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Haute Couture Knitting

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Haute Couture Knitting ideas
I came across this e-book while looking for some alternative knitting patterns and while the models look a little racey I am sure these patterns could be used for some great outfit designs.
I have NOT … Read More...

Extraordinary Ephemera

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pile_of_paper.jpgAdd this to my wish-list. One Good Bumblebee offers its (best-selling) Pile of Paper, featuring an “intriguing collection of over 50 carefully selected vintage ephemera and papers including greeting cards, antique photographs, postage stamps, illustrations, matchbooks, postcards, medical papers, labels, … Read More...

Fun Fun with lattice background

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Hi Everyone:

I get so excited when I discover a new technique.  This is a fabulous one creating a lattice background and step by step tutorial on creating water colour..

Tomorrow I will be sharing with you some techniques I … Read More...

Crafters for Critters

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Crafters for Critters is a wonderful online shop that simultaneously supports handmade, indie businesses and raises money for animal rescue organizations. They collect handmade/individually-created items and put them up for sale here. The proceeds are then donated to animal … Read More...

Ramen Shrimp Baby Booties

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ramen_booties.jpgI was tickled to find these appropriately named novelty baby booties made by MoJoTrashion at Etsy. The shoes are made from a recycled ramen noodle package covered in flexible, durable vinyl. The inside is lined with baby pink felt. Is … Read More...

KnittingDaily.Com

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Knitting Daily announced the site’s  Top 10 Most Downloaded Patterns of 2007.

Knitting Daily’s Top 10 Most Downloaded Patterns List reveals a portrait of the trends in the industry, proving that knitters are interested in a wide range of projects … Read More...

Free 2008 Calender

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The design team over an PcLayers.com has come up with a 2008 calender scavanger hunt. You can download these digital scrapbooking calenders and simply place your own photographs in.

The calender is designed to fit into a recycled CD jewel … Read More...

Free 2008 Calender

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The design team over an PcLayers.com has come up with a 2008 calender scavanger hunt. You can download these digital scrapbooking calenders and simply place your own photographs in.

The calender is designed to fit into a recycled CD jewel … Read More...

Cat Rabbit

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Cat Rabbit is a Hobart (Australian) based artist who hand stitches these plush creations without a pattern. The minute I saw her work I was in love with her unique style. These “hybrid” creatures seem to be part cat, part … Read More...

LION BRAND CONTEST – YOU GET TO JUDGE!

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Above is the tiny url preview link to the Lion Brand Yarn Contest being co-sponsored by the website at www.instructables.com. The instructables.com website is a fun place to visit. There are a bunch of entries in the LB Yarn … Read More...

Wine Tote Project

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Are you a bit of a wine’o? If you need to take your wine with you wherever you go, Or just want a beautiful presentation bag for host gifts then how about stitching up this wine tote.
You will … Read More...

Interview with Yuki of chibi.

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Yuki Nagai Morris is the creator of Chibi. Her indie business is focused in handmade goods made from beautiful imported fabrics! I love her sense of style and color. Yuki was kind enough to let me interview her for … Read More...

Asian Handmade Candles

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oriental candleThe candles at Oriental Wicks are beautiful and unique. I’m not sure what this one is called but I love the intricate detail.

Apparently your order has to be $100 minimum, but that won’t be too hard considering many of … Read More...