Budget Friendly Christmas Tree

December 4, 2014

Every year we purchase a live Christmas tree. I love the scent but I’m not one to actually decorate it. I leave that to hubby and the kids. I sure do enjoy the finished product though! Here is an alternative to an actual tree from Noting Grace’s blog – it’s a budget friendly idea to use a ladder and wrap garland around it and then decorate that. This would be so great to put in a space where you don’t have room for an actual tree but for where it would be nice to have a tall decoration. Admit it,

Reindeer & Polar Bear Christmas Tree Skirt

December 3, 2014

As I mentioned a few times (here and here), I participated in three craft shows this November. It was a good experience and opportunity to promote my The Ruthless Crafter business. Over the next few days I will highlight the items that I made. Some of them you will find for sale on my Etsy shop. Today I am showing you my reindeer and polar bear Christmas tree skirt. My favourite part of this one is the scalloped edges – so elegant!

Designing Your Own Patterns Digitally

December 2, 2014

Last week I wrote about how I was interested in getting more creative with my knitting so I started to work with more than one colour of yarn. You can read about it here. This week I was reading a review from The Spendy Pencil where she reviews an app called StitchSketch LE. This app has a free and paid version. It is basically a digital graph-maker so you can design your own patterns. Read more about it here. Do you prefer traditional graph paper and pencil method or would you/do you think a digital version is the better way to

Crochet Snowman Hats – Set #2

December 1, 2014

In October I wrote about Snowman Hats I created for a customer. (You can read about it here). After I posted and shared it on my social media, I was contacted to create two more for Christmas gifts for some young girls. Here is the second round – I can’t get over how adorable this pattern is! You can find it for FREE from Repeat Crafter Me by clicking here. I have shared this post with the blog parties found on my “Linky Parties” page.

Giveaway #3 – Evil Minion Crochet Hat

November 30, 2014

Congratulations to Dawn M. who was the Giveaway #2 winner of Elsa crochet hat winner! heididaily, this one is for you as you suggested it as a potential giveaway last week – an Evil Purple Minion crochet hat!! Thanks to everyone for their comments! If you have an idea for a giveaway, please let me know. The one I am giving away will fit a child (approximately ages 3-10). If you need another size or just cannot wait to see if you have won, I sell them for only $25 Canadian plus shipping!! You can contact me

Sewing Ergonomically

November 29, 2014

I work in my sewing room a lot. Whether I’m standing at my long arm quilter or sitting to piece my quilts or clothes for the children, after a long while the same position does wear on my arms, neck and back. Here are some finds on Ergonomic Products for your perusal. Nancy Zieman’s reviews Stitch This! has an article on 7 quick, low-cost fixes for your sewing space What do you do or use to stay comfortable while you sew for long periods of time?

Sew a Toy Monster

November 28, 2014

Looking to make a gift for a child or a monster-loving adult this season? Click here for Craftsy’s FREE sewing pattern for a toy monster! Which one is your favourite and who would you make it for?

No Quilt Border or Multiple Borders?

November 27, 2014

Modern quilters tend to not use borders at all while traditional quilts have borders. If you are looking for inspiration on using multiple borders, check out this Craftsy blog post all about it. What is your favourite or personal style of bordering quilts?

Christmas Stockings FREE Pattern

November 26, 2014

A client hired me to make three Christmas stockings for herself, her fiance, and her dog. Here is the FREE pattern I used from Yarnspirations. Instead of cross stitching, I used the chart and colour-worked the images as I crocheted. I also found a chart for letters and added them to the top of the stocking. Which is your favourite stocking – the Christmas tree, the Santa Claus, or the Snowman?

FREE Crochet Santa Apron Pattern

November 25, 2014

I definitely need to make my family each one of these – how fun would that be? We could even use them as dinner bibs! Here is the FREE pattern from Red Heart. Please post below if you’ve made this, will make it, or if you would wear it!!

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Welcome! I'm Elizabeth. The Ruthless Crafter specializes in knit and crochet character hats for makers and wearers. My mission is to help you express your playful side.

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Budget Friendly Christmas Tree

Reindeer & Polar Bear Christmas Tree Skirt

Designing Your Own Patterns Digitally

Crochet Snowman Hats – Set #2

Giveaway #3 – Evil Minion Crochet Hat

Sewing Ergonomically

Sew a Toy Monster

No Quilt Border or Multiple Borders?

Christmas Stockings FREE Pattern

FREE Crochet Santa Apron Pattern

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