new crochet pattern - striped baskets by tara schreyer.

I love storage!! You can never have enough of it. Create yourself something functional and pretty all at the same time. These little containers are great for storing anything and everything...from the nursery to the laundry room!

The pattern offers instructions for three different sizes:
Small: 4" (10.2 cm) diameter x 2.75" (7 cm) high
Medium: 5.25" (13.3 cm) diameter x 3.125" (8 cm) high
Large: 6.5" (16.5 cm) diameter x 3.5" (9 cm) high

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Offer valid until April 12, 2015.
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tara.

photo gallery.

One of our dear customers, sent us some pictures of her latest project. Do you recognize these "Hanging Storage Pouches"? I love the crispness of the white and the way they are displayed! Gorgeous! 

 

 

Renee, a busy, multi-talented wife, mother, and grandmother of 4 has been crocheting for 30 years. "Crocheting is my passion and what I do to relax." she says.  I hear ya, Renee! What a great way to unwind after a hectic day at work.

And may I share with you all the rest of her beautiful space?  It looks so inviting and serene. 

I can hear all the sighs coming from you all now.

 

 

Thanks for sharing your pictures with us, Renee!  Keep up the beautiful work!

tara.

getting organized - DIY dry erase board.

Because I have a large family, and work from home as an independent crochet designer, I am always looking for ways to get more organized. I saw some dry erase boards on pinterest made from picture frames and I thought what a great idea! I immediately went looking to see what I had lying around the house that could be repurposed. It just so happens that I had this old window in our basement that was all perfect and distressed looking. I should have taken pictures of the process but there really wasn't much to it...



I just lighted sanded up the wood, both to clean it and to expose the edges a bit more. To give it a more antique look I used SamaN Water Based Stain. For a nicer finish I then rubbed on a little Minwax Wipe-On Poly.

I chose a light coloured, neutral material for the background so that the writing would really show up. I am forever changing my mind so I simply attached the material to the back of the window using Frog Tape. That way I can easily change up the look or colour whenever I get the urge.

I originally purchased the little bird that you see pictured at the bottom from a great little etsy shop called Single Stone Studios...and I think that he was nice touch.

Lastly, I added a couple of eyelets to the top corners so that I could string some twine across the top. I then added some miniature clothes pins so I now have a place to hang cards, invitations, notes and what have you.

The big thank-you note that I wrote across the front of the window was for my hubby for hanging it up for me. My youngest daughter laughed at the way I spelled "hon". She thinks that it should be spelled "hun", but I think that it should be "hon", short for "honey". I don't really think that it is a big deal though. It is not like I said, "Thanks Sweatie!"

kim.