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New Kelly Fletcher patterns! Yea!!! Kelly says,

Dewy Mornings and Hazy Days are patterns for two plush white cushions featuring circular hand embroidery designs of fresh spring bulbs and bright summer blooms. The cotton cushions measure 50x50cm and white cotton piping provides a finishing touch. The PDF patterns include requirements, the full-size design and embroidery instructions, as well as instructions on how

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HP TopShot multi-function printerA few of you have asked about the technical specs for what the TopShot can do. Here’s some information I gathered from HP’s technical specs and using the TopShot to give you the run down.

The TopShot is compact, which is great if your desk space is limited like mine. About 11 inches tall with the scanning arm folded down, …

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Leave it to epicurious to collect some must-haves for the foodie mom. Find the roundup of ideas HERE. Pineapple purse anyone? I think the sack made from cork fabric would be more my speed, personally.

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Oh happy day, that’s what this sun on a stick says to me. Find the how-tos to make these happy sunshine pops from store-bought cookies HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

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HP TopShot LaserJet Pro went from its carton to ready for use in about 15 minutes.Have you seen the new HP TopShot LaserJet Pro? HP is giving me a chance to review this new scanner, printer, and copier all-in-one — and then one lucky Craft Gossip reader is going to win one!

The box arrived at my door and within 15 minutes, I had the TopShot unpacked, together and ready to attach to my computer. The …

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Susan of Red Gate Stitchery wowed us with her embroidered pendants. Now she has kicked it up another notch with embroidered rings! Go to her blog post to find out more.…

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Aw…. a vodka that evokes memories of childhood. Sigh. Oh, wait. That doesn’t seem right. Yet, I’m terribly curious. Find peanut butter and jelly vodka HERE at Van Gogh Vodka. Spotted on Incredible Things.…

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So, I have 2 skeins of this awesomeness coming to my door, and I need some help deciding what to do with it.

It is a fair trade/fair labor product from Turkey. 95% cotton and 5% real silver, the name is Sifa (which means “healing” in Turkish). There will be approximately 150 yds and looks to be a DK/Sport weight yarn. …

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Calligraphy Bible by Maryanne Grebstein

Is an in-depth look at the ancient art of calligraphy. It covers everything from the basic, like how to hold the pen, all the way down to the origins of calligraphy. Containing  10 different alphabets, there is a writing style for everybody! Attention to detail is one of the contributing factors to why this is the …

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What is a Beam ‘n Read Light?

If you are a knitter (and you are, if you’re reading this blog), you need this light.

Picture a small, yet powerful, easy to use, hands free light. Small enough to be portable (perfect for student’s back packs, glove boxes, knitting bags, and yes I have one in my motorcycle saddlebag).

They are …

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Sher calls this her Bolero but to me it looks more like a Shrug – and it looks perfect for Spring and Summer to ward off evening chill or the draft from the AC.  Once again, Sher is offering this as a custom made, custom sized garment for an amazing price.  If you need something for Mom for Mother’s Day, …

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Quick because this truck cake is made from an Entenmann’s Loaf Cake! Love anything that saves time, yes? Find the step-by-steps to make a truck cake from store-bought cake HERE at Crafty Moods.…

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I’m sure if I were to chew on this longer (forgive the pun), I’d pull out some grad school jargon about the transient nature of knowledge and the significance in consuming our written words, especially purchased written words, but I’ll just let this edible cookbook speak for itself. The Real Cookbook by Korefe, a German design agency, is the world’s …

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It’s here. The Washington Post Peeps Show results are in! For those of you that have been reading this blog for years (um, all of you, I expect), you know I live in Washington DC and anxiously await the annual Peeps Show, wherein contestants craft dioramas depicting events or scenes of historical, cultural, political, social or artistic importance using marshmallow …

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This is such the classic-kids dinner, right? Mac n’ cheese, those frozen peas and carrots and chicken nuggets. Perfect. Except that’s Tootsie Rolls, Starbursts and Rice Krispies Treats. Pretty sweet, huh? (I had to go there, sorry.) Make this “dinner” HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.…

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A true work of magic… how cool (pun intended) is this bunny popsicles mold? Find it HERE, spotted HERE.…

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I have to share one more from Dash, because these are way too good not to share. It’s eerie how much these cookie pops, easy to assemble and made from all store-bought ingredients, look like the Swedish Chef, isn’t it? And bonus, the Swedish Chef himself helps show you how to make them (though maybe “helps” isn’t quite the …

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I was going to write a very brief article to share with my readers how much I am in love with the slippers Sher Marchman Day crocheted for me.  But we’ll get to that.  When I went to her site today to steal a picture of my slippers, I ran across these little bunny slippers.  How cute are these???  You …

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Kristen Doran claims that, when she showed up at a craft market last year with her embroidered laser-cut wood brooches, it seemed as if half of the other artists also were offering laser-cut wood brooches. So she decided not to make any more until a lucky recent coincidence brought her back to them. I’m so glad! Maybe people see this …

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Galler Yarns is a company that was new to me.  They sent me a skein of delicious Inca Gold Cotton.  I wasn’t sure it would be delicious since I am not a fan of crocheting with  cotton yarn.  BUT!  Then I got my hands on this yarn.  It feels like silk!  I very quickly devised a pattern to …

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Look what’s new from Flaming Nora! Needlework kits!!! She says,

Both kits contain detailed instruction and patterns, enough fabrics to make one bird and pins, needles and threads. They are suitable for all levels of ability and any one over the age of 6. Though I suspect that many under 6′s would make a fantastic job of it, but

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When in doubt, just add a stick. Or a skewer. Make Easter Peeps Kebabs HERE at Warning Sugary Goodness.…

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This is so very perfect… milkshakes inspired by 6 Girl Scout cookies and with booze added. And some of the recipes call for the cookies, so you can support the Girl Scouts while getting liquored at dessert. Find them all HERE at Serious Eats.

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This is so very perfect… milkshakes inspired by 6 Girl Scout cookies and with booze added. And some of the recipes call for the cookies, so you can support the Girl Scouts while getting liquored at dessert. Find them all HERE at Serious Eats.

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It’s been a long time since I came across a definite MUST HAVE reference book. Dudes, this is totally it! If you have a question about knitting, it’s in here.

I’m sure you’ve heard about this book. The entire name is The Comprehensive and Timeless Guide. The Principles of Knitting. Methods and Techniques of Hand Knitting, and it’s every bit …

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