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...
Knitting Tutorial – Joining Yarn
Do you hate to join a new color or new ball of yarn and tie a knot in your project? Jean Greenhowe Designs offers you an alternative. [tag]Joining yarn[/tag] with this method involves piercing the yarn with a darning needle … Read More...
A SIMPLE SQUARE
Thata hosts one of my very favorite blogs. She is SOOOO creative and is a prolific crocheter, despite having a family and job outside the home. She recently posted a ‘simple’ square of her own design. This square is so … Read More...
Leftovers
What to do with leftover [tag]sock yarn[/tag]? Knitters around the world often wonder what to do with those bits and pieces. Some save the yarn in little baggies with the ball band and hope to find it when they need … Read More...
An Easter Candy Showdown
It seems that Easter candy is the topic of the week. Â This is Rachael Coyle’s professional opinion of the matter…an Easter candy showdown, and Jake Dobkin (from Gothamist.com) shares a whole new way of eating it… Easter … Read More...
Egg-citing Idea
If any of you live in London, you might enjoy the idea of a quiet Easter brunch, while the kids enjoy Easter egg decorating.
Visit this link to find out more: Egg-citing Easter eats at Carluccio’s
Scrapbook Max
I have another digi scrapping program for you. It is called [tag]Scrapbook Max![/tag] and I must tell you it is very simple to use.
If you are looking for a very straight forward program, this is for you. All your … Read More...
Easter Fun
Easter is fast approaching, so if you are looking for a few Easter themed fun crafts to do with the kids here are a few good ones:
Edible Necklaces – this is part of the “Cooking with Beau” series.
The Harlot is on Tour
The [tag]Harlot[/tag] is coming, the Harlot is coming – to a city near you I hope!
[tag]Stephanie Pearl McPhee[/tag] is promoting her new book “[tag]The Yarn Harlot’s Guide to the Land of Knitting[/tag]“. Her list … Read More...
CROCHETING WITH ONE HAND TIED BEHIND YOUR …?
abilities! well, beyond my abilities. i just can’t hold the yarn with this cast on! there are any number of other things i can’t do or can do poorly or very slowly – like typing. gives me far more respect … Read More...