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HOOKS & NEEDLES

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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Inspiration: Crochet Hangers

April 10, 2010
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Years ago, my mother gave me a bunch of old vintage wooden hangers. You know what I did with them? Sold them in my antique mall booth. <Shaking head at myself>
These inspiring hangers are adorable enough to make me hunt for replacements while I’m thrifting and junking … or come up with a version to [...]

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Soft and Pink

March 14, 2010
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Done. Soft, warm and cozy fingerless gloves to keep my hands warm while writing or knitting/crocheting. The great pattern is called Susie’s Reading Mitts and can be found at Dancing Ewe Yarns. The yarn I chose to use is Classic Elite Inca Alpaca.
Look how well they go with my cute little pink mini laptop and [...]

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Springtime Inspiration: Egglace

March 6, 2010
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I give you the humble little ancient symbol of rebirth … and spring fever.

While I love eggs over-easy on an English muffin or crafted from velvety chocolate, these lacy versions are calorie free.

I’ve gathered a collection of patterns that have been in my queue for a while now.

These are perfect to use up little bits [...]

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Oh, Baby

November 24, 2009
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No sooner did I give away that cute baby girl dress when a couple of my nieces announced their pregnancies.  Go figure, huh?  Of course, who knew whether either would be a girl … but still.
Aunt Inis waited dutifully to hear the sex of both babies.  One niece is STILL not certain, but one did [...]

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Vampire Crochet

October 15, 2009
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The imagination of yarnies never ceases to amaze me – a vampire bite necklace.  Who’da thought?  Meekssandygirl on Etsy, that’s who!

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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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