Sheldon pattern by Ruth Homrighaus. Flowers on a Vine Knit Scarf. Spud & Chloë — Blog. Hi Spud & Chloë Friends, After an overwhelmingly positive response for the Oink preview and for adding wings….. here he is!
This project is so fast to work up you will barely blink an eye and a pig will be flying around your house. I promise. Oink’s body has a Hi Bounce Pink Ball inside but it is optional. You could also use fiberfill for stuffing instead of the ball. Here is some information you might like to know: Finished Measurements: 3 ½ inches tall by 2 ½ inches wide Yarn: Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/100 grams), 1 hank each in Watermelon #7512, Popsicle #7501 and Igloo #7517 (optional for the wings only) Needles: US size 5 double pointed needles, set of 4 or size to obtain gauge Tools: Yarn needle Scissors Tape measure or ruler Polyester fiberfill (small amount) Hi-Bounce Pinky Ball (optional and available on Amazon.com) Black embroidery floss Stitch marker Gauge: 6 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch Pigs really do fly!
Sewing Lesson Index. Recycled bath mat tutorial. I extend the warmest of welcomes to everyone participating in Sew, Mama, Sew's beyond brilliant November Handmade Holidays series!
With no further ado, I present to you: The Recycled Bath Mat TutorialFor those looking to add a little color to their family's shower experience 1.Dive into your scrap bag. Using a card stock 2 1/2 inch square template and tailor's chalk or other water-soluble quilter's pen, trace around your template onto your scrap fabric. Cut out the square. 2. 3. Using a 1/4 in seam allowance, sew the 11 squares together. 4. Starting with the top two strips, place the first strip with the right side facing up, then lay the second strip on top of it with its right side facing down. 5.
I used my own tiny feet as the model, but it would be great to use a child's footsies, or, better yet, the whole family's! I used the chain stitch with 6 strands of white embroidery floss because I wanted the outline to stand out from the background colors. Chenille Backed Blanket Tutorial « Craft Apple. This is a great first project for the begining sewer, and makes a great baby gift. 1.
You need to start off with 1 piece of chenille cut 36″x36″ and 1 piece of cotton or flannel cut to 36″x36″. For this tutorial, my chenille is actually 2 colors of chenille sewn together and cut to the correct size. 2. Line up the pieces, RIGHT sides together and pin to secure around the outside. The hole for turning: 3. Re-purposing wool sweater Bag tutorial « Not Dabbling In Normal. March 15, 2010 by inadvertentfarmer We have talked a lot in the last two weeks about our food and the challenge it is to eat real food in today’s modern world of pre-packaged processed fare.
Today I am going to switch gears a little… As important as food is to me I am not a foodie. I cook to sustain my family and I bake for health. As much as I enjoy making a great meal it does not nourish my soul. I create, I sew, I craft…when I cannot be out in the garden getting my hands dirty (my other great passion) I am upstairs in my sewing room making things, or painting things, or re-purposing things. Today I am going to share something that I posted a few weeks ago on my blog.
The sweater purchased from a thrift store was a mens X-large that is felted (washed in hot and dried on hot twice until it shrunk to a large child’s size sweater…you know it felted when you can no longer see the stitches and it will not unravel when cut) I paid $3.00 for the sweater… Next cut at the neck… Prairie boots - cocoknits by julie weisenberger. Comfy and cozy Prairie Boots will get you through the coldest of winters.
Turn them down for ankle length or leave them up to keep your shins warm. You don’t need to seam – just add funky buttons and they are ready to wear. Warning: it is so fun to watch them take shape on your needles that you may become addicted. But that’s okay, they make great gifts! Skills Needed Knitting in the round on two circ needles (see www.knittinghelp.com for a video).
Sizes Women’s Shoe Sizes small (5-6.5)medium (7-8.5)large (9-10.5)x-large (11-12.5) Finished Length (Approx) Notes Boots will stretch somewhat.Keep in mind that you can adjust the length of the sole by needle size; a #8 needle will yield a shorter sole.If you are using worsted weight doubled for the sole, it is important to check gauge and adjust needle size to get the correct sole length. Easy-knit afghan - Knitting.