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Wedding Craft Party 2.0

January 8, 2011 2 Comments

They’re done! As of this afternoon, all fifty of my wedding pom-pons are DONE and ready to be stored until they’re hung at my March 5 wedding. Here’s the how-to in case you missed it last week. Many thanks to all of the friends who helped me make these things!

How to: My Wedding Craft Party Pom Pons!

December 31, 2010 Leave a Comment

How to make coffee filter pom poms.

How-to: Tissue Paper Luminaries

October 22, 2010 2 Comments

jelly jar + glue + old tissue paper = luminary. Easy peasy.

Artichoke and Asparagus Etsy Finds

October 7, 2010 1 Comment

As I scour the web in search of wedding inspiration, I repeatedly return to Etsy hoping to find a newly-listed vintage piece, handmade jewelry, or cute thingamabob. Here are my recent favorites.

How-to: Light Up Banner

October 4, 2010 8 Comments

Inspired by the Venice, CA city sign and vintage carnival signs.

Expanding on the Coffee Filter Concept

September 30, 2010 Leave a Comment

After finishing my 15th coffee filter pom-pom, I decided I needed to change things up for a minute. I happened to have wedding hairpiece ideas on the brain, so I thought I’d experiment with using some of the dyed coffee filters to try my hand at making a hairpiece. What do you think?

How to: Make a Coffee Filter Garland Pt. 2

September 29, 2010 3 Comments

Phase two of how to make a coffee filter garland.

How to: Make a Coffee Filter Garland Pt. 1

September 29, 2010 Leave a Comment

Do you know how to hands sew? That means you can make an adorable pom-pon garland out of coffee filters.

In Progress: My Wedding Bouquet

September 22, 2010 Leave a Comment

Pattern via Martha Stewart Weddings.

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Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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Working on a sample for some upcoming videos. It’s an overcast day with intermittent sunshine & I have a scruffy little sidecar. 🐶 Can’t complain! 
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What’s on your needles this week? 
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Yarn: @debbieblissknits Cashmerino Aran 
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#handsoccupied #knitting #knittinglife
Peg boards and craft room organization go together Peg boards and craft room organization go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, as you can see, do latch hook tools and screwdriver organizers! 🪛 
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I think this trick translates to any tool with a thick handle, so leather working tools, punch needles, print making tools, etc. should work! What other tools am I, a needlecrafter, blanking on right now? 
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#craftorganization #handsoccupied #latchhook #latchhooking
Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies, so getting a few hung in my new studio has been a priority. Here’s my first attempt. 🔨 
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Details: This pegboard panel is for organizing my knitting needles, latch hook tools, sewing thread, etc. It doesn’t need to hold much weight, so I didn’t anchor this into a stud - just used basic drywall anchors. I’ve also got a set of two 2’x4’ panels for another spot in my studio, and those will need a stud/more than 3 drywall anchors. Wish me luck! 
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[description: video features a woman hanging a panel of pegboard using a square dowel and drill]
It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year update, and for the first time in years, I feel like I have some clarity about what I’m doing next. ❤️ Head to the blog to read all about it, the 1ink is where you’d think. 
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#handsoccupied #knitting #creativeburnout
June’s face is giving, “What fresh heck is thi June’s face is giving, “What fresh heck is this?” 😆
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June’s big ears can get cold in winter, so I’m improvising a doggie ear warmer/hood for her. What are the odds she tries to shred it immediately when it’s done? 
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#knitting #knittingfordogs #handsoccupied #schneagle #wipwednesday #wip
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