What it became

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Lately...

Soon this pile will become something...

I was quite tired of rumaging for crochet hooks, so...

I based my pattern of one in Last Minute Patchwork Gifts

Horses...horses

Canceled stamps & bits from old envelopes

My first attempt at rug hooking

New Book: Knitting Green Conversations and Planet Friendly Projects

I'm excited about this new book by Annd Budd called Knitting Green. (Ok... secret's out, I'm biased because my knitted Bike basket is on the cover, woo hoo! My first cover project!!)

By making things ourselves, we automatically help the earth (I think) because we're not supporting huge, mass-marketed, smog-spewing machines. And by buying patterns like these, you're putting more money into the hands of smaller designers, like me, which feels good, right? I hope so. I also hope that this book will help consumers (like me) learn more about sustainable materials and practices.

Take a look at some of the books projects below. The bike basket is knit using jute twine, lined with a beautiful oil cloth from Kokka Fabrics and finished with yellow purse handles and tabs to snap to your handlebars. I really didn't want to send ithis project in because it looked so cute on my bike! I also did a cute slipper pattern that will fit practically any foot in your family and makes good use of those leftover bits of yarn. You can see photos of the slippers on the last page, below.  Click here for more book information and to pre-order. The book will be available in May!

Knitting Green

Vote for Aunt Wilma!!

The Poppies are virtual Awards event put on by the people over at Poppytalk, which is a great blog, btw! Tons of makers of things like ceramics, clothes, soaps, knitting, jewelry, etc. have been nominated and you can go vote for your faves all week!

If you win you get a lovely award banner for your site or blog, free advertising and other 'virtual' swag. I'm listed in the Crafter section and would love it if you'd vote for me!!! I'll make it easy for you... just click below and

Vote for Aunt Wilma!!

Thank You!!!!

Mom's Handmade Holiday

My mom got all handmade gifts from me this year...

The Oragami Organizer from One Skein Wonders

The "Not-Ugly Car Trash Bag" also from One Skein Wonders

A chair cover of my own design

The chair before:

And finally, the Praying Mantis from Amigurumi Knits

Look closely...

Can you spy the awesome, Mod podge Magnum PI container I made mom for her birthday in 1987? Not bad for a seven year old!! Of course, my Aunt Wilma did help. On the back I wrote a very inspirational birthday message: "Have a Happy Time!"  surrounded by rainbows. I love that Magnum still has a special spot in mom's room, now joined by a much creepier gift!