Free Knitting Pattern: Chocolate Pudding Hat

by Evin // May 16, 2012 // 14 Comments

In two years of knitting, my husband has watched on as I’ve made baby blankets for other people’s children, scarves for other family members, and even things for myself, but finally last week it was his turn. Even the biggest... Continue reading →

Upcycled Cardigan Turned Felted Cropped Jacket

by Evin // May 9, 2012 // 5 Comments

I found the softest oversized cardigan at the second-hand shop last year. Its soft gray fibers begged to come home with me in spite of the fact that it resembled a coat more than a sweater. But it’s amazing what... Continue reading →

A Trivet Made of Upcycled Wine Corks

by Evin // May 2, 2012 // No Comments

Creating something new and useful from something already created is almost always appealing to me so the classic design of a wine cork just had to find a way to be enjoyed beyond the bottle. Considering what I needed most, I... Continue reading →

Create a Soak to Deodorize Smokey Knits

by Evin // April 18, 2012 // 2 Comments

A couple of years ago, I was handed a big bag of acrylic hand knits that wreaked of cigarette smoke. Stunning stitch work and amazing dedication to her craft, but I needed to neutralize the odor without making it all... Continue reading →

Instant Dining Room Wall Decor

by Evin // February 4, 2012 // 1 Comment

Defining a dining space that shares walls with a kitchen or living room is just as much a challenge as making a room solely for dining feel like someplace you want to actually dine. There are many ways to approach... Continue reading →

Everlasting Arrangements for Empty Vases

by Evin // January 26, 2012 // 1 Comment

A blank canvas, a muddy garden, and an empty vase. What do these three things have in common? Potential for creativity, expression, and color. I have four empty vases in my home and though cut flowers are nice to commemorate... Continue reading →

Iron-On Patches for Instant Personality

by Evin // September 22, 2011 // 3 Comments

Sometimes I’ll see the perfect cardigan or bathrobe in the shops, but know it is a bit blah. There is always custom embroidery or sewing lace or ribbon to customize a simple piece of clothing or fabric, but one of... Continue reading →

Upcycled Ladies Handkerchief Drawstring Bag, Stenciled to Personalize

by Evin // August 19, 2011 // 4 Comments

This is a small project that was made in less than an hour. The sewing would have gone quicker if my sewing machine doesn’t like to unthread itself regularly. I washed and ironed the two handkerchiefs and pressed a crease... Continue reading →

Free Knitting Pattern: Stripy Cozy Baby Blanket

by Evin // March 29, 2011 // 23 Comments

The Stripy Cozy Baby Blanket is brilliant for beginner or experienced knitters alike. The Design This is a simple and Free Knitting Pattern for a Stripy Cozy Baby Blanket that uses self-striping yarn to inspire a textural feature. Moss stitch edging... Continue reading →