So I have been telling you to SAVE ALL YOUR YOUR WOOL SCRAPS for a cool project. Well, here is the cool project. Wool Dryer Balls Have you ever used a dryer ball or even heard about wool dryer balls? Last year I stopped into a cute, quaint little shop of handmade … [Read more...]
Upcycled Sweater Crossover Slippers
Slip your tootsies into these bad boys! These upcycled sweater crossover slippers will give you Foot Hugging Comfort! My Crossover Slipper Pattern is finally ready to go! I have had this slipper sketched and in my head for months. I found myself with a little spare time … [Read more...]
DIY Closet Organizer Tags
I am trying to create a little more space and organization to my small compact closet. I started the process by sorting through and donating those items that I very seldom wear or that I haven't worn in a very long time. It's amazing the things we hold onto thinking SOMEDAY we … [Read more...]
How to Felt Wool Sweaters
I had a good day at the second hand store last week! Look at the amazing wool sweaters I found. I frequently make stops at the thrift stores in town to see if they have any GOOD sweaters. As you know, I love making things from upcycled sweaters, wool in particular. Wool … [Read more...]
Sweater Heart Handwarmer Tutorial
It's almost Valentine's Day, YEA! I love this holiday! I always like to make some kind of valentine gift each year and I think this year I am going to give these fun heart shaped hand warmers. They are WAY easy to make and will be easy to mail to my family and friends. I … [Read more...]
Upcycled Sweater Scarf Tutorial
Here is ANOTHER way to use up your felted sweaters. This is such a fun, easy project to make. I get comments on this scarf every time I wear it. Upcycled sweater scarf tutorial: The most time consuming part is cutting out the squares. Cut out 16 - 18 squares … [Read more...]
Winter blues ….. make mittens!
Bring on the cold! Fingerless mittens are cozy and functional! I am lucky to live in an area where I get to enjoy four wonderful seasons, winter being one of them. Sometimes we find ourselves complaining "too cold", "too dark and dreary". I am getting … [Read more...]
Christmas Stockings
The holiday season is upon us and before things get too crazy, here is a fun little project you could whip up in no time. These Christmas stockings can be made with scraps you have in your sewing stash, or used some of your upcycled … [Read more...]
Non-Slip Slipper Soles
One of my customers sent me this note about her experience sewing sweater slippers for her grandchildren. She has given me permission to share these photos with you. "I definitely have had a lot of fun making slippers for my grand kids. So far I've made 14 pair and can't … [Read more...]
Recycling is HIP!
As I was creating this purse, I found that not only did I have recycled sweaters to use, there were other items that I had saved to REUSE. Now I am not one of those people who save everything. I have tried to save things in an orderly manner over the years, and it … [Read more...]