Category Archives: Handmade

From Cute to Creepy

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Lina

First, the Cute.  This is a set of cloth napkins I did for one of my best friends and her family.  My kids love having their name on something so I figured hers do too and who doesn’t love porcupines? … Continue reading →

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Making Butter

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Lina

My husband made a wonderful brunch for Mother’s Day – yeast waffles, whip cream, strawberries, eggs, sausage and asparagus.  Yum!  He’s so good.  I picked up some fresh cream yesterday at Whole Foods from a local dairy (exciting!) and so … Continue reading →

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Moss Scarf

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Lina

Just finished my last winter scarf for the season, and I’m mildly pleased with it.  I love the yarn – it’s a beautiful, handspun, hand dyed wool yarn from Pucker Brush Farm in Pennsylvania.  I got it at last year’s … Continue reading →

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Extreme Crafting

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Lina

Making things makes me happy and if I can find time in a day to sew, knit, embroider, cook or whatever, it will be a better day.  That being said, crafting with kids can be, um, challenging.  Sure, Martha can … Continue reading →

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Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day (kind of)

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Lina

I’ve read a lot of blogs lately that are loving the book “Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day” and since we are always looking for good, easy bread so we had to check it out.  This is the bread … Continue reading →

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