Posts Tagged: handmade crafts

Shone Farm Fall Festival 2022

Good morning! Fall is in full swing and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a beautiful day outdoors enjoying the weather. On Saturday, October 8, Santa Rosa Junior College’s Shone Farm opened to the public for their 2022…Continue Reading →

Hedgehog amigurumi <3

I finished this adorable hedgehog amigurumi and feel so proud! His “spines” took forever but I think the end product was well worth it. He’s stuffed with a combination of fabric scraps and fiberfill—a sturdy plushie indeed! Thanks for checking…Continue Reading →

Kitten Amigurumi: Expectation vs Reality!

Ever come across a pattern and think, “I could totally make that!” Well, dear reader, let me show you my silliest “expectation versus reality” project to date: This kitty eventually looked adorable, after much re-doing! I gifted her to my…Continue Reading →

Easy maxi skirt sewing project (including elastic!)

I recently made this maxi skirt with just a few yards of fabric, some thread, an inherited Bernina sewing machine from the ’80’s, and a wide band of elastic. Check it out: Gathering is a skill you’ll need for this…Continue Reading →

Dragon egg dice bags

One of my favorite ways to use up my yarn is by making a dragon egg dice bag. This free pattern is courtesy of Cindy de Vries, and works up so quickly that you can finish one in a day!…Continue Reading →

My finished llama amigurumi! It’s…llamagurumi? :)

Hi everyone! Check out my adorable llama amigurumi below. Pattern courtesy of Kamidake Fiber Arts and available for purchase on Ravelry. I also made a gray one because the pattern was so easy and fun! Enjoy your lovely weekend and…Continue Reading →

Can you guess what I’m making?

Here is your hint: There is one more gray skein not pictured here currently in use…Can you guess my latest project? Check out the tags for more hints! 🙂

Sold my first custom dress on Etsy :)

Wohoo! I sold my first custom-made, hand-dyed dress on Etsy yesterday! I used a Butterick pattern from the “See&Sew” line, #B6436, as my base. From there, I heavily altered the sizing based on the recipient’s measurements. I also used food…Continue Reading →

Kangaroo plushie – Amigurumi fun!

Hello everyone! Below you’ll see one of my favorite amigurumi projects: a kangaroo complete with her little joey inside her pouch. You’ll find this pattern, and MANY others, in Zoomigurumi 3. That’s all for now! Enjoy your week 🙂