Author Archives: Emily

Atlanta Find: fabric shop

A coworker and I just discovered that Whipstitch Fabrics has moved into West Midtown! Ooh this could be dangerous. Their new place is right across the street from my office. They have lovely fabrics, super friendly owners, and offer a … Continue reading

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Going to a craft fair… gonna have a table…

So, technically, winck n’ crane started at a craft fair last fall. But the craft fair was rather poorly attended (maybe 60 people throughout the day). Since it was our first event, we didn’t have overly high expectations anyway, nor … Continue reading

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Finished: Itty Bitty Baby Dress

Adorable, if I do say so myself. This is the baby gift I posted about a couple of weeks ago. Now to mail it off to the parents! This pattern is fun to make and comes together really easily. It’s also … Continue reading

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90 minute shirt (theoretically)

I always get nervous sewing without a pattern. I think it’s my hate of wasting anything – what if I cut wrong? What if I make it too small? I’ll have wasted that dollar I spent on a t-shirt from … Continue reading

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Quick & easy baby gift

It seems like another friend of mine has a baby every month or two! Most recently have been little girls, and this pattern has quickly become my go-to gift: Itty Bitty Baby Dress. Brought to you by my cousin Rae, a fantastic … Continue reading

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Craft Post Roundup

Seems like everyone is creating awesome crafts lately! Here a few fun crafts I’ve come across recently: Sashiko embroidery – lovelyInvaders t-shirt – I know someone who would really like thisSpray-painted pillows – must try soon!

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A bit of paisley for a crane

An applique based on the Winck n’ Crane crane (Beatrice), in what is currently my favorite fabric in my stash – this cute orange paisley. I’m not totally happy with the way the legs turned out – they’re just zigzagged … Continue reading

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A couch pillow for the couch

At my parents’ house a few months ago, I dug out my old counted cross stitch supplies. And there they sat until I decided I need to do something about the matching ugly pillow to this one. I debated for … Continue reading

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Finished: Tandem Bike T-shirt

The recipient: the parents W The craft: a pair of black t-shirts with an appliqued tandem bike – half on one shirt, half on the other.The process: After measuring the combined width of the t-shirts, we drew out the applique … Continue reading

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Finished: Octane onesie

The recipient: the good folks at Octane, where Winck & Crane spend, erm, a little bit of time The craft: O is for Octane onesie The process: In true Winck n’ Crane fashion, based on Chandra’s clever suggestion, Emily appliqued … Continue reading

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