From the monthly archives: May 2010

handmade birthday gift for a special friend

By On May 28, 2010 · 3 Comments

Yesterday when I told you this pattern was addicting, I really meant it. I just finished one for myself today, which makes six total! (I’ll spare you the sixth picture.) I think I am finished for awhile — need to get back into a granny square groove.

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teacher thank you gifts

By On May 27, 2010 · 5 Comments

Do these look familiar? I posted a sneak peak a few weeks ago. I made these washcloths for my daughter’s teachers, added a bar of soap and put them in a little fabric drawstring bag. Actually, I made a lot more than these. This pattern is addicting!

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my creative space

By On May 26, 2010 · 8 Comments

In my creative space today I’m finishing up the details on a few gifts.

First up is this little teddy bear for my friend Lisa, who is expecting a baby any day now. Lisa is all about cute crochet stuffies, so I figured an amigurumi bear would be perfect.

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fabric from india

By On May 25, 2010 · 7 Comments

Another internationally-inspired blog post! I’ve had this fabric for awhile and can’t believe I neglected to share it with you.

A few months ago, my father-in-law went to India and asked if I wanted anything. I told him a little bit of fabric — something colorful — if it wasn’t any trouble. (Trips back [...]

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i finally bought a craft book from japan

By On May 24, 2010 · 3 Comments

I love looking at photos of Japanese craft books online, but I’ve never really felt compelled to buy one. Then I got sick, slowed on the crafting front and spent way too much time on ebay. (I’m feeling MUCH better, by the way. Thank you for all of the well wishes!)

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knitting and planting

By On May 21, 2010 · 4 Comments

Today was another slow day. I feel bad for my daughter. She’s getting bored with this mama-isn’t-feeling-well business. I tried to make today all about her. Most of the morning we hung out on the living room floor. She did her thing and I worked on another charity blanket square.

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plying sweater yarn

By On May 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment

I’m still feeling a bit under the weather, but I managed to play around with my drop spindle for awhile today. This ball of yarn comes straight off the sweater. I’m trying to take it from lightweight to worsted. So far, not so bad. I’m kind of making this up as I [...]

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my creative space

By On May 19, 2010 · 4 Comments

My creative space is filled with other creative folks today. I woke up feeling a little under the weather (ok, a lot under the weather) and decided to take it easy. I spent the day curled up with this blanket, reading my copy of Craft Corps, and working on

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totes in waiting

By On May 18, 2010 · 3 Comments

Thank you everyone for the sweet comments on my giveaway tote. I’ve been overwhelmed by your responses! They’ve inspired me to make some more totes from my upholstery stash. Last night I put together color combinations for three more bags. Now, if I can only find the time to sew them up!

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bella’s first ice cream social

By On May 17, 2010 · 1 Comment

I can’t believe it. My “baby” is almost finished her first year of preschool. How did that happen so fast? Last week they had an ice cream party at the park for all of the kids and their families.

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