Subscribe- I have a new website! (No, I don’t…;) January 21, 2016So, I just linked this blog that you’re reading here, up with my new website! My website is called Modern Making and it’s kind of a way for me to feel a little more organized about my creative endeavors because … Continue reading →Kelli
- Happy January! January 14, 2016This is what I saw as I was walking out my front door this morning to walk the girls to school. It’s a phone pic (btw, my Nikon is mysteriously out of commission for the time being so it’s phone … Continue reading →Kelli
- Quick Vintage Estate Sale Quilts! July 2, 2015So, I found two quilt tops at an estate sale near Seattle not too long ago and was instantly in love with them for several reasons; first, because they are completely completed quilt tops (the hard part is done!!!); second, … Continue reading →Kelli
- Fabric Stash Annihilation June 4, 2015In an effort to really get all of my sewing stuff squozen (yes, I understand that’s not actually a word; but it should be) into my little sewing closet; I’ve decided to take quite a historically different and ground-breaking approach … Continue reading →Kelli
- Closet Sewing! May 16, 2015My sewing closet is finally finished! So, in this house with limited rooms, I converted the coat closet into a sewing room (by “I”, I mean Dave) when we moved in but this week I actually put the finishing touches … Continue reading →Kelli
- House stuff February 21, 2015I’ve been doing some things around this house lately, like paper organizing and minor gardening for lazy beginners. And I actually found all the parts to my camera and replaced the parts that were “lost in the move” and remembered … Continue reading →Kelli
- Long time, no post… December 6, 2014So, I guess I can say that I’m consistent at being inconsistent, right? Is there any scenario where that’s a good quality and not a character flaw? I don’t have any excuses for not blogging in 11 months. Actually, I … Continue reading →Kelli
- Just in time for Valentine’s Day…a truffle! January 30, 2014This little truffle is from the original box of truffles that I did a while back. I didn’t write any of it down when I originally made it, and while the truffles are simple, I did need to make another … Continue reading →Kelli
- We made it! January 5, 2014We made it all the way from Fredericksburg to Seattle this weekend and are finally figuring out how to move forward a tiny bit. The trip was as expected for the most part. We left last Sunday and arrived Friday … Continue reading →Kelli
- One day to move December 28, 2013So the past week or so has been hard core moving…packing,loading, cleaning, crying, fixing, getting rid of, deciding, Christmas, more loading, hoping, planning, more cleaning, more fixing, painting… Oh, and BTW, we have too much stuff. This was when I … Continue reading →Kelli
- I have a new website! (No, I don’t…;) January 21, 2016
Free Crochet Patterns
Bite-Size Candy Corn
Chocolate Valentine Truffle and Wrapper
Christmas Tree Coasters
Crochet Tissue Cozy
Cute Cotton Coasters
Cute Little Christmas Trees
July 4th Pennant Bunting
Mini Frankenstein
Petunia the Palm-Size Pig
Summertime Flip Flop Coasters
Super Fun Bean Bags
Sweet Strawberry Coaster
Teeny Tiny Apple Sweater
Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game
Author Archives: Kelli
Bonus Strawberry Coaster!
I made a cute little strawberry coaster from the Summertime Flip Flop Coaster pattern and I didn’t change anything except I sewed on hull leaves and seeds instead of a strap. So easy and cute!
Posted in Crochet
Tagged coaster, cotton, crochet, cute, drinks, red, strawberry, summer
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Crochet Some Summertime Flip Flop Coasters!
Below, I put together a heavily photo laden tutorial on how to make these cute coasters; but if you just want the quick pattern, here it is: Note: This pattern is worked in rows with an edging and a surface … Continue reading
Teacher Gifts and New Skirts!
I’m not even going to bring up the fact that I haven’t blogged since Valentine’s Day…wait… Never mind. Anyway, it’s not for lack of making. Plus, there was this brief interlude: That’s me in the orange! No, really. Here’s my … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Crochet, Gifts, Kids, Sewing
Tagged nancy drew, Sakura, skirts, Teacher gifts
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Don’t you love the heart-head portraits if Dave and me? (I’m even wearing high heels!). Happy Valentine’s Day!
Posted in Holiday, Miscellaneous
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Crafty Cocktail Night!
Update!: So, I may be the worst friend ever and neglected to give photo credits to Katie (sorry Katie) – nice pics, right?! I invited my lady friends over for a “Crafty Cocktail Night” with no boys or kids even, … Continue reading
LOVE this!
I am so in love with the new thing I made for myself! I am totally smiling because I saw something I wanted to make and I sat down and made it and it came out great! Plus, it was … Continue reading
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Tagged fat quarter, luvinthemommyhood, Patricia Infinity Cowl, scarf, sew
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Valentine Tea
So, here’s a quick and easy (and cheap!) little Valentine idea for kids. I took a coffee filter and folded it in half and added three jumbo message heart candies inside. Then, I folded the sides in toward the middle … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, Kids
Tagged candy, classroom valentines, coffee filter, easy, fast, heart, kids, tea, valentine, valentine's day
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Little Crochet Box of Valentine Truffles
I wanted to make something new and fun and easy and quick and cute for Valentines Day, for no real purpose other than to get in the spirit and have something cute to look at and play with… I’m really … Continue reading
Posted in Crochet, Holiday
Tagged box of chocolates, chocolates, crochet, food, handmade, heart, holiday, lily sugar 'n cream, pink, red, truffles, valentine, yarn
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Super Cute Crocheted Bookmarks!
Look what I made!!! Super cute little crocheted bookmarks, if I do say so myself… …little strawberry and blossom… …and a little pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. So cute. Just made them up and not sure … Continue reading
Thrifty Thursday!…
Those who know me know that I am in love with thrifting in nearly any form…estate sales/thrift stores/roadside castaways…whatever. I absolutely would rather have second hand than new (only solid exceptions are underwear and toothbrushes). Anyway, I have so many … Continue reading
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