by IngridBarlow | Apr 14, 2011 | Quilts
I am taking the plunge into PDF patterns and am sooooo excited about what this means for you! You can now purchase my Boxed Blessings pattern online HERE and the pattern will be sent directly to your inbox. This means that if you are like me and want instant...
by IngridBarlow | Apr 7, 2011 | knitting, Quilts, Simply Domestic
I know, I am supposed to be quilting now that all my old knitting projects are finished, but… Knitting and pregnancy just go together so well! I can sit in the lazy-boy, kick my feet up, and be brainless with a pair of needles. This is another project that I...
by IngridBarlow | Apr 4, 2011 | knitting
Last week, I cast on and completed a new knitting project! (Remember, I had to finish everything that was on my needles before I started something new.) I decided on some Duffers. They went together so quickly! I actually made 2 slippers in one day, but decided...
by IngridBarlow | Mar 28, 2011 | Crafting Concoctions, Simply Domestic
I made Elias a new spring jacket with help from Anna Maria Horner’s book Handmade Beginnings: 24 Sewing Projects to Welcome Baby. The pattern is called “Baby-in-the-Hood Jacket.” The making of it went very well, and I was pleasantly surprised at...
by IngridBarlow | Mar 25, 2011 | knitting
Another knitting project done! I finished the rather ugly old-school sweater about a week ago, but I have been waiting to have my lovely husband take a picture of me in it. (To prove to you that it actually fits!) We took the picture this morning…he was being...
by IngridBarlow | Mar 14, 2011 | knitting
Another knitting project complete! This is the Garden Mice Mobile I started from Susan B. Anderson’s book Itty-Bitty Nursery. Elias is too big for it now, but baby #2 will be able to enjoy it from day 1. After the mice were all complete, I thought I’d...
by IngridBarlow | Mar 11, 2011 | Good on the tastebuds, Simply Domestic
I said I was going to make them, and I soooo did! The hard rolls turned out wonderful! Crusty on the outside and chewy softness on the inside. It was rather a long haul in the making. I started them at 8pm last night and we didn’t bite into them until 2:30pm...
by IngridBarlow | Mar 5, 2011 | Good on the tastebuds, knitting, Simply Domestic
Last fall I caught myself softly laughing as I carried a bag of newly purchased yarn to my car. I was overwhelmed with the pure joy of living and enjoying so many different things. Knitting, quilting, sewing, scrapbooking, gardening, baking, reading,...
by IngridBarlow | Mar 2, 2011 | knitting
I told myself that I couldn’t go to the yarn shop until all the projects on my needles were finished. (4 projects.) Well I modified that rule and said I could go to the yarn shop as long as I didn’t cast on any new projects until the 4 started ones were...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 24, 2011 | Crafting Concoctions, Simply Domestic
A couple days ago, Tony asked me why we didn’t grow fresh herbs inside since we love using them in our cooking. Good question. I went down to check out my seed stash, and sure enough I had herb seeds. Lots of herb seeds. Like seeds from 2002. I know I...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 23, 2011 | knitting, Simply Domestic
I’ve been doing a lot of knitting lately. I actually lay awake at night thinking about what projects I am working on and what I want to do next. I keep telling myself that I am a quilter and should be thinking about new quilting designs. All well. The...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 21, 2011 | knitting, Quilts, Simply Domestic
With baby #2 approaching this summer, I am in a total “finish old projects” mood. I pulled out this old runner top that was kind of a failed pattern idea and quilted it up. I actually really like the finished piece, and I am soooo happy with my decision...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 16, 2011 | Crafting Concoctions, Simply Domestic
This was one of those projects that I started before Christmas when I was in my total pregnancy-induced craft slump. I decided to make some Quick Change Trousers from Anna Maria Horner in the hopes that I could whip up a couple more for my nieces for Christmas gifts....
by IngridBarlow | Feb 15, 2011 | Simply Domestic
Right around this time of year I get a major gardening/spring itch. Every year I crave spring bulbs and wonder how to satisfy this when there are a couple more months of snow left to go. I called a local nursery and asked about forcing spring bulbs and what my...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 14, 2011 | Crafting Concoctions, Quilts, Simply Domestic
I know some would argue that Valentine’s Day is really about gimmicks, buying cards, and expectations…but I think it is a darling holiday and I hope to make it a big deal in our home. A few weeks ago I did some decorating for the big love day–TODAY!...
