Posted by: J on: March 11, 2009
Knit a mohair scarf or wrap
Using one of my favorite mohair yarns, Rowan Kidsilk Haze.
(tags: knitting)
Posted by: J on: March 10, 2009
Bulletin Board Business Card Holder Tutorial
Cute idea for displaying your business cards.
(tags: crafts)
DIY Project: Basket Drawer Unit
This looks like a fairly straightforward dresser made with baskets from Ikea.
(tags: crafts decorating)
Owls sweater
One of these days, I'll be able to knit this for myself because I'll be wearing a smaller size!
(tags: knitting)
Bounding Bunnypins
This pin is such a [...]
Posted by: J on: March 7, 2009
Dinner Tonight: Jacket Potatoes with Mushroom Ragu
"Jacket potatoes are English, and have a little bit of a sense of humor. When the English are tired of just topping baked potatoes with sour cream and chives, they go bonkers. Check out some of these sites dedicated to the odd art of topping jacket potatoes"
(tags: food)
PDN's 30 [...]
Posted by: J on: March 6, 2009
Morehouse Farm Merino Gator Bag KnitKit
A cute option to the not-so-animal-friendly alligator bag. Unless you're the naked sheep.
(tags: knitting)
“Grilled” Zucchini and Cheese Canapés
Simple, yet tasty snack.
(tags: food)
Vanishing Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
I've long been a fan of the oatmeal cookie. Add cranberries and I could fall in love!
(tags: food)
One Perfect Bite: Double [...]
Posted by: J on: March 5, 2009
Freeze Frame – historic polar images
I have a strange fascination with polar regions. Maybe it's the severity and austerity of the environment.
(tags: reference education history)
diy project: window films
What a cool idea to make pretty window films. I think I'll try this with one of the windows in my office.
(tags: crafts)
Just Tweet It [...]
Posted by: J on: March 4, 2009
Learning 2.0 – About
(tags: library technology web_2.0 23Things)
Knit Purl Gurl: A few signs that you may be knitting-obsessed
This is hysterical…and a bit too true!
(tags: knitting humor)
Posted by: J on: March 3, 2009
YouTube – symphony's Channel
This is such an exciting concept. The musicians have been chosen and will travel to New York City in April to perform a concert. What a cool way to gather outstanding musicians together.
(tags: art web_2.0 music)
Parmesan Pull-Aparts
I'm still a bit intimidated by anything with yeast, but if I keeps seeing [...]
Posted by: J on: February 28, 2009
Top 20 social web sites
Good list of sites. There are a few I'd never heard of, but that's not surprising since I've got other things on my mind these days. I've never claimed to be a social media expert.
(tags: web web_2.0)
Posted by: J on: February 27, 2009
Smilemonsters: "How To" Make a Button/Badge
Simple instructions about how to make a button/badge for your website, blog, etc.
(tags: art photo blog)
March/Shamrock Freebie
Cute and simple freebie cross stitch chart.
(tags: crafts freebie)
Opera Scarf
Free PDF pattern for an openwork scarf from Blue Sky Alpacas.
(tags: knitting)
Posted by: J on: February 26, 2009
Torbay
Lovely cardigan sweater pattern with 3/4 sleeves.
(tags: knitting)
swing swing
Top down sweater with flared sleeves. 2" ease.
(tags: knitting)
diy wednesdays: door organizer
I love little things that help me stay organized and remember things I need. This door hanger/organizer is the perfect place to stick keys, mail, grocery lists, and anything else you want to remember [...]