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• add adjustable elastic to pants
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• refashion dress into skirt
• flower applique
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• microwave crayon shapes
• handmade wrapping paper
• bias tape straps for backpack
• hand-painted thank you cards
• bicycle handlebar re-cover
• plastic egg music shakers
• fix a stuffed animal’s nose
most popular tutorials for adults
• take in a waistband
• easy spring/fall ruffle scarf
• t-shirt to cardigan
• refashion dress into skirt
• refashion an ’80s sweater
• faux burberry scarf
most popular tutorials for knitting and crochet
• felted beads from yarn scraps
• crochet troll doll dress
• tiny crochet flower
• marriage equality pin
• quick + easy wrist warmers
• tiny crochet ornament bookmark
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• tiny crochet ball
• easy jar cover
• single row stripes
• crochet washcloths
• tiny striped egg pattern
• tiny four-leaf clover pattern
• twisted rib scarf technique
• tiny crochet hearts
• amigurumi ghost
• mini santa hat ornament
most popular tutorials for the home
• reusable filter for cold brewed coffee
• easy photo frame applique
• easy four seam zipper pouch
• kids artwork pillow
• remote control pillow 1
• remote control pillow 2
• recycled holiday gift tags
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• t-shirt covered tote
• reuse-or-recycle package labels
• 10 garage sale tips for crafters
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December 2014
- waiting for her grandparents
- fixing the other christmas jammies
- details: christmas jammies
- last minute christmas jammies
- she questions everything
- setting the tree free
- the lion song
- I don't want to jinx anything...
- some non-thanksgiving stuffing
- elf on the shelf photo project
November 2014
July 2014
- I can ride by myself, mama
- grandparents survive branson
- skipping fireworks this year
- throwing routine out the window
- duck tour of the ozarks
- noodle bug
June 2014
- midwest love: it's the sky
- mom, do bobble heads count?
- download: summer reading log
- strange sky tonight
May 2014
- trago sprayground
- summer!
- too big for storytime
- clubhouse flags
- unofficial start to summer
- conquering the climbing wall
April 2014
- how to: my third (and final?) waistband tutorial
- peeps fondue for dessert (yes, we are insane)
- saturday evening eggs
- once a refashioner...
- basketball doodles
March 2014
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November 2013
October 2013
- debbie sterling, goldieblox + catapults
- alice munro: busy mom and short story writer
- pascal dangin: the man who makes everyone beautiful
- cool sandwich bag art
September 2013
- stand and create
- lisa frank's office space is awesome.
- confession: this is not how my desk really looks
- caffeine and creativity
- 10 years
August 2013
July 2013
- tumblin' and 'gramin
- a few signs
- the nebraska sky: always amazing
- photo project: kearney cruise 2013
- money doesn't grow on trees...
- struggling with my inner voice
- wardrobe refashion: shorts
- floor puzzles before breakfast
June 2013
- summer reading: laidback knitting
- print is not dead + an original refashioned tote
- goodnight sun
- daylilies in bloom
- recipe: easy roasted red pepper dip
- early morning rainbow
- cornfields close to home
- trying something new: kale + coconut
- my fridge is filled with these
- she needs me, she needs me not
- recipe: a mellow hummus made with almonds and perfect for experimentation
- summer reading: winstead and osborne
- this moment: "it's not cold"
May 2013
- that moment when...
- spring in the heartland
- random things
- thank you orchids
- crochet gift card sleeve update
- no soccer knitting today
- playing around with crochet gift card sleeves
- getting ready for summer
- some thoughts on being brave
- just another beautiful sunset
- this moment: duplo flowers
- refashioning and thrifting doesn't take away my guilt
- new scarf. I was bored.
- ok, csa. we're ready for you.
- this moment: bridging to brownies
- knitting group on a snowy night
April 2013
- the beauty in imperfection
- blueprint for a clubhouse
- my little daisy
- saturday night fun
- trying the whole growing our own veggies thing again
- the long and winding yarn
- creative confession
- emergency swift + ball winder
- this moment + a blog reboot
- tiny science, big fun
- knitting fair isle for marriage equality
March 2013
- meet poly ester
- is there problem fray check can't solve?
