Category Archives: Crafts

Cold Weather Knitted Hat

Now that Christmas is over I can leisurely enjoy knitting my projects and making some for myself.  This project I think will be a birthday present, but the jury is still out on that – since I really like the … Continue reading

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The Baby Quilt Complete, Part 2

I started the baby quilt back in November (Part 1), putting together all the blocks and then waited for the baby to be born.  I waited and waited and a week passed by from the due date and then… I … Continue reading

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Knitting With Wire, Making A Bracelet

I think I have found a new love – knitting with wire!!  We have a very large family and for Christmas we pick names.  Since there are two people in our family we choose two names.  This past Christmas I … Continue reading

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Another Knitted Girls Poncho

Just like last year, I was frantically trying to finish Stella’s Christmas present!  I finished with 3 days to spare!!!  She had requested a poncho for her birthday, but time was not on my side – so the request was … Continue reading

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Make A Wine Cork Christmas Tree

I have been collecting wine corks and requesting them from friends and family and now have many bags of them.  So what else to make with wine corks.  I have made a wine cork wreath, wine cork mirror, wine cork … Continue reading

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A Quilted Stocking

Over the years I have made many Christmas quilts, trees, place mats, etc.  With all those projects I have accumulated many scraps and small pieces of Christmas themed fabric – enough to fill a small plastic storage container (a little … Continue reading

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The Stockings Were Hung By The Chimney With Care

The best part of Christmas morning for me is the stocking.  Stella and I are very fortunate to have stockings knit by my grandma – they really stretch!!!  I have not tackled knitting a stocking and not sure I ever … Continue reading

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American Girl Doll Knitted Purse

Now what girl does not need a purse?  And of course an American Girl doll needs her purse to make any of her outfits complete!  This is the final winter accessory for the American Girl doll gift bag.  Knitting is … Continue reading

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American Girl Knitted Scarf

The hat has been knitted and of course a scarf needs go with it! I know that if I have a hat and scarf on I am so much warmer than without – so wouldn’t that be the same for … Continue reading

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American Girl Doll Knitted Hat

If someone you know has an American Girl doll, then you aware of all the cloth choices they have and the cost of those outfits. With winter here, even a doll needs to stay warm on those chilly outings!  Several … Continue reading

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