January 29, 2013
by Tammy
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I am waiting on some freelance money, which means my play money is on the low side right now, but luckily, I had a few funds left so that I could indulge recently in some new yarn from a line … Continue reading
January 28, 2013
by Tammy
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My younger sister has two little boys who have autism. As you can imagine, every day is full of challenges for her family, but recently this has been multiplied because one of her boys is now dealing with some related … Continue reading
January 28, 2013
by Tammy
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ACreativeDream Shrinky Dinks… suddenly the most popular post on June’s blog… thanks to Pinterst. Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at our crafty world This week at Craftside there is a crochet crown lace pattern, tutorials on how to transfer designs to skin … Continue reading
January 24, 2013
by Tammy
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These small skeins are my first attempt at plying two single strands of yarn together, and they turned out okay. In fact, these now look like yarn I could actually use to make something with for a change. I’m still … Continue reading
January 23, 2013
by Tammy
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I told myself that I would not touch my Knit Picks roving order until after I used up all of the roving in my kit, but I finally caved the other day. I am so, so tired of gray roving! … Continue reading
January 21, 2013
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I have been in a “color” mood lately, so I decided to whip up a bright pink amigurumi. I purchased this pattern, Amigurumi Cliveton the Tiny Pig, when Stacey (from FreshStitches) was having a pattern sale on her birthday. He … Continue reading
January 20, 2013
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ACreativeDream June tackles the daunting white canvas… DIY Onesie Learn how to create a handmade onesie for a baby shower gift, with this simple tutorial from See Kate Sew. Heart Crafts The current craft challenge on the About.com Family Crafts … Continue reading
January 18, 2013
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Michael’s is having a big contest this month for a chance to win your dream craft closet. The deadline is January 28th, 2013, and 4 winners will receive a $1,000 Michael’s gift card, a personal shopping appointment at Michael’s, and … Continue reading
January 15, 2013
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The last roving in my kit is 2 ounces of Jacob grey wool top. Before I let myself dive into my Knit Picks fiber (more on that later), I decided as a way to practice more and slow things down … Continue reading
January 14, 2013
by Tammy
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Yippy! I finished the last of four amigurumi for the Craftsy.com Woodland Animals Amigurumi class. I feel like I have graduated, at least with a B+. My work still is not up to the standards I want it to be, … Continue reading