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    About.com Cross-Stitch

  • Crafty Bloggers This Week

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:48 pm
    All sorts of fun crafty activities going on in the crafty blogosphere this week: The Crochet DudeDrew kicks off the holiday season with a crochet pattern event. About Family CraftsDo you play with clay? If so, please take a moment and share your favorite stories, projects, recipes, techniques, and more. The Impatient CrafterIn this week's teen crafts blog for iLoveToCreate Madge makes a stunning mixed media necklace. You might just want to sport this one yourself. Aileen's MusingsAileen is offering Vintage freebie images for you to download and use in your art. Get started on those digi…

  • Don't Forget the Saturday Stitchathon!

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Don't forget that November 21, 2009 is our first Stitchathon in the About.com Cross Stitch Forum. Some stitchers have big plans for tomorrow - I know a few are set up to have a Lord of the Rings Marathon at the same time. Even if you can't stitch all day, drop in for a bit.Don't miss the excitement! But, if you can't stitch with us on Nov. 21, remember that we are having Tuesday Night Stitchalongs too. So many stitchers are making so much progress on former UFOs that is it amazing!Find out more about both of these opportunities as you Come Stitch With Us!Don't Forget the Saturday Stitchathon!

  • Make It Merry Week Three

    19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm
    Welcome to another edition of Make it Merry, where talented crafters share their holiday how-to's. Advent Candy Tree Everyone loves counting down to the holidays...add candy to the mix and you've got a fun Advent calendar from Sherri Osborn for the whole family to enjoy. Pumpkin Cross Stitch Pattern Use a variegated floss to make a swirling pumpkin that would look great near the Thanksgiving table. Connie G. Barwick (hey, that's me!) has the free pattern. Knit Wreath Ornament Scrap knitting makes for fun quick projects that are perfect for any skill level. Sarah E. White has the instructions…

  • Carrol Nielsen's Christmas Cross Stitch Designs

    18 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm
    Carrol Nielsen of Carrol Nielsen's Christmas Designs says that, "It seems like I have had a needle and thread in hand since a very young age and I often joke that my family wouldn't recognize me without it." Carrol hails from the "Land Down Under" and it has a definite influence on her stitching as you can see here! Photo © Carrol Nielsen's Christmas DesignsCarrol's designs are dominated by Koalas. Koalas for Christmas, baby samplers, and they just keep popping up everywhere. Carrol says, "When I was a kid I just couldn't draw a koala. My grandmother was in love with koalas and I have her in…

  • Photo of the Week - Father Sun Project

    17 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm
    Not only is this project gorgeous, it only took X_Woman a month to stitch it! She says, "Hey, what can I say? I love cross stitch!" Read more.The design is by Joan Elliot, from her book Bewitching Cross Stitch. Photo © X_woman Cross Stitch Photo Albums Submit a PhotoI never seem to keep my posts completely wordless, but here are more blogs posts featuring photos on Wordless Wednesday at About.com. Follow About.com Cross Stitch on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Photo of the Week - Father Sun Project originally appeared on About.com Cross-Stitch on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at…
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    Stitches of Life

  • giveaway

    18 Nov 2009 | 7:18 pm
    Linen Stitcherhas a wonderfulgiveaway on herblog!Check out her postThanks! (And A Giveaway)!

  • Lately ... A Quiet Blog

    11 Nov 2009 | 4:15 pm
    Bristol Tabletopper;A tribute to the needleworkof the Muller Orphan Homesc.2007 Dutch Treat DesignsWhy so quiet? I haven't stitched much. When I've been with my stitchie pals, I started this tabletopper (from my stash) and stitched up a couple of the motifs in the center square. It is stitched with Caron Watercolours.When I've had some spare time, I've been practicing my tatting.

