Knitting Christmas gifts like mad . . .
I completed all these this week (yes, I’m knitting round the clock!) This hat and scarf set is a perfect men’ gift – both patterns are from the book Closely Knit, the scarf is in Noro Silk Garden (3...
View ArticleStrawberries on Blueberry Hill
This was a wonderful free sewing pattern on Purl Bee – the fabric for the strawberries is really unique, it’s Kiyohara woven dots in colors pink and red. The fabric appears to be two thin pieces held...
View ArticlePumpkin, butternut squash, and Indian summer sky – autumn blanket and pillows
New patterns from Quince & Co – the November Blanket, September Pillow, and October Pillow. Each is a different weight yarn, all 100% American wool. The November Blanket is made from 12 skeins of...
View ArticleAnn Kelle fabric leftovers make great pillows
I’ve discovered that making pillows is the perfect way to use up fabric leftover from other projects – I think I’ll make matching pillows with all my quilt project leftovers from now on. Go here for...
View ArticleHydrangea felt pillow
Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers – I love the fluffy balls of colors that range from light pink to deep purple, I love that they have a long bloom season and that they bloom in late summer,...
View ArticleBedroom remodel
The remodel of our bathroom (photos coming soon) led me to re-think our bedroom colors and, as one project often leads to another, resulted in a complete remodel. The furniture is still at the...
View ArticleWindowpanes quilt
I loved this collection of Tamara Kate’s Helen’s Garden fabrics showcased here, and originally thought about making hand warmers too, but it just doesn’t usually get cold enough around here to put...
View ArticleSewing projects for the home
This week’s sewing projects – quick, simple, and satisfying! A set of four placemats and napkins, sewn from Robert Kaufman’s Studio Stash Yarn Dyes. I bought one yard of the Denim and 1/2 yard each...
View ArticleWarsa linen for the home
I couldn’t resist buying some of this beautiful new Warsa linen at Purl Soho – the soft, muted colors beautifully offset the handwoven blanket I splurged and bought while visiting Swans Island Company...
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