I have a serious storage problem with my finished items, and I have way more handmade bags, purses and clutches than I could ever use, so I try to gift as many as I can but I still end up with more than I can use…
Tutorial: How to make a rigid base for your knit or crochet bag
One of the most common questions I get is How do I make a base for my bag? After a bit of trial and error I came up with this technique, I hope it helps. The instructions are in PDF format which you can get by…
Crochet Cuties: African Flower Cushion, Sandals and a Blankie
Look at these pretty FOs that I found online She has a photo tutorial that you can follow because the blog isn’t in English. The pattern looks so simple but the color choice is excellent and it looks so cute. This one is from a flickr…
Wednesday’s WIP: More green knitting
Many Wednesdays ago I showed you a little green knitting and then it hibernated for a while then it became this. It’s a small shawlette and the little one has claimed it as her own. She even told me to knit myself a larger one for…
Wednesday’s WIP: A new design and a new bag
This bag has been torturing me ever since I started. It is all done now except for the handles which I have yet to decide how to work them. No one said creative work was easy. But to be honest, I love the yarn and the…
Not a hot water bottle heating pad
I have a back problem, and the best remedy is usually a hot water bottle in bed. Hot water bottles are also great for that *ahem* time of month when you want to kill someone. Or maybe you just enjoy a nice warm bed. But I…
Pink Tutu
7 layers of pink tulle an elastic waistband encased in deep pink linen and you have a tutu fit for a princess. It was a normal Saturday morning and I had promised the little one a tutu. She wants to be a ballerina. She puts on…