  • boxes for perle cotton

    1 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
    Since my post about the perle coton boxes,I had been asked about template(s) directions & instructionsCLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGEI'm really not good at explainingso, I took apart a box & will try to show how I create boxesI start with a 4" x 6" card(index card, card stock, light weight cardboardDecorate - or leave plainCut 4 slits & FoldAttach label to ends of box -- double sided tape, glue, whatever is on handUse Paper punch where you want your ribbonsRibbon should be 18-19" & secure the perle coton balls in placeNot too tight or they will not roll easily when fiber end is pulledI use a bodkin…

  • giveaway

    1 Nov 2009 | 6:49 am
    Sarah blogging at Crafty Moohasa giveaway details on her post:Moo's Pumpkin Giveaway

  • Toys

    31 Oct 2009 | 12:15 pm
    How could I resistthis awesome House of Stitches magnet?It jumped off the counterright into my shopping basket!THEN,the House of Stitches corner gaugecaught my eyeand it, too, jumped intomy shopping basket!!Love them!!!!!FYI:I added some posts on my Stitches of Life II blogabout my punch needle & tatting
 
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    Quilt or Stitch? How about both?

  • Quilting along

    17 Nov 2009 | 10:36 pm
    The weekend was kind of nice for me. I was able to quilt all day. It was not nice for Mark however. He got to install wood floors and a dishwasher all day. I watched it progress, and was so impressed. Mark did a beautiful job! Here is a peek. We have lots more work to do to the room, but the floors are amazing. I love my handy hubby :) While he labored away I made the Picnic Schnibbles quilt. I don't know if I am in love with it or not, there may be too much white in it? It's cute, but it has got to grow on me. Tonight I worked on finishing the blocks for the Victorian Garden quilt. Yes, this…

  • A little Etsy love

    11 Nov 2009 | 8:46 am
    Hey all! Have you visted the Etsy website at all? I am sure most of you have, and I am an addict. I love looking through home made items, people are so brilliant and creative, it's like an online art gallery. Well, I was found a really neat feature on their site, you pick a color from their rainbow and images that match the color show up on the screen, it's so FUN! Anyway, you have to go and play with it. I am trying to get some ideas for gifts this year. I think I'll be shopping at Etsy almost exclusively :) Have fun you guys!I ordered my "Picnic" pattern yesterday, and I hope to get it over…

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    4 Nov 2009 | 11:03 am
    Jaybird Quilts is having a really nice giveaway! Be sure and check out her blog, she makes the most beautiful things :)

  • The tombstone is complete!

    3 Nov 2009 | 10:50 am
    It’s November, it’s cold, and the days are so short now! No daylight left in the evenings means one thing… I get to stitch more :D Ha!I finally, and I mean finally finished this tombstone block on the Shores of Hawk Run Hollow last night. I’ve only been working on it since AUGUST. I was on a roll with these blocks at the beginning of the year, finishing one almost every month… then summer hit… then I started working on the big ship block. But this block, it is so big! And all filled in! I am not whining, because I actually like filling it all in, it meant I didn’t have to count,…

  • Blogaversary Prize Winner!

    1 Nov 2009 | 1:59 pm
    I drew a name today from those who entered my blogaversary contest! Loraine at Sew Be It! has won!!! Yay! Congratulations Loraine. And thank you to everybody who entered, I wish I had the time to make something for each of you :) We had a fun Halloween night and the kids managed to get about 300 pounds of candy, I swear! It was great. This week was pretty productive for me on the sewing front. I managed to get 7 placemats sewn. I know... 7 is not an even number, but that was all of the scraps I had, so I've got to figure out how to give them away :D My Grandma gets at least 3 of them! It was…
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    Anita's Stitching

  • New Scissors

    17 Nov 2009 | 3:32 pm
    New scissors at a special price:These are great for little gifts.http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/scissors.htmlMaderia Floral Scissors:Scissors from Kelmscott:

  • Wendy KC designs, Blackbird Sept and October Stocking and Rosewood Manor

    17 Nov 2009 | 3:25 pm
    New charts are added:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/variousdesigners.htmlNew Wendy KC designs, Christmas Potpourri:Blackbird October Harvest and Splendid September Stocking:Rosewood Manor Vintage Lace and Silence Sampler:

  • Kelmscott Needle Minders and Thread Keeps

    17 Nov 2009 | 3:09 pm
    New to my web site, Kelmscott Needle Minders and Thread keeps at a special price:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/accessories.html

  • Anita's November Stitching and finished pieces

    14 Nov 2009 | 5:19 pm
    Life has been very busy with the online business and my 6 years old son. We have signed up Karate and Boy Scout for him this year. He is also having homework every day and reading assignment. Here are my recent stitching, I have been dragging my feet on the finishing part. I tried something different this time and they turned out very pretty:This is from Isabelle Vautier freebie, I carry the scissors, pearl beads and the beaded scissorfob on my web site:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/scissors.htmlSweetheart tree design, she is one of my favorite designer:A french design from Couleur…

