Recycled jeans bag

I started this project months ago by spraying some hearts into an old pair of jeans.

 Finally, today I took the scissors out and I cut out the pockets, to get started.

Next, I cut two squares of equal size ...

... I cut and sew the bottom of the bag and two side pieces.

I took the label from the jeans and added it to one of the sides as decoration.

Then, suddenly, my 40-year-old sewing machine stopped making proper stiches .... Hmmm ...

So, I took a Cup of tea to calm down 😊

Next, the zipper, a cute one.

And then the belt, that allowed me a bit of crocheting outside, in the lovely summerish weather, finally!

And the recycled jeans bag is ready!

Old sneakers update in 45 mins

A pair of old sneakers ...

... need something to cheer them up ...

Stars ... I need gear now .... Glue gun will do ...

Where to place the stars....

Maybe not ...

Better. New look in 45 mins!

Granny's shawl 2016

I have always wanted a granny-like shawl to put on my shoulders when the nights get cool on summer time. So, I decided to crochet one.

 

Pattern is adapted from here 

http://youtu.be/6BX9TLSgETI

Dragonflies and diamonds

Sunday. Need to do something. Idea.  Excecution. Dragonflies, diamonds, piece of wood.

Yep, yep.

Happy crutches 😊

I will be walking with crutches for a little while. I felt that they need a bit of color ... A little legwarmer.

Maybe two?

Four?

More color and joy .... Flowers!

Be happy with crutches!!!!

Octopussy for premature babies

I broke my achilles tendon a week ago. Now I am stuck with crutches and no sports, ballet, dance for weeks to come... Awful! ... But - positive news - time for crocheting .... Something meaningful.... Octopussies for premature babies who need something to grab on, instead of vital tubes that keep them alive. This is a crowd-crocheting initiative launched by a Finnish hospital. I feel useful! Again.

My daughter made a Blue one. I made a green one. Growing the Family.

One more in yellow.

http://yle.fi/uutiset/auta_keskosia_tekemalla_kasitoita__virkatut_lonkerot_tuovat_pikkuisille_turvaa/8726595

Easter egg project

hmmmm... A case of eggs .. Filled with chocolate ...

Maybe a girl with a crochet beanie would be cool ...

Easter without Minions would also be boring ...

Lonely cowboy....

The more the merrier!