Nook Sweater

I finally made a cover for my Nook. A crocheted sweater using this tutorial as a guide. A very loose guide. I can’t follow a pattern because I’m too lazy to look up the abbreviations. So, I guess at what they mean. Now that I look back at the tutorial (its so pretty), I’m disappointed. [...]

Crosstitch Keeper

My sister came for a visit this winter. She has always been an avid crosstitcher. She has a made a beautiful 3-D house picture marking the wedding date  for  her sisters and her daughters. It seems she is always working on a new one, and her pattern is getting worn! She was carrying her supplies [...]

Weaving Potholders

Remember these? I do! And I remember always wanting to make more. As with all store-bought craft kits, the supplies run out too quickly.  While at the store a few weeks ago, I saw an inexpensive box of the knit bands. I didn’t realize that the loom was is the expensive box beside it. So, [...]

Crafty Valentine Ideas for My First Grader

I think I’ll let Eleanor decide what to make her class this year. Happy Picking! Long-stem roses using egg cartons. Love bugs Stick of Gum Butterflies Sucker Flowers Heartbreakers (again, so cute!) Sew felt heart cards I Got a Crush!

Crochet Heart Garland

I’ve seen these things all over the place! So quick and easy. And cute. And lasting. One heart took me less than five minutes. And I like using up my scrap yarn! I think this is my second time crocheting. So, its an easy project. Inviting you to make more and more! Links to heart [...]

Number 3 and Flower Power

For the last 3 weeks, I’ve been fighting exhaustion and nausea. I’ve always felt horrible when I get hungry; cranky, shaky, head-achy, light-headed. Now, I’m experiencing , those symptoms every hour or so, and I’m not hungry. You guessed it. I don’t have a horrible disease. I’m building a baby. Hence, the laying on the [...]

Bibs Three for Max

Nothing like fun fabric and bias tape to make a baby fashion statement! My church keeps me busy with baby showers! And the flip side…

Kindergarten Valentines

“Imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery.” So true, so true.  I got this idea from Dana Made It : Heartbreaker Valentines. Eleanor made these for her class-mates. She did it all, except stapling, because we have a 20 year old stapler from hell. Great job!

Sew A Valentine

Sew, Mama, Sew is holding a True Love Valentine Contest! I’m always looking for projects to use my Great Aunt Mary’s quilting pieces.  She cut and collected tiny shapes through the years, but didn’t finish a lot of her projects. I inherited all those fabulous vintage shapes! So, I made a “crazy” pieced Valentine for [...]

Sushi Cake for Baby

Sushi Shower Present I guess these are the new thing in baby shower traditions along the lines of the diaper cake. I saw them for sale at The Silly Wagon boutique and over here at etsy.com for $100! Needless to say, I made mine for a lot less. Happy babies Alison!