Do you remember making paper chains when you were young? Well now even the smallest of fingers can create colorful chains. These pre-cut strips of paper are pre-gummed, so all you do is wet it and stick it! You will … Read More...
To get them started
This is a great way to get your child’s craft box filled to the brim. It’s called Collosal Box of Crafts. t has sequin, google eyes, craft sticks, feathers, glue pens, a project book, and lots more.
This is great! … Read More...
Crafts for Foodies
Crafts and food are two of my favorite things, so I am sure that being editor of Edible Crafts is going to be a great adventure for me! I hope that you’ll enjoy reading and experimenting with me as much … Read More...
It’s all about Gauge
In this post of 2/19 [tag]Marnie Maclean [/tag]writes about gauge. Not important you say? Well, would you build a house that needs to be 20 blocks wide, but not determine the width of the block? Do you buy … Read More...
LITTLE GIRL’S PURSES – FREE PATTERNS
Wish I had a pattern for this Gymboree bag. Think I can figure it out? I’d change the colors to match a pretty little dress.
Since I finished the butterfly poncho for Peytan, I began thinking about cute little girl’s … Read More...
Googling Yarn Shops
I spent this past weekend [tag]googling[/tag] for [tag]yarn shops[/tag] on the internet. Do you know how many shops have a presence on the web? The result of this search was 1,280,000 hits – almost 1.3 million pages that mentioned “yarn … Read More...
Kids ARE crafting!
I was browsing Ebay when I ran across some of the cutest polymer clay dolls I have ever seen! I was so amazed by their detail that I had to buy one. Here is an example of one I found.… Read More...
Supporting Independent Artists
The Winter 2007 Happily Handmade giveaway will begin accepting entries on February 12th. You can only enter the giveaway through the fabulous Independent Artist sponsors. This [tag]giveaway[/tag] is sponsored by a group of [tag]independent artists[/tag] who are promoting their shops … Read More...
Rectangle Crochet Poncho Sizing Chart
I honestly do not know where this dimension chart originated. If it’s YOURS, please let me know so I can give credit where credit is due! It is not my original work, but I’ll take a chance and share it … Read More...
PEYTAN’S PONCHO
Here’s a little number that I worked up for the only grandchild of a dear friend. I wanted her to look like a butterfly princess on her first birthday. The poncho is a simple two rectangle version made with RH … Read More...
I’M A SUCKER FOR STARS……..
There are some shapes that just appeal to me more than others. Stars are one of those shapes that I find particularly appealing. They come in all styles from very traditional to extremely whimsical. They all look good to me. … Read More...
Hobby Lobby update
I contacted Hobby Lobby, by email,to let them know that the paint-by-number kit I had purchased was dried out. I just wanted to let them know so they could check the rest of the kits. I was so surprised when … Read More...
MY FIRST SWEATER
Neck & Front Detail. Love those buttons!
My mom and her ‘special’ sweater.
Pattern is from Kim Guzman ‘Jiffy Cardigan’.
Crochetkim.com
Here is a picture of my first ‘real’ sweater! This one is a special one for me as I … Read More...
Local Yarn Stores and Customer Service
Today I was disappointed with my local yarn stores. It may have just been a bad day for the clerks also, as we had 6 inches of snow drop last night, but I was ready to spend money and they … Read More...
Keeping up with the Knitting Bloggers
I wrote earlier in the week about podcasts and how you can listen to them on your PC or mobile device (Ipod, Zune, Zen or other) and keep up with events and issues surrounding the knitting community while you knit.… Read More...
Socks are a Scam!! Says Blue Moon Bank
According to the Bank that Blue Moon used to receive cash and credit card payment for the Rockin’ Sock Club 2007.
I can’t believe that a bank actually thought a sock yarn club is a scam, because, after all, no … Read More...
Crochet Blog Surfing
I awoke today to a white out! That’s unusual for St. Louis. We get snow and lots of cold days, but we don’t often get a lot of snow and it doesn’t stick around too long. There have been years, … Read More...
How To Care For Silk Yarn
Silk yarn
6 Ways To Get Crochet Yarn For Free
We’re always looking for something FREE, aren’t we? Well, there are several sources for obtaining FREE YARN. While there may be no such thing as a ‘free lunch’, there might be a way for you to enhance your yarn stash … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern Ring
There are many places on the net to get [tag]free knitting patterns[/tag]. Some contain pictures of the items, most are text only sites and you can just print the pattern. I am focused on socks currently (could be the cold … Read More...