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MARTHA WINGER’S ART

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The first crocheter’s work that caught my eye at the recent Green with Indie craft show was that of Marti Winger.  I saw that plarn from afar and made a bee line to see if there was other crochet at … Read More ...

PLARN WORLDWIDE EXTRAORDINAIRE

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We’ve all seen plarn, right?  The plastic bags cut into strips (plastic yarn) and crocheted into rugs and totebags.  There are some good crocheters out there cutting away on their huge stash of plastic shopping bags to save the … Read More ...

EXQUISITE ABOUT SAYS IT ALL

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Exquisite is a great word!  To me, if something is exquisite, it’s a treat for both the eyes and the other senses.  In crochet, that means touch also.  Margaret Maccio and Tuesday Bennett produce exquisite crocheted earrings and necklaces.

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DYEABOLICAL

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I recently met Rachel, the owner of Dyeabolical Yarns and Spinning Fibers.  And, I quickly snatched up a hank of her beautifully hand painted cotton warp yarn in a colorway that includes lavenders, roses, and golds.  Can’t wait to get … Read More ...

A NEW WAY TO REVIEW PRODUCTS

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I ran across this video review recently.  Youtube.com is great for tutorials.  I thought that was what I would be viewing.  Turns out, it was a review.  The nifty thing is that the reviewer is shown using the product, so … Read More ...

SOME RECYCLING FUN COMING OUR WAY

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June 12 will soon be here!  That day, MADE Studio in St. Louis is hosting a remake, refashion, and revamp party.  The cost of admission is a bag of clean used clothing and $5!  Once you’re there, you’ll hang out, … Read More ...

FIND ME A PATTERN, PLEASE!

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I just bought four skeins of this utterly delicious yarn:

Berroco Sox Metallic

Each 100 gram skein contains 380 yards (350 meters) of yarn and suggests a 3.25 hook.  Care is machine wash warm, lay flat to dry.  Fiber … Read More ...