It’s my first finish for 2019! This is actually a late Christmas gift for my sister. It has since been delivered and she absolutely LOVED it! She crochet’s all the time and is always making something with yarn. We live on opposite sides of the city and she doesn’t drive so we don’t get […] Read more…
Accessories
Bubble and Squeak
It’s starting to get chilly here in MN and the hand knits come out! I was pretty excited to make this cowl. I have never knit bubbles before. They looked extremely difficult to me, but it turns out they were very, very easy. I absolutely LOVE the texture the bubbles make. I really […] Read more…
Hello Kitty Zip Pouch
It’s spring!!!!! Sort of. The ground is still covered with copious amounts of snow here. It’s melting, but not as fast as I would like. With Spring, comes my desire to clean and organize (and get rid of stuff), but of course, none of the “getting rid of stuff” really applies to my sewing. In […] Read more…
Butterfly Single Scoop Zipper Bag
I love the single scoop zipper pouch designed by Dana Willard of Made Everyday. I always love to make new pouches – it’s a great way to stay organized. This pouch lives in my purse and carries lip gloss, lip balm and occasionally other make-up — even though I hardly wear it. I love that […] Read more…
Gradient Crosshatch Cowl
Knitting is one of my favorite ways to relax. I love the simple repetition of stitches – I can get lost in them. It is soothing and relaxing. I think that’s why I always choose simple knitting projects – ones that I don’t really need to think about. My fingers just move almost instinctively. This […] Read more…