I may have a problem. I like fast crochet projects and the fastest projects are the ones that use bulky or chunky yarns. Crocheting with t-shirt yarn (tarn) is one of my favorite chunky yarns to use. While that probably doesn’t seem like a problem, my growing stash of hoarded t-shirts might be. T-shirt yarn […]
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T-Shirt Quilt Tutorial-Making Your Memories Last
Using t-shirts to make a t-shirt quilt is a great way to make memories last, especially if the time spent collecting those t-shirts has come to an end. That was exactly the case with my youngest son and his girlfriend. Last month they both graduated from Pittsburg State University. Months earlier my son had requested […]
I made this apron a few years ago, but never posted the tutorial. Finally! At last! The full tutorial follows. I wear aprons for just about everything I do, and I have a specific apron for most of those tasks. When I found this jumper dress at a yard sale I couldn’t resist bringing it […]
Do you ever wonder what to do with all the leftover bits and pieces when recycling a pair of blue jeans? I hate to throw anything away so I’m always experimenting. In this case, the jean seams were my guinea pigs. They were perfect for weaving coasters. Not a broken sewing needle in sight because […]
This bag is new this week in my Etsy shop. I’ve been working on some ideas that use my vast hoarded supply of vintage linens, trims and assorted crafting bits. I love the shabby chic look of this purse. The construction and embellishments on the purse were all sewn either with my machine or by […]
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Metal Stamping Projects-Tutorials
Metal Stamping Projects-Tutorials Whew! It’s been a bit since I last posted. I’m still here, I’ve just been working on articles for Love To Know and projects I sell locally. Sometimes I get into the flow of things and forget to take pics… …and sometimes I forget I have the pics after I have written […]
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Make Your Own Felted Wool
Free Felting Patterns Have you ever made the mistake of washing and drying a wool sweater? You would definitely remember if you did because the shrinkage is quite dramatic. An adult-size wool sweater quickly becomes child-size. If your first thought is to throw it away, STOP! You have the perfect fabric for a felted wool […]
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Restyled Ice Skates
Old Ice Skates I have quite a collection of ice skates that I have been saving for just the right project. This is one basket. I’m pretty sure I have another in my storage unit. Prepping the Skates The skates in this basket were all black, but they were not going to stay that way. […]
T-Shirt Crochet Shower Rug I actually finished this a few weeks ago, but life happened. I was reminded of it every time I took a shower, but blogging while naked just didn’t seem right. Especially the pictures…there are many reflective surfaces in a bathroom and ain’t nobody wanting to see that. 😉 Turns out I […]
T-Shirt Refashion With Lace Hem We’ve all seen them…heck, we’ve all bought them…those t-shirts that are available in every color imaginable. They are a bit of a staple in my closet, as I am sure they are in other people’s closets too. They are great worn with sweaters, jackets and other layers when the weather […]