Crocheted Wool Soaker

May 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I got the Seraphim Soaker pattern a couple of weeks ago and I really like it. The pattern is great, and since I love wool diaper covers and crocheting it was a perfect match. I did use the smaller hook for the leg holes and I decreased a few stitches on the last round (for [...]

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Canning Meat

May 19, 2008 By 2 Comments

I have never attempted to can anything but fruits and vegetables before. However, I got a desire to figure it out after our power was out for several hours last weekend. I have so much food in the freezer that could have spoiled. I have a pressure canner, which is what is required to can [...]

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Chalkboard Rolls

May 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I finally finished the 18 chalk rolls I have been making for Christmas gifts. I used this tutorial from a fellow DSD. I used 1/4″ bias tape to make the ties (I stitched down the length of a whole package and then cut them into 9″ lengths.) I attached them to the short edge on [...]

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Baby Present

May 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment

This set is for my cousin who is due to have a baby girl any day now. I sewed up a burp cloth that has 4 layers-a print, 2 hidden layers of flannel, and fleece. I also crocheted a hat and a pair of booties. I have been trying to perfect the pattern for the [...]

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Aprons by the Dozen

May 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I made 12 aprons from assorted fabrics in my stash. I stitched up some for me to wear and the rest will be gifts. I started this process in February and have just now finished them. It wasn’t that they were difficult to sew, but there ended up being projects that took precedence. Here are [...]

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A Rainbow of Playsilks

May 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I have been wanting to get some playsilks to dye for quite a while. I finally ordered some last week from Dharma Trading. The playsilks I ordered are 100% silk and are 15″x60″. There are many other sizes, but I thought these would be nice. Also, they are so much cheaper then buying already dyed [...]

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More Diapers, Covers, & Wipes

May 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I guess I am stuck on these patterns. I am trying to use up my stash of fabrics. I had some extra flannel I had gotten at the $1/yard table at Walmart last fall. I used most of it to make pajama pants for my boys. From the big scraps that were left I was [...]

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Flannel Sheet Becomes Diapers & Wipes

May 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I have really been trying to use fabric I have or thrift store finds to inexpensively diaper my baby. I purchased a queen size flannel sheet at a thrift store last fall for $2.00, and am just now getting around to using it. In a previous post I used two pieces of the sheet to [...]

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Cloth Diaper Sewing Websites

May 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I decided to compile a list of cloth diaper sewing websites. I may be adding to this as time goes on. Diaper Sewing ResourcesThese sites are a wealth of information on diaper sewing. There are also many knowledgeable mamas who frequent these sites. I personally have found the ladies at Diaper Sewing Divas to be [...]

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