Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Dec 4, 2009, 4:39 pm
We are safely tucked away in a hotel (below) watching the some rare snow fall. It has been a crazy week but at least the house is on its way to getting fixed. I'm just hoping that we can be back h...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Dec 1, 2009, 2:39 pm
It seems so appropriate to start off the month with an ornament project. December here already. Can you believe it? My intention had always been to make all the ornaments from Crafty Tree Trimmings b...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Nov 29, 2009, 11:50 pm
I hope that those of you that celebrate Thanksgiving had a wonderful time. We spent the day at my parents' house and enjoyed the company, food and relaxation. The relaxation part was important be...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Nov 25, 2009, 8:30 pm
A few days ago I tackled a bit of knitting and here is a small unfinished sample of the results. This time I made a bootie from Natural Nursery Knits: Twenty Handknit Projects for the New Baby by Erik...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Nov 20, 2009, 9:12 am
Last night I felt like crocheting a bit and tried it with paper raffia for the first time. I barely had enough for a quick coaster but it kept me entertained (and awake!) while I took care of some la...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Nov 19, 2009, 12:40 pm
I've finally come to the realization that I have a thing for paper lamps. I had to go through some old photos and I came across this really simple project that didn't make it into the book. It...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Nov 18, 2009, 5:30 pm
I don't think this is particularly tied in with the fact that Thanksgiving is right around the corner but I have to say that I am overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude right now. I can hear my lit...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Nov 16, 2009, 1:13 pm
Well posting without writing didn't quite last—did it? For anyone that knows me personally I'm definitely a talker. I've been a bit more quiet around here because our house is still a hu...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Nov 16, 2009, 9:18 am

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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Nov 10, 2009, 8:26 am
I'm going to try this for a few days. I'll post just photos/ideas + no words. I hope you're all doing well!
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Nov 6, 2009, 10:47 am
Remember this embroidery on paper? I really like those random circles and I've been wanting to use them somewhere else. I knew I wanted something for us to enjoy and it hit me last night—a hand ...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Nov 5, 2009, 2:28 pm
I have a small question for those of you that speak Spanish... Hace mucho tiempo he pensado que debería escribir no solo en Inglés sino en Español también. Lo que no he resuelto es si debería co...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Nov 5, 2009, 8:57 am
I've been asked several times if I use my projects as gifts and the sad reality is that the majority of the times I don't. I'm trying to change that. At a minimum I want to make changes in...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Nov 3, 2009, 11:48 am
With the holidays just around the corner, I thought it would be nice to make a set that can be used as a hostess gift. I'm the type to be running around at the very last minute so I know this will...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Nov 2, 2009, 4:00 am
I'm back! We've had some seriously busy weeks around here—sorry for the absence. I simply had to let some things go and blogging was one of them. I hope to get into my routine again even tho...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Oct 15, 2009, 1:59 pm
I can't quite say 'home, sweet, home' but at least we are home. Although the stay in a hotel was quite relaxing and convenient, I just want to get to tackling the whole mess we have here. ...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Oct 12, 2009, 11:52 pm
Friday evening I joined a group of ladies that were in Houston for the Quilt Market. I saw familiar friendly faces and meet new ones. In particular, I was so happy to see Michelle again and meet her p...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Oct 7, 2009, 11:10 pm
The first time I saw Marnie's work it reminded me of my childhood interest in maps. It brought up many memories. The simplicity is very alluring. Artist: Marnie B. Karger Business: Crafterall Web...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Oct 7, 2009, 5:05 pm
I go through periods of either having no good ideas or too many that make me feel like I'm drowning. When it's the latter, I feel overwhelmed and I step away from everything—or almost everyt...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Oct 7, 2009, 12:11 am
