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Crochet

What’s Old is New Again

July 25, 2010
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When I first stumbled onto double ended crochet I thought it was a brand new technique. Feeling all superior and modern in my needlewoman skills, I was absolutely giddy with the technique of it.

Yeah, well. Read the materials needed for this pattern. Go ahead, I’ll wait.
Doh-de, doh-de-doh.
That’s right. You need one No. 9 double hook [...]

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Handy-Dandy Market Bags To Make Yourself

July 18, 2010
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A reader emailed me questions about the market bag I made a long, long time ago. That wonderful pink bag didn’t last, by the way. The baggers at the grocery stores just really crammed too much in it. Not sure why they thought it was indestructible. It ripped several times. The first two times [...]

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24 Handbags From 1944

July 11, 2010
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Pattern books and magazines from the about the 1920s through 1950s really do it for me.  It matters not if the patterns are for crochet, knit or a combination of the two, they really turn me on, make me swoon and catch my breath.

I especially like accessories like this collection of handbags from Jack Frost. [...]

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Paper Yarn

July 9, 2010
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Yes, darlings, this skirt and vest ensemble was knit from paper yarn that was made from newspaper.
Then there’s this darker crocheted cardigan also made from newspaper yarn.

Want to know how to make your very own homespun paper yarn from your very own newspapers? Here’s how on Green Upgrader.
But, if you’re lazy like me and want [...]

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How To – Tastefully – Display Your Hobby

June 13, 2010
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Don’t you just love the graphic punch of this beautifully graphic display? If you’ve got Grandma’s old-fashioned handiwork stashed away, because it’s just not your decorating style, here’s a way to make them look super modern. Framed on black is wonderful, but can you imagine them with a bright orange or chartreuse matting for [...]

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Organizing an Obsession

June 4, 2010
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I’m in the process of creating a database of all my needlework books and magazines, and the patterns therein, with Microsoft Access. Wait. No. That’s not right. I want to be in the process of creating a database, but I’m stuck. The problem is that I’ve never created one before and I’m not sure how [...]

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38 Ways to Light Up Your Lace

April 25, 2010
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Small Projects with Big Impact

April 17, 2010
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Crochet has to be handmade. To date, no fancy schmancy machine has been devised that can duplicate it. That’s why any piece adds instant charm to a wardrobe or an interior.

Tree trunks for feet and rope for yarn, these amazing pieces can be coffee tables, footstools or (depending how strongly made) additional seating in a [...]

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