Monthly Archives: March 2006

Easter bunny update

Here is an update on the bunnies I am making. This is the body without the ears or tail added. The pattern directions say to make all the parts before putting it together. I decided to put the body together … Continue reading

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Projects in progress

Here are a couple of things I am working on right now. I am making a patchwork pillow for my son Painter Smurf out of Batman fabric. Here are a couple of strips. I put it aside because I am … Continue reading

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Klutz Quilting

I’ve always wanted to learn quilting, but I have never been able to find a totally idiot proof, super-simple beginner quilting book that comes with all of the starter supplies and is affordable. Then I saw the Klutz Quilting book … Continue reading

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Soap Making

Today I tried my hand at soap making. For my first experience, I decided to do a simple melt and pour glycerin soap. The soap comes in a big chunk and you cut it into smaller pieces and melt it … Continue reading

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Bob and Larry together again

I finally made a Larry the cucumber to go with Bob. Like Bob, he is made from worsted weight yarn knit on a round loom (smaller size), stuffed with Poly-fil, and his features are made from felt attached with hot … Continue reading

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Bob the Tomato

This is a stuffed toy I made for Baby Smurf. It is Bob the Tomato from VeggieTales. I made it by knitting on a round knitting loom with two strands of red worsted weight yarn. It is stuffed with Poly-fil. … Continue reading

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