I will be making a huge chandelier for the kids' school (cruise themed) fund raiser. I'm torn between excited and worried. I've never worked on such a large scale before. On the other hand...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Sep 30, 2009, 12:59 pm
There are several projects that I'm working on that will keep me quite busy for the next few days. I just wanted to let you know that I'll be taking a mini-blogging break so that I can take ca...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Sep 30, 2009, 11:12 am
How's it going sweet cheeks? - D, our 9 yr old addressing himself to me this morning as I walked into the kitchen. We play some music in the morning to get the kids out of bed. The genre varies a...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Sep 29, 2009, 7:07 pm
I just deleted a long post that I had ready to go. I know, maybe I shouldn't have done that. On the other hand, just writing out my thoughts was all that I needed. In lieu of my ramblings I leave ...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Sep 29, 2009, 11:04 am
Thanks to the heads up from a friend (don't you love online friendships!) I purchased the latest Do It Yourself Magazine (Winter 2009) and found that four pages were dedicated to four projects fou...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Sep 27, 2009, 12:32 pm
I finally got around to working on this project that has been on my mind for a while and has been a request from some customers. This is a set of printable (animal themed) numbers flash cards that mat...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Sep 10, 2009, 1:00 pm
I don't remember how I found Beinda's work but as soon as I saw it I wanted to know a little bit more about her. I like the uncomplicated but methodical and rhythmic look of her work. Artist:...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Sep 9, 2009, 12:13 pm
The segment that I shot yesterday with a local news crew went really well. I was a bit nervous at first but as soon as I got into a rhythm it went smoothly from there. The segment will air next week. ...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Sep 8, 2009, 4:00 am
I was tagged by the very talented Lotta with the honest scrap award. Here are the rules: I should share 10 true things about myself, pass the award on to 10 other bloggers, let them know about it, and...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Sep 4, 2009, 1:22 pm
I didn't even know how much I was looking forward to this long weekend until I started writing this post. This has been one of those long weeks that makes you just want to just kick up your feet, ...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Sep 4, 2009, 10:53 am
Wrapagami: The Art of Fabric Gift Wraps By: Jennifer Playford Wrapagami teaches how to use simple twists and ties plus a simple square of fabric for gift wrapping. This technique is derived from the ...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Sep 3, 2009, 6:00 am
I found Miro's work a few years ago and I have one of her cards on my bulletin board. Her amazing dexterity is plain to see in her wire creations. I enjoy the whimsical quality of her work and it&...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Sep 2, 2009, 8:30 pm
For those of you that have wondered what happened to Crafty Synergy, the answer is simple. It got pushed off the edge of my plate of to-dos. But worry not, I can't let it go. I still think it'...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Sep 2, 2009, 8:18 am
:: Double-Bow Gift Topper project found in Home, Paper, Scissors :: Congratulations to Allison W. and Meghan! The random number generator selected you as the winners of the copies of Home, Paper, Sci...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Aug 31, 2009, 11:03 am
Saturday, Diane posted the chat that we had a couple of weeks ago for her CraftyPod podcast. I loved finally getting a chance to talk to her. Diane's podcast is one of my very favorites. My only...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Aug 24, 2009, 11:51 am
I don't know what I'd do without my husband. This is true in more ways than one, of course, but this weekend he was so patient explaining the ins and outs of making the simplest of web sites. ...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Aug 18, 2009, 6:53 pm
This morning I was on "Morning Living with Kim and Betsy" a Martha Stewart Radio morning drive-time show. It was my first radio interview and I didn't know quite what to expect. However, I did kno...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Aug 18, 2009, 1:07 am
Yeessss! Finally! Home, Paper, Scissors is out for the world to see. I'm so excited! Let me just say that I could not have put in all the hours I did to complete it without my family's patienc...
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Patricia Z. posted an article on A Little Hut - Aug 17, 2009, 8:53 pm
Last year, the summer was all about writing, writing, writing Home, Paper, Scissors. This year I vowed that the kids wouldn't be so bored waiting until Mom either took a nap to recover from late n...
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