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Kick Start Summer Crafts

May 16, 2017 // No Comments

I have been really into sewing lately, in addition to my usual knitting. So, in the spirit of finer arts far and wide, here is a collection of creative textile projects to Kick Start Summer Crafts: Fashion Design & Sewing... Continue reading →

Advice for Photographing Craft, Knitting, Food from award-winning craft blogger, Evin of EvinOK.com

How to Photograph Craft Projects & Food

September 2, 2015 // 2 Comments

I’m often asked how I capture the brilliant colors of yarn in my stash, mouth-watering goodness of something I’ve baked, textures of knitted items, or glimmer of a piece of jewellery I’m repairing. I’m always flattered and appreciative for the... Continue reading →

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

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

August 12, 2015 // 6 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 →

DIY Terrarium made with Upcycled Materials

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 →

DIY Felt Elephant Clothespin Craft

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 →

Beauty Boho Glass Bead Necklace handmade in one afternoon

Simple DIY Beachy Beaded Necklace

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 →

Hot Dog, It’s a Knit Dachshund

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 →

Midnight in Paris Trench Scarf

February 23, 2015 // 3 Comments

Some projects feel like you just need to keep them, even though they are meant for gifts. One example of this is the Midnight in Paris Trench Scarf I knit for my sister-in-law in 2009. I love how this turned out... Continue reading →

Dark Chocolate Painted Pretzel Twigs

February 12, 2015 // No Comments

Salty and sweet can be such a lovely flavour combination, so I thought I’d try to make my own chocolate-drizzled pretzels. And since they make such a fun gift, I am sharing the recipe here with step-by-step photos. You may... Continue reading →

Seahawks & Patriots Knitting for Super Bowl XLIX

January 19, 2015 // No Comments

Sunday night, my husband and I stayed up late to watch the games to see who would be competing for this season’s Lombardi trophy. My husband grew up in Seattle and it is where he and I met and fell in love, so needless... Continue reading →

What’s in My Knit Kit?

January 7, 2015 // 4 Comments

Back in 2010, I made a new knitter friend named Bonny and she gave me The Knit Kit which I adore. Especially as a new knitter, it was wonderful to have all the tools in a portable and hard-sided case. Since... Continue reading →

Creating the Perfect Care Package for a Knitter

November 17, 2014 // 3 Comments

Knitmas is approaching and my annual anonymous gift parcel is about to be sent off and many care packages sent out regularly as my favourite hobby. I’ve considered what makes an ideal care package for a knitter and I wanted to share all... Continue reading →

Jeune Coeur Cowl Knitting Pattern

October 13, 2014 // No Comments

This year, I really dedicated my talents towards designing more knitting patterns. It has been a worthwhile challenge since it resulted in my Bake Knit Sew book, but also because it made me appreciate the strengths and limitations of certain... Continue reading →

Favorite Baby Cardigan Knitting Patterns

October 3, 2014 // 2 Comments

The arrival of my son was a blessing and a joy and the beginning of nights that melt into days with spit up on my shirts. He is amazing and I have a newfound appreciation for a solid night’s sleep,... Continue reading →

The Comfort of Handknit Socks

September 22, 2014 // No Comments

I love fun socks and this makes sock knitting ideally suited for me. Yet, I don’t knit socks yet. Maybe it is just because I’ve been focusing my knitting on baby gifts for so long, but for whatever reason socks... Continue reading →

Handmade Upcycled Child’s Play Kitchen

September 12, 2014 // 2 Comments

It started with an idea for LB’s second birthday which grew to a collaboration and, finally, a creation. I wanted to make my son a play kitchen. The timeline was moved up just after his first birthday when I learned I... Continue reading →

Make Do and Mend: Ladybirds Instead of a Zipper

September 8, 2014 // 1 Comment

Some may say I’m a hoarder. I feel I see potential in things that others view as trash. I definitely wouldn’t classify these items as treasure…yet, but after I get to them sometimes they are treasured. My father and Grandma... Continue reading →

Making Your Own Stitch Markers

August 25, 2014 // 4 Comments

Stitch markers are one of those things you don’t realize you’re missing until you need them for a knitting (or crochet) project and such is the case with me. Whether you are knitting something with several increases or decreases, marking where... Continue reading →

Hello, Mr. Roboto Man, Let’s Craft

August 19, 2014 // No Comments

My friend Suzi LOVES quirky things, including robots and when I saw these patterns, I thought of her, which is always a happy thing to do. You may recall hearing about Suzi before in this post and this post and this post. She’s totally... Continue reading →

Nautical and Fish-Focused Crafts and Decorating

August 12, 2014 // No Comments

I love fish. Wait, I think I’ve confessed that before. I fight the adoration and strive to diversify my designs and projects, but deep in my heart I would love little fish and nautical touches to surround me in every... Continue reading →