by Daisy | Jan 22, 2009 | Crafts, Crochet
I made these AGES ago, (to go with some baptism rosaries), but we’ve quite a few requests for the pattern, so I had to accost a previous recipient and ask to see it. Embarrassing!This pattern uses afghan stitch, but I used a regular needle since the work is only...
by Daisy | Jan 19, 2009 | Crafts, Knitting
I heart Fiber Trends’ Felt Clogs.You know you have a useful item when you wear it out, reluctantly take it off in order to repair it, and immediately put it back on again.Due to some irresponsible usage (wearing them outside to grab sprigs of herbs, etc.), after...
by Daisy | Jan 16, 2009 | Crafts, Woodworking
Four years ago I built a laundry-folding table from 3/4″ plywood and 2×4’s with a top surface of large self-adhesive floor tiles. I added casters to make it easy to move around and it has been a helpful addition to the laundry room. One day recently I...
by Daisy | Jan 15, 2009 | Crafts, Crochet
I call this the ‘Pima’ facecloth, because that’s what it’s made from…Pima Cotton. Which is like the American version of Egyptian Cotton. Very strong. Very soft. Very expensive.Unless you hit the jackpot at a garage sale, like me. Fifty...
by Daisy | Jan 12, 2009 | Crafts, Soap Making
This was part of the Christmas gifts for some of my relatives. Lavender-Rosemary Soap. I used the All-Vegetable, No Coconut or Palm recipe on Kathy Miller’s page (scroll WAY down.) 1. Sprinkle the lye crystals into the measured amount of water for the recipe....
by Daisy | Jan 12, 2009 | Crafts, Crochet
I’ve been asked for pictorial instructions for the beads on my rosary pattern. It’s a puff stitch, but doing it on a chain can seem a bit weird.1. Yarn over.2. Turn the stab the ‘bump’ on the previous ch.3. Yarn over and pull through one...
