Patterns/Pins

Patterns & Pinterest posts that spark inspiration

T-Shirt Rugs 

Last year I had the bright idea to make my own rug. I loved how it came out but the one issue I had was the flimsiness. Then when I tried to use fabric stiffener, it was too stiff. Fast forward to recently when I came across what could be my solution: T-shirt Rugs. 

With this method you use regular yarn in combination with yarn made from old t-shirts. Because the t-shirt yarn is both thicker and stiffer, it provides the necessary support rugs need for long-term durability. Also, this project allows you to give life to shirts that would otherwise be tossed or overlooked.

 The only caveat it that this method seems to be limited to round shaped rugs. So give it a try, I definitely will.

Tools & Tips

Simple but effective crafting tools and tricks to work smarter not harder. 

Keeping Your Colors in Check

This past month I've been focusing on colorwork crochet projects. Love them or hate them one thing stands: if you're not careful, things can get messy. Where there's a problem, I like to seek out solutions, so that's what I did. 

Amid my searching, I came across a simple method for keeping strands in order. All you need is a container or vessel with holes. Plop your colors into the container and feed the yarn ends through the holes. Now, when you have to switch colors and turn your work, each strand will stay in place helping you to avoid tangling. 

Just make sure the yarn you're using is center-pull yarn. Otherwise, you'll find yourself having to adjust the yarn constantly.

Project

My own personal "Best of" for projects of the past, present, and future. 

Summer's end is near but that won't stop me from shining a light on my latest 'A Trip to The Beach' sticker pack. The vision behind this pack was to capture all the emotions and moments that come with preparing for a day at the beach and turn them into 6 stickers. 

It's actually the first pack I went into wanting to really tell a story. Rather than making what I thought people would want to see, I decided to approach it in the most honest way possible. Growing up, as soon as school was out and the temperatures kicked up, we'd head up to Galveston. And honestly, I hated it. Not completely. It was great to spend time with family, but the sand got everywhere, and before we even made it to the beach, it seemed like nothing ever went according to plan.

 Even so, I always managed to see the beauty in the chaos, and I think that is the ultimate essence of this pack. So whether you're a lover of all things summer and the beach, or you have a love-hate relationship with it like me, check them out here.