I've been working on a few more baby projects lately. I can't seem to help myself, must be the nesting instinct! I thought I would share a pattern for these crochet balls I developed many years ago in the Martha Stewart Kids magazine. It's fun to come up with all different stripe patterns and use up small bits of leftover yarn. Happy crocheting!
So sorry for my absence here! I was doing a freelance job for a month and it really took it out of me. By the time I'd get home each night I could barely do anything. But, I am now back to working on Wren Handmade and will be posting here more regularly.
One bit of exciting news is that we are expecting a baby boy in August! As you might expect it has gotten me thinking of all kinds of handmade projects and decorating ideas. Don't worry this won't become just a baby blog, I hope!
I have been working on this patchwork quilt and I just finished it. I had been working on it before we knew the sex of the baby but I then added a navy blue dot backing so I think it works for a boy. I did all the piecing and quilting by machine which went quickly and looks good I think. I did buy a walking foot for my machine to make it easier. Here are some process shots...
In the sequel to the Encyclopedia of Crafts the Martha Stewart team has now put out the Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts. I have a copy and it's so nice to have so many of the old projects (and a few new ones) compiled in one place. Makes me want to get back to the quilt a started a little while ago. They are throwing a book release party on April 1st in the Chelsea office. Here are the details. The $30 ticket includes a copy of the book plus food and drinks. I'll be helping them set up the party and will be there to say hi too.
Note: I fixed the link above with the details. Sorry about that.
Sight Unseen has done a feature on my friends Julie and Nick's CONFETTI SYSTEM studio. I want to go make stuff with them!
I got this great print for Christmas and just framed it for our kitchen. It's by my friend Ali Douglass. I thought I would show you a few of her other pieces as well as her great work studio. She makes all kinds of handmade objects as well as her illustrations, check out her Etsy shop!
I've posted before about amazing craft stuff I luckily got from my aunt, who got it from the janitor's wife at her school. I'm still not sure how I exactly ended up with her craft files, but it's an amazing treasure trove. She filed them all in this accordion file, all labeled diligently. Lately I wanted to make a small afghan in the classic chevron pattern. So I turned to the files. Here is the progress. I received all this after she died, but I wish I could have met her.
Hi,
I've had a hard time getting back in the swing of things after the Christmas break. I've finally finished a few necklaces and put them in the shop. I'll try to make more soon.
thanks!
I found this free calendar design from something's hiding in here. I printed it out on colored paper and then hung with a binder clip. Couldn't be easier! Hope you are having a happy new year so far!
I'm happy to be back after a very nice and relaxing time off. While in Michigan for the holidays we stopped at one of my favorite places, the Polish Art Center in Hamtramck. I got these stars and garlands for our tree for next year. I love how graphic they all look together. I've got lots of new projects in mind for 2010 so hopefully you'll check back here often in the new year!
