November 28, 2012
by Tammy
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Back in October, I splurged at a not-so-local yarn shop and purchased this wonderful skein of Frog Tree sock yarn (80% washable Merino wool and 20% bamboo). One thing I am trying to be very careful about when I purchase … Continue reading
November 25, 2012
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Handmade Christmas Gifts ‘Tis the season for handmade holiday gifts! Read up on 11 unique and fun handmade Christmas gift ideas. Mixed Media Artist Cyndi is giving away a challenging new book: Push Print from Lark Publishing! Sweater Ornaments Does … Continue reading
November 24, 2012
by Tammy
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I keep forgetting to show off these cute stitch markers. My sister made them for me as a birthday gift recently. Like me, she also makes jewelry, so was able to use her jewelry making skills to make these. She … Continue reading
November 20, 2012
by Tammy
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I have had a chance now to try out one of the new Crochet Dude’s products I received recently, starting with this H hook. It retails for $5.99. The top part of the hook is aluminum, and the bottom part … Continue reading
November 19, 2012
by Tammy
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I received a wonderful box of crochet goodies in the mail the other day, some new products just added to The Crochet Dude’s line from the Simplicity Creative Group. Though most of these items are already in stores like JoAnn’s … Continue reading
November 18, 2012
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Lindsay Sews For holiday entertaining, whip up one of these aprons with built-in hot pads. Genius! Lindsay reviews the sewing pattern. Old Solar Light? Use It in a Glass Sculpture Cherie uses an old solar light as part of a … Continue reading
November 17, 2012
by Tammy
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About a year ago, I purchased some yarn for the craft club in school colors thinking we could whip up some hats to sell. We did make hats, but it was about 80 degrees out, so they did not really … Continue reading
November 14, 2012
by Tammy
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To expand on the amigurumi animals my college craft club plans to sell at a local craft show – owls are cute but we need more than owls – I thought I would also make some frogs as well. Plus, … Continue reading
November 13, 2012
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Thanksgiving is not a holiday that gets a lot of crafting goodness, but if you are into paper-arts then there is a reason to make crafts themed around this holiday (other than it is just fun to do!) You can … Continue reading
November 12, 2012
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L Thykeson’s Uniques Bracelet Giveaway and Workshop News Mixed Media Artist Cyndi experiments more with Inktense pencils…and she likes the results. A lot! Stefanie Girard’s Sweater Surgery See how to make a large scale silhouette in an altered book. ACreativeDream … Continue reading