- loving these loops!
- another baptism prayer pillow
- quick crochet pinch protection
- this moment: hanging out, literally
- mending: sweater hole fixed
- spring break starts like a lion
- got gauge?
- who needs pink legos?
- this moment: 1st grade poetry
- oh, darn! sweater edition
- noro eye candy
- don't believe the tooth saver hype
- casting on the honey cowl!
- this moment: little bakers
February 2013
- perfectionism
- this moment: winter storm q
- it's good that I never cut into this sheet
- mama's not ready for this...
- crafting at the children's museum
- this moment: easy
- valentine's day gift for me
- valentine's cookie for a friend
- homemade valentine box
- more decluttering finds: vintage seed sack
- decluttering finds: vintage doll quilt
- equal time for sunsets
- this (rock star) moment
- fabric gift bag with a twist
- swipe file: dreaming of the ocean
- pocket notes
- another beautiful sunrise
- good luck ravens beads
- something new: ethiopian food
- this moment: after school cupcake decorating club
January 2013
- finished: boheme sweater 2
- speaking of daisies
- swipe file: flower at sunken gardens
- bizarre beasts!
- fabric infinity scarf
- mending: t-shirt holes
- this moment
- inspiration from space
- swipe file: fabric in the sun
- your daughter has new artwork
- a beautiful poem
- i love my hometown
- time to take in more jeans
- this moment
- swipe file: under the palapa
- mending: oh, darn!
- my daughter has a good eye
- granny cowl gifts
- mending: when you buy it at target
- no crochet or knitting during football
- this moment
- new yarn motivation
- my daughter, the reader
- finished: granny stripe scarf
- "good morning sunshine" desktop background
- valentines already?
- trying very hard to finish this project
- this (retro) moment
- see you later, santa
- a new year, some new yarn
- happy new year!
December 2012
November 2012
- pink and gray granny stripe scarf
- operation deconstruction
- sweet mending satisfaction
- how to create silhouette clip art in 3 easy steps
- green sunday
- satin stitch: making a buttonhole smaller
- kick like a girl
- scrappy crochet scarf 2 progress
October 2012
- community crops farm walk
- satin stitch repair
- "batty" halloween desktop background
- halloween crochet necklace
- a little halloween crocheting
- restrained love for old books
- could cutoff jeans be more brilliant?
September 2012
- soccer knitting
- homemade pickles
- september skies
- second boheme sweater on the needles
- a birth day book for the birthday girl
August 2012
- playing around with crochet and paper
- reading: nora ephron
- second scrappy crochet scarf
- first day of first grade
- "don't worry. it's summer."
- csa bags 7, 8, 9: leafy green pesto recipe
July 2012
- scrappy crochet scarf
- ch-ch-ch-cherries: making some jam, freezing for winter
- finished: boheme sweater
- my daughter's second art show
- this week
- csa bags five and six: recipe planning goes improv
June 2012
- fabric for a baby quilt
- the mother of all tea
- csa bag four: lots and lots of greens
- crafty kismet: a matching sweater!
- csa bags two and three
- a bookish kind of summer
- daisy desktop background
- gift card wallet
May 2012
- our first csa bag
- this wallet restored my sewing mojo
- may flowers (sort of)
- creative books on my nightstand
- how pinterest killed my creativity
- supermoon
- tiny crochet flower pattern
April 2012
- tiny crochet flowers + other small things
- crochet pincushions in spring colors + etsy shop update
- easter craft: coffee filter basket
- april showers
- this moment becomes this week
- mini hanks of easter yarn
- two heels are better than one!
- the house that giacometti and biedrzycki built
March 2012
- granny square scarf from yarn scraps
- trying to love spring cleaning
- rainy days and mondays
- this moment
- the cutest coffee pot ever
- crochet flower hair ties
- spring break
- the cost of thrifting
- coming soon!
