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sew, mama, sew! giveaway day

By On December 12, 2010 · 96 Comments

* * * * * Congratulations to the giveaway winner Shana Putnam! * * * * *

Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway Day is one of my favorite times of year. I love participating: both in the giving away part and the entering for giveaways part.

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putting a dent in that big spool of wool

By On October 29, 2010 · 3 Comments

Believe it or not, I’m still crocheting little vases. In fact, I just received a wholesale order for three sets. I’ve finally worked through most of my tan and navy wool and can’t wait to start using some new color combinations.

Thank goodness it’s football season. If you need me, [...]

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my creative space

By On October 6, 2010 · 6 Comments

The day before our vacation the little crochet bottles sold. When I got back home, I started to miss having them around. So I’ve decided to make a few more—some for the shop, some for gifts and some just for me. I’m also experimenting with different sizes, shapes and types of [...]

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shop: set of upcycled crochet covered vases

By On July 2, 2010 · 3 Comments

They’re finally here! I think I love these too much to list them, but I can make more. Lots more, actually. I used wool from the big spool and clear plastic containers handpicked out of my very own recycle bin. More photos and all the details are in my shop. [...]

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upcycling in the kitchen

By On April 29, 2010 · 4 Comments

I’m finally getting around to some household stuff I’ve had in my to-do pile for awhile. Last year I made some rags out of an old bath towel, but I never finished the edges. They’d get frayed and messy in the wash and every few months I’d trim off the scraggly bits. [...]

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sweater wool 220

By On April 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment

After yesterday’s trade, I got to thinking about my stash. My projects are usually small: hats, scarves, fingerless gloves. There’s no way I’ll use an entire sweater’s worth of wool or cotton for anything. So, I’ve decided to keep some and share some. First up is the beautiful cream and gray wool [...]

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she’s a very kinky yarn

By On April 15, 2010 · 3 Comments

After working with my white sweater wool, which I took the time to soak and unkink, I’ve decided that I prefer its smoothness for granny squares. So, tonight is bath night for the rest of this sweater wool!

recycle: I’m also in the process of unraveling another sweater. Just [...]

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custom bag: tropical lunch tote

By On April 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment

When I posted pics of my Tropical Tablecloth Tote, I received a request for a lunch tote. The bag is a little smaller, but a lot wider to hold lunch containers and a water bottle. I think it’s pretty darn cute!

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remote control pillow pattern

By On April 14, 2009 · 5 Comments

from the julie-bird.com archives

UPDATE: Thanks to WhipUp for their link to my pattern!

When it comes to gift giving, it’s really hard to buy for my brother. Same with his girlfriend. They don’t have a lot of time for hobbies because they both work really hard at their jobs and at school. [...]

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custom wool felted bag :: teal and white

By On March 20, 2009 · 1 Comment

I have to give props to my friend Cathy. She picks the neatest sweaters for her custom bags and always has the coolest coordinating fabric choices.

I’m not sure what I like more—the beautiful buttons or the purple floral print.

She also requested a coordinating box bag for her knitting. I love [...]

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