It's Chilly. Time to Knit!

As the wind is howling outside, and I am bundled up inside, I think: this is perfect knitting weather.  If the weather isn't inspiring you enough to pull out those knitting needles and that extra soft yarn, maybe these cute projects will:

To start, how about a sweet knitted sweater with lots of little details?

Source: Posy Gets Cosy

 

Last month I saw this little number featured in Southern Living Magazine.  I hadn't seen a baby suit like this before and thought the tie string waist was innovative.  I also liked it because it's unisex, but attractive (rare these days).  This looks like pretty tricky knitting - prolly not for a beginner, but inspirational none-the-less.
Source: Alicia Adams Alpaca

Check out Handmade Baby Clothes.org for the full post and more knitting inspiration.

Cyber Sewing Buddy

I just signed up for a "Sewing Buddy" on Whipstitch.  It may be the perfect solution if you've made any sewing resolutions for 2011.  Interested?  Check it out here.

Blind hemming

If you're looking for clear instructions on how to sew a blind hem,
this one is a good one.
http://www.threadbanger.com/post/8120/how-to-do-a-blind-hem-stitch-on-your-se....
I'm thinking about updating my cuff skirt design to have one now.

embellish a onesie

Cover up that sweet potato stain on your daughter's onesie with this flower idea on HandmadeBabyClothes.org: Flower Embellished Onesie  It's a super-quick tutorial to keep those well-used onesies in the rotation!