NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Crocheting and the woes of a double chin

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So, I’ve been learning to crochet for about a month. Slow and steady wins the race, I always say. (I’m seriously containing my laughter at typing that, because I am so far from ever saying or following through with that mantra.) I took my first crochet class in January at a lovely local yarn shop. […]

Practically free placemat totes (and a quilting sneak peek)

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Pier 1 is hit-or-miss for me. Sometimes you can find incredible sales. But often, I come out empty-handed. But when I purchased pillows on sale back in November, they were running a deal. If you purchased $50 worth, you received a $20 gift certificate. I was planning to spend this in conjunction with a 20 […]

Crafting ADD, felting failure and success

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I often tell people that having hobbies is my hobby. It’s like crafting ADD. I start one project and then get interested in something new. I never get great at anything, but I have fun along the way. For example, I’ve been wanting to learn to crochet for a while (it was a goal in […]

DIY: Tote bags with a twist

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Here’s another DIY idea that makes a great gift: Tote bags. Patterns for these babies are all over the Internet. I started with this tutorial at Sew Mama Sew, but decided to make some changes based on the shopping bag tutorial in One Yard Wonders (which you must buy, if you haven’t already).   (If […]

DIY: Simple & personalized shirts

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Today, I’m going to share another fun and simple, DIY project or gift for any time of the year. (Check out the DIY hot/cold bags, too.) This was a small Christmas gift I made for my cousin’s daughter, Karis. I’ve seen these shirts all over the Internet, but when I spotted these adorable long-sleeve tees at […]

DIY: Simple & personalized shirts

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Today, I’m going to share another fun and simple, DIY project or gift for any time of the year. (Check out the DIY hot/cold bags, too.) This was a small Christmas gift I made for my cousin’s daughter, Karis. I’ve seen these shirts all over the Internet, but when I spotted these adorable long-sleeve tees at […]