- projects in waiting
- this moment
- thrifty thursday: bowls
February 2012
- finished: toto the potholder
- this moment
- homemade fish sticks
- pattern: crochet troll doll dress
- this moment
- valentine rose redux
- finished: noro cowl
- this moment
- valentine's day notepad cards
- this moment
- review: superheroines isabella, lulu and tille
January 2012
- this moment: new year's eve
- instant cowl
- speckled shrug: before
- muffins in a jar + recipe potholder
- handmade soap: the results and some notes
- home, sweet home
- happy new year!
December 2011
- angry bird
- christmas vacation
- crazy crochet lady
- this moment
- review: books for young artists
- handmade glycerin soap
- this moment
- review: notes from my travels
- toto the potholder: take three
- craft book giveaway: gifts to sew for special occasions
- this moment
- recycle: how to make felted beads from yarn scraps
November 2011
- send a card to a service member
- this moment
- thanksgiving thumbkin pumpkins
- creative gift idea: make your own pop-up book
- craft book giveaway: yarn harlot's cast off
- my creative space
- felted wool sweater mug cozy
- this moment
- craft book giveaway: so easy home sewing
- five minute fleece scarf
- finished: flower motif scarf
- book review: mika brzezinski's all things at once
- this moment
- handmade gift: skinny pink scarf
October 2011
- how to make a cat costume in 3 easy steps
- this moment
- halloween crochet fun!
- found the most important role model for my daughter — in the mirror
- birthday superhero cape
- this moment
- unblocked crochet projects
- creative gift idea: make your own suncatcher
- talking about better role models for our children
- my creative space
- going back to kindergarten
- this moment
- a beautiful day at the park
- crafty finds the library book sale
- unraveling another sweater
September 2011
- this moment
- how to: sew a reusable filter for cold brewed coffee
- change is in the air
- recipe: how to make drop scones with yogurt
- which came first: dumb t-shirts or dumb attitudes?
- finished: wagon wheel baby blanket
- easy kids bike shorts pattern
- this moment
- my words on september 11, 2001
- homemade raspberry jam
- it's u-pick your fruit season!
- this moment
- taking the next step
August 2011
- our birthday cake tradition continues
- savoring the last days of summer
- this moment
- after: hello kitty lunch bag + some helpful tips
- before: hello kitty lunch bag
- wardrobe refashion: t-shirt to bike shorts
- this moment
- my creative space
- bento lunch
- this moment
- we've got an avocado plant!
- my creative space
- recipe: green smoothie pops
- this moment
- thrifty thursday: denim edition
- she earned it
- finished: good luck cowl
July 2011
- eyelashes
- this moment
- re-refashioned tote bag
- ladybug water bottle carrier
- my karate kid
- this moment
- my creative space
- my daughter's first art gallery opening
- neck coolers to the rescue
- this moment
- oatcakes
- the ladybug dress
- this moment
- my creative space
- the little avocado that could
- neighborhood fireworks
- fabric dog tag (good for penguins, too)
June 2011
- i'm back!
- gone fishin'
- my creative space
- how to: adjust the side seams of a dress in
4 easy steps - wwkip day 2011
- my creative space
- handmade goodies from the farmers' market
- progress: thrifty buffet gets paint
- homemade protein bar recipe
May 2011
- how to: blind hem stitch without a special foot
- my creative space
- diy hair elastic holders
- ignore your tomato plants and they'll thrive?
- mmm... millet muffins
- my creative space
- how to: personalize end-of-year teacher gifts
in 3 easy steps - my (not so) creative space
- ikick freezer paper stencil
- mother's tea
- silky eye pillow
- thrifty find: fabric book panels
- save paper: craft coupons on your phone
April 2011
- spring fair
- happy arbor day!
- my creative space
- freezer paper stencil prototype
- heading back into the closet
- and then there were three
- finished: lots of waistbands
- knitting goof!
- what am i going to wear this summer?
- ez love
- my creative space
- a clean slate: burlap inspiration board
- happiness is homemade yogurt
- my creative space
- thinking about creativity
- wardrobe refashion: reverse appliqué saves the day
- thrifty find: vintage sewing basket
March 2011
- my creative space
- how to: color your own chenille sticks
- finished: a whole bunch of holes
- melted crayons : take two
- spring break buddies
- my creative space
- the little engine that could : season three
- for japan with love
- my mom's creative space
- favecrafts blog hop: st. patrick's day outfit
- tea towel apron
- thrifty find: new buffet!
- got a project brewing, literally
- my creative space
- how to fix a stuffed animal's nose in 4 easy steps
- fused plastic grocery bag lunch bowl
- my creative space
- almost finished: baby blanket
February 2011
- almost finished: "friend" mending
- homemade granola recipe
- my creative space
- nature hike tote bags
- fleece football scarf
- finished: red comfy shorts
- my creative space
- favecrafts blog hop: felted sweater fortune cookies
- valentine's day rose pins
- finished: twirly skirt
- double crochet with a twist
- my creative space
- "return to julie-k" crochet heart necklace
- how long before she starts doing crosswords?
- valentine's day pencil cards
- how to adjust the waist of your pants/jeans in 4 easy steps
- snow cat
- my creative space
- unadilla willa pop-up groundhog puppet
- 48 hours of craft
January 2011
- what are the elk having for lunch?
- handmade baptism gift: prayer pillow
- finished: elastic waist surprise
- new (to me) tablecloth
- my creative space
- finished: noro mittens
- old cat, new tricks
- finished: crochet basket lining
- the big to-do pile
- my creative space (and a call to action)
- finished: kitty cat hat
- wardrobe refashion: puppy nightshirt
- fave crafts blog hop: finished baby sweater
- little blue box bag
- my creative space
- paper cardinal ornament
- handknit kittyville hat
- jingle all the way...
- my creative space
- how to make mini race flags in 3 easy steps
- zoe's quilt
December 2010
- crafty new year's resolutions
- quick and easy wrist warmer pattern
- 362 days until christmas
- heart-shaped christmas card box
- pajama twins
- bella tells santa about santana
- trying to stay focused
- little sweater ornaments
- my creative space
- fave crafts blog hop: reindeer puppet
- sew, mama, sew! giveaway day
- thanksgiving surprise
- finished: rollie pollie bean bag chair
- my creative space
- julie-k: the early years
- ikea fabric
- tiny crochet ornament bookmark pattern
- my daughter's creative space
November 2010
- finished: baseball bookmarks
- home ec class: hemming jeans
- finished: beach blanket to go no.2
- little thrifted turkey
- my creative space
- bee's knees denim knee patch
- 24 hours of craft
- then + now: coloring at macaroni grill
- original 1977 moosewood cookbook
- knitted: golightly gloves
- my creative space
- wardrobe refashion: hippie shirt
- fave crafts blog hop: land's end squares
- my daughter's nature collection
- my creative space
- reuse: oatmeal containers for storing artwork
- putting some apples by for winter
- fun at roca berry farm
- size matters not...
- my creative space
- wacky wednesday preschool snack
- hello november!
October 2010
- our abby cadabby is growing up
- putting a dent in that big spool of wool
- last-minute abby cadabby fairy wings
- my creative space
- halloween overload
- tiny crochet spider pattern
- more glue stick collages
- my little bookworm
- my creative space
- holiday gift idea: sweater sleeve socks
- personalized denim tote bags
- pattern: tiny crochet pumpkin
- review: the creative life by julia cameron
- my creative space
- tiny crochet ball pattern
- my creative space
- can't wait to unravel this sweater
- reader q+a, plus 2 success stories
- back home from vacation
September 2010
- thrifty thursday: beach cover-up in action
- my creative space
- little crochet balls
- kyuuto! lacy crochet doily
- book review: crochet embellishments
- thrifty thursday: metallic flats
- my creative space
- homemade granola!
