August 24, 2011
by Claire
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Okay, calling this thing a quilt is a stretch. Or possibly an insult to quilters everywhere. But! It does make a fantastic baby toy. I whipped this up in a hurry one day when I was in need of quiet … Continue reading
June 22, 2011
by Claire
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Behold, the best baby toy ever. At least, that’s what Olive thinks. This little toy has bought me all sorts of quiet time. Dude, she is playing with it right now as I write this post. As someone who has … Continue reading
June 3, 2011
by Claire
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Call me a prude, but I really can’t stand it when my bra strap starts to wander, letting the world know just what color and condition said bra is in. (Answer: generally not great.) It drives me nuts. I don’t … Continue reading
February 21, 2011
by Claire
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Pipe cleaners? Wait, like those things little kids bend into animals? Yes. Pipe cleaners. It just so happens that I have a TON of them. Some vintage, but mostly leftover from teaching kids’ arts and crafts classes. There’s got to … Continue reading
February 14, 2011
by Claire
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Ahhhh, buttons. Currency of the craft drawer. They’re among the most coveted and hoarded of odds and ends, at least around here. When you’re ready to show off a few choice specimens, here’s a few crafts that are worthy of … Continue reading
January 31, 2011
by Claire
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What is there to do with those random ends of skeins? Lots! Of course, the time honored Granny Square is an excellent way to use up a stash. The Purl Bee has an excellent tutorial, jam packed with lovely photos: … Continue reading
January 3, 2011
by Claire
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Sheesh, babies. Is that all anyone can talk about around here? Alas yes, pretty much. (Today marks 35 weeks. Eeep.) Babies apparently need a tremendous amount of stuff, much of it horrifically expensive. However, you can make some of it … Continue reading
December 23, 2010
by Claire
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Once you’ve crossed into the territory of making snuggies for your Blythes, a hooded capelet isn’t that much of a stretch. And it’s not that much more difficult, either. You will need: The Pattern Fabric for the top Fabric for … Continue reading
December 15, 2010
by Claire
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***Special note! It’s not too late to enter the Road to 500 Giveaway!*** The cuter a fabric is, the harder a time I have parting with the tiny bits of it. I have a serious Japanese cotton habit, and somehow … Continue reading
December 6, 2010
by Claire
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You need gifts. What you have is craft supplies. No problem! The internet to the rescue, again! Make your own scented bath salts, courtesy of this Instructible by Belsey. For the brown-bagger in your life, why not try making this … Continue reading
