This tutorial is for our Nesting Bowls Free Pattern. How to create an embroidered flower on your nesting bowl: First, notice where the purple silk is popping through. Second, notice my fingers in the shape of a "C". Look for the stitch spaces around the purple silk. We will draw the silk up through the… Continue reading Nesting Bowl Flower and Bow Tutorial
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Scrap Yarn Challenge
How many times have you ended up with a pile of yarn like this in your stash? The yardage is so small you can't even consider it stash yarn... it is most definitely scrap yarn. Having a giant stash of yarn inevitably means you will end up with a giant pile of scrap yarn. Let's… Continue reading Scrap Yarn Challenge
Taking Crochet to the Street… Yo?
There's a new graffiti in town. It may not be as vandalistic or permanent as paint, but it sends a message nonetheless. It's more than "I was here." It's more altruistic than a tag. What am I talking about? Yarn bombing. It's not about ego. It's not about glory. It's about passing on the relentless spirit… Continue reading Taking Crochet to the Street… Yo?
Unpinning Pinterest and a Prize for my Son
Okay- confession time. I don't like to fit in. It's not always because I'm really sincere and authentic. Sometimes I actually go out of my way just to swim against the current. For example: I refused to watch Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - not because I was a fan of the books… Continue reading Unpinning Pinterest and a Prize for my Son
Featured Free Patterns: Cocoons by My Merry Messy Life and Relief Share
Okay people. Let’s talk babies. They are cute, snuggly, and give new hope to a weary world. Yes, they also can be smelly, messy, and make a mother weary. But seriously, crocheting a gift for a new baby is the best. Here are three good reasons crocheted baby items are wonderful: babies are amazing (for all the aforementioned… Continue reading Featured Free Patterns: Cocoons by My Merry Messy Life and Relief Share