- reusable fabric snack bags
- watching granola bake
- how to: crochet jar cover in 3 easy steps
- thrifty thursday: mmm-mmm-mmm good
- my creative space
- picnics in the park
- project finished: recycled sweater blanket
- wardrobe refashion: simple knit jersey skirt hem
- today...
- giant ragweed
- easy crochet projects
- home ec class: reusable grocery tote
- home ec class: handmade reusable gift bag
- back to school FINALLY!
- home ec class: patchwork pin cushion
- another wedding, another beach blanket to go
- thrifty thursday: denim jacket
- my creative space
August 2010
- wardrobe refashion: t-shirt to little girl's beach cover-up
- this weekend i made a dinosaur cake
- nature school open house
- giveaway: interweave knits magazines
- thrifty thursday: needlework books
- my creative space
- it's hip to be mitt
- wardrobe refashion: beach dress blahs
- thrifty thursday: deconstructing
- my creative space
- q: are lions carnivores or herbivores?
- wardrobe refashion: re-sized pajama pants
- how to: turtleneck sweater turns cardigan in
5 easy steps - wardrobe refashion: re-sized capri pants
- thrifty find: green sweater
- my creative space
- how to: crochet or knit single row stripes
- bella's first trip to morrill hall
- thank you, odds + ends, free pattern
- my farmers' market tote is featuered in greencraft magazine!
- my creative space
- review: natural dyeing by jackie crook
- beep, beep
- closet overhaul
July 2010
- i'm not ready to leave yet, mom
- thrifty thursday
- my creative space
- how to: messenger bag refashion
- sewing for socks
- lazy weekend
- super cute (and quick) wine bottle gift bag
- short-quilled hedgehog
- thrifty thursday
- my creative space
- star swatch no.2: felted (i think)
- star swatch no.1: felted
- kearney cruise
- stitch patterns: crochet washcloths
- zoo camp: coats of many colors
- thrifty thursday
- my creative space
- signs your child watches too much dinosaur train
- the perfect pants pattern!
- recipe: thrifty crispies
- race rituals
- picnic at the park
- last minute birthday gift
- my creative space
- shop: handmade cotton coasters
- summer colors
- shop: set of upcycled crochet covered vases
- thrifty thursday
June 2010
- my creative space
- retreat recap: contemplative knitting
- retreat recap: fair isle
- gone knittin'
- thrifty thursday: father's day edition
- bubbles make me dizzy
- my creative space
- wardrobe refashion: another t-shirt
- wool on a spool
- granny bookmark and the kind diet
- finished: beach blanket to go
- my creative space
- progress report no.2
- progress report no.1
- things i would like to do next week
- my creative space
- noteworthy graduation gift for a music student
May 2010
- handmade birthday gift for a special friend
- teacher thank you gifts
- my creative space
- fabric from india
- i finally bought a craft book from japan
- knitting and planting
- plying sweater yarn
- my creative space
- totes in waiting
- bella's first ice cream social
- sew, mama, sew giveaway day!
- world's smallest garage sale
- my creative space
- drop spindles handmade by my husband
- dressy bessy!
- mother's day idea: how to make a photo frame applique in 3 easy steps
- from the archives: embroidered handprint for mother's day
- my creative space
- test driving curtain fabric
- recycling a sweater directly into a blanket
- first farmers' market of the season
April 2010
- cool birthday gift idea for boys
- upcycling in the kitchen
- my creative space
- vickie howell's craft corps: page 216!
- first haircut!
- thrifty find: zig zag quilt
- liberty of target tote hack
- sweater wool 220
- my creative space
- another successful flower appliqué
- the zoo is open!
- wardrobe refashion: red linen skirt
- she's a very kinky yarn
- my creative space
- how to make a ruffle scarf in 3 easy steps
- happy little airplane
- first dress of the season (and other milestones)
- moags
- custom bag: tropical lunch tote
- my creative space
- wardrobe refashion: white cotton skirt
- eggs in a basket + a candy strategy
- happy easter!
- tropical tablecloth tote
March 2010
- my creative space
- inspiration and paper cuts
- wardrobe refashion: linen skirts
- tiny striped egg pattern
- success!
