucker for a good knit toy, so was thrilled when I was asked by STC/Melanie Falick Books if I wanted a copy of Knitted Dinosaurs. As the aunt of six nephews, I was even more thrilled. Kn...
    Nov 07, 2011 2 Comments

  • Project – Reindeer Appliquéd Pillow

    As I promised yesterday here is the tutorial for my reindeer pillow. It’s a clean, modern looking pillow that comes together quickly and easily. Nothing more than a steady hand for cutting and s...
    Nov 03, 2011 9 Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge #44 – Reindeer Pillow

    I have to admit to being a little selfish when posing this week’s Iron Craft challenge, Rest Your Head, because I really enjoy making throw pillow for around our house. I have lots of ideas for ...
    Nov 02, 2011 4 Comments

  • Project – Those Zig-Zag Mittens

    Oh man, did I ever love the look of the Missoni for Target line that came out this fall. I was in Alaska at the time it came out and nowhere near a Target which means I didn’t get to go pick up ...
    Nov 01, 2011 26 Comments

  • Weekend Eye Candy

    Looking at the world in Black and White… How amazing are the textured vases which are made by mod podging lace on to plain vases from Urban Comfort. Can you imagine how the white lace would loo...
    Oct 29, 2011 2 Comments