Here’s something a little different: I’ve just published an applique pattern! Dreamweaver Fox is my first crocheted applique that I ever designed; I started it last year, and many side quests got in the way of completing it up until now – including Butterbun who actually has applique wings, which everyone seemed to like very […]
Category: DIY HOME DECOR
UPDATE: Now you can use this pattern to make Hubble’s bestie, Wishing Starfish!!! Step 1: Make a set of eyes using Hubble the Squid’s pattern Step2: Make a star using this Christmas Stars pattern Step 3: The star is five-pointed. Sew the eyes onto 2 points of the star, with 1 point left open between […]
On Sunday I felt like making some crochet panels for a throw I’m working on, but it had to be something easy for Lazy Sunday Me – no keeping count of stitches on complicated pony legs. I was really lucky and the pattern came together on the first try – it tessellated perfectly and I […]
I must credit Lahoma Nally-Kaye for her free pattern, Beautiful Shells Blanket. It was the foundation for this pattern, and they’re very similar. This design uses the same basic technique, with a few modifications to make the shells sharper and more square, plus a scalloped edge, and instructions for squaring off your workpiece. This design […]
I’ve been making these coasters as part of my stock for the craft market that I’m going to next week (the Durban I Heart market). They’re totally cute and fun to make; and if you have access to a laser cutter, you can make them too. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED Laser cutting file. […]
I love the Navajo style of this Southwestern Blanket Square (and to be clear – full credit goes to Alexis Middleton at Persia Lou for the design). I have made mine a little differently, because I’m not using them for afghans, so I wanted the border to be a really tidy rectangle, even before blocking […]