This baby blanket is the best gift ever for baby! Giving a handmade gift is special for the giver and receiver. Gift-making for babies is always fun and usually takes less time to complete. Let me introduce you to a pattern I tried out a few years ago. I had[Read more]
We wanted to take the time to link you to the Crafthouse Blog Archives. A little back story… Crafthouse – Modern Fabrics + Yarn was the brain child of Allie Luedtke. This retail shop opened back in 2013. Sonya Nelsen, of Grace Elizabeth’s became Allies partner in 2016 and then[Read more]
Why do you knit? I can think of several reasons I knit. Today’s project (Knit Cowl) was hand knitted special for a niece graduating from high school. In the fall she will venture out on her own and attend college. They grow up so fast but we are so proud[Read more]
Have you been invited to a baby shower? Or maybe your niece has just announced that she is expecting a sweet bundle of joy! Immediately your mind jumps to the gift. Oh, you want to give something special. If you are like me you want to give something thoughtful, personal,[Read more]
Turning ho-hum into sunshine. At the time of this writing, it is a dreary February day and hopes for seeing the sun could be dashed by a gloomy weather forecast. However, this adorable crocheted baby dress has lifted my spirits. What better way to chase the gloom away than crocheting for a[Read more]
I have to admit I really struggled as I wrote this week’s post about crocheting baby booties. You see, for the last year and a half I took a break from Grace Elizabeth’s because life took over. I checked and seriously the last time I contributed was August 2014. That[Read more]
What Does Bill Blass’ Quote:”When In Doubt Wear Red” Mean? Red attire has a presence, an energy, and a distinct effect on both the wearer and people who see them. It makes a statement & makes the wearer somehow more happy and confident. So if you aren’t sure what to[Read more]
Remember approaching your mom as a child saying, “I’m bored.” And now as an adult you still hear yourself saying it, “I’m bored, I want to do something productive, imaginative, something out of the ordinary. I want to make something but I don’t know what.” Today we are going to[Read more]