Monthly Archive for: ‘March, 2009’
Double-Ended Crochet Stitch Pattern
9Many crochet stitches look great on one side and not the other. My double-ended stitch pattern with which I’ve been playing around is wonderful, because both sides of the fabric are the right sides. Double-ended crochet (also called by the trademarked names of Crochnit and Crochet [...]
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He Noticed
That means it’s bad — really, really bad. My husband usually doesn’t notice anything about the house … unless I move a piece of furniture directly in his normal path to the TV remote. But this weekend he remarked on all the clutter. He kinda whined about [...]
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Passing It On
Last weekend I wrapped up the latest series of a Beginning Knitting Class that I teach at the Air Force Academy. This class had a 7 year old girl, Bella, in attendance. Until then, I hadn’t taught kids — so I was a bit leery. My [...]
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Beautiful Outdoor Shelters
I’ve notice that the BEST vendors at outdoor fleas and shows always have canopies or tents. I’ve wanted to get one to have on hand as our antique mall does monthly sales in the parking lot. There’s an online company, a1tarps, that has everything you can [...]
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Handmade Baby Girl Dress Giveaway
I’m giving away this precious little dress, that I hand crocheted, right here on my blog. Just comment on this post by April 3rd to be entered. Link back to this post from YOUR blog for a second entry. Sorry – I can only afford continental [...]
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Michaels Craft Stores In Trouble
Cathy Filian says Michaels (craft stores) is in danger of bankruptcy. What!? Now, that MUST be a mistake. I am single handedly keeping them in business, aren’t I? I spend tons of money there. This is sad.
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No Room in the Dining Room
Our dining table is too big for our dining room — well, it’s really a dining AREA. I loved our oak table because it came with two leaves and was big enough to fit most of our extended family for meals AND the all important family [...]
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Deb’s Giveaway
Debi Ward Kennedy is THE undisputed Diva of display. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve stared at her photos studying every little detail, learning. Truly talented she is and truly a giving person, too. So giving that while she was out shopping, [...]
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What The World Needs Now …
… is music. I simply adore this video, the song and the concept of Playing for Change. All those voices in all those locales singing in harmony just gave me goosebumps. Does that make me weird? The DVD comes out this spring. You can preorder Songs [...]
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RESTRUCTURING
Restructuring sounds soooo professional, doesn’t it? Well, I’m doing the professional thing for A Lovely Thing and going with plan B … or am I on to plan C? My web-shop A Lovely Thing will be shutting down this week and I’m not sure when or if it will [...]
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