  • New Shakespeare's Peddler Designs

    11 Nov 2009 | 4:28 pm
    These are new Shakespear's Peddler designs that I added on the web site:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/shakespearesp.html
 
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    Stitching Scientist

  • Thanksgiving here I come

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:57 am
    Brittercup Britty Kitty 05Originally uploaded by Stitching scientist For your viewing pleasure...Brittercup's Xmas Kitty from JCS orn. Mag. 2005. done in most of the called for threads over 1 on unknown grey linenI am so excited for this coming week, since i am only teaching labs this semester i do not have any classes next week. Day care is closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving, so A. will be there M-W instead of her usual W-F These two event combine to give me 3 whole days at home to get things done! Mainly sewing/crafts i have been putting off. I have at least a dozen ornaments to…

  • Poker face

    13 Nov 2009 | 10:08 am
    I am stitching on some ornaments, but nothing to post yet.I found this fun little blog and thought i would do the Friday Fill ins:1. The last band I saw live was Trans Siberian Orchestra this time last year, fun once , but not again2. What I look forward to most on Thanksgiving is cranberries. (if you don't celebrate thanksgiving, insert your favorite holiday)3. My Christmas/holiday shopping is just getting started.4. Thoughts of prepping for next semester fill my head.5. I wish I could wear high boots, but my calves are too fat, always have been6. Bagpipes rule.7. And as for the weekend,…

  • Best/Worst weekend ever

    11 Nov 2009 | 10:09 am
    Pigeon Forge HaulOriginally uploaded by Stitching scientist It has taken me 3 days to recover from this past weekend and post for you. Now let me tell you why. I decided several weeks ago to get in on the annual pigeon forge retreat hosted by Katrina over at Crossed Threads. I got my mom to come down and watch A. so I could go. I thought I could get out of my friday obligations at work and leave early in order to have a whole 2 days up in the mountains to stitch.It all began to fall apart about a week before I left, I found out that I had misread my schedule and that we had an anatomy…

  • I am a selfish stitcher

    3 Nov 2009 | 9:34 am
    Purple Penguins Originally uploaded by Stitching scientistI have discovered I will not stitch an ornament for another if I haven't done it for myself too. Either in the past or at the same time. Above are 2 Purple Penguins from Casey Buag...Baguar...Buaginario? Damn I can't remember the name...If anyone has the newest JCS orn mag in front of them you can find it there. I stitched it some random cheap purple fabric i had around, and as you can see the fabric isn't quite square (the pattern is!) but they came out very cute anyway, and i used some tricks i learned finishing the mermaids to make…

  • Maidens of the Sea DONE!

    26 Oct 2009 | 5:31 pm
    MoS front Originally uploaded by Stitching scientist See everyone! I did finish it around 2pm on Sunday.I am pretty happy with the finishing. the instructions were good, just a few things missing that i had to work around. It ended up a bit overstuffed/distorted, if I did it again I would leave out the batting in the front, and just use interfacing. The fob came out perfect though.Hear is the back:MoS backOriginally uploaded by Stitching scientist and the inside:MoS insideOriginally uploaded by Stitching scientist
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    The Twisted Stitcher

  • Enough already,huh?

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:23 am
    I've set it up since there seemed to be at least some interest in the Prairie Schooler Alphabets. If you'd like to join go on over and read about how to do it: http://psabcbee.blogspot.com/How do I get myself into these things? :) You may as well join me in the insanity, if you're interested in them at all....

  • My Goodness...

