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Hand Knit Christmas Stockings

Published: 07-11-2012 12:37pm
Posted In: Christmas
It is that time of the year! Plan ahead, and you'll have your own family heirloom. My mother knit them for over 50 years, and now I knit them. I'd love to create a new family tradition or continue an old tradition for your family, I love knitting these stockings.Snowman and Santa designs are available in the shop, however, I also custom knit Christmas stockings upon request, in other patterns. Many have asked me to duplicate the stocking their Grandmother or Great Aunt made, so they have one for a new child or grandchild.  It is time to make sure you order your Christmas stocking, to have it arrive for the holidays. Each year, man... » Read More

Smiling for the Christmas Portrait

Published: 12-11-2011 08:17am
Posted In: Knitting Projects
Three striped stocking hats in 12 days...If I knit really fast, and I knit one every 4 days, I should be done in time... I feel a little like the Little Engine that Could. I think I can! I think I can! I think I can! Two hats are done and one more to go. Three days to go, but really only two, since I have to work. I need a holiday, so I can knit all day. A young family in Alaska will be smiling for their Christmas portrait, since they'll be receiving three adorable hand knit hats on schedule.One for the Dad, one for the Mom, and one for the brand new baby. Red and white stripes that remind me of Dr. Seuss, or Where's Waldo, with gr... » Read More

Make your own conductive gloves

Published: 11-18-2011 03:02pm
Posted In: Look what I found online!
Want to use your iPhone in the cold? Fingerless gloves help, but if you want to keep your gloves on, you need to make these conductive gloves. Quick and easy to make with these directions by Becky Stern. All you need is a pair of gloves, a needle, and some conductive thread. Now all I need to do if find out where to buy "conductive thread".    ... » Read More

Make Care Tags for Your Handmade Gifts

Published: 11-11-2011 07:46pm
Posted In: Look what I found online!
If you make knitted or crocheted items for someone else, I found a great way to include the care instructions. Sara Rivka blogs about her idea here. ... » Read More

Write your own message!

Published: 11-09-2011 04:16pm
Posted In: Special sales in my shop
Announcing new section in my studio. Handmade cards are blank inside, ready to be personalized with your own messages. Cards are appliqued with wallpaper and fabric designs. Choices available for you to send your messages to friends and family. Cards for children and adults, including Christmas cards. Cards for only $1.00 each. ... » Read More
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