50 Posts of ‘Stitch-sharing!’

With this being my 50th post I would like to start by thanking you for taking the time to read my stitchy blog and sending in your fabulous feedback. I am humbled each time a comment or ‘like’ appears and it is your encouragement that motivates me to pick up those needles and keep my stitching dreams alive.

Before I get very excited over our 2013 ventures, I thought it would be the prefect time to share with you a summary of makes to date. If you would like more information on any of the projects just click on the photo and ‘as if by magic’ you will find yourself at the original post.

Flower 2Finished bagSnowflake mobile (2)finished tea cozyHalloween Harvest PumpkinNo sew tutuCrochet Poppy on coatMy Attic 24 Granny Stripe BlanketWonderwoman capeCrochet HatPeg bag ready for use!Crochet heartwool hat 13 (2)Roman blind half downWelcome quilt houseChain Stitch BraceletBe my Valentine quilt side viewgranny square 32crochet summary chart1Phone case + flowerhis and hers sock monkeyFrench seam wrong sideKnitted Pet

Will you get hooked on Zpagetti? Crochet Zpagetti Yarn Bag- tried and tested

Has anyone had a go with the Zpagetti yarn yet? I found it in my local yarn store for £9.99 for 120m (approx 850g) and it is made from fashion industry left over material. As it’s designed for jumbo crochet, you will need quite a big hook, mine was 12mm, and before you know you’ll have made yourself a gorgeous creation in no time.

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Quick and Easy Crochet Snowflake Patterns – tried and tested

With the festive time upon us I’ve spent the last week making some Christmas Crochet Snowflakes. This is going to be a tried and tested post as I wanted to try out a variety of different patterns. I have taken these photos before the snowflakes are ‘blocked’ into their final shape so you can see how they turn out.

The Snowflake Collection

My first snowflake was made using Lucy’s Attic 24 snowflake pattern.

Attic 24 snow flake

It was the quickest crochet snowflake pattern I tried to make and I love the pointed ends created by the chain stitches. Continue reading

How to make a Wonder Woman Cape!

Ever wanted to be Wonder Woman? Well here’s your chance to create your own perfect Wonder Woman cape.

Mine is made from red, white and blue chinese satin (100% polyester), some red satin ribbon for the neck and 10 sew-on fabric silver stars.

I used the internet to gain inspiration for my Wonder Woman cape and once I knew what I wanted I drew the design out on paper. I opted for a half circle cape, with quarter of the circle in red and the other quarter circle divided into 9 segments – 4 blue, 4 white and 1 red.

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How to make a French Seam

French seams leave no unfinished edges so are perfect for when the inside of your garment is on show and want to avoid a lining.

French seam wrong sideFront of seam

To make one, follow my guide. Continue reading