Category Archive for: ‘HOOKS & NEEDLES’
Do I Look Like a Grandma?
1I’m not sure where the idea that only grandmas work with yarn ever came from. Just look at these classic Hollywood stars all with needles in their hands. Doris Day often played the girl-next-door, but granny? Uh no. There’s some debate as to whether the [...]
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Crochet. It’s an International Language.
Scholars and business people might say that English and Spanish are the universal languages of the world. I disagree! Plunk a symbolized crochet pattern in front a skilled hooker anywhere in the world and he or she will be able to read it. I call [...]
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A Woman’s Work is Never Done
Or, sometimes a woman’s work takes 67 years. Take heart all you needle artists with WIPs waiting to be finished. And, for dear readers who don’t do needlework, please take care of your family heirlooms like the beautiful bedspread this sweet little old lady [...]
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Tuxedo Lace to Knit
Random favorite vintage pattern. The abbreviation “n” here stands for “narrow” and it’s described as: Not very clear, is it?
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The Art of Working With Yourself
Everything needs to line up perfectly on a project. First A then B and C – there’s no way I can work on D while B is still a mess. You get the idea. All the parts have to be perfectly created and be created [...]
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Take Your Library With You – In Style
eBooks are fabulous. I’m not going to mention the one I wrote, again. Oops! I guess I just did, huh? It’s called Selling in an Antique Mall: A Beginner’s Guide. There’s a link over there —–> on the side bar if you’re interested. So, [...]
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Used NOT As Intended
Ready-made paths aren’t for us creative types. Dart out into the rough – that’s what we like to do. We steal tweak ideas and turn them into better ideas. And we use items as we see fit, not necessarily how designers or manufacturers originally intended. [...]
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Wandering Eyes and Creative Flings
Big projects require big commitments. I’ve got two biggies going right now — editing the second draft of my novel and crocheting a jacket/shawl for my mom. But sometimes, my ADD kicks in and I just want to cheat … with something pink. Nothing serious, [...]
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Lacy Elegance: Create it Quickly and Simply
Crocheted lace is quite possibly the most elegant thing in the world. Delicate stitches made with tiny threads, especially, just send me over the moon. Get the look by just adding a simple edging to a ready-made or quickly-sewn bag. How about these for inspiration? [...]
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Crazy Lady in a Mermaid Costume
In late October, I posted a list of WIPs that I really wanted to finish. I felt a lot like the crazy lady in the mermaid costume balancing on a ball. Heehee. I just wanted to use this photo >>>>, ’cause I love it! How [...]
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