I actually made this hat for my niece, but I had to get a picture of it and the only models I had available were my two little boys. But this is why I need my own little girl! I hope there is one waiting to come to our family next. I am crossing my [...]
I have a baby shower to go to this weekend so here’s what I’ve been working on: Another appliqued bath towel using designs from new Cricut cartridge, Create a Critter (love it!!!), and a new project, bibs made from a tablecloth. Target has some really cute vinyl table cloths right now, which make excellent, cheap, [...]
These have been 4 of my favorite reads so far this year. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie is a great mystery/adventure story for all ages and the main character, Flavia, is among one of my favorite female characters of all time. She is witty, brave, mischevious, and I wish I knew her [...]
Enter for a Chance at Over $200 in Prizes Using vinyl letters in interior design is a very fast growing trend. You can stylize any room with little effort. You don’t have to deal the inconvenience or messiness associated with paint. Vinyl lettering is easily applied and can also be removed. You can add charm [...]
THE PRIZE One reader will win a bunch of great knitting stuff from Boye! Here’s what the prize includes: Stitch holders – sizes 1.75, 3, 3.75 Double pointed needles – sizes 7 and 8 14″ knitting needles – size 11, 13, and 15 Yarn sleeve assortment Needle threader
THE PRIZE One reader will win the Heath Vest Kit from Knit Picks! The winner can choose child or adult size which includes enough yarn to make something else if you prefer. (Adult Large-Kit contains 6 balls of Blue Ink, 2 balls of Thyme, 2 balls of Persimmon Heather, and 2 balls of Green Tea [...]
Pin It I made a few crocheted ear warmers for my nieces and sister and I think they turned out great! To find lots of crocheted patterns check out the following ebook by clicking here. I made these two crocheted earwarmers for my nieces for Christmas. And this one for my sister. It’s fast, easy, [...]
You Tube is one of my most trusted sources for how to information, especially about crocheting and knitting. In the patterns I’ve been reviewing I had to half double crochet 2 together and couldn’t find a video demonstration, so I figured it out and made my own video. For your viewing pleasure, I give you [...]
Here are a few videos I have found extremely helpful in my recent crocheting. Enjoy!
Michelle from GreetingArts generously offered to let me share her crocheted flower tutorial with all of you. She writes about all kinds of cute and crafty things. Thanks Michelle! Step 1: Make a magic circle, 5 sc into ring, pull circle closed. Step 2: Join with sl st into first sc.