Crochet Handbags

I love this little crochet bag! I have made a few but this color is just fantastic and the coiled crochet flowers were very easy and fun to make.

The polka dot lining is a perfect match and a snap closure keeps everything secure in the bag.

This is another one I made but in a different color. The lining in this one is dark grey.

 

 

Both are available at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElisabethsDesigns?page=1

Twist on Pin Cushions

I always try to come up with some new ideas for crafts and I just love the way this pin cushion looks.
The fun part is, that you can make this in any style you like. Dress up or down, country or shabby chic, it doesn't matter they are fun to make and are fantastic gifts for anyone that likes to sew.

All you need is: paper mache pots, ribbon, fabric, fiber fill, hot glue gun, flowers, stickers, paint, sealer, glue on rhinestones, paint brush, yarn, pins and anything else you would like to decorate it with

It is a perfect way to use your leftover craft materials even decoupage with stickers.

How to get started:

Start by painting the paper mache pot in your desired color and let it dry. If you decoupage, do this now, if not seal the color with a paint sealer or a puzzle saver ( I used Mod Podge puzzle saver) to give it a shine. Let dry.

Cut a square from your fabric, that is a little bigger than your pots diameter at the opening. Make a ball out of the fiber fill and  put it in the center of your fabric square. Fold the corners over and shape a ball, adjust the size of the ball by either adding more fiber or take some out, so you get the appropriate size for your pot. Use a string of yarn to tie the bottom of the ball and hot glue the rim of the pot to the sides of the fabric ball.

Finish decorating and let dry for a bit.

I hope you give it a try!

Fun Baby Hat

I got this yarn in Germany and had to make a baby hat with it. It is sooo much fun to look at.

I love finding different yarn and see what I can do with it.

The Cotton Dish Rag

 

 

 

I have made them myself to give as gifts but never used one until I got one as a gift.

I was amazed how soft it feels and what a great job it does. Not to mention the easy care.

If it is your first time to crochet then this might just be a easy project to practice your stitches and patterns.

 

 Give it a try!

 

What you need :

 

1. Cotton yarn in your favorite color ( Peaches & Cream or any other brand )
2. Crochet hook in recommended size ( look at your yarn to see what size they use )
3. Yarn needle

 

 

Double Crochet:

Yarn over hook.
Insert hook in the next stitch to be worked.
Yarn over hook.
Pull yarn through stitch.
Yarn over hook.
Pull yarn through 2 loops on hook.
Yarn over hook.
Pull yarn through last 2 loops on hook (one double crochet made).

 

 

 

Pattern:

 

1. Chain 30
2. Double Crochet in third chain from hook and each chain a cross.
3. Chain 2, ( counts as first Double Crochet now and throughout) turn, Double Crochet in each DC across.
4. Repeat pattern until you reach desired length an finish off.
5. Weave in ends.

Note: Check out www.youtube.com for videos on Chains and Double Crochets.
      

 I have a variety of crochet items for sale at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElisabethsDesigns#