I really like the modern look of this throw pillow from Crate and Barrel. That strip of black zipper really gives this color block pillow definition, a little bit like a Mondrian.
Zippers have been ...
Jan 08, 2013
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Christmas is over, the New Year’s confetti has been thrown and now the stores are all full of red and pink hearts. Well, if you can’t beat ’em you might as well join ’em. Here&...
Jan 04, 2013
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I can’t believe I managed to stick with making a Christmas ornament ever week since July! Ok, I had a little help from our friend Dr. Russ who provided us with some great paper ornaments three o...
Dec 07, 2012
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I saw this somewhere in my pre-christmas surfing, and I knew I had to make some. It could not be simpler.
Here it is!
Supplies
red rick-rack
white rick-rack
clear thread
needle
This is just a matte...
Dec 06, 2012
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My Sister-in-Law sent a request for a craft. Be still my heart. Is there anything better than a commission gift? That is the best kind of crafting! (You know the craft will be appreciated, and not jus...
Nov 29, 2012
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Two weeks ago my sister, the mother of two twin boys, called me. She was sick of picking up Legos! She wanted me to sew a playmat for the boys that when they were done playing could just be drawn up i...
Nov 27, 2012
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Now these are a cute way to bring a bottle or wine or other hostess gift.
Snowburst felt bags from Crate and Barrel.
A strong, thick felt might be a little tricky to cut, so I might not do something ...
Nov 21, 2012
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How fun are these holiday pillows from Garnet Hill?
These are hooked like a rug, but I think you could easily get the same whimsical look using felt appliqués. The remind me a lot of the Pop Art Pee...
Nov 14, 2012
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When I travel, I tend to throw whatever knitting project I’m taking with me in my computer bag. Often that means my yarn gets messed up while I’m searching for something else in the bag or...
Nov 13, 2012
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(Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar. Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.)
This week&...
Nov 09, 2012
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