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Pouch

by | Oct 4, 2010 | handmade

I’ve got gobs of sewing I should be doing — finishing a wedding quilt, my Finny/Donk sewing adventure project for the month, birthday gifts — and then there is what I have been sewing: fun, whimsical gifts like these. It’s like having a bowl of...

Italian Knits

by | Sep 29, 2010 | Domestic Art, handmade, Journal

I am on a knitting mission — use the yarn I have to create thoughtful holiday gifts.* Yes, I realize we are months away from the holidays. But I am not quick with the knitting needles. I dally, ponder and spend a lot of time watching movies, drinking wine and...

Colorado Wrap

by | Sep 23, 2010 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, handmade

My friend Sheila’s got a birthday this week and when I was last in Golden visiting her lovely family, she mentioned she liked that beautiful orange three button wrap Tina made for me. What a great chance to return the kindness loop by knitting one for another!...

Boozy Bee

by | Sep 20, 2010 | Arizona, Community, handmade, Hostess, Kitchen Talk

When Jen asked last week when we could get together, I asked “crafting or dinner?” She responded, “Both,” and promised to bring her hand quilting project. (Stunning work. Truly. If I didn’t already know the girl was southern, I would have...

Zippers in the lining!

by | 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....