Because Im always interesting in learning something new…
I mentioned a few weeks ago I wanted to try my hand at Viking knitting, a way of weaving wire for jewelry. I couldn’t find the too...
May 12, 2014
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Here is a cool web site!
Patchwork pattern maker
It is a place where you can graph a pattern. It is specifically for quilting, but I think you could do any kind of mosaic with it. I tried a few pict...
May 09, 2014
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Another month and another pair of mittens designed and knit! Last month, I did the April Showers Mittens which of course led to this month’s May Flower Mittens.
I’ve had the idea for thes...
May 08, 2014
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For this challenge we asked the crafters to get their inspiration from a piece of art. I really love the directions the Iron Crafters took with this one.
NY Star Cards
Nerd Craft Librarian
Kate...
May 07, 2014
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For this challenge we are going to continue with the alphabet game. This time we want you to create a project based on the letter B…
Use a supply that starts with B like bias tape or beads.
Mak...
May 07, 2014
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For this Iron Craft challenge, we were asked to create something inspired by a piece of art. My inspiration was Andy Warhol’s Flowers.
I knew I was pushing it, but I planned to make a pair of m...
May 06, 2014
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(In an effort to craft with my 5 year old daughter and turn off the TV, we do a lot of projects. We are running a series of posts about the kits that we did in our house. I’ll tell you all about...
May 05, 2014
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One third of the year done and I haven’t missed a day yet! (Oh no, I hope I didn’t just jinx myself.)
So here’s April where we hopefully saw the last of the snow, took a trip to the...
May 02, 2014
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Last week I mentioned that I want to create some artwork for my house based on the Tu pieces at Room & Board.
Over the weekend I picked up the colors of felt I needed and started cutting hexagons...
May 01, 2014
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I got this amazing couch (frame) off Craigslist.
And I took it on as a personal mission. My challenge was to make new cushions in a manner that was in keeping with the piece, but make it fresh. I s...
Apr 30, 2014
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