Tag Archives: patterns

Sunbonnet Sue and Sam

Posted on June 24, 2016 by

I had a question asking if I have seen  a pattern for an adult “Sunbonnet Sam” to go with Sunbonnet Sue.  I have seen what I think is one at this site… Free Applique Patterns.com .. I’m not sure if … Continue reading →

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Rigid Heddle Weaving… How to video for waffle weave

Posted on December 2, 2014 by

I enjoy my rigid heddle loom.  I must say that the first time I used yarn that I had spun and found that weaving with it produced wonderful fabric… I was hooked.  When I saw this video, I knew I … Continue reading →

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Arm Knitting.. Free Tutorial at SimplyMaggie.com

Posted on November 15, 2013 by

Who would have thought of using your arms for knitting needles?  I just watched this video.  What a cool idea.  My first thought was teenagers making their own, but I really like this myself.. 🙂 Have a look at SimplyMaggie.com … Continue reading →

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Finally.. My Body Double (I hope) !

Posted on November 3, 2013 by

A few days ago I finally got up the courage to measure myself and see if I could find a sewing mannikin that I could adjust to my size.  I hope I found it because I ordered it!  I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Free Knitted Shawl Pattern.. Bev’s Country Cottage

Posted on October 23, 2013 by

Back in 2006 when I was trying to learn to knit I found this pattern and decided I could do it.  I knew how to knit and purl.  This looked easy enough.  And it was.  If you have a newbie, … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Thimble… again and Split Rail Quilt Wins

Posted on October 21, 2013 by

I’m in the process of making the quilt for our bed… but in the evening I’m doing a little hand quilting on a small one that I started ages back.  Hand quilting without a thimble is a bit disconcerting to … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Patterns

Posted on October 18, 2013 by

I’ve decided to finally make that quilt for our king size bed.  It has only taken me about  8 or 9 years to really decide to do something about it.  In the process of making this decision I looked all … Continue reading →

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