I have always been intrigued with making my own booklets and binding them myself. I used to do it as a child, punching holes in pages of artwork and tying them together with strips of colored yarn. Over the years I have tried several methods of binding and have come up with … [Read more...]
Upcycled Sweater Carrot Tutorial
Here it is almost Easter time and what a great time to get out your sweater stash and make SWEATER carrots. Yep, fabric CARROTS! What can't you make out of upcycled sweaters? Ha, ha. I am going to share with you a quick upcycled sweater carrot tutorial. If you don't sew and are … [Read more...]
How To Measure Hands For Mittens
This was one of the first patterns I designed using upcycyled wool sweaters. I tweaked and adjusted this pattern until these mittens fit perfectly, unlike some of the other mitten patterns I tried to make that were way too bulky for my liking. This pattern has been a great little … [Read more...]
A Sprig of Mistletoe and Mrs. Meyer’s Dish Soap
Have any of you tried Mrs. Meyer's dish soap? If you haven't you need to give it a whirl. A few months ago I was in Santa Barbara, California on a business trip with my husband and I popped into a Whole Foods Market (one of my most favorite stores). I always check to see if they … [Read more...]
It’s Pancho Time
It's poncho time. Keep your little girls toasty warm this winter season with a poncho. Whether your little girl or toddler is at play, at school, or just hanging out in the house, a poncho is a great lightweight covering that is not too bulky or constricting. These … [Read more...]
Upcycled Sweater Mistletoe Tutorial
I love having greenery in my house in the winter and a cute little sprig of mistletoe with its contrasting white berries and a red ribbon hung above the door is a breath of fresh air to me, and a great way to get a few more of those heart felt kissaroos. Who couldn't use a little … [Read more...]
Upcycled Felted Wool Sweater Balls
I hope you have been saving the sweater scraps when you are cutting out your sweater mittens, slippers, or other felted wool projects, because I am going to show you how easy it is to make these adorable upcycled felted wool sweater balls. Who would have thought that you could … [Read more...]
Easy To Make Upcycled Skirts
It's boot and skirt weather! The air is getting cool and crisp and what a great time to throw on your tights and skirts. In the office, running errands or even keeping house, a skirt, some tights and a pair of boots are a great GO TO for any occasion. I love wearing skirts in … [Read more...]
Sweater Pumpkins – A Great Fall Upcycled Sweater Project
Fall is one of my most favorite seasons and what a great time of the year to get out your sweaters and make something fun. Some ORANGE sweaters perhaps? I love the color orange, felted wool sweaters and shades of green. Put it together with a twig from the yard and BAM you have … [Read more...]
Slip Stitch Tutorial
Here is a little video tutorial showing how to do the slip stitch. A lot of my patterns and projects include this stitch so I thought I would do a little demo for you to view. This stitch is also called the blind stitch and very similar to the blind hem. I use this stitch to … [Read more...]