Argyle Pattern Pillow
Lately all of the patterns I have been creating are ideas cast off in the process of making earlier ones. Its been nice that I can immediately go from project to project without spending to much time designing new patterns. Then again I’ve been so busy with other projects that I’ve not had to […] more…
One-Off Diamond Redux Pillow
I will admit when it comes to yarn I have been known to generally be good about impulse purchases. That being said, I do have a sizable stash of lace weight yarn in various colors and materials. I figured it was time to start working with them producing a series of one-off pillows… and […] more…
Irregardless Pattern Pillow
Originally this pattern design was going to end up in the “not quite right” pile of ideas, but sometimes you have to take a chance. Etsy Listing if you would like one for yourself :: Pattern Information more…
Pineapple Pattern Pillows
After all of those baby blankets it was nice to get back to thread word… even if it was the dreaded pineapple pattern. I always enjoy custom projects, and even a re-work of an existing design…but when I got the order for a 14″ pineapple pattern pillow in ecru thread over antique white fabric a […] more…
Blanket Projects – Little Miss Retallack
With the completion of this car seat blanket, the summer of baby blankets comes to a close. This is one of the rare projects that is going to a home with an avid crocheter so I couldn’t just make a simple granny square blanket. Well I could have, but Tori had fallen in love […] more…
Blanket Projects – Kolbeck Blanket
Another day, another granny square blanket, but this time with a lighter weight yarn. With this blanket completed I’m down to the last baby blanket for the summer and while they’re fun… I am really looking forward to just working with size 10 thread again. […] more…
Blanket Projects – Koelewyn Twins Blankets
I sort of lost track on how many days it took me to make the second blanket, but I handed both of them over to the parents to be on July 4th. While I enjoyed working with all the bright and cheerful colors all of the color changes will continue to dissuade me […] more…
Windowpane Tartan Pattern Pillow
Within 24 hours of sewing the fabric shell I got the pillow stuffed, the crocheted squares sewn on top and photographed. I am really getting tired of making baby blankets if I’m actively working on sewing projects. I haven’t gotten a chance to post all the baby blanket progress pictures here but I […] more…
Crane Pattern Pillowcase
So this wonderful “Toast” colored thread is really pretty in person… but very hard to properly light when photographing to get accurate color representation. I’m still not sure I succeeded, but it shows off the pattern design well enough. The pattern is along the same lines as the Celtic Knot and Eternal Loop […] more…
Blanket Projects – Koelewyn Twins Granny Square Blanket, Day 8
Of all the things I’ve made lately, pillow and blankets alike, this one just makes me smile when I look at it. It is absurdly cheerful in coloration to the point where it makes my cheeks hurt. Now on to the companion blanket. more…
Blanket Projects – Logan’s Cube Blanket, Day 16
This is one of those projects that I am very proud of completing. When I suggested the idea to Logan he seemed somewhat more enthusiastic than when he discusses most things, besides his guns and tea. The notion that men don’t like to design or to pick out things for their homes isn’t entirely […] more…
Eternal Loop Pattern Pillow
Given the decoration on the headboard of the bed it seemed appropriate to display the newly completed pillow there. While some of the design intention is lost when the square is actually draped over a pillow form i think I actually like it better this way. I would say I’m making a significant […] more…
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