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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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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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I told you

I told you I may start a hedgehog farm. I just can’t seem to help myself from making more! Sadly, this guy has moved on to colder places – namely, my sister’s place in Michigan. I miss him already. made … Continue reading

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Harriet the Hedgehog

Two weeks ago, while I was in the midst of fighting off an icky cold, I came across this lovely (and free!) hedgehog pattern. I tried to resist… but I could not. The pull of the hedgehog was too strong. … Continue reading

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Make a pillow prettier

When I bought my couch two years ago, it came with two pillows free! How exciting! Except that they were ugly pillows. So, finally, I made it my mission to make these pillows better. Before: After: Same pillow insides, new … Continue reading

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