- my creative space
- elephant blanket becomes a pillow
- momi the mermaid amigurumi
- thrifty thursday
- my creative space
- wardrobe refashion: the first of many t-shirts
- once and awhile i buy something new
- my daughter's first necklace
- my creative space
- what's the most creative time of your day?
- wardrobe refashion: pj pants to nightshirt
- wardrobe refashion: lollipop shirt
- my creative space
- another garden scarf!
- my weekend
- crafty retreat
February 2010
- tiny four-leaf clover pattern
- wardrobe refasion: adding long sleeves to a t-shirt
- my creative space
- blanket finished!
- how your child can make wrapping paper in 3 easy steps
- more crochet, more recycled sweater yarn
- did i mention i made a new purse?
- my creative space
- twisted rib scarf technique
- i think i'll call her jane
- uncle!
- handmade valentine's day cards
- valentine's day heart bunting
- wardrobe refashion: denim skirt makeover
- my first skirt from measurements
- my creative space
- thrifty find: crochet blanket
- sweetheart zipper bag
- red scarf finished!
January 2010
- my creative space (a day late)
- ripped and restarted
- a weekend of sweater unraveling
- thank you!
- tiny crochet heart pattern
- embroidered baby quilt
- gift bag resolution
- flower pins for haiti, doctors without borders
- crochet flower pins in the shop
- how to make microwave crayon shapes in 3 easy steps
- crochet hat no.2
- my first crochet hat
- garden scarf
- the flower appliqué experiment
- new year pajamas
- embroidered sun pillow
- my first handmade tie
December 2009
- happy new year!
- meet stu
- holiday knitting revealed!
- christmas 2009
- christmas pajamas
- christmas eve crafting with dad
- cheery flower brooch
- my first crochet scarf
- what's better than giving handmade gifts?
- how to: recycled holiday card gift tags
- they're in the mail
- sneak peek: holiday knitting
- big man in a red suit...
- blizzard of 2009
- fabric beach balls!
- my creative space
- how to keep kids away from tree ornaments
- how to make a snow angel indoors
- thrifty finds: advent calendar
- sew, mama, sew december giveaway day!
November 2009
- loving this little zippy wallet
- my two favorite huskers
- happy thanksgiving!
- my creative space
- holiday blur
- how to add adjustable elastic to kids' pants in 5 easy steps
- my little pike
- hat + mittens finished!
- easel scribbles
- granny stars!
- my creative space
- custom bag: laurel burch fanciful felines
- finished: granny square scarf
- a gray day filled with brown
- saturday night writing
- reuse-or-recycle package labels
- my creative space
- handmade gift: branching out scarf
- i have this little sister lola...
- another chapter closes, but doesn't bring much closure
- cupcake with chocolate icing, please
- adventures in sewing with faux leather
- handmade, no-sew abby cadabby costume
- halloween fun
October 2009
- how to sew a remote control pillow in five easy steps
- a little bit of pillow talk
- glue stick collages
- my creative space
- rehoboth beach
- wardrobe refashion: trying to keep my pledge
- handmade gift bag that's also a gift
- reuse: plastic sea shell container
- my creative space
- handmade birthday gifts: embroidered
tea towels - my new laptop bag...and all the details
- my new laptop sleeve
- my creative space
- happy birthday to my best friend!
- wardrobe refashion: dressing up a pair of flip flops
- my creative space
September 2009
- ghost of the past: crochet amigurumi pattern
- how to sew a baby quilt in five easy steps
- thrifty finds
- granny square scarf almost finished
- sleeping snoopy baby quilt
- hand-painted thank you cards
- our late bloomers
- my creative space
- project to do: beach blanket to go
- a little bicycle mending
- first day of preschool
- blue and yellow custom sweater bag
- quick and easy birthday shirt
- bella's birthday
- pretty, plastic granny squares
- chromium star blanket finished!
- easy backpack with bias tape straps
August 2009
- lincoln safari: peterson park
- thrifted placemat dilemna
- how to refashion a dress into a skirt
in five easy steps - how does our garden grow?
