Little Girl’s Ruffly Apron

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Present time! I have 4 birthdays I currently am creating gifts for. And another one in my head… So some of them had to be quick… and still adorable. This is a gift for a friend of my daughter that is turning 7 years old.聽I had a ruffly shirt in my box of clothes to …

Twitterpated

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Introducing… Drum roll? Twitterpated! My crochet version of the Twitter logo bird. Don’t know what Twitterpated means? Originally from Bambie, it means “confused by affection or infatuation.” Twitter + -pated =’pertaining to the head.’ I like words. 馃檪 So maybe you love Twitter? Maybe Twitter has “gone to your head” so to speak. Maybe you …

Mini-Droids!

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You may have seen my crochet version of the Google Android logo here. I also have posted there the pattern to make your own and a link to where you can buy them from my store. I’ve made many a Droid now, my fingers fairly know how on their own. Now, for something new to …

Hairpin Lace Blankie

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Hope that inspires or helps… or amuses… or something!

Easy Sew Wool Diaper Covers

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There’s nothing quite like a really really good diaper cover that’s really cute and looks like you spent hours, and hours, and hours, knitting it. What makes it even better is the fact that really I just found a large $4 wool sweater at the thrift store and will get 5 sewn covers from it! …

Beans

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As part of my daughter’s science studies we put some dry beans I had in a wet paper towel in a jar. About a week later we were much impressed to see their growth. They are thriving. Roots are implanting into the paper towel and are tangled together. There are baby leaves starting on the …

Slouchy Carseat Belt Covers

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Pink thread in the sewing machine makes me happy! We’ve had crazy weather lately! First it rains for days, even sleets, and is cold like winter. Then we get some 90 degree hot sun-blaring days. One thing I do like about summer heat though is letting the baby live in a onsie or a little …

Cloth Diapering

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*A note: I know… I’ve been MIA on my blog lately. Time seems to slip away so quickly right now and being off the computer more has been my most effective way to give quality time to my little ones. I’m not going anywhere just slowing down for a couple months. :)* To Begin A …

Crocheted Puff Flower

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A perfect little Spring project! I’ve been looking and looking and trying to make sweet simple flowers. When I thought up this one I quickly made many of them and put them on my purse, a headband, a hat, a crocheted cat, leggings, hairclips… well.. everything in sight. Ok, not everything, but lots of stuff, …

Baby Leggings

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I have been re-purposing again! This time I’ve been making baby leggings… from shirt sleeves. I’ve fallen in love with the idea of cute baby leggings. They make so much sense especially when cloth diapering or to pair with dresses or skirts. They look great on those precious bowed scrawny newborn legs! I’m sure they’ll …