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| Knit Aviator Baby Hat When my son Huck was born this spring, the Craftzine team bought him this adorable hat from the Ikeasaurus benefit auction, which was raising money for a sick baby named Ike in Austin. It made me happy to think of one baby helping another. And now Huck's finally big enough to wear it! The hat was knit by the very talented Beth Reyburn and is perfect for cool San Francisco autumn days.I also got a photo and an update on Ike's health from his mom, Kari:Ike-a-saurus is now a rockin' 13 months old. The trach isn't slowing him down at all, even as he crawls upstairs and tries to throw himself in the laundry hamper. He enjoys watching So You Think You Can Dance while he learns to walk, silly boy.He is still at very high risk for dangerous respiratory infections, so we have to be vigilant with our hand sanitizer, and Ike isn't allowed out of the house, except for doctor's appointments and walks around the block. We're very busy teaching him how to chow down on things like high cal/high fat Greek yogurt so that he can pack on some pounds before the spring. If we can get his weight up, he'll be able to travel to the specialists in Cincinnati for airway reconstruction surgery. Then he'll finally, finally be trach free.It's not easy around here at Chez Ike-a-saurus, but with the support from our friends, family and community, we're weathering everything surrounded by more love than we could ever comprehend.Ike is not daunted by any of this, and despite everything, he's even trying to talk. (Something the doctors told us he would never do with the trach.) Here's a link to Ike jabbering, and here are some pictures. He's our sweet boy, and we are stunned every day by how he touches the lives of everyone around him.Three cheers for charming, brave Ike and his wonderful family and friends! And three cheers for my amazing, thoughtful, big-hearted, crafty coworkers! Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Betz White Designs on Kleenex Boxes The next time you are in Target, check to see if they have the new holiday Kleenex boxes with Betz White's exclusive designs. Read about how she created them, and see close-ups of all the boxes over on her blog. I'm especially smitten with the ric rac box! Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
âKidsâ Clubâ to meet for crafts Dec. 2, 17 in Madison (Madison Eagle) MADISON - The Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, 9 Main St., will host two after-school “Kids’ Club” sessions in December, as participants take part in “hands-on” activities and explore the museum’s many facets of Early American history. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Knitting & Crochet Each winter especially around the holidays, I can't seem to get enough of knitting and crochet projects. I've always got one, (ok at least 3 or 4 projects) going on. To keep your knitter or crocheter happy this holiday, here are some gift ideas I know they would love.Baby Grape - South American Merino by UrbanGypZ ($30)I love handspun and dyed yarn and this Baby Grape yarn is calling me. This yarn would knit up some of these most adorable socks or crocheted arm warmers.You can also search for yarn on Etsy to find more handmade yarn goodness.Lotta Jansdotter Tote & Zipper Set ($48)I've been using Lotta Jansdotter totes for my knitting and crochet projects for years now. I love this tote with matching zipper set which can hold your notions such as stitch markers, large eye needle, and tape measurer.Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Bamboo Steamers as Crafty Containers These bamboo steamer baskets are such clever repurposed containers for craft supplies. Stackable, cute, and utilitarian. It's so simple, but so effective, exactly what I've come to expect from the team at MarthaStewart.com. Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |