This pillow is made using The Vine Crooked House Block, but it can be used with any 12 1/2" center block. This is a pillow cover that is Velcroed together and can be taken off the pillow form for washing purposes. Materials: 1 – 12 1/2" center block (The Vine Crooked House is used for this …
Please Note: Throughout this project you will find many hints. They will help you complete the project. Important: The pattern pieces DO NOT have a seam allowance included. You MUST add a 1/4” seam allowance BEFORE you cut out the pattern pieces. Materials: Fabric scraps – 5 colors, light to medium weight cotton or cotton …
Early last week I shared a photo of The Crook House banner I made. In the next few weeks I will be sharing directions for making the three blocks and the banner. I thought it might be fun to show some other ways you could use these blocks. I have turned the first block, The …
Materials: Felt Color A – back, front, bottom Felt Color B – chest, eyelids Felt Color C – eyes Felt Color D – wings Felt Color E – beak Embroidery floss Color B Embroidery floss Color C Embroidery floss Color D Embroidery floss Color E 2 3/4” buttons with 2 holes for eyes Stuffing (wool …
What could be more fun to carry and better for the environment than this reusable, eco friendly lunch bag! Fashioned after the standard brown paper bags, this lunch bag will hold all the lunch time goodies you’ll be needing! It’s a snap to make, so make a few! A NOTE ABOUT MATERIALS: Because a lunch bag …
Materials: (yardages are approximate and based on optimal placement) 12″ x 18″ felt color A (Copper Kettle) 8″ x 10″ felt color B (Pumpkin Spice) 8″ x 8″ felt color C (Beige) Scrap felt color D (Black) Embroidery floss color A (Copper) (DMC 301) Embroidery floss color D (Black) (DMC 310) Embroidery floss color E …
Materials: Felt color A Felt color B Embroidery floss color A Embroidery floss color B 2 3/4” buttons with 2 holes for eyes Contrasting embroidery floss for sewing on eyes Stuffing (wool or polyfil) Beans, fish gravel or large grained sand for weighting the bottom Pattern Directions: (All seams are 1/4″.) 1] Download pattern …
Easy to make, a dream to use, and wonderly quick to give as gifts. Materials: 1 skein Lily “Sugar ‘n Cream" 100% cotton yarn (4 ply – 2 oz.) Knitting needles US 7 (4.50 mm) Yarn needle Directions: Cast on 44 stitches. Bottom border: Rows 1 – 6: k row. Pattern: Row 1: k4, *k4, …
The mitered bowl is knitted in a square shape, but after felting and blocking, it will be round. Each bowl will be unique since color changing is random. Embellish with recycled buttons to make a truly one-of-a-kind bowl! Caution: This pattern is in Beta Testing. Although we think the instructions are accurate, we may …
The other day I was going through some old books and came upon a wool penny rug that I’ve wanted to make for years…I shared the pic last week. I know I don’t have enough time right now to tackle a rug, but I wanted to use the wool pennies for SOMETHING! I started a table runner, …
Gammy’s (Kimara) Ornament I know it is a little early for Christmas ornaments… but I was inspired to make these based on a blog challenge I participate in with Nature’s Way Learning. My mom thought it sounded like fun and of course went above and beyond on her design (which you can download here). I …
Make up this holder to help you get organized when you are out-and-about. Reduce it to 70% and it would make a great holder for standard sized business cards. I’ve included a pdf with my design, but get creative. Creating your own design is great fun! Hint: When placing appliques on the background, make sure …