- wardrobe refashion: crochet top to tote bag
- my creative space
- mixing bread bags and wool with crochet
- east campus garage sales: new fabric and yarn!
- wardrobe refashion: shirt to toddler dress
- handmade baby shower gift
- blueberry buckle cake
- twinkle, twinkle little chromium star
- the namesake
- twin baby locks
- crochet tote finished!
- my creative space
- twitter was down?
- oversized swatch becomes cute wool clutch
- inspiration: anthropologie tank top
July 2009
- my creative space
- our first tomato!
- wardrobe refashion: shirt to apron
- remnants!
- fun at the ager center
- wardrobe refashion: de-ruffling a shirt
- wardrobe refashion: shirt to skirt
- ten years ago...
- my first granny squares
- my little perch
- wardrobe refashion:
pajama pants from thrifted sheet - kearney cruise ‘09: the people
- kearney cruise '09: the details
- no vacation yarn for me
- i'm in redbook magazine!
- i'm in redbook magazine!
- surprise for our recycling guy
- dad's photos
- crochet bag progress
- new photo space!
- wardrobe refashion: skirts
- my creative space
- crafting as meditation
- fireworks in the front yard
- new tote sneak peek
- two dollar deals!
- it's just a phase, right?
June 2009
- project done: crochet jar jacket
- wardrobe refashion: floral shirt
- wardrobe refashion: t-shirt toddler dress
- my creative space
- handmade student emergency kit
- still not interested in story time
- handmade wedding and anniversary gifts
- handmade father's day bookmarks
- knitting homework
- my creative space
- the kundhi family takes manhattan
- project to do: crochet jar jacket
- hurray for skittles!
- project to do: rugs
- random thrifty finds
- my creative space
- bella's beach
- new skills: satin stitch and cross stitch
- wardrobe refashion: green cardigan
- a rare quiet moment
- little bits
- that's how i roll
- last minute fun
- new inspiration
- giveaway winner!
May 2009
- first pony ride
- wardrobe refashion: comfy shorts
- craft challenge creativity tote
- tote bag giveaway at kundhi.com
- sew, mama, sew may giveaway day
- lots of new totes
- memorial day picnic
- recycling sweaters from my stash
- my smart cookie
- wardrobe refashion: pants to skirt
- sneak peek of weekend pics
- coordinating cashmere box bag
- she put them on herself
- custom cashmere sweater bag
- what time is it?
- wardrobe refashion: t-shirt to cardigan
- too many projects started...
- at the zoo!
- how to sew a placemat zipper pouch with only four seams
- vacation fabric: omaha tote bag
- early mother's day lunch
- embroidered handprint for mother's day
- bella's garage sale score
- crafty garage sale finds
- waiting for the train
- ruffling up some boys t-shirts
- my faux burberry scarf
- formula one applique
- bedtime friends
- cruise night
- recycled crafts at the farmers' market
- curly ponytail
- 10 garage sale tips for crafters
April 2009
- did you hear about my giveaway?
- wardrobe refashion: the pledge
- loving the open road
- coffee sleeve of the month giveaway:
spring flowers - weekend at the track
- things i am looking forward to this weekend
- coffee sleeve of the month: oops!
- can you handle the cute?
- stash enhancement: fabric
- on our own
- pinquitos change purse
- thrifty yarn ideas
- clothes
- bean bags
- bella, please get down
- wardrobe refashion preparations
- lunch with the girls
- easter weekend
- siouxsie t-shirt tote bag
- doll for shelley
- is it really thursday already?
- book review:
crafty chica's guide to artful sewing - i have a new blog!
- recycle plastic easter eggs into music shakers
- how to refashion an '80s sweater
in five easy steps - remote control pillow pattern
- easy kids shorts pattern
- mini santa hat pattern!
- fabulous finds
- i forgot the combination
- more fun at the lincoln children's museum
- whipup.net, crafty nation + christy nelson
March 2009
- custom wool felted bag :: black and white
- i'm a finalist in crafty nation's craft off!
