When we moved in 6 years ago, we made what had been a formal living room into a play room. We painted it a bright yellow, put up lots of cute decals and had toys spilling every where. It served us well. Now though, the kids are older, the room looked beat up and they … Continue reading Playroom Makeover
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Tiny Sweater
I took a break from my crochet shrug to make a baby shower gift. This shower kind of snuck up on me, so I was pressed for time. I opted to make a free pattern called Quick Oats and use Knit Picks Brava Bulky. Quick it was! I used two buttons that I had purchased … Continue reading Tiny Sweater
Evolution of a Crochet Shrug
On my YOP list was Two of Wands Movie Night Cocoon Shrug. Although I plan on making it, as I went through my Pinterest crochet board I realized I have A LOT of sweaters and shrugs from Make & Do pinned. I had purchased Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend yarn during a sale. I thought … Continue reading Evolution of a Crochet Shrug
Yard Sale Redo
We needed a small table for next to our couch, just to hold a drink, put your phone down, etc. As I'm trying to reuse, reduce, refashion, I opted to look at yard sales. I found this table for $5.00. (picture taken after I started sanding, the top was in a horrible state) I did … Continue reading Yard Sale Redo
Year of Projects 2019/2020
This is a full, ambitious list. I won't complete it all, especially the fiber projects as I'm choosing bigger projects. Knitting: Finish my Shift Cowl (and possibly use this pattern to use up scrap yarns throughout the year) Knit a Quince & Co. wrap (kit already received) Make any pattern from Taproot Magazine Knit/Crochet my … Continue reading Year of Projects 2019/2020
Year of Projects-Completion List
So, another year has passed! How did I do with my Year of Project List for 2018/2019??? Finish my Charlotte Afghan: FAIL. I think I added one round. This will go onto this years list. Knit myself the hat I am totally in love with: FAIL. I didn't knit it. This will go onto this … Continue reading Year of Projects-Completion List
Projects on Repeat
Last Saturday it was Little Yarn Shop Day. My roommate from college and I met for lunch and some yarn shopping. We had lunch at an adorable French Bistro and had a nice "catch up on our lives" lunch. Then we went to a local yarn shop named Craftworks (where I took a class with … Continue reading Projects on Repeat
