by Kelli Donley | Dec 10, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, Domestic Art, handmade, Sew Along
Two birds What’s that, Dear Finny? You say — “Donk! That looks like one of the November CRAFT projects that you didn’t complete so we extended the deadline through December!” Correct, my sweet friend. This is the scrappy zippy wallet....
by Kelli Donley | Dec 8, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, Domestic Art, handmade
Namaste Bag I’ve noticed many friends in spin and yoga classes juggle a dozen little things in their hands coming and going. Keys, membership cards, iPods, water bottles, heart rate monitors, all seem to be jostled here and there in lieu of bringing in a big bag...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 6, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, handmade
Gingersnap Scarf Pattern adapted by my super talented knitting friend Zarah: Materials: Heavy worsted weight yarn, approx 385 yards (280g) Size 9 needles, or size recommended for your yarn Cable needle Directions: Cast on 64 sts using your favorite cast on method. Row...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 29, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, Faith, handmade, Tutorial
Advent begins today, some 26 days before Christmas. I don’t remember ever celebrating advent with any great fanfare as a child, but have coveted intricate and beautiful advent calendar traditions during the last few years. I am particularly fond of this calendar...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 21, 2009 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade
\ \ Three lap quilts made with African fabric scraps and backed with cordouroy :: Each quilt has at least 50 pieces, symbolizing jubilee :: Gifts to celebrate weddings and friendship. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Nov 20, 2009 | Domestic Art, handmade, Happy Hippie
I have been hoarding essays lately, trying to figure out the best way to wax poetic about the latest happy happenings. Instead, how about some photos of cookies and scattered reminiscing? Gingersnaps are my favorite cookie, without a doubt. I like them stale, with...
