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Gift Ideas

November 22nd, 2009 | Posted by admin in Patterns - (0 Comments)

I know I said I was going to make all my gifts this year but my lil bro introduced me to this site and there’s soooo many gift ideas I’m going to have diviate from handmade for one or two gifts. The website is www.thinkgeek.com and it’s AMAZING! There’s something for everyone on your list.  I placed an order for t-shirts and am thinking about another order with other fun and interesting gadgets like, shock ball, solar system lights, plush microbes and rare earth magnets… the list really goes on and on. Take a peek, you will be addicted.

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DIY gift boxes

November 15th, 2009 | Posted by admin in Patterns - (0 Comments)

Here’s a couple sites I found with templates and instructions on how to make gift boxes. Not only am I going the handmade route for my holiday giving this year but they are going to be wrapped in nice little up cycled boxes. I especially like the flower flap box, and the take out box. Here are some more box and card ideas.

Also, if you google “origami __________ box” (fill blank with desired shape, eg. square, rectangle, triangle), you will get tons of no cut, no glue ideas.

unikatissima Flower Flap Box box_takeout_lrg

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Twilight Addiction

November 14th, 2009 | Posted by admin in Knitting | Patterns - (0 Comments)

Yes,  I’m one of those.  All my students have been reading the series so I like to tell myself that my curiosity turned addiction was strictly motivated by wanting to relate to the students. Never-the-less,  I’m addicted to everything Twilight, books, movies, etc.  One of the “etc” I stumble upon was a free pattern on Ravelry called Bella’s Mitts.  Very similar to the books,  this pattern has become a phenomenon.  It was easy to knit and my first project with cabling. Bella wore similar mitts in the first movie and the pair I made are going to my youngest cousin and Twilight’s biggest fan this holiday season.

Bella MittsThese are the pair the author made, to whom I am in debt for this amazing pattern and the “best cousin” award I will receive come Christmas day.

Because I can’t knit and read at the same time,  I’ve discouvered audiobooks. The whole series of Twilight should be available through your pubilc library. If not Amazon has it.

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Christmas Crafting

November 14th, 2009 | Posted by admin in Knitting | Patterns - (0 Comments)

I’ve been making tons of gifts lately, unfortunately I can share pictures because the recipients are followers. I promise that after Christmas I will have a full run down ready of the past months efforts.  Meanwhile I’ve been finding excellent gift ideas (as always) on Etsy. They’re gift guide section is phenomenal. I’ve also been finding wonderful glove, mitten, scarf and stocking patterns on Ravelry among other gift ideas.  I want to knit stockings to hang at our fire place and found three amazing patterns in the book Holiday Knits, I highly recommend it.

Holiday KnitsI have a feeling I’m going to run  out of time but I’ll make the goal anyway.  The weather is getting colder and there’s only 4 more weeks of school until Winter Vacation.  Stay warm everyone!

A New Skill

July 12th, 2009 | Posted by admin in Knitting | Patterns - (0 Comments)

So school was all over and I was having some learning withdrawls so I signed up for a knitting class! I’ve been crocheting since I was about 1 0 and I knit a scarf in highschool so I really had no idea how to knit.

The class was offered by Art of Yarn and it was fantastic. Only $40 for 2 hours/week for six weeks! After the first 2 weeks I had successfully knit a pair of mittens and moved on to the cutest neck warmer on the planet. For those of you still not signed up for Ravelry,  do it.

flora july 09 001

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Big Girl Bonnet

May 24th, 2009 | Posted by admin in Crochet | Patterns | Patterns by Goldfishluv - (2 Comments)

Well, I finally did it. I drafted my own pattern! I was sitting browsing the multitude of free patterns on Ravelry.com and thought to myself, “I’ve benefited to much from other people’s generosity, it’s time to give back.”   Here’s my contribution as a THANK YOU to all those out there who selflessly post amazing patterns. I’ve enjoyed them immensely!

BGB1

I call it the Big Girl Bonnet, the flower on the side is made out of #2 sport weight yarn and the pattern in from Crochet Today in their free listings.



Oma Slippers

March 27th, 2009 | Posted by admin in Crochet - (0 Comments)

copyright © Tara Murray 2009

I was browsing on Ravelry this morning and came across this cute slipper pattern.  I was drawn in by the versatility of it and am excited to make some. I thought I could put a rose or flower motif or add a strap to make cute mary janes… the possibilities are endless! I purchased the pattern from Mamachee and had an excellent shopping experience.


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Granny Square Wrap

March 27th, 2009 | Posted by admin in Crochet - (0 Comments)


Our new place is very cold and we don’t want to turn the baseboard heaters on to heat it so I’m making myself a wrap. I found this pattern and totally fell in love with it. I’ve started the squares and hope to get it done soon.

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