So, I needed a good gift for my brother-in-laws birthday. But what do you make for someone who has everything? How about a java jacket. I went retro and stitched up a java jacket/beer cozy. This way he isn’t throwing out a piece of cardboard every morning. Yep… let’s reuse people! I just sandwiched two pieces [...]
Archive for January, 2009
Java Jacket by Morning, Beer Cozy by Night
Posted in Embroidery, felt, green, sewing, tagged applique, art, beer, beer cozy, birthday gift, cassette, cassette tape, coffe cozy, coffee, felt, green, hand embroidery, handmade, handmade gifts, java jacket, music, pattern link, reuse, reuseable, sewing, stitching, support handmade, thread, tutorial, tutorial link on January 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Little Bunny FooFoo
Posted in baby, crochet, Holidays, tagged baby, bunny, bunny crochet, crafts, crochet, easter, easter bunny, easter craft, easter crochet, easter eggs, easter pattern, easter treats, egg cosy, egg cosy pattern, free pattern, free pattern link, handmade, handmade gifts, holiday, holiday crafts, holiday crochet, kids, kids crafts, support handmade on January 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hoppping through the forest… Hiding plastic eggs on his little pink belly… This little guy will soon be accompanied by several little friends in an early attempt at this year’s Easter preparations. He holds a plastic egg for filling. This was so fast and super easy to do! I think the kids will love em! [...]
New Crochet Projects
Posted in baby, crochet, tagged baby, baby bootie, baby boy, baby craft, baby project, baby shoe patterns, baby shoes, baby socks, bootie, craft, crochet, crocheted mary janes, etsy, etsy finds, free baby shoe patterns, free crochet pattern, free mary jane patterns, free pattern, free pattern link, girl, handmade, links, mary janes, needlework, newborn, newborn patterns, pattern links, project, socks, support handemade, yarn on January 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A couple of new crochet projects… Some new mary janes for Maggie. The shape isn’t quite right on one of each set. I’ll have to keep trying. They are super quick to whip up. I’ll try and figure out where I found this pattern and post it. Here are some other links to Free crocheted [...]
Babies
Posted in baby, tagged baby, hand, handmade, life, love. little things, photography, quotes, thoughts on January 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It’s the little things that matter most….
Meet Molly
Posted in Embroidery, sewing, Softies and Plush, tagged baby, doll, Embroidery, fabric, felt, free pattern, gift, handmade, handmade gift, handmade toy, kids, pattern link, plush, sewing, softies, stitching, toy, vintage fabric on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Molly, Molly… so sweet and lovely, t’was bittersweet to see you go. Stitched up out of love and a little vintage fabric… some modern trims, she really got my heart. I stitched up this pattern: Black Apple Doll To make this doll for my sister-in-law to give to her niece (thanks Kate for supporting handmade!). [...]
Refashion Passion
Posted in green, re-purposing, refashion, sewing, tagged fashion, green, how to, kids clothes, links, maternity jeans, new fashion, pants, re use, recycle, refashion, repurpose, restyle, reuse t-shirt, sewing, shirt, skirt, style, t-shirt, tutorial, wardrobe refashion on January 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
So I must admit, I am addicted to blogs. Crafty art blogs, can’t get enough. They inspire and motivate me. And mostly, trap me at my computer greedily searching for more. My love affair with these blogs runs deep and now, I think I’ll share some of my favorite finds with you. All of which [...]



