Monogram Dishcloths
Jan 20, 2010 Categorized: Projects •
One of my coworkers at Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital got me hooked on hand-knit dishcloths. I used the ones she knit until they literally fell apart. My mom has recently begun knitting cute little dishcloths with all sorts of patterns, and when she sent me a handful of them, I was instantly charmed. And inspired. They have the whole vintage thing going on but with absolute modern style and usefulness.
Over Christmas vacation, I borrowed some of my mom’s patterns to knit some dishcloths for myself, but being the eternal (and Southern) customizer that I am, I was aching for a dishrag with my own fancy monogram on it. After a thorough online search, I found nothing but plain ole patterns for block letters. Bleh! So I searched through my font library and decided to “roll my own” pattern. And here it is, for any of my knitting friends who happen to share the need for an M dishcloth. 
Swarovski Flip Flops
Sep 12, 2009 Categorized: Projects •
Today I blinged my heart out. Inspired by some VERY expensive flip flops, I decided to make my own. I know, big surprise there. Several days ago I searched online high and low to find out how, what, and where. I ordered my fave brand of flip-flops--Nike--and a small assortment of Swarovski rhinestones. Today’s rain kept the kids and their umbrellas and bikes busy enough to afford me some time to bling. But as always...Altus hit me square in the face, right as I sat down with my supplies.
Read MoreSo It’s Not an iPhone
Aug 26, 2009 Categorized: Geek Central • Projects •
I searched the internet far and wide for knitting patterns for iPhone cozies, and I couldn’t find what I wanted. So I made up my own. I made two, actually, and hated the first one, which was a sock. It was cool, and I learned a new knitting skill--magic cast on--, but I couldn’t use the phone in the sock, nor get it out in a hurry. The new and improved version is a SLIPPER instead--a hot pink slipper with a cute little black bow at the top.
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