Quick Sew Patriotic Flag Banner or Table Runner

Salute our troops

Looking for a quick patriotic project? This quick sew flag banner/door hanger or table runner is the ticket and some of you may already have enough in your stash to get started now.

Up-Cycled Denim Quilt

Up Cycled Denim Picnic Blanket

Go beyond the typical denim patch quilt and make something a bit more sophisticated.

Easy No-Nonsense Sweater You Can Make In A Weekend

Do you have a little down-time this weekend?  Maybe you’re looking for a knitting project to do in the evenings?  You will love this easy no-nonsense sweater pattern. Let me tell you about my experience so you can get started as soon as you can get your hands on the materials[Read more]

Need a Quick Man Gift? Pattern Review

What does winter in Nebraska bring?  Yes – snow and ice.  And what does all Nebraskan’s have in their winter wardrobes?  Hats!  Yes,  we all need hats to keep our heads and ears warm from the cold. Today I am going to share an easy knitted hat pattern you can[Read more]

Wardrobe Envy: Wow them with this Beautiful Scarf

Is it a scarf or a shawl, a wrap?  Well that all depends on the maker. Regardless, all your friends will envy you for this beautiful scarf and wish it was in their wardrobe. The trailing vine lace stitch is a beautiful stitch and I was anxious to use it in[Read more]

Download Your FREE “Fun in the Sun Hat” Crochet Pattern

As promised, today I’m sharing with you my first crochet pattern for FREE! This “Fun in the Sun Hat” is a quick project and suitable even for beginners. I probably wouldn’t recommend it as a first project, but once you have the hang of the double crochet stitch there’s not[Read more]

Yarn Stash Buster: Knitted Cowl

Are you ready for a “Yarn Stash Buster?”  This knitted cowl was a natural.  I simply used a tried and true pattern from a past post, so if you are looking for a free pattern, here it is – Easy Peasy Knitted Cowl. I’m not sure which finished cowl I like[Read more]

Pattern: Easy Pot Scrubber

Cleaning tools don’t have to be boring.  Add a bit of color in your kitchen with this Easy Pot Scrubber Pattern.  I was introduced to this project through our church’s “Helping Hands” group.  We send these as gifts to the locals with our pastor when he travels to the mission[Read more]