Monthly Archives: December 2012

2012 Recap | Tutorials, Tips & Tricks

Posted on December 31, 2012 by jen | grainline

I thought I’d do a few 2012 posts, the first being this recap of all of the tutorials, tips and tricks I’ve shared this year. I made a lot more tutorials this year and even made my first two videos! … Continue reading →

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The Last 2012 Projects

Posted on December 28, 2012 by jen | grainline

I have a few last projects of 2012, both gifts for my sister for Christmas. She, like me, has some of the world’s coldest feet so I knit her up a pair of socks to keep them warm. Same pattern … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Everyone!

Posted on December 25, 2012 by jen | grainline

[awesome whale pod by Erica of Erica Knits] Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

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2012 Holiday Ornament Swap | My Sad Tree

Posted on December 21, 2012 by jen | grainline

So YIKES guys, this is my Christmas Tree! Luke and I managed to kill our ficus over the past few months through a combination of each of us thinking the other one was watering it and the temperature change which … Continue reading →

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A Handmade Garment Conundrum

Posted on December 20, 2012 by jen | grainline

I find myself in a bit of strange and unknown territory this holiday season, my 10+ year relationship has come to an end and I need to be out of my apartment by the first of the year. It was … Continue reading →

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Sew & Tell | Ico of Tikismikis

Posted on December 14, 2012 by jen | grainline

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Tips + Tricks | Cutting Silk

Posted on December 11, 2012 by jen | grainline

I get asked a lot what my tips for working with silk are and honestly, I don’t have that many. One thing I do every time I’m cutting silk, either for myself or at work, is cut it through paper. … Continue reading →

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Anthropologie Inspired Hair Accessories

Posted on December 10, 2012 by jen | grainline

Did you guys see the post Megan had a week or two ago where she showed how to make some Anthropolgie inspired hair ties? Yeah, me too. I had seen the ties on the Anthropologie website but not being a … Continue reading →

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2012 Holiday Ornament Exchange | My Ornament + Pattern

Posted on December 3, 2012 by jen | grainline

A few weeks ago Kelli asked if I wanted to participate in an ornament swap she was organizing with some pretty rad ladies. I have never done any sort of ornament swap and the last time I actually made ornaments was when … Continue reading →

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