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instant cowl

By On January 26, 2012 · 5 Comments

Yesterday I started unraveling this sweater. When I detached the neck, I thought, “This would make a beautiful cowl.” I slipped it around my neck. Lovely. I doubled it up. Toasty.

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speckled shrug: before

By On January 22, 2012 · 2 Comments

I love this sweater. I found it at the thrift store during a 99 cent sale last year. The colors are so pretty: light gray blending into warm oatmeal. It’s a soft wool acrylic blend that doesn’t need to be hand washed.

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recycle: how to make felted beads from yarn scraps

By On December 1, 2011 · 7 Comments

I’m going to say something silly, but I’m sure there are others out there feel the same. I have a hard time throwing out wool scraps. I don’t feel the same about cotton or acrylic yarn and I’m not sure why. There’s just something about the wooly ends. It pains me to toss them.

One [...]

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felted wool sweater mug cozy

By On November 15, 2011 · 2 Comments

Why yes, I did make a wool sweater for my mug.

Even though the Autumn temps are still beautiful here in Nebraska, the mornings are a bit chilly. My tea needed some help staying warm.

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how to make a cat costume in 3 easy steps

By On October 31, 2011 · 2 Comments

I tried to be proactive this year and started the Halloween costume conversation at the beginning of October. My daughter insisted she wanted to be Abby Cadabby again. I encouraged her to try a different costume and brought it up several times. Nope. She was sure. Abby Cadabby.

So I [...]

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unraveling another sweater

By On October 3, 2011 · 3 Comments

I don’t have a plan for this yarn yet, but I really do enjoy unraveling sweaters. These colors are so nice together. Any project recommendations? I’m open to suggestions!

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how to: sew a reusable filter for cold brewed coffee

By On September 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

When I first moved to Lincoln, it was a no-Starbucks town. As I explored the local coffee shops for my daily iced latte, one of them recommended an iced toddy. It was love at first sip.

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finished: wagon wheel baby blanket

By On September 16, 2011 · 9 Comments

I am so excited this is finished because I’m really ready for a new project. It turned out just as beautiful as I had imagined the day I found the sweater.

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easy kids bike shorts pattern

By On September 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The bike shorts pattern is finished and ready for download! It’s been over two years since my original Easy Kids Shorts pattern and I do a few things differently now.

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wardrobe refashion: t-shirt to bike shorts

By On August 23, 2011 · 4 Comments

My daughter loves wearing dresses. She also loves to climb tall jungle gyms and roll around in the grass with her feet in the air. She understands the concept of modesty, but she’s too busy running, jumping and playing to be worried about such things right now. I get it. I want [...]

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