July 9, 2012
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If you have been loving Craft Wars on TLC raise your hand! Yes, me too! In fact, I also wanted to pass the word onto those on the east coast who have Xfinity or Comcast or whatever they are calling … Continue reading
July 3, 2012
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From what I read on Twitter and Facebook, the first episode of Craft Wars got some wonderful reviews. Yeah for all use crafters! Hail to the glue gun! Crafting is finally back on TV, and I know crafters will continue … Continue reading
June 25, 2012
by Tammy
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Remember back in the day when you could actually watch craft shows on TV, and not just on PBS? Finally, crafters are getting some of TV time again. Crafting is mixed with a dose of reality TV and competition in … Continue reading
May 29, 2012
by Tammy
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As I have been spending a chunk of my summer vacation catching up on craft podcasts and finding new podcasts, I have noticed that spinning fiber is super popular right now. Of course, this may be because knitting, which tends … Continue reading
May 27, 2012
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Shawl #2 is now officially frogged. And this means I have a heck of a lot of purple wool yarn. And I live in Florida were wool is sort of like tire chains, not necessary at all! Now what to … Continue reading
September 21, 2011
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This is a very interesting video from Coats and Clark, who make Red Heart Yarn. It is hosted by the Double Stitch Twins, who are so cute and funny, and it shows you inside the factory where they combine fibers … Continue reading
June 2, 2011
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Anyone who does any type of crafting, no matter if you are a fiber person who knits or crochets or a jewelry person who beads and works with metal, there is no such thing as too many supplies. This cute … Continue reading
May 19, 2011
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In my lifetime, I have attempted to learn how to knit about two times, without success. For the past two or so years, I’ve really concentrated on crochet with the idea that at some point, once I get a little … Continue reading
May 17, 2011
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I found this video linked on a post over at Ravelry. It’s an excellent scrubbie project, a great way to use up leftover acrylic or maybe even cotton yarn. As she tells you in the video, the original project instructions … Continue reading
April 26, 2011
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I have been seeing a good deal of crochet integrated into clothing lately. For example, JJill.com has a cute crochet applique shirt in a recent catalog. I have seen patterns on-line and in magazine that show you how to create … Continue reading