Jun
30
DON’T FORGET THE BLOCK CONTEST ENDING JULY 15!
June 30, 2007 | 5 Comments
Here’s a republication of my May 15 post with rules and blocks. You have about TWO WEEKS left to go on this contest. I have a BUNCH of new crochet leaflets and other mags (& maybe some yarn) from my stash for the prize. Don’t Delay - Crochet It Today!!
From May 15, [...]
Jun
29
TOP DOWN CONSTRUCTION (SWEATERS)
June 29, 2007 | 3 Comments
Recently, www.anniesattic.com had a poll regarding favored methods of crocheting sweaters - bottom up, side to side, and top down. My favored method, top down, came in a very scraggly third in the poll. I was amazed. I know that the vast majority of sweater patterns are written to be made from [...]
Jun
22
BABY CAKES
June 22, 2007 | 2 Comments
Can we ever have too many free patterns for baby? I love making baby things because they appeal to my love of instant (or almost) gratification! Also, I can practice a new stitch or motif without committing to making a full sized afghan. I prefer making things in bright colors for baby, [...]
Jun
14
MORE WEDDING IDEAS FROM STEPH
June 14, 2007 | 1 Comment
In response to my recent post on wedding ideas, Steph from http://mylifeinknots.blogspot.com/
wrote some of HER great wedding ideas. These are too good not to pass on.
Thanks, Steph!
here’s some of mine and ideas.
1. make a covered hanger for the wedding gown or veil. Then either use
yarn, thread or ribbon and tie many pieces onto [...]
Jun
12
BUY.COM DEAL
June 12, 2007 | 1 Comment
http://www.buy.com/
I bought this beautiful book at www.buy.com for $6.11 (including shipping). Wanted to share this deal with you. When you go to the www.buy.com website, you select your item then you must pay using their google.com check out to get their great deal. What’s the deal?
$10 off a purchase of $10 [...]
Jun
8
FATHER’S DAY QUICK IDEAS
June 8, 2007 | 3 Comments
Here are a few quick projects that could be made for Father’s Day.
How about something for Dad’s nightstand?
How about a stadium cushion in his favorite team colors:
Here’s a visor organizer for his car. Pick a color that coordinates with the car upholstery:
Every Dad can use a special place to relax with this hammock.
Ok, so [...]
Jun
7
CROCHET WEDDING IDEAS
June 7, 2007 | 5 Comments
It’s June and weddings are happening all around us. It’s too late to crochet a lot of stuff for a wedding this June, but it got me to thinking…… What goodies are out there to use our crochet hooks to create beautiful, one of a kind, heirloom quality enhancements for any wedding? Here [...]
Jun
3
‘FIELD TRIP’ FUN
June 3, 2007 | 2 Comments
One of the advantages of having a local crochet club is that you get to go out to lunch and on field trips with other crochet addicts. Another local group is also having their second ‘pajama party’ soon. This field trip was enjoyed by me (jd), Ronnie, Cindy, and Norma from MO and [...]

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