A few people have asked me to share how I make homemade fabric surgical type masks, so today I will share a picture tutorial for a very easy version of how to make a mask. MATERIALS: 2 PIECES ...
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When I first started Hooked On Needles back in June of 2008, it became apparent very quickly that there were a lot of other creative people out there loving yarn and hooks and fabric and needles ...
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Last time , I shared a little story about my sister asking me to make 27 of these Pillow Quilts, or Quillows, to give to her grandchildren for Christmas. At the end I said I would share a tutoria...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2019/05/pillow-quilt-picture-tutorial.html
About 30 years ago, or maybe more, I decided to make a bunch of Pillow Quilts, also called Quillows, for my nieces and nephews for Christmas. I think I made 10 or 11 that year. The kids loved the...
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Have you crocheted anything using the corner-to-corner design yet? It's been a favorite of mine for some time now, and it's the stitch I used for this very large wedding gift afghan. What I...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2018/04/crocheted-c2c-wedding-gift-afghan-its.html
As mentioned in my recent post , here are a few pictures of the two commissioned afghans that were such a pleasure to make for the children a friend. She knew of my love of crocheting and wanted ...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2018/03/two-crocheted-afghans-wavy-diagonal.html
It's been a fun and productive winter here in New England thanks to some much needed days in my sewing room on the days I am not working at my Real Job. I am determined to continue using up fabri...
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Summer crocheting is in full swing here in New England the past few weeks as we have been enjoying some unseasonably cool weather. You won't hear a word of complaint from me! I love cool, dry day...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2017/08/decisions-decisions-new-crocheted.html
Here is another quick and easy sewing project that got done this past winter. My extra large chair-and-a-half that has been used as a backdrop for many photographs here on Hooked On Needles has a...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2017/04/winter-sewing-easy-ottoman-coverup.html
After finishing those two Christmas mermaid tail blankets I shared with you recently HERE , I was in the mood to dig out my knitting needles and get started on a longer term project, but not some...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2017/04/more-winter-knitting-special-baby.html
Have you checked out the knit and crochet kits on Craftsy? I've purchased a few myself and have been very happy with the quality of the yarn and the patterns as well as the price. Last fall, I...
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It seems strange to be welcoming you to spring when the last time we visited here at Hooked On Needles it was spectacular New England fall! Welcome to spring anyway! I wish I had a colorful sprin...
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Another fall has arrived here in New England and the trees have been just stunning. I wish I could share a picture with you that actually did justice to the spectacular show of color we have enjo...
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Just popping in here to let you know that I passed my state board exam for nursing this past week! Those of you who have taken any kind of board exam will understand completely the relief I f...
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Happy 4th of July to all of my American readers! I thought I'd share a few patriotic pictures from the past just to add a little Red, White and Blue (and maybe another color or two) to this page!...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2016/07/happy-4th-of-july-some-patriotic.html
More Summer Sewing is underway here at Hooked On Needles! Moda has some wonderful designers, and one of my very favorite teams is Me and My Sister Designs. Mary and Barb continue to come up with ...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2016/06/grow-garden-with-me-two-matching-tote.html
There is nothing quite like an afternoon of relaxing summer sewing, and recently I was able to enjoy a few of them. After making Melissa's tote bag , the leftover French Journal fabric was just b...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2016/06/more-summer-sewing-two-new-french.html
It's not even officially summer yet, and my first custom project for the summer is complete, shipped and received! It's no secret that I love bags. I love to design bags. I love to sew bags. I lo...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2016/06/french-journal-tote-bag.html
It's been almost three weeks since I finally got to do what I had imagined myself doing four years ago, back when the thought of returning to school and pursuing a degree in nursing came to mind....
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2016/06/nursing-school-knit-and-crochet.html
Crocheted snowflakes are the perfect kind of snowflake! No shoveling, no slick roads, no cold. In fact crocheted snowflakes put together into an afghan can be very warm and cozy, and perfectly de...
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Last fall, I had the intention of using up leftover yarn from this afghan to make a shawl. So I started crocheting my latest favorite stitch, the diagonal box stitch seen HERE and HERE , which ...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2016/01/scrappy-afghan-finally-finished.html
A few months ago, probably when I should have been studying, I was roaming around the world wide web and almost fell off my chair when this picture came up. I could not believe my eyes! See...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2016/01/what-surprise-pattern-for-my-very-first.html
This is another little sewing project I did for Grace's American Girl dolls over my winter break. As nice as all the items made specifically for these dolls are, they really are quite expensive. ...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2016/01/quilted-sleeping-bag-and-pillows-for.html
This is my last free weekend before jumping into my last semester of nursing school, so I thought I'd share with you some of the things that I made while on my winter break. The first item had be...
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Summer has effectively ended here with the beginning of the new school year for my children this past week. Three days down, 177 to go! My semester begins this coming Wednesday, but before I disa...
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2015/08/more-summertime-crocheting-colorful.html