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flax & twine
www.flaxandtwine.com
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I love to knit and make and create things of all sorts. I’m a mama of three with a penchant for putting too much on my plate. I blog about it all here.
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DIY Gold Ring Necklace - a year of handmade gift

I recently went to Miami Beach - woo hoo! to celebrate my 40th birthday (which isnt until September, by the by) with nine of my wonderful, smart, talented and beautiful college girlfriends. We had a ...

23 h ago

Kiwi Crate Winner and Kicking Off Summer . . .

Congratulations to Nikki T.  Youve won the kiwi crate - Colors.  Im so excited for you. It looks absolutely fabulous.  You didnt leave your email, so please contact me at flaxandtwine ...

1 day ago

Kiwi Crate: A Review and Give Away!

I love to make things: yes I love having my kids make things: yes I love exploring creativity: yes I hate mess: YES!! So here is my paradox.  I WANT my kids to explore their creativity, and pain...

24 may 12

Be Breezy

I was watching my daughter in the backseat of a car the other day.  She had her hand out the window and was feeling the breeze as it pressed against her hand and blew through her hair.  The...

22 may 12

A Yellow Jeweled Bracelet - a year of handmade gift

I hope you all had a fabulous Mothers Day weekend. We had a ball over here, starting with a latte brought to me in bed! Along with it came piles of handmade presents–my favorite!  They followed ...

17 may 12 2 people like this

Five Things I Learned from Aran Goyoaga

I had the extreme good fortune of taking a food styling photography class from the uber talented Aran Goyoaga of Cannelle et Vanille while I was at the Makerie Retreat in Boulder. She is an amazing f...

11 may 12

Felt Hair Pretties

Last week, I announced a sweet doll sweater vest I designed for the Petite Purls Spring Issue, but I havent told you about what I created for my craft column–which, yay!, now has an officia...

07 may 12

A Chunky Throw Pillow - a Fabulous Finger-Knitting Project

Finger-knitting has done grown up, as I like to say. My latest finger-knitting project DIY is featured on Design*Sponge today. I have always thought finger-knitting quite beautiful.  How sad tha...

02 may 12 1 person likes this

Spelling Bee - A Dolls Sweater Vest

Petite Purls is live!  Im so excited about this issue. I have been contributing regularly to a craft column there (you can see those contributions here and here and here). This issue includes my...

28 apr 12

Anxiety and Gratitude

So Ive been a tad overwhelmed at everything running through my head the last few days. I just got back from the Makerie retreat where I got to spend time with loads of fabulous creative people. I ren...

26 apr 12

Musings from A Beginning Quilter - a Sew, Youve Always Wanted To Quilt Guest Post

Here is another wonderful guest post for the Sew, Youve Always Wanted To Quilt series. I am excited to introduce Camille DAngelis. Camille and I met at Squam, where I was lucky enough to sit next to ...

20 apr 12

A Tweed Pouf Ottoman - an Easy Chunky Knit

Yippee! Its time for another chunky knit.  When I started teaching knitting locally at Common Threads, I wanted to pick a project that would really catch the eye, but was easy enough for beginne...

18 apr 12 1 person likes this

A Modern Pin Cushion by Annik Miller - a Sew, Youve Always Wanted To Quilt Guest Post

As part of the Sew, Youve Always Wanted To Quilt series, I am excited to introduce my second guest poster on flax & twine, Annik Miller. Annik and I grew up in Minnesota together and attended the...

13 apr 12

Hidden Kisses - a leather and yarn diy bracelet

Ive been on a mission to create more fun jewelry that my boys would like to wear.  Ive mentioned this before, but I dig it when boys wear bracelets (and rings!).  My daughter loved this bra...

11 apr 12

Easter and Passover

Well, I had a fabulous technology-free weekend. My phone stayed up in my office for the entire weekend. You can take the technology out of my hand, but that wont keep me from my camera. I couldnt hel...

11 apr 12

Modeling for our Children in a Technology Driven World

Ive been thinking a lot about technology and how it influences our life as a family. We dont watch TV, other than the occasional sports game or movie.  Im rather proud of that - no TV blaring af...

06 apr 12

Crochet-Covered Easter Eggs –a DIY tutorial

After finally tackling how to crochet rocks from a pattern, I got it in my brain that I wanted to  create my own crochet motif for a rock.  That way, I figured I could easily do an original...

03 apr 12

Crocheted Stones

Ever since I entered the blogging world and saw crocheted stones, I have wanted to make one.  I think they are gorgeous. The crochet skill required just seemed far beyond my crochet abilities ho...

01 apr 12 1 person likes this

A Day In The Life of Lizzy House

Im on spring break this week with the kids.  It has been heavenly. Its always great to spend quality down time with the kids. We are in Utah, which is a boon, because my dear friend, Lizzy ...

31 mar 12

Heritage, Creativity and Love by Kathreen Ricketson–a Sew, Youve Always Wanted to Quilt guest post

I am thrilled and honored to introduce my first guest poster on flax & twine, Kathreen Ricketson. She and I have worked together many times.  I have guest posted on Whipup.net and contribute...

28 mar 12

New Series: Sew, Youve Always Wanted To Quilt . . .

Ive always admired quilts.  They can be absolutely stunning– the colors, the prints, the actual quilting stitches themselves.  The richness of quilts, their many layers, always engage and e...

27 mar 12 1 person likes this

A Kiss

I was rushing around the kitchen the other morning doing my usual: eggs for baillie, peanut butter for Allie, yogurt for Charlie, coffee for me, lunches out, empty dishwasher - you know, the usual. &...

23 mar 12 1 person likes this

A Finger Knitting Door Curtain with Bells DIY

For those of you who are my age, just tell me you never wanted one of those groovy beaded door curtains from the 70s.  I know I did.  Something about the clickety clack of those shiny, plas...

20 mar 12 2 people like this

Leather + Thread Wrapped Bracelet DIY - a year of handmade gift

Here is part 2 of my nephew Conrads birthday gift. I gave him two more bracelets using the same technique to make both of them. The diy tutorial is below. These were fun and so easy to make.  My...

16 mar 12 1 person likes this

A Bead, Thread and Leather Bracelet DIY-a year of handmade gift

My nephew Conrad just turned six.  He has an easy smile and a warm and loving way about him that is absolutely charming.  Hes sporty, but tender. Who cant love a boy like that?  He lov...

13 mar 12

Tulle Crowns and Other Goings-On

I am in love with tulle.   Im not sure Ill ever grow out of it.  I love its ethereal nature and the feeling of romance it gives. This is a tulle crown I made to fill an Etsy order.  I ...

07 mar 12

A Chunky Moebius Cowl - an easy chunky knit free pattern

So excited to share this free cowl pattern with you all.  Here it is on Ravelry, if you prefer. Let me tell you–it is cozy!  Its made with super-bulky wool so it knits up in a flash! T...

02 mar 12 1 person likes this

6 Easy Chunky Knits

Hey all!  I hope you are doing well as we move towards this lucky leap year day. I, for one, am glad we have an extra day in Feburary. I need it! Dont you? In addition to my regular work, Ive be...

28 feb 12 1 person likes this

A Play Doh Day

I havent brought play-doh out for the kids to play with in, it has to be, at least two years.  So, I was very surprised when Allie, my 6 year old, came upstairs the other day with a whole packag...

20 feb 12

Woven Finger-Knitting Hula-Hoop Rug DIY

Here we go!  Im so excited to kick off this series of finger-knitting projects. For the first project, B proffered his largest ball of finger-knitting for us all to try weaving a rug! This proje...

15 feb 12

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