Tag Archives: Crafting

Dresses for Missions Update 3-19-16

Posted on March 19, 2016 by civilwarrose5

I keep posting teasers about the fabric I’ve been purchasing, but I haven’t really done anything with it. Now that I have my 301A up and running I’m hoping to put it to a LOT of use!       … Continue reading →

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Crochet Progress and Shawl 3-5-16

Posted on March 7, 2016 by civilwarrose5

This is the practice blanket that I’d been working on. I was using this to make sure my tension was good and that I was able to make a big swatch of something without dropping or picking up stitches.   … Continue reading →

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Sewing A Pillow Cover

Posted on February 27, 2016 by civilwarrose5

My mother-in-law, Karen, lives three doors up the road from us. This comes in very handy when you are getting your only bathroom remodeled and, unlike the guys, you can’t just go into the shed to relieve yourself. This also … Continue reading →

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Trivet! Trivet!

Posted on January 20, 2016 by civilwarrose5

One of my friends gave me a glass trivet for Christmas this year. It is really quite an interesting piece, but I didn’t know what to do with it. Use it as a trivet?? I don’t use trivets! Then I hit … Continue reading →

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Still Learning to Crochet

Posted on January 17, 2016 by civilwarrose5

The last time I showed you any pictures about my attempts at crocheting I was working on this piece. I had no idea what it was going to be, but I was just practicing my stitches. As you can see, … Continue reading →

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A Sketchbag for Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Christmas is coming up and so I asked my sister what I could get her stepdaughter. It seems that this girl loves to draw so I was told anything dealing with drawing would be very much loved. This was new … Continue reading →

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Ribbon Spool Holders!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by civilwarrose5

If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, specifically my sewing posts, then you realize that I have a slight problem with collecting spools of ribbon and lace. My excuse is that I need this stash in order … Continue reading →

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Website Review: Craftsy.com

Posted on August 2, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Do you enjoy quilting, sewing, crocheting, cake decorating, jewelry making, gardening or cooking? Do you enjoy learning new techniques for one of your many hobbies? Do you want to learn a new hobby? If so, then you definitely need to … Continue reading →

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Failure to Sell

Posted on July 27, 2015 by civilwarrose5

This past weekend there was an annual craft sale in my area that has always been a huge draw. I can remember walking through the park to look at the various vendors’ wares and being jostled because there were so … Continue reading →

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