I've made things with my hands for my whole life. I've been knitting for 25 years and making quilts for 20. And over the years, I've struggled to understand just what my creations are. According to the powers that be, some of my quilts are art and most of my knitting is not. But where... Continue Reading →
A Flight of Dragons to Knit or Crochet
For a long time now, I've been thinking about knitting myself a dragon. While I love the body shape of the knit Nessie I made a few years ago, I have yet to figure out how to adapt it to make a dragon. So I looked online for patterns to see if someone else has already... Continue Reading →
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Handmade Dragons for the Hagrid in All of Us
"Crikey, I'd like a dragon." — Hagrid in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Just as there are lots of different kinds of dragons in the world, there are many different sorts of dragon lovers out there. But there is one thing most of us have in common. We are all Hagrid. We all want... Continue Reading →
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Handmade Holidays: Easy DIY Fabric Wreath
As a quilter, I have plenty of fabric lying around. When I decide I want to dress the house up for a holiday, the first thing I think of is ways to use fabric. This fabric Christmas wreath can be adapted to any holiday and is quick and easy to make. All you need is... Continue Reading →
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Handmade Cases for eReaders and Other Electronics
Much to my surprise, the case I made for my Kindle using tiny granny squares inspired a beginner to crochet a case of her own. When she posted it on Facebook, a friend of hers mentioned she'd made a case for her Nook and it got me wondering just how many people are making cases for their eReaders... Continue Reading →
