If a pattern specifies a particular [tag]yarn[/tag], then that’s the yarn you have to use, right? Of course not!
This article written by [tag]Jenna Wilson[/tag] helps to take you beyond the yarn label law of [tag]gauge[/tag]. You can … Read More...
Digi Digi
I am still exploring the [tag]digi scrapping[/tag] world. If you are new to it, I am here to let you know there are a lot of freebies out there to get you started. All you really need to have is … Read More...
Knitting at a Basball Game?
[tag]Stitchnpitch[/tag] is the brain child of [tag]The National NeedleArts Association[/tag] and was created two years ago. It is now a stable at Big League ballparks. It started in Seattle — folks who [tag]knit[/tag], [tag]crochet[/tag], [tag]embroider[/tag], [tag]cross-stitch[/tag] and [tag]needlepoint[/tag] meet to … Read More...
Free Crochet Patterns – Spring Flower Bouquet
With Spring just around the corner (I hope!), I’m getting excited about fresh blooms and vibrant colors. To satisfy my craving for floral inspiration, I embarked on a search for new and unique flower patterns online. The best part? I … Read More...
Dying Easter Eggs
How much fun is it to dye Easter eggs with your kids? We always poured hot water, food coloring, and vinegar in butter tubs and plop in the eggs. We had more dye on us and everything else than the … Read More...
Supplies
I received an [tag]Oriental Trading Company[/tag] catalog in the mail today. It was totally devoted to the [tag]scrapbooking[/tag] supplies that they offer. I am not sure about you, but they have some great prices along with great quantity. I have … Read More...
Zimmerman Exhibition
Last October, the [tag]University of WI Madison[/tag] held an [tag]exhibit[/tag] dedicated to the influence of [tag]Elizabeth Zimmerman[/tag] and Schoolhouse Press on the Knitting world. Much has been written about this [tag]knitting[/tag] icon and how she revolutionized the way of … Read More...
Real Women Scrap
I have met a fabulous woman through [tag]blogging[/tag]. I have been inspired by her to not settle for the ordinary, everyday stuff. She has taken her ability to [tag]scrapbook[/tag], write, and enjoy life to the next level. She has been … Read More...
CROCHETED SLINGS and other things
I set out to find a crochet pattern for a sling for my broken wrist. Couldn’t find anything suitable, but this might be adapted:
http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/crochet.html
Of course, I should have thought to crochet the sling before I needed this … Read More...
Update
Just wanted to let you all know that our Elvis Benefit Concert for the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center was a HUGE success! We raised about $3,000 for the center with ticket sales, concession stand, a raffle, and our silent auction. … Read More...
Knitting Lace 101
Have you tried to knit [tag]lace[/tag] yet? I haven’t either, I’m afraid to try to keep my place in the pattern, I might get lost and spend most of my time frogging, LOL
But, I did find this bit of … Read More...
SPRING SPRUNG & FULLY FELLED
The weather here has been soooooo wonderful that my dog and I have been enjoying extra walking time. Yesterday evening, Lizzie (my 63 lb dog) and Ronnie (my crochet guru) were walking at a nearby park. We hadn’t made it … Read More...
Green Food
I can’t believe how fast this year is going by, it is almost St. Patrick’s day, and it feels like the year just began. Everywhere you look on the web you can find great ideas for St. Patrick’s day, … Read More...
Knit for Peace Day
March 21. 2007 is the official Knit for Peace day. [tag]Randy[/tag], an American knitter living in Sweden, has a list of ways this was done in 2006. Also at this website is a list of groups that knit to keep … Read More...
Scrapbooks etc.
What I have found for you today is another great source of [tag]scrapbooking[/tag] information. It is an actual paper magazine and of course it has its online section. It is a section of [tag]Better Homes and Garden[/tag] Family. It has … Read More...
Camel Yarn?
I’m still reading my [tag]Interweave Knits[/tag] magazine and drooling over many of the [tag]patterns[/tag] and [tag]yarns[/tag] showcased.
One new yarn that caught my eye is made from [tag]Mongolian Camels[/tag]. This is a new fiber brought to the United States … Read More...
‘NEMESIS’ AFGHAN NEARING COMPLETION
I’m finally nearing completion of the wedding afghan for my nephew who married last June! This has been my ‘nemesis’ afghan – a term we crocheters sometimes use to refer to a project that we either do not enjoy making … Read More...
Little Bear Hugs
Isn’t this about the cutest bear you’ve ever seen? I LOVE it! I’m not a huge fan of stuffed animals or dolls, but every now and then I see one that just SPEAKS to me! This … Read More...
Have you created a Crochet Heirloom?
Dictionary.com defines ‘heirloom’ as:
| 1. | a family possession handed down from generation to generation. |
A crochet heirloom is pictured above.
That got me to thinking about crochet and our heritage. Do you have any crochet items made by your … Read More...
Organization, organization, organization
I have scrapbooked again.
It feels so good to just be able to pull out the scissors, paper, tape, stickers, and stuff and make
family memories come to life.
I am working on a book about family members right now. … Read More...