Thursday, February 14, 2013

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Cool "Blanket" Fort

I have made them.

My kids have made them.

Forts.

Out of couch cushions.

Mainly, out of a blanket over the table or between 2 chairs.

This is cute.





playhouse-under-the-table

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Dia De Los Muertos Cats

I found these on Facebook, but there was no information on them.

They look to be painted fabric, but that is just my best guess.


Sunday, January 6, 2013

Mark Newport

Mark Newport has an exhibit "In Action" of his eight hand-knit superhero inspired costumes. He is a Detroit area artist and educator. Each costume is life-size and wearable. The installation "In Action" looks at what heroes are and how they protect people.





Have a superhero of your own? 

Check out these free patterns;

Spiderman (kiddo AND adult sizes)



Batman hat





Saturday, January 5, 2013

Free Beaded Crochet Bag

I have been looking for a pattern for a One-necktie purse.

I didn't realize how much fabric is used for one necktie!

Before.


After ripping out all the seams. THIS is just one end!



I found finished ones on etsy for ones that I like, but not the pattern.


While I was browsing for a pattern, or at least a tute to eyeball, I found this.

Cute!




small-beaded-bag-free-crochet-pattern

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Sweater Scrap Sewing

Munchkin loved the sweater I used for the stocking. In fact she wanted one. Not the stocking, a ladybug sweater.

I explained to her it was not a whole sweater, and that it was unfinished. She was fine with it, but said she really liked the ladybugs.

SO...I made her a little i-pod cozy out of one of the scrap pieces. (she has my old Nano.)




Since I made something for her, I made a little funny one for the Spawnling. She had a good laugh over it.