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:59 am
    I thought I was the only looney toon in the bin. But apparently I've sparked a real Hoomba with this Prairie Schooler Alphabet deal. And I've been asked mulitple questions...so I thought I'd address all the e-mails, questions, etc here. The project that I referenced with the link below, I'll repost the link here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8416520@N02/2219248167/sizes/l/Now, I don't know this lovely lady of the wonderful project, but I've read the captions on all her photos of said lovely project and it is stitched on 28 ct. one over one using the called for DMC. Said project is The Prairie…

  • Ornament Exchange

    17 Nov 2009 | 1:08 pm
    Howdy doo friends!I participated in an ornament exchange on the Friends Through Threads blog and yesterday this little buddy flew the coop and landed in my mailbox: Christmas Chicken from Margaret S. of New ZealandDidn't Margaret do a fantastic job? He's going to have to roost high up on my tree because the kitties sharing our home has been giving it the old stink eye....I know Red, for one would love to pluck it's gizzard, for sure! :) Thank you Margaret for such a lovely addition to my ornament collection.Now....Since this IS a stitching blog and I've not shown you anything stitching…

  • Veteran's Day...

    11 Nov 2009 | 1:05 pm
    Katie.....along with three other young students, won the Veteran's Day Essay Contest at her school.Daddy and Mama....attended the Veteran's Day Convocation where she read her essay to the whole assembly. ~Katie, the oldest student, waiting her turn~ ~still waiting, but she saw Mom is taking pictures~ ~Katie's Turn~Here is her essay and we dedicate it as a family to all the veterans that have served our country throughout the years from 1776 to 2009. Especially my Grandfather Bernard F. Weber (U.S. Navy - WWII), my father-in-law Edwin P. Pfeiffer (U.S. Army, Vietnam) and my brother Jeremy D.

  • Punching...

    3 Nov 2009 | 10:23 am
    Good Day Friends!One of my followers "divorced" me today, so I thought maybe that was a *hint* that I need to get my hiney on here and tell you something worth reading. I don't have much, but what I have hopefully will entertain you. Can you pretend it is entertaining at least ?! Gee...thanks you all always have my back :)As the titles suggests....in between running the kids to and fro, work and everyday, mundane housework, well ok and stitching some secrets, I have been doing a little needle punching. Here's my very first try...this was with a 6 strand needle and I just have a little bit…
 
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    BeckyBee's Stitching Hive

  • Ornament for Edgar :)

    BeckySC
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:47 am
    I had dear Edgar's name for this round of the Christmas Ornament Swap :) I chose a design I have been wanting to stitch forever. I am so happy you like it dear friend :) It's always a pleasure to stitch for you :) Designer: Bent CreekDesign Size: 5.3 x 2Fabric: 28ct. Natural Fibers: WDW Date Started:11-5-09 Date Finished: 11-8-09Have a great weekend dear friends :) Thank you so much for stopping by :) Please do come again :)hugs and love from SC :)BeckySCPlease note-I am not really blogging (I have a few post ready to go when items are received-but we have a guest for 2 weeks-so not really…

  • Star of Wonder....

    BeckySC
    15 Nov 2009 | 7:12 pm
    Here it is finished into the flatfold that Joy said she would like to have it finished as if she was chosen to receive this giveaway :) :) I hope you will enjoy it, Joy and I hope to mail it off very soon!Designer: The Sunflower Seed Fabric: 28ct. MysticFibers: GAST We have a guest coming this Wednesday for two weeks and with the upcoming holidays I will stay pretty busy-I hope to be back to posting regular after Christmas :) I miss visiting with you guys daily :) Thinking of you all :)Hugs and love from SC :)BeckySC

  • Gingerbread gifties...

    BeckySC
    10 Nov 2009 | 7:24 am
    LOOKIE what the mailman brought me from Tricia (aka Pat, whom I have known for many years and love to pieces :)!!!!!) I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY (enough really's?????)wish Tricia would start a blog. I have begged for a couple of years now, but alas she has not been bitten by the blogging bug :) I can see a bigger tree next year for my gingerbread collection :) YAY!! Tracy asked me how many trees I put up in my home for Christmas.....USUALLY I put up 4 large trees 7.5 foot trees(Angel Tree (all angels are handmade by my dear mother), snowman tree, nutcracker tree and my handmade…

  • I just have to say............I am BLESSED :)

    BeckySC
    9 Nov 2009 | 5:43 pm
    There may be bloggers/stitcher's out there and in the real world that have a lot more friends than I do....but I have the BEST most caring friends in the blogging world and real world! I just can't say how blessed I feel by some of you...THANK you so much for the kindness and love you all have shown me-I have received some of the sweetest most thoughtful email the last few weeks....it's VERY humbling :) I had more than one email that started out..."Hi Becky, I hate to bother you"...WHAT??? Bother me?? NEVER!!! I love hearing from you all-it's NEVER a bother :) Please feel free to contact me…

