What is it that makes a handmade gift so special?

     

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"Creating something by hand for somebody else is a very special thing to do," says Joelle Hoverson, owner of Purl Soho and author of Last-Minute Knitted Gifts and More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts.

Watch Melanie Falick (Weekend Knitting), Andrea Price (Knitspeak), and Hoverson speak about their personal memories of knitting with and for their families and friends, and the joy of creating gifts.

Today's Project: Rainbow Heart Bunting

Key Fobs

This morning, I made some key fobs. I've been working way more than usual and not having any crafting time has been bugging me. I wanted to make (and finish) something! Luckily these key fobs take no time at all. I got my fix, and something new for my keys!

Kimono top for my niece - all finished!

My first Habitual kimono top - made for my sweet toddler niece.

Photos: Some recent craftiness

Some recent creations, including two happy customers!

Circular patterns

Print out your own circular patterns, thanks to The Scientific Seamstress. For those times when you need to trace a circle, but a jam jar just won't do it! Good for all kinds of handicrafts, not just sewing. Circles included are from  1" to 58" in diameter.

Make Your Own T-Shirt Pattern

Found a great tutorial I just had to share - Mad Mim's 'Basic Fitted T-Shirt Pattern'. Make your own pattern with these great pattern drafting instructions.

Image Source: Mad Mim