by Kelli Donley | Sep 19, 2010 | CAOK, handmade
My friend Gracie asked the other day if I’d make her a new work bag. She takes public transportation in Italy and she worries about pick-pockets. Could the bag include zippered pockets? Well, yes it could. But I’d first have to learn how to do so....
by Kelli Donley | Jul 20, 2010 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Sew Along
I opened my mailbox Saturday to a giant box from Colleen. She saved the original cutout she created of the cover, signed and framed it with gorgeous fabric and sent it my way as a congratulatory gift. There weren’t enough Kleenex in the house. I thought about...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 8, 2010 | CAOK, Domestic Art
I bought these place mats at the Crate and Barrel outlet in Texas when visiting my parents nearly two years ago. The hummingbird place mat in particular has been sitting on top of my sewing supply stash begging for a project. I knew I wanted to it be used just right...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 5, 2010 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade
The making of a gift — in progress: \ \ Next: rhinestone buttons, label -k
by Kelli Donley | May 10, 2010 | Arizona, CAOK, Community
Almost a year ago, I heard a blog friend from Georgia would be moving to Phoenix. I was delighted. As she planned the move westward, we exchanged countless emails about neighborhoods, churches and activities. I was really looking forward to spending time with Tina....
by Kelli Donley | Mar 15, 2010 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Handmade goods
There was a knitting frenzy underway the last couple of days. A knitting frenzy that makes me blush a bit with confusion. I simply don’t understand why people stare like I’m crazy for knitting in public. It’s KNITTING. Not porn. Not flossing my...
