croqzine
Salem, OR, USmember
craft interests: crochet, jewelry making, quilting, restyle, sewing
my personal website:
http://www.croqzine.com/blog
my etsy page:
http://croq.etsy.com
Member Since: 10/07/2008
Swanky Sewing Room
The Ultimate Sewing Room contest entry
Autumn Wreath using found materials
I gathered some fallen oak sprigs and used clippings from our bushes (I have been trimming them - they are way overgrown!) to make some fall decorations for outside. One of my main objectives was to...





Re: How to Turn '80s Sweaters into Fashionable Floor Cushions
Awesome. I love Cosby sweaters. This is a hit!
posted: 5:27 pm on January 7thRe: DIY: A Manifesto (of Sorts) in Four Parts
Great article. Thanks for sharing.
posted: 5:55 am on December 29thRe: It's a Book, It's a Film! My Handmade Nation Labor of Love
Thanks for the background info and update! Can't wait to see it in Portland! The opening credits are amazing!
posted: 5:00 pm on December 18thBesides CraftStylish, I visit http://www.oneprettything for a great daily round up of good DIY projects and other cool stuff.
Re: If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd Have Stitched a Cake: How to Make Felt Food
Ooh, fun! I bet it would be great if you put strong magnets inside the cake instead of snaps, too...
posted: 3:47 pm on December 17thRe: Experimental Recycled Sleeve Dyeing with Food Dyes
This is a really fabulous tutorial of a great technique. Good idea doing it as a sleeve! Love it!
posted: 8:12 pm on December 14thRe: Amazing Ornament How-To Round-up at Threadbanger
Yay, thanks for posting a picture of my trees! I'm glad someone else likes them as much as I do!
posted: 12:51 am on December 14thLee's roundup is amazing!
Re: Get on the LOVE BUS...FLOWER POWER pin
Bright & pretty!
posted: 4:26 pm on November 18thRe: How to Embellish with Crochet Inserts
This is great! I actually need to fill in some t-shirts that are too low cut, so maybe this technique would be the way to go!
posted: 4:24 pm on November 18thRe: How to Make Perfect-Fitting Pajama Bottoms
Love your fabric choices!!
posted: 6:39 pm on November 17thRe: How to Patch a Hole with Crochet
Love it! Super easy & cute!
posted: 7:31 pm on October 21stRe: How to Make a Yo-Yo Handbag
This is a great tutorial and the final result is smashing!!
posted: 10:51 am on October 18thRe: Crafte's Inferno: Scary Crafty Excesses or How to Terrify the Opposite Sex
Wow, this is a great coming-of-age horribly awkward middle school story. Well written, Michaela!
posted: 11:12 pm on October 10thRe: How to Make an Embellished Blanket with Recycled Sweaters
Nice! I love blankies!
posted: 1:03 pm on October 9thRe: How to Use Piping (Part 1)
Thanks for the encouragement about learning how to use your tools properly!! Tools can make all the difference!
posted: 11:26 am on October 7th