Ruffled Bed Coverlet – Part 2
It turns out that we’ll be doing the bedroom redo this weekend, rather unexpectedly, so I’ll be working frantically to get my projects done before then. The headboard is actually more of a priority but it didn’t get above 50 degrees today so I…
Ruffled Bed Coverlet
On to the next project for the bedroom; I’m starting on this one because it’s too cold to paint the headboard tonight. I’m making a ruffled coverlet for our bed. Tonight I’ve cut the base fabric and all the strips for the ruffles (which…
Rag Doll Bunny – Pattern
Okay, the pattern is done! I made both the body and head more egg-shaped than in the sketch (I like the subtle Easter tie-in) and the proportions are a little different. It will make a pretty big doll, but I think that will make…
Reversible Bucket Hat
I made this hat today, but neither of my kids would cooperate to model it, so I had to use Mr. Sleep Sheep here: This is a Martha Stewart crafts pattern – it was pretty straightforward after I figured out how to tape the…
Rag Doll Bunny – First Steps
I’m planning to make rag doll bunnies for the kids for Easter, so tonight I’ve been sketching out bunnies to come up with something I can make a pattern out of. I don’t have anything to show yet – its been a lot of…
Jersey Knit Necklace
Tonight I made this necklace/scarf hybrid out of braided jersey knit. I came up with this project at the spur of the moment – I was free associating ideas, thinking about braiding, crocheting, knotting, and combining one of those techniques with the materials…
Old Pants Upcycle
I had an old pair of pants that didn’t fit me anymore, but were way too sentimental to give up. These old, faded cotton pants were one of the three pairs of pants in my backpack during my 8 month trip to South America…
Cupcake Fabric
A few days ago my daughter drew me a picture of a cupcake that I just love: The first thing I thought of was to turn it into a fabric, so I did, using Spoonflower. First I tried it with a pink background, like…
Little Girl Sweater Embellishment
I bought my daughter a sweater a few months ago and she has absolutely refused to wear it. Its main offense is that it’s not pink, followed by the fact that its not purple, or sparkly. Lastly, it offends her that its brown. Here’s…
Jersey Knit Infinity Scarf
My cousin was wearing a knitted infinity scarf the other day and it reminded me that I’ve been wanting to make one with some leftover jersey knit cotton I used for a baby wrap when Dom was born. This scarf was so simple to…
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