• Starting Jan. 2nd

  • Antiqued Silver Eggs

  • Advent Calendar Project ’14 – Week 24

    (For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament, giving you enough to fill an advent calendar.) Here we are at the last of the ornaments for 2014. (Well, for this ...
    Nov 28, 2014 2 Comments

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    Susi and I would like to wish all our readers in the States a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you have a safe and relaxing day with your family and friends. If you are not reading this post in a fee...
    Nov 27, 2014 No Comments

  • Crafty Head-to-Head Challenge – Felt Christmas Tree

    So, here’s a typical interaction between Susi and I… I’m sitting on my couch in Minneapolis knitting away and get a text from Susi in San Jose with this picture. And a note saying &...
    Nov 26, 2014 No Comments

  • Three Seam Pillowcase

    Pillowcases are easy, festive, cheerful, and great for all ages to sew (and give.) There are 101 tutorials out there, but I found this one that is super FUN and produces amazing results. I did a road ...
    Nov 25, 2014 No Comments

  • Orla Mitten Kits

    I have been so thrilled at the reaction to my Orla Mittens, since they are one of my favorite designs (so far). One thing that sometimes keeps people from knitting a mitten like this is the need for...
    Nov 24, 2014 1 Comment

  • Advent Calendar Project ’14 – Week 23

    (For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament, giving you enough to fill an advent calendar.) A few years back I collected a bunch of pinecones to use as Christm...
    Nov 21, 2014 1 Comment

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #23 Round Up

    Much of the States are suffering through a cold spell right now, which couldn’t make for a more perfect time for the Iron Crafters to create projects with the theme of Cozy. Warm up to some of t...
    Nov 20, 2014 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #23 – Knit Basket Weave Pillow

    For this Iron Craft challenge, we were to make something for the theme of cozy. In my mind, nothing is cozier than a big bulky knit. I’ve been seeing all these lovely, textural knit throw pillow...
    Nov 19, 2014 57 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #24 – Holiday

    Well, you all knew this one was coming. It’s time to move those holiday projects into high gear! For this challenge we want you to make something themed for any of the upcoming holidays, Thanksg...
    Nov 19, 2014 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #23 – Giant Hoodie Makeover

    I have a job at a school now and I could not be happier. I was offered a hoodie top and gladly accepted. I have a fondness my new sweatshirt that makes forgive its huge boxy shape. To a point. It is a...
    Nov 18, 2014 No Comments