For this Iron Craft challenge we were asked to make a project that could be entered into a competition at the Minnesota State Fair. (Hey, it’s my fair, I’m a little biased.)
I was under th...
Aug 18, 2015
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For this Iron Craft challenge we were asked to make something tiny. Is this tiny enough?
Crochet flowers not even as big as a penny. I’d never done crochet with thread, just worsted weight yarn...
Aug 04, 2015
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You would think since I am the one to come up with the Iron Craft challenges that I wouldn’t have any problem coming up with ideas for them. I try to be fair and not create the challenges based ...
Jul 21, 2015
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I have made a Wonder Woman costume before, but this time I wanted to make a cape out of terry. That way, the cape would be big and dramatic, sure, but also, it would be warm and practical. Even the ti...
Jun 17, 2015
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I have collected fabric, and even some t-shirts to refashion. But I need to move from stash to suitcase. I thought that perhaps some of you might be stuck too. The trick is, these would be easy enoug...
Jun 11, 2015
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Spring in the Stitch Lab included some seamstresses who were advancing in their skills. (Oh yes!) So we ventured into the real world of following store bought patterns. I let the girls pick out patter...
May 28, 2015
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I have a job teaching sewing as an elective at the Middle School. I am working with two classes of bright, enthusiastic 9-12 year old girls. Their experience level ranges from “NEVER sewn before...
May 21, 2015
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This weekend is the unofficial first weekend of Summer here in the States, so we thought it was a perfect time to remind you of some of the great summery projects in our archives.
1. Leave the Sand a...
May 20, 2015
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There are scarves everywhere these days. They are the new fun accessory. There are endless variations on the this theme, so we want to dissect some of the choices available.
Flat Scarf:
Supplies:
9-1...
May 08, 2015
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In the land of very fast projects I offer the Cutwork Scarf
Cutwork scarf
Supplies:
Approximately 1/3 of a yard of appropriate fabric.
When you are at the cutting table, see how straight the cutting w...
May 06, 2015
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