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
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
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 ...
CROCHET By Jane Davis – a book for kids and others
This book is one I found at the library where I regularly scan both the adult section and the juvenile section for crochet and other craft books. Hadn’t seen this one before, so I popped it right into my crocheted … Read More ...
GIVEAWAY WINNER FOR MAY, 21
The winner of this cute little book is Devi ( [email protected] ) for her entry describing her favorite crochet site ( http://www.crochetspot.com/ )!
Thanks to all who entered. Please read on for details regarding the June, 2010 Blog Giveaway – … Read More ...
HALF A HUNDRED – PICK A WINNER, PLEASE (GIVEAWAY)
By the time you read this published, I’ll have published my 500th blog post!! I’ve spent a few minutes looking back over some articles I’d written months or more ago and was amazed to realize that I didn’t even remember … Read More ...
IT’S YOUR TURN – A GIVEAWAY – WEEK FIVE, MAY, 2010
You’ve read my book reviews. You’ve perused my website reviews. You’ve lingered over my reviews of ads in magazines. Now, it’s your turn to post a review here. I can’t read every book, visit every website, or click on every … Read More ...
FIND ME A PATTERN, PLEASE!
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 content … Read More ...
TAKE SOMETHING GOOD AND MAKE IT BETTER
There’s a free pattern at CrochetMe for a doll (http://www.crochetme.com/media/p/88091.aspx ) . It’s cute. But look what another crocheter did with it! I think these dolls are about as cute as a doll can be!
http://dollydonations.blogspot.com/2010/05/adorable-free-crochet-doll-pattern.html
Check the crocheter’s … Read More ...
IT’S YOUR TURN – A GIVEAWAY – WEEK FOUR, MAY, 2010
You’ve read my book reviews. You’ve perused my website reviews. You’ve lingered over my reviews of ads in magazines. Now, it’s your turn to post a review here. I can’t read every book, visit every website, or click on every … Read More ...
TOO HOT TO HANDLE – SUMMER CROCHET
http://www.crochetdoilies.com/crochet_halloween_web.html
When Summer heat arrives, I find it difficult to crochet things like full size afghans and sweaters. I can’t stand the project covering my lap or legs even in the AC. So, I usually switch to smaller projects, including … Read More ...
Book Review -1000 Ideas For Creative Reuse
If you’ve been reading my blog for more than a week, you know that I’m very attracted to the work of those who upcycle, recycle, repurpose, reuse, redesign, renew, remake, and restyle. Do I have all the re-‘s covered? I … Read More ...
IT’S YOUR TURN – A GIVEAWAY – WEEK THREE, MAY, 2010
You’ve read my book reviews. You’ve perused my website reviews. You’ve lingered over my reviews of ads in magazines. Now, it’s your turn to post a review here. I can’t read every book, visit every website, or click on every … Read More ...
I WON – SORTA’ !!
Check this out! Cay was having a naming contest for a new pattern she made. I entered – and won! Well, part of the name I entered won. Here’s the entry from Cay’s blog:
http://www.cayscrafts.blogspot.com/
According to Cay’s blog, the … Read More ...
WHAT’S CUTER THAN A TEDDY BEAR IN A SWEATER?
That’s the question on the back cover of this adorable book. I’m not much for dolls, but teddy bears are a different matter. If you have ever wanted to dress a teddy bear, this is the book for you!
Amy … Read More ...