Category Archives: Crafts

Keep The Draft Out – Roman Curtains

The first part of winter is here, with cold nights and chillier days.  We have already had several hard frosts and a dusting of snow.  I held off as long as I could before building the first fire in the … Continue reading

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Festive Felted Pumpkin

I can’t believe that Halloween is this week!  With all our property projects we have been too busy to spend too much time on Halloween craft projects or any craft projects.  The other night I was feeling the urge to … Continue reading

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Expanding The Grape Arbor

As I mentioned in the cold frame post – part of the weekend projects when my cousin came to help was to expand the grape arbor.  I will admit right from the beginning, even though I was there throughout the … Continue reading

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Eyelet Scarf

I had some leftover yarn – actually 2 partial skeins leftover from making slippers and wanted to make something fun with it – the colors are great.  I figured what I had leftover was not quite enough for a project … Continue reading

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Kids Craft Corner – Recycled Pencil Holder

It was so nice to get back to crafting with Stella and doing a kids craft corner evening.  If your kids are like Stella then their room, desk, craft area is overflowing with pencils, pens, markers, crayons…  We are always … Continue reading

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A New Knitted Washcloth Pattern

I love knitting my other washcloth pattern, but when I saw this I decided I needed some washcloth variety!  I love this pattern and the illusion it gives of the different squares.  This is a fast and easy pattern and … Continue reading

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Knit A Swirl Hat

I finally did it!  I have started my Christmas present making in September – yeah!  I always say I am going to start earlier and then the next thing I know it is the end of October and then I … Continue reading

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Knitted Treasure Purse

It has rained a lot here and when I can’t be out on the land I need to keep myself busy.  I was looking for a quick project that was also easy and I found one on the Red Heart … Continue reading

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Knitted Headband

I have been working on a wire knitted necklace for some time now and was hoping it would be today’s blog – but no such luck.  That project has become a bigger undertaking than I anticipated or had time for … Continue reading

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Knitted Ear Warmer – Headband

I have been getting my knitting fix throughout the spring and summer with washcloths.  I also am trying my hand at another metal knitting project and I did a knitted ear warmer.  Sometimes I needed to take a break from … Continue reading

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