Category Archives: Home Decor

Lovely things for around your home

Upcycled Fun: Dyeing and Making Your Own Cotton T-Shirt Yarn

Posted on April 1, 2017 by MakerKnit

Below the slideshow are my step-by-step instructions for dyeing your own cotton t-shirt yarn. Following the dyeing instructions are my step-by-step instructions for turning your dyed fabric (or undyed if you so choose) into yarn. Please email me if you … Continue reading →

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Come to the Benicia Mini Maker Faire on Sunday, April 2, 2017!

Posted on March 23, 2017 by MakerKnit

If you’ve never experienced Maker Faire before, the Benicia Mini Maker Faire would be a great introduction. It’s taking place at Benicia Middle School on Sunday, April 2nd from 10am until 4pm. And my family and I will be there … Continue reading →

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A “Spectacular” Cabled Pillow Cover

Posted on September 21, 2015 by MakerKnit

Last December I received a comment on a photo I posted of a cabled pillow cover I created.  The commenter called my design “spectacular” and asked me to share my pattern.  How nice is that? Well, it’s only taken me … Continue reading →

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