Tag Archives: elyse gets crafty

Oh, Bookmas Tree!

The tree lit up in a dark room. Dewey is trying to scale it.

I don’t really like Christmas. First of all, that fucking hippopotamus song makes me homicidal (sorry Fiona). Secondly, Christmas has always been a busy and stressful time of year for me professionally. It’s hard for me to do my job and also have the time and energy to do all the other Christmas shit that’s expected around this time of year. So, to preserve my sanity and happiness, I usually don’t do those things. I … Continue reading Oh, Bookmas Tree!

Stuff You Should Be Knitting: Color

Spring is officially here and it’s time for another edition of Stuff You Should Be Knitting where we link to some awesome free patterns on the interwebs. For me, spring is an excuse to bust out all the colored yarns and work on some bright, happy projects. If you like to knit with color, then Stephen West is the designer for you. His projects are a little on the wild side and totally addictive to … Continue reading Stuff You Should Be Knitting: Color

Summer Cross Stitch Giveaway

Bag, kits, tea, books and a really awesome cross stitch book

Hello fellow Stitchy Bitches! It’s time for another summer crafting giveaway, this time for our cross stitching readers. Included in this giveaway are: A Bucilla Bluebird counted cross stitch kit. This kit includes floss, needles, aida cloth and the pattern–everything you need for the project. The finished piece measures 10 X 8″. A copy of Subversive Cross Stitch: 50 F*cking Clever Designs For Your Sassy Side by Julie Jackson. This book of patterns is full of swears … Continue reading Summer Cross Stitch Giveaway

Knitting Patterns: Colorblock Scarf

I don’t know about you, but it’s cold here–like the kind of cold that makes you question your sanity. “I could go to the store for groceries or I could lie here and slowly die of hunger because starvation is less painful than the windchill.” Also the thermostat in my office has two settings: Oh, Hey That’s What Menopause Feels Like or Everyone Can See My Nipples. To fend off the cold, I decided to … Continue reading Knitting Patterns: Colorblock Scarf