From the category archives:

HOOKS & NEEDLES

Springtime Inspiration: Egglace

March 6, 2010
Thumbnail image for Springtime Inspiration: Egglace

I give you the humble little ancient symbol of rebirth … and spring fever.

While I love eggs over-easy on an English muffin or crafted from velvety chocolate, these lacy versions are calorie free.

I’ve gathered a collection of patterns that have been in my queue for a while now.

These are perfect to use up little bits [...]

Click to continue →

Oh, Baby

November 24, 2009
Thumbnail image for Oh, Baby

No sooner did I give away that cute baby girl dress when a couple of my nieces announced their pregnancies.  Go figure, huh?  Of course, who knew whether either would be a girl … but still.
Aunt Inis waited dutifully to hear the sex of both babies.  One niece is STILL not certain, but one did [...]

Click to continue →

Vampire Crochet

October 15, 2009
Thumbnail image for Vampire Crochet

The imagination of yarnies never ceases to amaze me – a vampire bite necklace.  Who’da thought?  Meekssandygirl on Etsy, that’s who!

Click to continue →

Inspiration and Winners

October 8, 2009
Thumbnail image for Inspiration and Winners

INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK
My shoes have to have great arch support or I’m a hobbling, wincing mess by noon.  Nevertheless, these Converse creations are awesome, aren’t they?  All it takes is a sharp needle, a little embroidery floss and some creativity.
I mentioned that I like reading international blogs.   Facile Cecile’s blog is one of those [...]

Click to continue →

Inspiration of the Week: Spooky Lace

October 1, 2009
Thumbnail image for Inspiration of the Week: Spooky Lace

Spooky lace — grab your stash of crochet thread make some gorgeous webs of your own for Halloween.

Click to continue →

Inspiration of the Week: Ear Nets and Fly Veils

September 24, 2009
Thumbnail image for Inspiration of the Week: Ear Nets and Fly Veils

Aren’t these cute? I’m not a horsewoman by any stretch. However, I’m going to hazard a guess that these keep flies out of a horse’s ear. I bet the tasseled ones work better for keeping flies out of their eyes, too.
I wonder if Old Lady Kitty would like to try an ear [...]

Click to continue →

Legwarmers – Chic or EEK?

September 17, 2009
Thumbnail image for Legwarmers – Chic or EEK?

Knit* and Crochet Inspiration of the Week.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, these fashion icons are making a come back.  The idea isn’t a new one.  Victorians, I believe, called them spats.
Traditionally, leg warmers were the domain of ballet dancers.   Jazzercisers took the idea … and ran with it.

Although, warmers maybe a bit of a misnomer.  [...]

Click to continue →

Crochet Inspiration of the Week: Steampunk Crochet

September 10, 2009
Thumbnail image for Crochet Inspiration of the Week: Steampunk Crochet

Love this designer.  Alla seamlessly melds crochet and knitting with an elegant, cute Steampunk style.  Although her designs are for children, I bet her patterns can be adapted for big girls, too.  Or maybe we can convince her to branch out a bit to adult sizes 
She has a pattern shop on her blog [...]

Click to continue →

← Previous Entries