by IngridBarlow | Feb 7, 2009 | Crafting Concoctions
I love weekends! I hope that wherever your “weekend” falls in the week that you are able to enjoy it fully! My Saturday included making banana bread, delivering patterns to a local shop, chilling at the dog park, homemade soup, and quality sewing room...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 6, 2009 | Crafting Concoctions
Lately I have been working on some rug hooking. This involves taking 1/4″ strips of wool and pulling it through a special fabric, monk’s cloth or burlap, with a little hook. Little loops of wool that make a picture! It’s a good project for sitting...
by IngridBarlow | Jan 11, 2009 | Crafting Concoctions
This weekend was spent at complete leisure! I took full advantage–a couple of books, two projects, and a movie later… The first project was one that I have been meaning to get to before now but just never did. (I am sure that is a foreign occurrence for...
by IngridBarlow | Dec 18, 2008 | Crafting Concoctions
So, what’s my excuse for not posting in such a long while?? My answer is that it is very difficult to post on projects that are going to be Christmas gifts come next week. I don’t want to ruin any surprises! Christmas gifts have been coming out my ears...
by IngridBarlow | Nov 23, 2008 | Crafting Concoctions
Here’s a fun gift idea! Using old sweaters and some fleece, make a special friend one of a kind mittens for the coming winter. This pattern comes from the book Warm Fuzzies. I added fleece lining to these so they are extra snuggly. Once you make the first...
by IngridBarlow | Nov 8, 2008 | Crafting Concoctions
I don’t knit very often, but when the weather turns cool I get the itch. I love a good knitting shop where the wools and yarns make you feel so cozy and at home. I started this project when some of my friends had new babies. Yes, you caught me…this was...