  • Stash taking over???? **Edited to answer Sharon** EDITED again for questions**

    BeckySC
    8 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pm
    I had a couple of comments as to if I were running out of room for stash or if it were taking over my home...the answer is NO :) I am very fortunate to have a stitching room all to myself and when my DD moves out I can expand my stitching room to twice the size!! :) Though it is much smaller than I would like-I love it just the same and spend much time in it :) I have cross stitch displayed all over my home. I have smalls displayed throughout my home and over 60 framed pieces on my walls. The items that are not displayed throughout my home for whatever reason be it not the season/holiday for…
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    Needlepoint News

  • Former art teacher still offering instruction

    16 Nov 2009 | 5:41 am
    By RORYE O'CONNOR rorye.oconnor@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Retired art teacher Debbie Wilson helped a handful of community members get into the holiday spirit recently by teaching them a new craft.

  • Francesco Vezzoli Gets Gaga to MoCA

    14 Nov 2009 | 5:40 am
    Petit-point embroidery plays an important part in the artistic career of Francesco Vezzoli: his best-known works are serigraphs in which details of the images are hand-stitched in shocking colors.

  • Alternatives to Tapestry Yarn

    1 Nov 2009 | 11:28 am
    I've been noticing a trend at needlework stores - the disappearance of tapestry wool .

  • Satin Stitch Needlepoint Project

    14 Oct 2009 | 11:11 am
    A few days a go I was going through my stash and noticed that once again, I had quite a few half-skeins and bits and pieces of tapestry wool.

  • More

    13 Oct 2009 | 11:16 pm
    The half-dozen or more women who settle into chairs under bright lights each Thursday night at The Needlepoint Boutique in the heart of Collingswood's artsy strip on Haddon Avenue initially all came with the same need: a bit of perfectly colored thread.
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  • Free patterns and charts: Christmas

    Denise Felton
    22 Nov 2009 | 8:35 am
    (1) Red and White Christmas from Happy Threads (2) Père Noël Monochrome from Le blog de Mamou (3) Blackwork de Noël from Le blog de Liselotte (4) Snowglobe Series – Snowy Day from Acerca del bordado (5) Maison de Noel from les loisirs abbygaelle (6) Cloche de Noël from Le blog de Mamou (7) Christmas ornaments from Aliola (8) SAL de Noël – Partie 21 from Echevette (9) Ein kleines Weihnachtsmotiv…. from Sylvia`s (10) Joyeux Noel from le blog petitsoleils (11) Les rennes de Noël 2009 from Les grilles de Thiarlou

  • Tutorial: Embroidered cell-phone corset

    Denise Felton
    21 Nov 2009 | 3:12 pm
    The Urban Threads newsletter tips us off: A couple months ago Karline got a new cell phone, and of course, she wanted to make a spiffy case for it. Here’s what she came up with — the oh-so-schmexy cell phone corset! It’s lined with microfiber to pamper the screen, and it laces up the back just like a person-corset. If you love the look of corsets but are a little daunted by the idea of making the real deal (especially in the midst of crafty-gift-giving season), try making a miniature one! It goes together pretty quickly, and the grommets and lacing are a surefire way to make…

  • Salley Mavor blogs it out

    Denise Felton
    21 Nov 2009 | 2:51 pm
    Yes, yes, yes! *happy dance happy dance* Salley Mavor (Wee Folk Studio) has moved to blogland! She says, Yes, I’ve decided to come out of my cocoon and join the world of blogs. This is an opportunity to share my creative life with you, whether you’ve seen my illustrations in children’s books, have made projects from my how-to book, Felt Wee Folk, or are a lover of embroidery and textile art. I will show work in progress, along with images and artists that I find inspirational. After years of quietly working in my own private space, I feel compelled to communicate with like-minded…

  • A week of giveaways at Sewforless.com

    Denise Felton
    21 Nov 2009 | 2:34 pm
    Oh, my goodness! Sewforless.com is giving away the good stuff! For at least a week, the site is saying thanks to its customers with Thankful Days Giveaways. The first prize — a pair of WunderStitch scallop shears valued at US $29.99 — has already been claimed. Drop by the site every day to see and enter the latest contest!

