Herringbone Pattern for Winter 2012

A preview for next winter season... cowls/neck-warmers, etc... a beautiful Herringbone pattern.

Houndstooth Gift Tags, Pink Family - New Etsy Listing

Houndstooth Gift Tags, Set of 8 ---> HERE

New Etsy Listing - Chunky Knit Infinity Cowl with Large Maple Wood Button - Blend of Browns, Tans & Cream

A beautiful chunky hand knit infinity cowl with a blend of browns, tans & cream. Includes a large 1 3/4 inch Maple Wood Button. See Etsy listing HERE.

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Pillow Case to Pencil Skirt Refashion

I don't have a before photo - which I wish I had, but when I spotted this great pillow case with the spades like pattern and hot pink thread at my local thrift store - I had to give it a whirl! The first thing that flashed into my head was a pencil skirt - it had to be a pencil skirt! And so after measuring, cutting and sewing - this is what my finished product looks like. It may not be super perfect for my first - but it works - here's hoping to many more.... (oh & excuse the wrinkles - it needs a final steam)

Tank with Ribbon

After seeing this lovely top from Anthropologie - I got the inspiration to make one myself with this great fabric I bought a while ago!

tada!

Loving It! :)

Hot Orange Crocheted Beach/Summer/Garden Hat - New Etsy Listing

check it out here! :)

Easter Hat for my Niece

My sister asked me to make a hat for my niece for Easter - so I made her a small version of the Beach/Garden Summer hats I have been working on. I added a cute purple rosette to match her lilac dress and tada... they both love it! :)

Crochet Beach/Garden Summer Hat

I've been wanting to crochet a beach hat for a while now - I found this pattern and used worsted weight yarn. After I made this one I played with my own version as well as 100% cotton yarn and will be selling those in my Etsy store for summer! Be on the look out cause they are very cute and handy while chillen by the water or in the garden! :)

A Green Cowl...

this one I have decided is for me - I may be able to wear it a few times for the rest of the season, being that I live in Maine. I love it! I made it with 100% deep olive green Peruvian Highland Wool and 100% kelly green Acrylic yarn. I added a beautiful large wooden button for added detail. I will be making more of these cowls for next winter come fall time - I will be blending wool and acrylic yarns together with my special pattern. These are not super photos due to the fact I took them with my photo booth - so the justice is not there but you can get the idea.... ;)

Thrift Store Scores!

Today I made a trip to a favorite shopping spot of mine since junior high - my town's local thrift store. I scored very big on these wonderful Eddie Bauer mid calf high heel cowboy like boots! The best part is that they had never been worn, oh, and that I got em' for $2.00!!! :O SA-WEET!

I also scored this new maroon corduroy jacket, $2, to make a nice match with the boots!

It was a fab day for finds!! :)

Great Purple Cowl

I made this purple chunky knit cowl for a dear friend of mine. I added a large wooden button for versatility. I will be making a few more for my shop - keep on the look out.....

Homemade Gifts....

I made this wonderful PINK neck warmer for a very good friend of mine for Christmas and made Sam this cute tie from a mans upcycled tie. :)

Black & White Custom Neck Warmer

This was a custom order request I got. It's very flexible and has wonderful large handmade yarn buttons. :)

Reversible Tote - Dark Red & Beige Florals, New Etsy Listing

Find it here. :)

Reversible Tote - Dark Yellow Paisley & Grey, New Etsy Listing

A Wonderful Addition to Your Everyday Life! This Reversible Tote is made with 100% Cotton Dark Yellow & Grey Paisley Print & inside is a Solid Grey. The mini wallet (4 3/4" wide and 3 1/2" long when closed) is perfect to fit your license, credit cards & money in; it also has a very cute pearl snap button closure. The tote is 17" wide and 12" long, the straps are 2 3/4" wide and 29" long. Great to lug anything around in!

Find it here.

Repurposed Skinny Scarf & Christmas Photo Card

New Etsy Listings...

I knitted this long skinny scarf a bit ago and stored it away when it didn't sell last year, well I decided to repurpose it into a Neck Warmer and add Antique White Pearl Buttons. I shaped it and then hand sewn it.

Find it here.

It's a Bubbly Holiday Photo Card - here.

Hand Knit Chunky Brown, Cream Speckle Neck Warmer with...

Handmade Yarn Buttons! :) I enjoyed making these buttons - it did take me a trial and error, but I got the hang of it after two to make these. I think they add such great character to the chunky knit neck warmer.

Find it here.

Hand Knit Dark Red Belt and Very Cute Hair Ties - New Etsy Listings

Dark Red Belt here!

These very cute hair ties made from recycled fabric make very cute stocking stuffers! :)

Find them here!

A Knit Belt, Neck Warmer & Fabric Button Hair Ties

New Etsy Listings...

Hand Knit Rust Belt w/ Buttons

Hand Knit Rust Blend Neck Warmer w/ Buttons

Recycled Fabric Button Hair Ties

Reversible Tote (Blue/Gold) - New Etsy Listing

One of my many totes has finally made it into my Etsy Shop. They come with a mini wallet with a pearl snap closure. I enjoy making these and hope many will enjoy them as well! :)