November 2014
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Love this ice hanukkah menorah from design megillah that could also be made in the freezer for those of us who won't be having a snowy Chanukah! Love these painted bead key chains from pysselbolaget (Sweden) and a simply lovely patchwork blanket from Audrey B. (The Netherlands.) Love these heart ornaments made from air drying…
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My Giant Doily Rug Crocheted Using Two Strands Of Yarn!
Isn't this version of my giant crocheted doily rug nice? Rather than crocheting with t-shirt yarn as I and other readers did, Claudia from Germany choose to use two strands and yarn and a 7mm hook, and the results are just lovely! Of course using t-shirt yarn gives the rug a great deal of thickness…
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Hankkah Crafts For Kids Round Up From The Archives
Now is the time to start making some serious plans for Hanukkah crafting, and here are a bunch of my best projects to get you started! A fire resistant cardboard tube menorah hanukkah craft might be a great place to start, or at least start collecting those tubes, either from paper towels or toilet paper.…
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Crochet Projects For Chanukah Or Hanukkah!
Crochet projects for Hanukkah? Of course, because as you all know, I love to crochet, and so crocheting is often a big part of my hanukkah crafting! With the holiday approaching quite quickly I thought I'd share some crochet projects from the archives to get you started, as the time is now! Above: A beloved…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! I hope you are all safe and well, and I thank you for joining me here to help spread the joy of crafting from around the world to the world. Here are last week's features, lots of amazing inspiration to get us going: A fun DIY chanukah menorah made from…
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The Tragic Act Of Terror In Jerusalem & A Letter From Rebbetzin Heller
Dear Readers, I'll be honest, there are many aspects of my life that do not make it to this blog, and then there are some aspects of my life that I feel compelled to share with you all my virtual friends despite the fact that they are so totally unrelated to creativity and crafting. So…
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A Letter From Rebbetzin Tzipporah Heller Regarding The Tragic Terrorist Act In Har Nof
Dear friends, Yesterday at about 7am my daughter Miri called. “Mordechai just camehome from shul. He said that Arabs came in and are shooting, and thata man with an axe is hitting everyone. Some of the people threw chairsat them, but it didn’t help”. The twelve year old had hit the flooralong with everyone else…
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Embroidery On Patterned Fabric Can Add That Something Special!
As I was about to use some of this blue fabric that a neighbor once gave me for a little chanukah crafting I looked at the leaves and berries and realized that they certainly could be olive branches, which would be oh so perfect for chanukah. (On account of the miracle with the olive oil.)…
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Embroidery With Simple Stitches Is So Much Fun!
The little embroidery that I started on my vintage wool blanket has evolved into something different altogether and now I'm dreaming of all kinds of embroidery projects using simple stitches. French knots, lazy daisey, satin stitch, chain stitch and straight stitch are all simple embroidery stitches that anyone can learn and then use to create…
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Granny Square Triangular Shawl With Pom Poms!
Last winter I crocheted this cozy granny square triangular shawl/scarf with a fun pom pom edging, and am just getting around to sharing with you now! I used aran weight 100% wool, the creme is vintage and came from a neighbor and the red and brown were from my mother's stash from the 70's! So…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to craft schooling Sunday, this little yet very inspiring crafty get together comprised of crafters literally from around the world! Thanks so much for joining me here and to all those who contributed to last week's party. With so many great projects it is always a pleasure to choose the features and share them…
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An Assortment Of Succulents Looks Great In A Single Pot!
Succulents are all the rage, and rightfully so, as they are so very very easy to care for, propogate with almost no effort and come in so many wonderful varieties. And if you're lucky, maybe some of your succulents will even surprise you with stunning flowers! Succulents are also generally slow growing and are thus…