  • Free pattern from Di van Niekerk

    Denise Felton
    21 Nov 2009 | 2:24 pm
    Di van Niekerk of Crafts Unlimited is sharing this beautiful blue hydrangea design. Her newsletter says, This multipurpose design is the first in the set of three gorgeous designs and is just the thing for embroidery, decoupage, scrapbooking and card making. Make an ATC or embroidered postcard – the possibilities are endless. Download the PDF file.
 
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  • New Melissa Shirley Halloween designs at the Bristly Thistle

    michele herron
    13 Nov 2009 | 12:08 pm
    These 6 glamorous witches have flown into our Amelia Island store and are flying out. Just imagine a brocade stitch for a coat, fur trim, a darning pattern for the background, beads for extra bling. Start stitching now and these girls will be ready to step out next fall. These are available on our web site.

  • Amy Bunger’s new needlepoint DVDs are in …

    michele herron
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:13 pm
    …and I know what I’ll be doing tonight—getting a “private lesson” from Amy and her special guest, Kelly Clark. Volume 7 “The Ins & Outs of Needleweaving covers attached and detached needle weaving. Watch how to weave such things as an open pocket, a door latch, cute little sheep’s ears and seaweed. Kelly Clark demonstrates Picot needleweaving, a woven basket technique that covers the basket, the rim and the handle, and semi-detached weaving for a scarf. Volume 8 is all about Spider stitches—raised, oval, padded raised, ribbed horn, woven spider and more. Who knew there…

  • Clara Wells Needlepoint Sale at the Bristly Thistle

    michele herron
    3 Nov 2009 | 4:36 am
    From now until the end of November, we have over 150 canvases in our Florida store from Clara Wells and all are on sale at 20% off. The show includes belts, bracelets, bucket bags, clutches, clutch bands, shoes and sandals.

  • New Alice Peterson needlepoint designs

    michele herron
    28 Oct 2009 | 1:10 pm
    We ordered some great new canvases from Alice Peterson at the St Charles market and they are in the Florida store now. For kids, there’s a terrific Ten Inch Worm—perfect for helping a child learn to count to ten. The worm’s face is too cute! There’s also a great race car canvas with room for a child’s name and a train birth announcement. They are all on 13 mesh, so they are easy to see and quicker to stitch. There are two rectangular pieces that would be terrific framed or made into bolster pillows—Hummingbirds and Orchids—reminders of warm weather in these cooler months. My…

  • Meet the artist at the Bristly Thistle Florida

    michele herron
    16 Oct 2009 | 4:09 pm
    Suzii Lund, a nationally known needlepoint designer, will be at the Bristly Thistle Florida October 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Known especially for her belt canvases, she is also the creator of the needlepoint sandals and key fobs featured at the Bristly Thistle. She will be painting monograms on her self-finishing needlepoint/leather key fobs in the store–a perfect gift for the holidays. Come meet the artist between 10 to 1 and 2 to 5 each day.
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    Annette's Acre

  • Bookmark Lovers

    Annette
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:34 pm
    All packages have landed safely and been well received (as evidenced by the comments). You are all very welcome What did I send? Five bookmarks.  Here’s the one I kept for myself (all pics clickable, as usual): All are unique.  Where mine has read beads, the others are all different color Delicas. Can’t see the theme?  Here’s a closeup of the letters… B-D-B.  Black Dagger Brotherhood, baby!!  w00t! Here they are ready to go: Inspiration came from Missy Ann.  She mentioned she was hoping to have a Black Dagger bookmark someday and I figured I could work up…

  • Waiting

    Annette
    18 Nov 2009 | 8:26 am
    On Monday, I sent off five packages. One was not really a surprise itself (the extra book from my recent signing adventure) but I added more to the box.  One item matched (well, mostly) the items in the other four packages.  And the recipient of the box, is the one that started my creativity flowing with a simple comment in an email exchange…. All recipients know who they are as I requested their addresses   And they know the “theme” of the item sent (Black Dagger Brotherhood – the crackilicious series). I am DYING for any of them to make it to their destination…

  • Soup to Nuts

    Annette
    12 Nov 2009 | 3:42 pm
    I’m still plugging away on Halloween stitching (clickable): I’m down to my favorite section.  The haunted house I’m going to stick with it until I either get an overwhelming urge to stitch Christmas stuff or I finish it.  Obviously the preference is the latter  I will work in the latest Mirabilia RR installment over Thanksgiving, but that will be another incarnation of Queen Mermaid.  Also, working slowly on a baby blanket (crochet) for a dear friend that has unexpectedly fostered a new baby girl. This past weekend, it finally got cool enough to break out the soup pot.

