Craft Gossip

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...

After I wrote my last post, I went looking for more people like me. People given or choosing to take the opportunity to share their views, insights, and love for scrapbooking.

Let me tell you, it is an amazing world … Read More...

My life has been very hectic lately. My children have been exposed to the chicken pox. So I have been waiting with anxious anticipation, on whether they will get the chicken pox or not. They have never had them before. … Read More...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Silk yarn is one of the hardiest of fibers, natural or manmade! I always laugh when I see a 100% silk garment that is marked ‘dry clean only’. First, dry cleaning isn’t dry! Water is used. Second, silk saris … Read More...

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...

You gotta see this cute thing. Made me laugh. ENJOY!
The pattern is available today only – FREE – at: anniesattic.com

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I am not sure if you are like me, but I have three busy little artists at my house. My husband and I have three daughters and they are constantly providing us with artwork.

Whether it is the two-year-olds scribbles … Read More...

Wow! I just ran across this great site that will help out a lot when blocking doilies.

http://www.wildginger.com/products/wildthings.htm

As with so many sites, it’s worth spending some time browsing thru all the things the site owner has posted for our … Read More...

In this era of the world wide net, we are able to befriend crocheters from all over the world. While many of them are fluent in English (er…American), many more are not. And, those of us in the US are … Read More...

I’m trying to organize my craft room and have recruited my daughter to help. We were winding embroidery floss onto cards last night when I realized that she was learning while helping me with my crafts. I had her sorting … Read More...