Friday Finds July 24, 2020
Welcome to the Friday Finds July 24, 2020 edition. Join me for a couple of trilogy recommendations, ice cream desserts, and fun with face masks! You never know what you will discover in the weekly Friday Finds,
Category: Crafts
100 Little Knitted Gifts to Make | Review
100 Little Knitted Gifts to Make | Review - A great book when you need a fast gift project or want the satisfaction of completing a project quickly. This is one of my favorite small knit project books. Glossy pages, vibrant colors, and well-written patterns make this book a winner!
Pin Loom Weaving To Go by Margaret Stump | Book Review
Pin Loom Weaving To Go by Margaret Stump includes step-by-step instructions for 30 projects you'll be amazed were made from pin loom weavings! Pin looms are hot! These palm-sized weaving looms go anywhere and make just about anything you can imagine, from fashionable wrist cuffs to full-sized blankets. Just drop a pin loom in your project bag with a ball of yarn, and you are on your way to fast, fun weaving. ******************** Click on any picture, highlighted title, or […]
Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom by Syne Mitchell | Review
Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom by Syne Mitchell is one of my favorite weaving books. Discover the full potential of the Rigid-Heddle Loom. The book is perfect for beginners to pros. Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom should be in every weaver's library. ******************** Click on any picture, highlighted title, or shop now button to open the purchase information page. There are affiliate links in this post. If you click through and make a qualified purchase, at no additional […]
Baby Sweater Progress | A easy to knit, sophisticated little sweater for ba..
I am making baby sweater progress. However, the start has been a struggle. I haven't knit much in quite a while, but a new baby is joining the family soon, so suddenly I am quite inspired. This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a small fee. This is at no additional cost to you. I decided on a pattern. Although I love knitting Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surprise Jacket, it just wasn't calling to […]
Making books by hand: part 1 — Kate Davies Designs
My never-ending obsession with books and crafts led me to this post on hand-made books. I can NOT tackle another craft now but I can dream. Perhaps this is best left until after the holidays when the cold winter sets in. Making books by hand seems like it would be a fine craft to try on a snowy day while sitting by a fire. Tom Barr, a partner in Kate Davies Designs has written a wonderful 3 part blog series […]