Birds do seem to be everywhere in the crafty world. Even though I think of someone that doesn’t like to follow trends (I learned the viola instead of the violin in 5th grade because it seemed unique and unconventional) I really like the birds. Eventually the birds will fall out of hipsterdome, but for now [...]
Archive for February, 2009
the birds are everywhere
Posted in handmade, sewing, softie, tagged birds, camera, mobile, sewing, sofies, Spool on February 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Baaaaaaaa…wheeeeeeeee! (the sound of a sheep on wheels)
Posted in handmade, knitting, softie, tagged handmade, knitting, sheep, sheep on wheels, softie, wheels on February 7, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Introducing Nelson. He likes to roam the hills, especially down hills, eat grass and sing folk songs.
I have been planning this critter in my head for a long time and it worked almost as planned. I think the next versions will have a different shape so that the axels and wheels fit better into the [...]
Handspun February
Posted in spinning on February 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is the Turkish drop spindle that I have not used…yet. I checked out books from the library, months ago, and read about spinning and thought, “Mmmm, I could do that.” I even got some local fiber at Coastal Yarns in Cannon Beach, they are a really friendly store. I think it’s alpaca from Amelia [...]
I heart cute (practical) things
Posted in sewing, tagged Good Things, magnetic, Martha Stewart, owl, pins, sewing on February 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have been looking for a cute dish to use for this idea and could not resist the owl. Really who could? I think it’s for your soy sauce because I found it at the grocery store and there were matching chop sticks and other sushi dishware items. The little feet don’t completely conceal the [...]



