Thursday, March 28, 2013

dryer balls


I've been making myself some dryer balls, as the cold season approaches. If you haven't heard of them, you put them in the dryer and they absorb some of the moisture as well as softening clothes, and they should reduce the overall drying time.


I have listed some in my Etsy shop, in case you just don't feel like making them yourself, but if you do, here are the easy instructions:

Using pure wool, roll your yarn into a ball. I used a felting needle to help shape them. Then, when they get to the size of a walnut, I put the in a lingerie bag and toss them in the wash on hot (everything you know you shouldn't do!) Once dry I repeat the process twice until they are almost the size of tennis balls.  If you don't have a lingerie bag, I have read a sock can also work.


Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Bicycle Seat Cover

Last year I made myself a bike seat cover:


Well I finally finished the pattern, and I have had the pleasure of guest posting over at And Sew We Craft, please pop over to make one for yourself!

I've had a request to sell products from this pattern. The answer is yes. Send me your photos if you do!

Friday, March 1, 2013

Granny Heart Squares {an update}


When I first published the pattern for these Granny Heart Squares I said I would update my progress as it was going to make up into a baby blanket for my friend. Confession: I haven't done much progress.

However since the pattern has been shared on the Mollie Makes blog, I have had a few people share their versions with me!

Mazie Hutton from maziehutton.blogspot.com

Brenda Rhodes via Facebook page
Liz Croft via Facebook page

From Mollie Makes Facebook page

 And this big one has been sent off to Tasmania to be part of Woollies for Tassie:



I really love seeing the different ways the pattern has been interpreted, and seeing colours I may not have chosen myself.

I hope to get some time to finish my baby blanket soon. I have until June!

Emma