- conversations in the car :: sorry, charlie
- little pod from bella
- springtime in nebraska
- custom wool felted bag :: teal and white
- i have a lot to say...
- st. patrick's day giveaway!
- giveaway extravaganza
- how to refashion an '80s sweater in five easy steps
- thursday highs and lows
- coffee sleeve of the month: lucky shamrock
- denim messenger bag for christina
- scrappy sweater scarf
February 2009
- february 10th, cpsia, and a snorkeling turtle
- knitting for baby anikka
- can i get a smile?
- spring fever
- custom wool felted bag :: gray
- music class
- valentine's crafting
- bella's blanket in action
- birthday crafting
- lincoln safari: colonel dinsmore park
- more felted wool coffee sleeves
- retro photo: who is this little girl?
- eat cake
- big bad parent blanket
- retro photo: picking dandelions
- bella's blanket. finally!
January 2009
- my kind of snow day
- a healthier amish friendship bread recipe
- handmade holidays
- spaghetti!
- we've joined the children's museum!
- felted wool sweater coffee sleeves
- custom wool felted bag :: maroon
- a million little pieces
December 2008
November 2008
- my creative space
- i made it myself: purl bee blankie
- felted wool scarf :: gray and red
- room with a view
- holiday shopping online tonight!
- crafty storage tutorial on whipup.net
- remote control pillow featured in craftier magazine!
- i made it myself: custom laptop bag
October 2008
- i made it myself: candy corn amigurumi giveaway
- trick or treat bags featured on mighty junior!
- glow in the dark ghost pattern
- i made it myself: upcycled straw coasters with wool felt
- mmmuffins!
September 2008
- i made it myself: slip stitch scarf
- i made it myself: amigurumi pumpkin
- only 47 more days until halloween
- undead dolls
- just some thoughts for today
- i made it myself: amigurimi apple
August 2008
- i made it myself: felt board
- anything look familiar?
- i made it myself: baby bela
- i made it myself: moleskine journals
July 2008
- remote control pillow pattern
- five easy steps to silencing your inner elmo
- i made it myself: bicycle pants cuff
- i made it myself: summer of socks 08
- easy kids shorts pattern
- bruschetta tomato basil topping
- socks, socks, socks!
- bib-o-rama
- free fabric!
June 2008
- red, white and blue tote bag
- can you spare a square?
- father's day gift #2
- mmm... homemade salsa
- father's day gift #1
- tutti frutti tote bag
- floral tote bag
May 2008
- red and orange striped pincushion
- the most amazing dinner
- reading update
- felted wool pincushion + bread
- daisy tote bag
- crocheted laptop tote bag
April 2008
- mmm... bread
- my little experiment is working
- spring sweater and denim bag
- would you like to own this bag?
- custom bag for cathy
- magic slippers
- speaking of clipity clipping...
March 2008
- bibs for bella
- button flowers
- custom messenger bag: gray
- custom wool felted bag :: light blue
- my first clothing alteration
- felted wool messenger bag :: green with button flap
- commuter tote bag
- felted wool coffee sleeve :: green cables
February 2008
- i've been a busy bee
- sleep sack #2
- plastic-bag bags
- another custom bag, sort of.
- the littlest kundhi
- felted wool messenger bag :: valentine's day inspired
- pay it forward: freecycle
- my first custom order
January 2008
- bella's hat + mittens
- sweaterama
- sewing for baby d.
- cute as a button notecards
- felted wool messenger bag :: stripes
- felted wool messenger bag :: sage green
- channa masala for dummies
- knitting for baby d.
December 2007
- merry christmas to all...
- mini santa hat pattern!
- getting ready for the holidays
- more bread
- etsy shop was a little empty
- i think i need to knit a square or something
November 2007
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August 2007
July 2007
May 2007
April 2007
- calling all knitters and crocheters :: updated dates
- dear size six needles,
- knitting to do: lulu doll
- i like to blog
- another late night post