Have you tried to knit [tag]lace[/tag] yet? I haven’t either, I’m afraid to try to keep my place in the pattern, I might get lost and spend most of my time frogging, LOL
But, I did find this bit of … Read More...
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by Laura Nixon
Have you tried to knit [tag]lace[/tag] yet? I haven’t either, I’m afraid to try to keep my place in the pattern, I might get lost and spend most of my time frogging, LOL
But, I did find this bit of … Read More...
by jd wolfe
The weather here has been soooooo wonderful that my dog and I have been enjoying extra walking time. Yesterday evening, Lizzie (my 63 lb dog) and Ronnie (my crochet guru) were walking at a nearby park. We hadn’t made it … Read More...
by Andi
I can’t believe how fast this year is going by, it is almost St. Patrick’s day, and it feels like the year just began. Everywhere you look on the web you can find great ideas for St. Patrick’s day, … Read More...
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What I have found for you today is another great source of [tag]scrapbooking[/tag] information. It is an actual paper magazine and of course it has its online section. It is a section of [tag]Better Homes and Garden[/tag] Family. It has … Read More...
by Laura Nixon
I’m still reading my [tag]Interweave Knits[/tag] magazine and drooling over many of the [tag]patterns[/tag] and [tag]yarns[/tag] showcased.
One new yarn that caught my eye is made from [tag]Mongolian Camels[/tag]. This is a new fiber brought to the United States … Read More...
by jd wolfe
I’m finally nearing completion of the wedding afghan for my nephew who married last June! This has been my ‘nemesis’ afghan – a term we crocheters sometimes use to refer to a project that we either do not enjoy making … Read More...
by jd wolfe
Isn’t this about the cutest bear you’ve ever seen? I LOVE it! I’m not a huge fan of stuffed animals or dolls, but every now and then I see one that just SPEAKS to me! This … Read More...
by jd wolfe
Dictionary.com defines ‘heirloom’ as:
1. | a family possession handed down from generation to generation. |
A crochet heirloom is pictured above.
That got me to thinking about crochet and our heritage. Do you have any crochet items made by your … Read More...
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I have scrapbooked again.
It feels so good to just be able to pull out the scissors, paper, tape, stickers, and stuff and make
family memories come to life.
I am working on a book about family members right now. … Read More...
by Christina
www.makingfriends.com is filled with great craft kids and ideas and they are very reasonable. They have a sale page where I found this great project that you can share with your child’s entire class….and then some!
The kit has everything … Read More...
by Christina
How cute is this Easter cottage! Finished, it is 6″ tall and is made out of pre-cut foamies, which are great for little hands. The cute little bunny and Easter eggs add to the cottage’s charm. The best … Read More...
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The party is still happening, but not for much longer. If you are interested, please come join us. They now have over 800 participants. Come network, meet new friends, and travel the world from the comfort of your home. The … Read More...
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[tag]Mulberry paper[/tag]
I had never actually heard of this before. Sometimes I think I am a very intelligent person and then other times I realize I know very little.
Anyway, this is what most people call “rice paper”. I have … Read More...
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I am sure you do. Today is definitely one of those days for me. I am a mom of two small children who have really never had the desire to sleep through the night. They like to take turns waking … Read More...
by Laura Nixon
Sometimes you find the most interesting thing when you search the internet on certain words. I found the following information and article at Beliefnet. This article talks about knitting and prayer.
People of different faiths are discovering that crafts … Read More...
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I am still partying.
For any of you, who do not know what I am talking about, check out this post Want More Friends. It has been great fun and it is not over yet.
You still have plenty … Read More...
by Laura Nixon
Do you live in [tag]Manhattan[/tag] or are you visiting soon? Check this out to find off the beaten path stores.
“[tag]SusanSez NYC Knitting Crawl Walkabout[/tag] will get you to the most unique [tag]knitting shops[/tag], … Read More...
by Christina
Wow…it’s been a while since I’ve had a post, but I have been a busy bee! I’m always trying to help out others, it’s something that I feel is very important to teach my children. I’ve been working with a … Read More...
by jd wolfe
I’ve got a brand-spanking new copy of “Teach Yourself Visually – Crochet” which I am offering as a prize in this contest. The winner will receive this great book via snail mail from me. The book is a good reference … Read More...
by Andi
I have just come across some fun sites, so if you are looking for ideas of how to keep the kids busy this weekend, here are some great ones.
Mary Ann Ross and Kimberly Lainson at Makingfriends.com have contributed lots … Read More...