I ran across this site and want to share it with you. It’s not just crochet, but there are almost 1000 pictures to inspire you to create wonderful things from yarn, buttons, and fabrics that you have on hand. Here’s … Read More...
FREE TO GOOD HOME…….shipping extra
Greetings to my fellow crochet and yarn lovers! I assume that most of you out there LOVE yarn, hooks, magazines, patterns, books, etc as much as I do. I have a HUGE stash of such things. Some of them need … Read More...
Digital Freebies Daily
I love new sites. Here is one I think all of you digital scrapbookers will enjoy. It is a blog that is providing links to different [tag]digital scrapbooking[/tag] sites with freebies available.
It is called [tag]Digital Freebies Daily[/tag]. Right now, … Read More...
Scrap Girls
For my [tag]digital scrapbooking[/tag] friends, I want to bring to your attention again one of the great digital scrapbooking sites I have found, [tag]ScrapGirls.com[/tag]. I know earlier I told you about some programs that they sell called Scrapbooking Software … Read More...
Children-scrapbooking
A new site was brought to my attention recently that I thought you might be interested in checking out. It is called [tag]Children-scrapbooking[/tag].
Now, the name is a little misleading. At least it was to me. It is a site … Read More...
Fun Easter Facts
Here are some fun Easter facts straight from the National Confectioners Association (NCA) – the American candy industry’s leading and oldest trade association.
The first chocolate eggs were made in Europe in the early 19th century and remain among the … Read More...
Have a very sweet Easter
If you are still wondering what to make for Easter dinner dessert, I have found a few crafty ideas for you here.
You just need a little imagination, and maybe a tad of inspiration, which you will find on … Read More...
Update on Stitch n Pitch
I received this newsletter today. Did you get yours? If not, sign up to be updated on all the [tag]contests[/tag] and events surrounding this event in your city.
Stitch N’ Pitchâ„¢ Fan Newsletter
Spring 2007
Dear Stitch N’ Pitch Fan,… Read More...
SOME OF MY FAVORITE HOOKS
These hooks are kinda hard to find. Wanted to share the site I just found them on:
Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hooks
http://crochetasylum.com/html/hooked_on_hooks.html
Clover Soft Touch also has a set of thread hooks which are wonderful. My LYS, Hearthstone Knits … Read More...
Back to Basics
I am coming back to my first love in scrapbooking . The wonderful world of pens, papers, scissors, glues, tapes, stamps, and the list just keeps going. I thought to myself, “I have been focusing on the digital side of … Read More...
Knitting Vs. Crochet – Comments by a thoughtful reader
I think that Fernmonkey’s thoughtful ‘response’ to my recent blog “‘Is Crochet the Red-Headed Stepchild of Knitting?’” deserves to be read by all. So, although I could find no way to contact Fernmonkey personally, I’ve decided to elevate … Read More...
AMIGURUMI PATTERN HELPERS
Animated Knitting Techniques
Stuck on understanding a [tag]knitting[/tag] term and just can’t understand the printed words? You need to visit the [tag]Knitting Techniques[/tag] site. The visuals on the pages make it all come together.
This is different
I’ve never seen anything like this before. It’s a “twist” on those bread ties we toss out. The are call Art Fun Twists and you can bend and shape them into anything your heart desires. Wouldn’t these make a cool … Read More...
Scrapbook-Bytes
Today’s site is called [tag]Scrapbook-Bytes[/tag]. It is a great site with a lot to offer the beginner digital scrapbooker. It has a chat room, forums, tutorials, and articles that will help your [tag]digital scrapbooking[/tag] journey a success.
One … Read More...
Digital Tutorials
Now that I have found you some program options, I thought I would look into some [tag]digital scrapbooking tutorials[/tag] that might help you figure out your program. I know there are many out there, but I thought I would take … Read More...
Is Crochet the Red-Headed Stepchild of Knitting?
Followup Post with reader’s comments is here
YEP! Yarn shops are notorious for snubbing crocheters. Books that contain both knit and crochet are dominated by knit. Many ready to wear items that are crocheted are marketed as knitted. There are … Read More...
Passover crafts
Passover, is probably one of the best known of the Jewish holidays, mostly because it ties in with Christian history (the Last Supper was apparently a Passover seder), and because a lot of its observances have been reinterpreted by Christians … Read More...
Awsome Harlot
The more I read this woman’s [tag]blog[/tag], the more I love her. She is the most awe inspiring person I have never met. She is the [tag]Yarn Harlot[/tag]. To read her blog is to understand.
She can bring together … Read More...
More Programs to Choose From
How is your digital scrapping going? All of you out there, let me know. I have to admit I have been having a hard time finding time for it of late, but I am hoping to get back into the … Read More...