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Yoga Mat Bag Pattern

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If you belong to one of those gyms that make you take your own yoga mat, or if you take your own yoga mat to the gym to avoid laying face down in someone else’s sweat then this is the… Read More...

Artitude Zine

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Artitude is a wonderful zine that is packed full of beautiful artwork tips, projects, techniques, artist’s profiles and more! Editor Suzann Simanaitis really puts passion and dedication to this publication. The contributors are all thoughtful and innovative. Past issues include … Read More...

Maki Squarepatch — A Must-See

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kitty_doll.JPGSisters Enqi and Xin from Singapore opened their online shop Maki Squarepatch less than a year ago and already are seeing success worldwide. No doubt it’s due to their fun, fresh and imaginative line of one-of-a-kind clothing, bags, accessories, cushions, … Read More...

CHARITIES – crocheters are very generous

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So, I’m interested to know what charities my readers contribute to – crochet-wise. I am familiar with Project Linus, Heartmade Blessings, and others, but I’m always looking for other charities that might benefit from our handiwork.

Please post your favorite … Read More...

LuminEssent Candles Recycles and Gives to Charity

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Recycled Glass CandleBesides the recycled glass votive shown here LuminEssent Candles sells melts, tealights, pillars, jars, and travel tins.

LuminEssent Candles are environmentally-friendly and made from soy wax, which makes them burn longer and cleaner than paraffin.

Specialty Candles:

A portion of … Read More...

Chewed Away

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Great blog!!! Gill from Australia,provides an amusing and literate veiw into her stitching world. I only wish I stitched as fast as this girl!!! And her work is exquisite,I mean heart stopping. Go check her out and don’t forget her … Read More...

Breast Cancer Awareness

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this post is a little early, however, there is a great kit that will be available late September through Elegant Stitch.  It is called “With All Your Heart” by Blue Ribbon Designs, … Read More...

Doodle Stitching by Aimee Ray

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This is an excellent, just released book for embroidery fun!  Below is a quoted description from Amazon.com;

“Asian-inspired lampshades embellished with flying fish. Canvas sneakers decorated with pink and white swirls. A pretty pillow adorned with a sleeping bunny, sweetly … Read More...

Friends to Seniors

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 More charity opportunities. 

Friends to Seniors site matches stitchers to needs from the elderly in their area. According to the literature they are branching out to other areas. There are several different ways to help. Check them out!!!

Red Sheep Yarn

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Owner Lynn Li of Etsy shop Red Sheep Yarn proclaims “I provide a bevy of handspun yarn, woven items, bath products and the occasional redneck leather goods. Sometimes I might throw in an occasional sewn item, such as quilts. I … Read More...