Teardrop Earring Repair

by Evin // August 14, 2015 // No Comments

And we’re back with more jewellery repair fun. As I explained when I wrote about the gold coin necklace, I bought 11 bags filled with tangled or broken jewellery at Accessorize (Monsoon) for €11 (retail value €296) and am working... Continue reading →

Low-rise jeans fix to keep the waist from sliding down

No More Plumber’s Smile with this Low Rise Jeans Fix

by Evin // August 12, 2015 // 14 Comments

I love jeans or pants that fit me nicely…but then when I bend over or crouch down they shift and they appear ill-fitting and unkempt. I bought two pairs of soft stretch corduroy jeans at Gap last year and was in... Continue reading →

Peipponen Shawl designed by Heidi Alander

Peipponen Shawl by Heidi Alander

by Evin // August 10, 2015 // 2 Comments

My friend Aine Ní Cheallacháin from my regular knitting group just finished the most beautiful and soft crescent-shaped shawl so I asked if she’d be willing to share it with you and she agreed, so here is a post about her... Continue reading →

DIY Terrarium made with Upcycled Materials

by Evin // August 5, 2015 // No Comments

Winter is coming and I am going to miss my terrace garden, so I decided to bring a bit of the outdoors in by creating my own little garden in a jar. After reading a few Pinterest tutorials, I decided to... Continue reading →

Choosing a Super Bulky Yarn for Knitting

by Evin // August 3, 2015 // No Comments

So, I have the Cozy Bolero pattern by Jane Richmond and am trying to decide which Super Bulky yarn to use for the project. If I can’t decide, I’ll just have to make more than one! Of these, I only own the last option,... Continue reading →

DIY Felt Elephant Clothespin Craft

by Evin // July 31, 2015 // No Comments

LB and I love to do crafts a few times a week. I often forget to take step-by-step photos as we’re hard at work, but sometimes I do and today’s post is focused on one of the projects when I... Continue reading →

How to Decide If It’s Time to Finish or Frog a Stalled Project.

by Evin // July 29, 2015 // 3 Comments

Not all knitting projects work out and some just stall or hibernate. Like a broken down car, I kick the tires and wonder if it’s worth sticking with it or perhaps it’s time to move on to something new, maybe... Continue reading →

Elizabeth Zimmerman Baby Surprise Jacket

Favorite Pattern to Knit or Crochet Again and Again

by Evin // July 22, 2015 // 2 Comments

You know we all have our tried and true favourites that we turn to again and again, whether it is a reliable recipe, well-worn shoes, or even a route to work. Of course, there are other recipes, shoes, and routes we... Continue reading →

Make Do and Mend: Broken Cleo Necklace Clasp

Broken Necklace Clasp Repair

by Evin // July 20, 2015 // 4 Comments

I popped into Accessorize by Monsoon this past weekend and admired their many lovely sale items until the broken jewellery box caught my attention. Having always been a lover of a fixer-upper project, I carefully looked at every single broken... Continue reading →

Sew Very Summery

by Evin // July 18, 2015 // No Comments

Some of the most delicious blooming flower hues are stitched together this season, so today I am admiring summer sewing patterns that are sew very summery! After all, doesn’t it feel more like summer when you’re wearing those cheery colors? Square Deal™... Continue reading →

Fat-free Cupcakes? Knitted, Crocheted, or Embroidered, That Is.

by Evin // July 6, 2015 // No Comments

If you have a sweet tooth, you can enjoy all the cupcakes you want without the calories with these knitted, crocheted, or embroidered treats. My very own One Size Fits Most Cupcake Tea Cosy Lion Brand Yarns has a deliciously darling free... Continue reading →

Beauty Boho Glass Bead Necklace handmade in one afternoon

Simple DIY Beachy Beaded Necklace

by Evin // June 11, 2015 // 2 Comments

On Saturday, my son LB decided he wanted to make mommy a necklace. We were out of penne and macaroni so I asked him where we should get more supplies at the grocery store or the craft store and he... Continue reading →

Popsicle Stick Shapemakers

by Evin // May 7, 2015 // No Comments

I recently was looking for an inexpensive portable and expendable creative play project for my son. Something that could fit in my purse for playing at restaurants or when we were waiting someplace. Naturally, Pinterest had plenty of ideas, but... Continue reading →

Hot Dog, It’s a Knit Dachshund

by Evin // April 30, 2015 // 1 Comment

Need to find just the right gift for a dog-lover? Oh, a Dachshund you say? Even better. Certain breeds are so iconic and translate well to art and design, the Dachshund is one such breed. I knew a lovely one in... Continue reading →

Matryoshka: Dolls With A Nesting Instinct

by Evin // April 27, 2015 // 2 Comments

Russian nesting dolls, also known as a Matryoshka, have an iconic design and history. I won’t even try to describe it when Wikipedia has done such a nice job already. But I will share some links if you want your own. First, I’ve... Continue reading →

The Most Expensive Fabric Buttons Ever

by Evin // April 23, 2015 // No Comments

For Christmas 2010, I went to Morocco for a week. For Saint Stephen’s Day, we went through the markets and Souk in Marrakesh. My eyes caught sight of lovely buttons and I though they’d be a reasonable souvenir. Not too... Continue reading →

Knitting a Cheeky Pistachio Shell Wrap

by Evin // April 20, 2015 // 3 Comments

Four years ago, I was in the States for a visit and started knitting a wrap to go with the dress. It reminds me of a vintage Hable Construction design (Chocolate Straws). Since at the time, I had never knitted... Continue reading →

Playing Around with Stitch Designs

by Evin // April 9, 2015 // 4 Comments

Sometimes I have no idea what I want to make with a yarn or even how a certain colorway will knit up, so I just dive in and see what happens. This is just such an attempt. It has been... Continue reading →

These Islands book launch tonight

by Evin // April 9, 2015 // No Comments

These Islands: Knits from Ireland, Scotland, and Britain book launch will be held at Knit Midleton TONIGHT, Thursday, April 9th at 7:30pm: 4 Main Street, Midleton, Co. Cork. Space is limited, so please call ahead at 085 157 8969 to reserve your... Continue reading →

Gnomes Sweet Gnomes

by Evin // April 6, 2015 // 4 Comments

They’re not just for your garden anymore, gnomes are making their way into homes everywhere with their effigy-like appearance and innocent looks. I know I am not alone when I admit that I love garden gnomes. It all started when... Continue reading →