Category Archive for: ‘HOOKS & NEEDLES’
Never, Ever Do THIS!
0Look what I made? A knitted and felted bag. I knitted and knitted and knitted to make it perfect. In fact, I started over twice on this bag to fix the shaping just the way I liked it. When the last end was woven in, [...]
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How To – Tastefully – Display Your Hobby
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 [...]
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Organizing an Obsession
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 [...]
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Small Projects with Big Impact
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 [...]
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Inspiration: Crochet Hangers
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 [...]
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Soft and Pink
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 [...]
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Springtime Inspiration: Egglace
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 [...]
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Oh, Baby
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 [...]
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Vampire Crochet
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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