Category Archive: craft

Four Lines

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Vast place, light bulbs, closed sky, hard grass under the dome of an oil drum, we watched Giants in Colt kingdom force the Pats to drop their last pass. -Lynne

Fun with Felt: The Farm – Preliminary Drawings

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One of my favorite websites to peruse is craftgawker. It is an excellent site to get ideas for art and crafting. A few weeks ago, there were these wonderful felt dolls. I absolutely… Read More

Learn to Draft a Simple Bag with this Pattern Tutorial

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Loryn:  If you’d like to be able to create a simple bag or purse pattern in any size you want, this tutorial is for you. I created the pattern to make a set… Read More

Matisse Paper Bead Necklace

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Over the holidays, I visited Half Price Books with a specific project in mind. I wanted to make rolled paper beads. To do this, I needed a coffee table art book. (Yes, I,… Read More

Natural Stone Pendants

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Loryn: My favorite jewelry pieces are the ones that Kristin makes me. I especially love pendants, and she made me two beautiful pieces this year. Labradorite is one of my favorite stones, and… Read More

Lake Michigan Rock Necklace

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Cheri: On to Kristin’s gift. Kristin and Lynne went to Lake Michigan several months ago to camp and had a fantastic time. Lynne brought me back some rocks as I am a pretty… Read More

Upcycled Cashmere Sweater Scarves

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Loryn: We Crafty Sisters bounce a lot of ideas off of each other, and this cashmere scarf design was the result of a great collaboration. My stepdad (Lynne’s husband) asked for a cashmere… Read More

Squiggle Drawing Charm Bracelet

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Cheri: I thought I would post a few of the items that I made for my sis and my nieces for Christmas. I will start with the bracelet that I made for my… Read More

Sewing with Vintage Thread

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Loryn: Conventional sewing wisdom says that shouldn’t sew with old thread, because it breaks too easily. This is one of those areas where I ignore conventional wisdom, and I think you should, too.… Read More

Simple Pillow with Slip Stitch Tutorial

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Loryn: You can make simple pillows from just a bit of fabric and some stuffing material. For this pillow, I did a simple slip stitch closure that is quick and easy. If you’re… Read More