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Apartment Redress: Woven Scrap Pillow

I’m excited about this project. It’s such a great way to use up scraps – this whole pile was from my “end run” type pieces. And then there is also the fact that it’s the first push towards re-doing the living room area… one area I have yet to tackle. Next step, slip cover! Well… [...]

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How to Make a Table Runner from Scraps

by Alyssa Devanny from Refashion

My addiction to fabric means I have accumulated quite a stash of leftover scraps; pieces too small for most projects but too lovely to throw away.
All this leftover goodness can be utilized by making a table runner. As well as making your table look chic, a table runner is useful for [...]

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Super CC Face Cloth :: Free Crochet Pattern

You can use the strap to attach your face cloth around a hook or the towel rod, or in your shower – or if you have a super hero craft cat – use it as a cape! Faster than the speed of light!

{edited in: I realized I made a HUGE typo/error/whathaveyou that was then repeated [...]

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Vellus :: Free NeedlePoint Ornement Pattern

Vellus simply means SnowFlake. I thought latin would give a nice twist to the simple “SnowFlake Ornament” title that popped into my mind initially. When I first started this project I mapped it all out on paper, made sure everything fit, and then after stitching the border threw it all out the window and [...]

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Crocheted Scruby Bumpy Face Cloth

Another great face cloth from the yarn I recycled last month, this time though, it’s crocheted!

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Aceraceae Crochet Cowl

This cowl was inspired by three things. I wanted a scarf that would keep my neck warm in the upcoming months of cold, but that would lay flat in my pea coat… or maybe not have to be tucked into my neckline at all. The issue though is that little area on my neck that [...]

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Cherry Chirp

I really enjoyed knitting up this little guy. At only a half a skein of yarn or less, he knits up fast and is really super cute. His feet and the beans in his bottom allow him to sit up all on his own. This little quail has very intelligent beady eyes and you never [...]

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