Monthly Archives: June 2013

Woven Tile Coasters

Posted on June 25, 2013

On a recent trip to the library, I was browsing the craft book section (as I tend to do) and picked up Time to Weave. One of the projects suggested weaving with yarn on a tile for wall decor, but … Continue reading →

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A summer hat

Posted on June 21, 2013

It’s the first day of summer! And I just finished my first knitted hat! Made of wool… Hmm… This was my first project on circular needles, started a few months ago with my yarn-mentor/work-crafting-buddy. I think this was a good … Continue reading →

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Summer Sewing: Sorbetto Tops

Posted on June 18, 2013

I was feeling kind of blah about my selection of summer tops, so I decided to go shopping. Let me preface this by telling you I am not much of a shopper. I go when I have to, and occasionally … Continue reading →

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Ornithological Cross-Stitch: the Cedar Waxwing

Posted on June 11, 2013

My favorite section of used book stores (well, any book store really…) is the one full of old, random craft books. I recently found Birds and Animals in Cross-Stitch – a book of birds, butterflies, and the assorted mammal (including … Continue reading →

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Finished: Cotton Rug

Posted on June 4, 2013

Months ago, I told you about the cotton rug I had started braiding, then pulled apart and restarted with crochet. Shortly after that post, I ran out of colored sheets to use for “yarn” and was left with only neutrals. … Continue reading →

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