tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90015121413252775512024-03-14T14:30:16.819-04:00The Inspired WrenInspired Sewing, Crochet, & CraftsRenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15015906556560587943noreply@blogger.comBlogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001512141325277551.post-45961256840655216702022-12-28T08:00:00.001-05:002022-12-28T18:55:15.680-05:00Couch Craft: Crochet Temperature Afghan (with Reference Card!)<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Are you looking for a year-long crochet project with a set start and definitive end? Do you enjoy working on a blanket or afghan a little at a time every night on your couch in front of the TV? Do you appreciate a contemporary look with a seemingly random pattern? Have I got a project for you! A Temperature Afghan!</div>
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After completing the <a href="https://theinspiredwren.blogspot.com/2020/01/chunky-library-book-lapghan-crochet-pattern.html" target="_blank">Chunky Library-Book Lapghan</a>, I had a large sample swatch plus a few skeins of yarn left over...the beginning and finishing of a <i>doll-sized </i>version of the same blanket. So I made one up for The Peanut. Then I remembered my mama-to-all-dolls niece was about to turn two, so I pulled the softest yarn off the store shelf and made another one just for her. You can, too.</div>
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<i>Quickly hook up a cozy lapghan throw blanket with this simple, contemporary crochet pattern.</i><br>
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After working in long rows of color-changing, tight single-crochet for over a year (what? some of us take longer to finish <a href="https://theinspiredwren.blogspot.com/2020/01/tutorial-temperature-afghan-card.html" target="_blank">a year-long temperature afghan</a> than others), I was ready for something quick and rhythmic in a monochromatic neutral. How about you?<br>
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I saw the fabric first, before I had a project for it. Unlike many sewists, I am not a fabric hoarder. But I <i>needed </i>this buffalo check and plaid. So I came up with a reason to buy it on the spot. Go get some for yourself and you, too, can make a Shortcut Quilted Tote in one afternoon!</div>
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It's time we all replaced one-use plastic bags. I'd miss the disposable plastic, if I didn't already have a great pattern for a lightweight, leak-resistant, durable market bag ready to go. I sewed up half a dozen in just a few hours and you should, too!</div>
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It's here! Five years after it was begun, <i>The Inspired Wren's <a href="https://theinspiredwren.blogspot.com/p/crochet-along.html" target="_blank">2015 Crochet Along Afghan Sampler</a></i> <b>finally</b><i> </i>has a downloadable, printable pattern. No more excuses; 2020 is <i>your </i>year to get that Sampler off your <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/theinspiredwren/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> board and onto your couch.</div>
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A brand new baby? An excuse to sew itty bitty baby clothes? Why, yes, I will dust off my machine for that!<br>
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There's a point in sewing the same patterns over and over where you can stitch up a new outfit faster than you can wash and dry an old one; that's when you <i>make </i>laundry, instead of doing it. I'm excited to be part of this inspired blog tour from<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"> </span><a href="https://pearberrylane.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Pear Berry Lane</a>, <a href="http://www.paisleyroots.com/" target="_blank">Paisley Roots</a>, and <a href="http://thecraftingfiend.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crafting Fiend</a> celebrating sewing over laundry. I'm a natural fit for this.</div>
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Earlier this week I had the privilege to be over at Pattern Revolution sharing a review of the too cool for school <a href="http://patternrevolution.com/pattern-reviews/2016/5/15/the-solis-tunic-and-dress-by-sofilantjes-patterns" target="_blank">Solis Tunic & Dress from Sofilantjes Patterns</a>. It is sporty and flirty, and perfectly Peanut.</div>
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As a family we don't dine out often, but we make dinners special by eating together and listening to music while we eat. And in the Summer we do it outside! Of course The Peanut sets the table for us and she still needs cues where to place the glass, the napkin, the fork and knife. So I created these happy, Summer-ready placemats with subtle cues for table setting. Now you can, too!</div>
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A few dancers monkeying around on a Dottie Vintage Handbag -- perfect for a dance class of first-graders, no?</div>
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<a href="http://theinspiredwren.blogspot.com/2016/04/2015-cal-afghan-sampler-faq.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Frequently Asked Questions for the 2015 Crochet Along Afghan Sampler on The Inspired Wren" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMeNX_IzMoa3dJLhJKnemq3uS54dukkQv0lpaOEqFaovkdFsdI-kki6Qj9FIKHMABwwOJzFHUgZC2AouP-ShUnfiUCwEfKwe_NxrTfMDGmaYnA_zzQ9110Fkmga6cYWbcsYOfYG64dYh4/s1600/TheInspiredWren_AfghanSamplerCrochetAlong_FAQheader01.jpg" title="Frequently Asked Questions for the 2015 Crochet Along Afghan Sampler on The Inspired Wren"></a></div>
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Let's take a quick trip back to last year. I am still receiving lots of questions regarding the <a href="http://theinspiredwren.blogspot.com/p/crochet-along.html" target="_blank">2015 Crochet Along Afghan Sampler</a>. I thought I'd take a <strike>quick moment</strike> some time today to answer the most Frequently Asked Questions.<br>
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There are two items I am always digging in the bottom of my bag to find: my keys and my gum. So I created a solution to easily fish both out. With this tutorial you can, too!</div>
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<a href="https://theinspiredwren.blogspot.com/2016/04/itty-bitty-baby-circle-skirts.html#more"></a>Renhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15015906556560587943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001512141325277551.post-85730109385963156102016-04-04T07:00:00.000-04:002019-11-14T11:25:44.588-05:00TUTORIAL: On-the-Go Diaper Caddy & Changing Pad<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Sew a portable changing pad with dipes & wipes storage built right in!</i><br>
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My little sister is a Mommy! She has been for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/_cFrvxTTig/?taken-by=theinspiredwren" target="_blank">about three months now</a>. I've already sewn some adorable <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/-MQsyMzTuE/?taken-by=theinspiredwren" target="_blank">itty bitty things</a>, but this month is <i>her</i> birthday and I wanted to sew something just for the new mom. Or at least, something for her new title. That she can also share with the new dad. Let's just say I got an idea in my head about three months ago and this birthday month gave me a good reason to actually sew it. You can, too!<br>
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</div><a href="https://theinspiredwren.blogspot.com/2016/04/tutorial-on-the-go-diaper-caddy-changing-pad.html#more"></a>Renhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15015906556560587943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001512141325277551.post-51543667821925505882016-03-31T12:00:00.000-04:002016-03-31T18:21:32.217-04:00O+S = Jump Roping Bunnies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Did I say somewhere that I was making an <a href="http://oliverands.com/community/blog/2016/03/my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-ren-from-the-inspired-wren.html" target="_blank">Oliver + S Easter Dress</a>. Yeah. Didn't finish in time. Clearly, I meant Spring Picture Dress.</div>
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Today I'm privileged to be over at the <a href="http://oliverands.com/community/blog/2016/03/my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-ren-from-the-inspired-wren.html" target="_blank">Oliver + S blog</a> to share my favorite pattern. Do you know it?</div>
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Of fairie wings and failure. Sometimes you can attempt a project not once, not twice, but three times and still not have that which you see in your head. Sometimes that's okay because what you create is <a href="http://theinspiredwren.blogspot.com/2015/04/mary-poppins-for-craftingcon.html" target="_blank">so.</a> <a href="http://theinspiredwren.blogspot.com/2014/06/craftingcon.html" target="_blank">much.</a> <a href="http://theinspiredwren.blogspot.com/2016/02/prp-week-2-sherlock-cosplay.html" target="_blank">better!</a> And then there are the times you are left with nothing for a blog tour...</div>
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