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Inspiration and Winners

October 8, 2009
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INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK
My shoes have to have great arch support or I’m a hobbling, wincing mess by noon.  Nevertheless, these Converse creations are awesome, aren’t they?  All it takes is a sharp needle, a little embroidery floss and some creativity.
I mentioned that I like reading international blogs.   Facile Cecile’s blog is one of those [...]

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Legwarmers – Chic or EEK?

September 17, 2009
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Knit* and Crochet Inspiration of the Week.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, these fashion icons are making a come back.  The idea isn’t a new one.  Victorians, I believe, called them spats.
Traditionally, leg warmers were the domain of ballet dancers.   Jazzercisers took the idea … and ran with it.

Although, warmers maybe a bit of a misnomer.  [...]

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So Many Projects. So Little Time

June 12, 2009
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Do you start with the yarn?

Do you look through your stash of magazines and patterns?

Do you just start swatching and playing with colors?
I’ve done all of the above when deciding on what to make with which materials.
I’m sort of particular when choosing projects.  I mean, there’s only so much time in a day and so [...]

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Warning: Yarn Porn Ahead

May 18, 2009
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A couple of weeks ago (I’m always behind on my posts, aren’t I? ) , I went on a Colorado Front Range needle shop tour. The tour was hosted through the Air Force Academy’s Outdoor Rec Center. Intending to take loads of pictures, I took my trusty Canon along.
Meet cute little Maggie – official K9 greeter at The Creative Needle [...]

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Connections to the Past

April 8, 2009
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I believe I’ve mentioned before that I collect patterns — leaflets, books, magazines, and even digitally now.  The form just doesn’t matter.  Antique and vintage patterns are a special favorite.  When it’s a well-worn publication, it gets an even deeper place in my heart.

There’s an unexplained kinship with needlewomen of the past - wondering which patterns they worked and to [...]

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Passing It On

March 15, 2009
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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 fear was that a 7 year old would get so [...]

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Vintage Knitting Ad

August 6, 2008
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Yarn Storage

June 4, 2008
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Ask any yarnster … knitter or crocheter or weaver … about their “stash” and you’ll likely get a gushing, glowing review of the latest yummy fiber they found at the LYS (local yarn store).
Alas, after the gush, will likely come the sad tale of finding the storage room for it all.
Well, I’ve combined the two [...]

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