Subscribe- I have a new website! (No, I don’t…;) January 21, 2016So, I just linked this blog that you’re reading here, up with my new website! My website is called Modern Making and it’s kind of a way for me to feel a little more organized about my creative endeavors because … Continue reading →Kelli
- Happy January! January 14, 2016This is what I saw as I was walking out my front door this morning to walk the girls to school. It’s a phone pic (btw, my Nikon is mysteriously out of commission for the time being so it’s phone … Continue reading →Kelli
- Quick Vintage Estate Sale Quilts! July 2, 2015So, I found two quilt tops at an estate sale near Seattle not too long ago and was instantly in love with them for several reasons; first, because they are completely completed quilt tops (the hard part is done!!!); second, … Continue reading →Kelli
- Fabric Stash Annihilation June 4, 2015In an effort to really get all of my sewing stuff squozen (yes, I understand that’s not actually a word; but it should be) into my little sewing closet; I’ve decided to take quite a historically different and ground-breaking approach … Continue reading →Kelli
- Closet Sewing! May 16, 2015My sewing closet is finally finished! So, in this house with limited rooms, I converted the coat closet into a sewing room (by “I”, I mean Dave) when we moved in but this week I actually put the finishing touches … Continue reading →Kelli
- House stuff February 21, 2015I’ve been doing some things around this house lately, like paper organizing and minor gardening for lazy beginners. And I actually found all the parts to my camera and replaced the parts that were “lost in the move” and remembered … Continue reading →Kelli
- Long time, no post… December 6, 2014So, I guess I can say that I’m consistent at being inconsistent, right? Is there any scenario where that’s a good quality and not a character flaw? I don’t have any excuses for not blogging in 11 months. Actually, I … Continue reading →Kelli
- Just in time for Valentine’s Day…a truffle! January 30, 2014This little truffle is from the original box of truffles that I did a while back. I didn’t write any of it down when I originally made it, and while the truffles are simple, I did need to make another … Continue reading →Kelli
- We made it! January 5, 2014We made it all the way from Fredericksburg to Seattle this weekend and are finally figuring out how to move forward a tiny bit. The trip was as expected for the most part. We left last Sunday and arrived Friday … Continue reading →Kelli
- One day to move December 28, 2013So the past week or so has been hard core moving…packing,loading, cleaning, crying, fixing, getting rid of, deciding, Christmas, more loading, hoping, planning, more cleaning, more fixing, painting… Oh, and BTW, we have too much stuff. This was when I … Continue reading →Kelli
- I have a new website! (No, I don’t…;) January 21, 2016
Free Crochet Patterns
Bite-Size Candy Corn
Chocolate Valentine Truffle and Wrapper
Christmas Tree Coasters
Crochet Tissue Cozy
Cute Cotton Coasters
Cute Little Christmas Trees
July 4th Pennant Bunting
Mini Frankenstein
Petunia the Palm-Size Pig
Summertime Flip Flop Coasters
Super Fun Bean Bags
Sweet Strawberry Coaster
Teeny Tiny Apple Sweater
Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game
Tag Archives: easy
Just in time for Valentine’s Day…a truffle!
This little truffle is from the original box of truffles that I did a while back. I didn’t write any of it down when I originally made it, and while the truffles are simple, I did need to make another … Continue reading
Christmas Tree Coasters
Using medium weight, 100% cotton yarn and a size ‘H’ hook: Chain 16 Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch to end, ch 1, turn (15 sts) Row 2: sc in ea st across, ch … Continue reading
Canning Jar Ring Wreath Ornament
Warning: The following photos were taken indoors with terrible lighting because it is COLD today. Super cold. And I’m not saying that I am; but I could still be in some form of jammies, and if that’s the case, am … Continue reading
Petunia, the Palm-Size Pig
I made a cute little palm-size pig. Named her Petunia. Alliterations. I like them. This pig is very simple and the only part that actually has stuffing is the body. I did not stuff the snout or legs. Also, the … Continue reading
Crochet Some Summertime Flip Flop Coasters!
Below, I put together a heavily photo laden tutorial on how to make these cute coasters; but if you just want the quick pattern, here it is: Note: This pattern is worked in rows with an edging and a surface … Continue reading
Valentine Tea
So, here’s a quick and easy (and cheap!) little Valentine idea for kids. I took a coffee filter and folded it in half and added three jumbo message heart candies inside. Then, I folded the sides in toward the middle … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, Kids
Tagged candy, classroom valentines, coffee filter, easy, fast, heart, kids, tea, valentine, valentine's day
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Free Coaster Crochet Pattern
I suddenly found us in need of a second set of coasters for the upstairs living room since the ones I quilted before are now in use in the basement family room. (I know – huge problem right?). Anyway, I … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Crochet
Tagged adjustable loop, beginner, coasters, cotton, crochet, easy, flower, free, in the round, lily sugar 'n cream, magic loop, motif, pattern, scallop, yarn
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