Crocheted Cowl Pattern

free crochet pattern - crocheted cowl

Crocheted Cowl Pattern Copyright 2013.  Cynthia Abel.  All Rights Reserved. Receive an email whenever I post a new pattern. This is a great piece for chilly days. I was hesitant to post this now because the temps in my city are far from chilly. However, you may be in a different climate. Plus, this would make a great Christmas / Hanukkah gift. Never too early to start those. Enjoy this easy crochet project. Supplies Needed: 3 Balls - Patons Grace (Color: Clay) Hook Size F … [Read more...]

Handmade Earrings

handmade om earrings

Now that my schedule is back to a "normal" routine (plumbing fixed and traveling over) I have time to do some crafting.  Last night I made some earrings. First, some earrings for myself. I found the Om charms at Lost Cities in San Diego.  Great shop located in Old Town.  I enjoyed looking at all of their beads.  They have a large selection of loose beads and charms.   They accept credit cards and are super easy to find.   They have parking available behind their store (free while … [Read more...]

Simplicity 2262 – Perfect Summer Top

simplicity 2262

Are you looking for an easy top to sew for the hot summer months?  Look no further. Simplicity 2262 offers a breezy and easy summer top/tunic.   If you are a fast sewer (I am not) you can knock this one out in an afternoon.  The pattern instructions are clearly written and easy to follow.  I managed to sew this one without having to use my seam ripper (a miracle).  All you need is fabric and bias tape - no zippers or buttons. This pattern works well with all types of fabrics.  I … [Read more...]

Seasons

garden 2013

Everywhere I look flowers are blooming and plants are growing.  They are welcoming the warm weather and the opportunity to grow and stretch.  For me, it is the opposite.  I am ready to rest and heal.  All I want to do is read, make things and slow down.  A big part of me is struggling against this new phase I have entered.  There is a fear that if I sit still things will start falling apart around me. As always, I stopped and asked for guidance.  This is the one thing I know I can … [Read more...]

Thank You Earrings

thank you earrings

Thank You earrings I made for a friend this past week .   Not much time for much else this past week.   Taxes and clients took up most of my time.   So happy to have the taxes done and out the door yesterday. I am in the midst of creating a soft book for my niece who is turning one soon.  It is still in very early planning stages.  I hope to get it finished before she turns two! If you are not receiving updates via email - click here. Thanks! Cindy … [Read more...]

Refashioned Jewelry: Beaded Earrings

refashioned jewelry - beaded earrings

Yesterday evening I wanted to make something quick and easy.   I had these earrings that I don't wear much because they are small and get lost when I put them on. I like the color of these beads.  I had some beads in my stash (glass - yellow and purple).  I decided to refashion the above to this: Nice dangling beaded earrings I can wear anytime.  I love the way they turned out.  I'm glad I decided to do this jewelry refashion. Get blog posts via email! Click here. Is … [Read more...]