I’ve barely learned how to knit, and I’m already dreaming of making sweaters. So much so, that I picked up this small Patons book at JoAnns in the yarn aisle last weekend. I knew that if I didn’t pick it up, someday when my skill is good enough to make sweaters I would not be […]
craftiness
DIY – Sew on a button
Sewing on a button is one of those skills that I think everyone needs to know how to do. In fact, while I was contemplating the execution of this post, I sat down and the button on my Michael Kors jeans (that I got at the outlet mall for $20!) popped off! That just goes […]
On my worktable – Seams to Me
While snooping through my Christmas stocking from my Mom on December 22nd, I discovered a Borders gift card. I get really, really excited about buying books. The Narrator just happened to bring home a 40% off coupon for Borders the same day, so I spent my Christmas money, before Christmas. It was sooo worth it!! […]
If at first you don't succeed…
knit, knit again!! And here is my first ever, knitted piece. It’s a 4 inch-ish, square-ish piece for a blanket! Hooray! It looks like all my previous knitting lessons finally sunk in, and I caught on pretty quickly. I need to relax a little though, because I’m knitting a bit tight. However, this is MORE […]
My Kryptonite
I have been trying off and on to learn how to knit for the past 20 years. Ok, so it’s been more off than on, but on multiple occasions, I’ve sat down to learn and but felt like I had two left hands. My mom is an excellent knitter – and I think the last […]
Save Handmade!!
During a phone conversation with my Mom the other day, she sadly told me that the charitable organization she works with that provides handmade baby items to area hospitals is temporarily shutting down. WHY??? was my astonished response. This particular organization is doing such an incredible work providing needed items for so many families with […]