Chunky Scarf

I am loving this one. And it is for me! I picked up this yarn a couple of weeks ago with the intent on making myself a scarf. I love the thickness and the color. And I love actually getting to wear some of my stuff as it gets colder.

Check another one off my list

Remember this cowl?

Well, I made one for myself.

There was definitely a little frustration with this one, but after I pulled out a few rows, I got back on track and it turned out lovely. It is so soft and warm. I just wish it was cold enough in South Carolina to actually wear this.

If anyone wants one, just shoot me an email:

homemadesaturdays.shop@gmail.com

Pattern making

I found this hat pattern on Pinterest awhile back and wanted to  see if I could recreate it for Nora.

Here's my version:

It was fairly simple and I really liked how it turned out. The picture isn't great because I had poor lighting and it washed out the dark brown, but the colors are almost exactly like the ones in the above picture. I wanted to get a picture of Nora wearing this, but as she is battling a month long ear infection and the weather has been far from cold enough to wear a hat, she has refused several times to cooperate as a model. When I do get the chance, I will take a better picture, hopefully with an agreeable model. 

Edit: My model finally complied!

Would anyone be interested if I wrote out the pattern?

A few new things.

I've been working on several new things the past few weeks. 

I just can't get enough of that mustard yellow color. Seriously. It is awesome.

I am taking custom orders for Christmas still. So let me know if you want anything! 

Favorite Thanksgiving Recipe

Roasted Apples and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze

If you are still trying to get your menu together last minute, here's a great dish that not only looks good, but is very tasty.

5 large sweet potatoes
3 apples
1/4 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
6T. butter
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. ginger
1/2 t. salt
2/3 cup pecans

Directions:

Wash and bake potatoes at 400 degrees for 1 hour.
Slice apples and toss with lemon juice.
Peel potatoes, slice, and arrange in baking dish (9x13) with apples. Combine sugar and next 5 ingredients in pan, bring to boil until thickened (about 2 min.). Pour glace over potatoes and apples. Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees for 30 min. Remove, baste with glaze, and sprinkle nuts on top. Bake 15 more minutes.

Note: The original recipe calls for 1/4 cup bourbon to add to the glaze. I originally made this without and loved it so much that I have never added the bourbon to it.

Tutorial: Fabric Covered Button Rings

 Okay, so this is super simple, and probably already being done, but I haven't seen a tutorial out there for this, so I'm just passing along my newfound fun with fabric buttons.

Supplies:
button making kit
adjustable ring
fabric you love
E-6000 glue (you can find this in craft section at Wal-mart)
or glue gun

If you have never made fabric covered buttons, it is very simple. I recommend going to Wal-mart and buying a button kit there. It should have everything you need. I have bought some at Hobby Lobby too, but I find the ones at Wal-mart to actually be better. However, I have yet only been able to find adjustable rings at Hobby Lobby. They are fairly inexpensive and often marked down 50%.

Here's how to do this project in 3 very simple steps:

 Cut a circle out of your fabric

 Follow button cover directions on package to make your button

 Use your glue of choice and attach the adjustable ring

Wear that ring!

This would make a very simple handmade gift for a friend, sister, coworker, etc... 

Unexpected Silence

Well, while finishing up on some very fun projects and trying to get ready to share some neat tutorials, I have found myself stepping back and focusing my attention on my family. They need me right now. My little girl is sick and has been so for about 3 weeks. We are doing some aggressive treatment for her ongoing ear infections and will be meeting with an ENT on Monday.

That being said, I hope to be able to start sharing some really neat crafty stuff on a regular basis soon. My hubby is going to be off work for the next 9 days so that should help me get back to business. So, don't give up on me yet. :)

I will be sharing some new items with you soon that will be going up for sale in my shop. I'll also have some free crochet patterns that I worked up last week!

Thanks!