Fingerless Mitts

Ever since I took up knitting again a few years ago, I have been ooogling and eyeing those cute, warm fingerless mittens. My knitting skills are still in the beginner arena, but I hope to challenge myself. Knitting some fingerless mitts would certainly do that. And I just found a blog that would give me all the patterns and inspiration I would need. If, like me, you'd like to knit up some fingerless mittens go check out Fingerless Mitts for Fall. I can already see many cute projects being knitted up this fall, winter and into spring.

Checkbook Covers

I found a checkbook cover pattern online a couple years ago, and made a couple for myself. One came out great, from some scrap fabric that I adored and only had a smigden leftover. The only problem was that when I got done with it, it was a tad small for my checkbook. But I have it in my purse and I use it for receipts, coupons and the stray dollar bill or five.

Last week I found a blog who has some cute checkbook covers to make and so I have to direct you to Robin's Nest. She doesn't have a tutorial, but since I have made these before, I think I can dig out my old pattern and just adjust the measurements to suit.

So how bout you? What are you working on in the crafting arena?

Make Your Own 10 Minute Pouch

I love finding great projects that others do. The blogosphere is full of talented crafters and sewers. They are inspiring. Once in awhile, I find one that I need to make sure I don't lose, so I write a post here about it. Link to it. And thus create a permanent record. I hope that you enjoy seeing these posts too and visit the creative crafters blog.

Today's feature is a new blog I found After The Dress Such a cute name, huh?

She makes these great pouches and gives a tutorial on how to make them. Sweet! I love tutorials, as I can't always visualize how something should go together. I can see using up alot of scrap fabric with this project in lots of cute fabrics. I can also see giving these a little gifts to teachers,friends and family.

So how bout you? Found any great tutorials lately? What crafty projects are you working on right now?

Any One Else ....

Anyone else getting tired of this burlap craze? When I saw the first couple projects people were coming out with burlap, I thought: that's cute. But after awhile, when half the crafts I see on the blogs I frequent use that ubiquitous burlap it gets old real quick! Let's move on peeps. There are other mediums/fabrics out there. Just my humble opinion ....

How bout you? Anything you're sick of seeing out there in the crafting blogosphere?

Welcome 2010

Happy New Year!

I've been inspired by the wonderful sewing and crafting bloggers out there who have been reviewing 2009 and looking forward to what they want to accomplish in 2010. I didn't really have a crafting or sewing plan when I started this blog. I've always loved to craft and sew, but have just done it when the mood strikes. But I'm liking this idea of having a few projects planned for the year.

So here's a few goals I have for 2010:

** Knit socks. I have several balls of yarn for socks, so I need to just sit down and do this.

** Sew up a jersey top. I have the fabric. I haven't sewn on knits in a long time, so this is kind of scary for me.

** Sew more skirts.

** Sew pjs, pants, and shorts for son.

** Organize craft/sewing room. Declutter, organize, and get ready for move in June.

I'm sure I'll think of more once this is posted, but this is good for now. How 'bout you? Any crafting/sewing new years resolutions?