• Starting Jan. 2nd

  • Antiqued Silver Eggs

  • Projects for National Pig Day

    I have a soft spot for pigs. (And quite a collection of them around my house.) This Saturday, Match 1st, is National Pig Day, so why not craft up a pig or two… Stitch up a pig apron with this pi...
    Feb 28, 2014 1 Comment

  • The Girl Makes Paper Dresses

    No fewer than 4 friends sent me this link. It is too good not to share with you. There is a little 4 year old that has started making paper dresses with her Mom. It’s a great craft project. What...
    Feb 27, 2014 1 Comment

  • Sewing Lessons: Duvet Cover

    Someone got a “big girl bed” (= twin bed) and I made the twin duvet cover! The actual process is super easy: sew three sides of two sheets together, then stuff the actual duvet up into th...
    Feb 27, 2014 3 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #4 Round Up

    For this challenge we asked the Iron Crafters to use either hearts or flowers (or both) in their project. This is certainly a warm and cheerful set of projects. Play Sculpt Live NY Star Cards Adven...
    Feb 26, 2014 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #5 – A is for…

    For this challenge we are starting at the beginning…the beginning of the alphabet that is. Create a project based on the letter A. This one is a little challenging, but once you start about it y...
    Feb 26, 2014 4 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge 4 – Valentine’s Box

    If you have a kid, in elementary school, Valentines Day is a super big deal. Even if it is not your personal favorite holiday, you cannot let it slide by. Our assignment, (yes, an assignment) was to ...
    Feb 25, 2014 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge 4 – Minnesota Love String Art

    The latest Iron Craft challenge required us to use either flowers and/or hearts in a project. I showed my love for my home of Minneapolis and Minnesota with some string art. I know this isn’t t...
    Feb 25, 2014 5 Comments

  • St. Patrick’s Day Projects

    Make sure not to get pinched this St. Patrick’s Day and make yourself a little something green! The Little Luck Charm Bracelet is super easy and is a subtle way to wear your green. A Shamrock ...
    Feb 24, 2014 No Comments

  • Visiting San Francisco

    I wrote a post about being a tourist for the day in my own city recently. And it prompted me to write about my beloved city some more. If I were visiting San Francisco, and I had a limited time, what ...
    Feb 21, 2014 5 Comments

  • Book Review: Modern Minimal, 20 Bold and Graphic Quilts

    I don’t buy new craft books very often any more. Ever since Pinterest has come along and taken hold, I get my fix of “new and inspiring” from there. If I am looking for a knitting pa...
    Feb 20, 2014 1 Comment