design | By julie k , 2 hours ago

I’ve been looking for a denim jacket for a long time. I wanted it to be dark denim, slightly tapered at the waist and long enough to reach my hips. Yeah, pretty specific. I tried on too many to count. Then one day... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , 1 day ago

In my creative space today is a crochet wool basket. It used to have sides, but I lost count of my stitches and it got all wonky and I had to rip back to the base. I started it because I wanted to have a mindless... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , 2 days ago

I’ve talked about our vacation, but have I mentioned where we’re going? Yep! Can you believe I found this t-shirt? I thought it might make a really cool beach cover-up for my daughter. I just used one of her... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , 3 days ago

It did not have a volcano or really big teeth. It wouldn’t win a spot in the Craftiest Cake Hall of Fame. It did, however, have some really awesome dinosaur sprinkles, along with some moons and stars, carefully... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 27 August 2010, 14:31

I found one more thing of interest at the textile sale: a bag of Interweave Knits magazines for only 25 cents each. They are various issues from 2001-2003. Some had a few patterns that had been cut out, but for a... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 27 August 2010, 00:09

Last Saturday was the annual textile sale and I think you’d all be impressed at the amount of fabric I did not buy. I did get some for an upcoming project, a few balls of wool and this lovely book. It was... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 25 August 2010, 22:44

Remember this sweater yarn? I finished my first square. I know this is supposed to be my vacation project, but the pattern is so addicting. Maybe just one more? It’s not like I don’t have plenty of other... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 24 August 2010, 22:28

Dishcloths, charity squares, blanket squares — I needed a break from squares. I still had a few washcloth and soap gifts to make and give, but I couldn’t bear to make another square. I started cruising on... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 23 August 2010, 23:07

I bought this dress because I thought it would be nice for the beach. After taking it in at the waist (sorry, you can’t really tell in the photos) and shortening the hem to knee length, it’s not really doing... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 20 August 2010, 00:28

Awhile ago, back when it was cold and icy outside, I found a sweater with the most amazing wood buttons. The sweater was 99 cents. Where can you find six wood buttons for 99 cents? Plus, get a two-way zipper as part of... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 18 August 2010, 23:07

In my creative space today I’m blocking a doily. Yes, you read that right. I got out a teeny-weeny hook and used crochet thread. Can you believe it? It’s a gift, so all I can show today is a sneak peek. Once... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 17 August 2010, 21:26

Just quickie refashion today: some Eddie Bauer flannel pajama pants. Are you already bored with pants? I’ve only got a few left, don’t worry. I did do something fun with these, though. I fell in love with... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 16 August 2010, 23:11

So many knitters are scared of the s-word.* It’s really not that terrible. In fact, I’ve been cutting into sweaters for years to make pillows, scarves and tote bags. You just need to get over the fear that... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 13 August 2010, 18:46

The summer of skirts has been a success. I’ve been wearing my red, white, linen and denim skirts regularly all season. But ever since I found that perfect pattern for lounge pants, I’ve been thinking about... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 12 August 2010, 23:15

Finally! The thrifty find I missed last week. This isn’t actually my find. I guess when you regularly blog about recycling, reusing and refashioning, you get a reputation. A few weeks ago, my friend Kelly texted... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 11 August 2010, 23:53

This week in my creative space I’m unraveling a sweater. I wasn’t planning to buy anymore sweaters. I don’t need anymore yarn. But I saw these little sparkles and all I could think of was a patchwork... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 10 August 2010, 21:45

I first heard about this at knitting retreat. It’s a really simple idea and I can’t believe it has never occurred to me on my own. I love skinny stripes, but breaking yarn at each row leaves too many ends to... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 6 August 2010, 22:09

Sorry about missing Thrifty Thursday yesterday. I was planning to take photos and write my post in the evening, and right before dinner I found a copy of GreenCraft in my mailbox. I knew something was up because I... Continue reading »

design | By julie k , on 4 August 2010, 23:03

I delivered the Chromium Star baby blanket tonight. I am in love and it was hard parting with it. The pic is before I put it in the wash. It looks even more beautiful once blocked. Would it be weird to make one for... Continue reading »