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CUTE HAT GIVEAWAY

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Check out this cute hat!

You can win one by going to this blog and following her rules to win the cute Easter Bunny hat.  She has plenty of other  cute hats to look at too.  Inspiration!

Looking for more … Read More ...

DO YOU KNOW THIS DRESS?

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If you recognize the pattern source for this dress, please post it here!

This lovely dress was discovered by my good friend and crochet-guru, Ronnie, while she was sorting through some of her late mother’s things.  Ronnie has two lovely … Read More ...

WHY I LOVE INSIDE CROCHET MAGAZINE

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ISSUE 16, MARCH, 2011

I’ve written about Inside Crochet magazine before – and they’ve written about me!  Isn’t that nice?  But, I really LIKE this magazine.  It’s only genuine US competition, in my mind, is Interweave Crochet.  I read and enjoy all the US … Read More ...

Play things To Crochet For The Kids

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http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/2010/09/free-crochet-pattern-sailboats.html

You need something to put in those Easter baskets, don’t you?  Warm weather is coming (although right now, it seems hard to believe in my neck of the woods!) and the kids will be looking for fun, new playthings.  … Read More ...

PRETTY ROSE PILLOW

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Have you been in a Pier One Store lately?  I haven’t been in one in years despite the fact that I always see interesting things there.  And, like Tristan whose tutorial I’m featuring in this article, I often come away … Read More ...

PERFECT FOR A SPRING WEDDING

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This vintage pattern is so pretty.  I think it would be perfect for a Spring wedding – for the bride and or bride’s maid(s).  I would love to see a pair made in a color other than white or black.  … Read More ...

FIRST YOU MAKE A TRIVET…

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Then you make some more.  Then, you string them together and create this beautiful, fresh Spring garland.  Or, change the colors and make it for Christmas.  Change the size and use a smaller garland as a permanent swag over a … Read More ...

CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY

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The St. Louis Crochet Club was finally able to have its annual (2010) Christmas Gift Exchange.  Very bad weather in December, 2010 and January, 2011 delayed the gathering until February 16, 2011.  We made a monumental decision to celebrate Christmas … Read More ...

JAPANESE CROCHET HELPERS

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What crocheter hasn’t been tempted by those books of beautiful Japanese crochet?  The Japanese are certainly prolific needleartists and designers.  However, most of us find the patterns unaccessible because, aside from the diagrams, we are unable to understand the patterns.… Read More ...

SPECIAL BOOKMARK

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These cute, cute bookmarks come with a free pattern AND a nice tutorial – in English.  The designer has kindly included English translation of her notes for her readers.  I find these to be charming.  When I was last in … Read More ...