  • An Evening with a Pioneer Woman

    Annette
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:14 pm
    Last night I attended a book signing at a local independent bookstore: Changing Hands It was for this: Here’s how it went: Several weeks ago:  Pre-order cookbook online One week ago:  Decide to attend booksigning and pre-order second book at bookstore Thursday: Realize I will have two copies after the signing, and check with friend to see if she would like the spare.  She does.  Whew. Thursday 5:15ish:  Head to bookstore –Just so you know, the policy at this store is that when you buy your book, you receive a signing group (designated by a letter of the alphabet) that will…

  • Twitter-pated Take II

    Annette
    2 Nov 2009 | 6:16 pm
    It’s amazing who you can find on Twitter: BobTheSkull: By the way kids, did you know that a Magic 8 Ball uses no actual magic? annette414: @BobTheSkull Say it ain’t so, Bob! My Magic 8 Ball is eerily correct so often…. BobTheSkull: It doesn’t take magic to be right half the time. RT: @annette414: Say it ain’t so, Bob! My Magic 8 Ball is eerily correct so often…. (Yes, I know the truth of the Magic 8 Ball… LOL) Don’t know who BobTheSkull is?  Then you need to read these.  )
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    That Yarn Store

  • Girly socks?

    Thea
    21 Nov 2009 | 2:33 am
    What do you think?I'm going to knit some socks for my brother for Christmas, and I showed him this pattern as an example of cables, and he said he liked the pattern.Soooo. Do you think it would be too girly if I used this yarn?It's one of the ones I dyed with black bean.So far two nice twitter folks said no, one said it wouldn't be "too girly". Hmmm.

  • Swirly hat

    Thea
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:08 am
    I decided to take a break from the gloves and work on a simple project, the swirly hat. Might not have gotten a great picture of the hat, but at east it's an interesting picture.

  • Where are all the feminist Romantic Comedies?

    Thea
    18 Nov 2009 | 11:42 pm
    Jessamy and I watched the movie Wedding Planner last night (nothing else was on) and despite some big news (which I'll share about soon ...) it was all I could think of this morning. Despite the two main characters being together in the end (big surprise), it's not actually a happy ending. The J.Lo character is a nice person, the M.M. character is not.So instead of trying to go back to sleep this morning, I was analyzing the love interest's faults, which goes as follows (hope you're not going to see the movie as I'm going to spoil it):1. He's wasteful. He throws out all the MnMs, except the…

  • From sock to glove

    Thea
    14 Nov 2009 | 2:04 am
    Way back in September I had started a sock from Cookie A's Sock Innovation book. It's a 37 pattern repeat, but I had been amused by it for the few hours I had managed to actually work on it. It being a sock, I had decided to skip the gauge swatch and just start knitting. Everything was looking good, the two times Jessamy tried it on, it fit. And then, the inevitable happened. 5.5 inches from the cuff I handed the sock to her to try it on again ... it was too small.So, instead of socks, she's getting gloves.Now, this actually happened two weeks ago, and ever since then I've been trying to…

  • Holy Island

    Thea
    8 Nov 2009 | 1:21 am
    No, not I'm talking about England in general.Yesterday we went to Holy Island, a small island just off of the eastern coast. It's famous for a few things, one being that St. Cuthbert, one of the most celebrated saints in England, lived there. It's also where the Lindisfarne Gospels were written, the island's causeway is only open during certain hours of the day, resulting in the occasional news story about unfortunate people getting stuck in the water after they try to cross at the wrong time, and they manufacture mead (yes, we did buy some).Here is Jessamy and our roommate on our way to the…
 
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  • The Great Origami Giveaway

    Valerie
    17 Nov 2009 | 4:06 pm
    Canadian-based paper crafting and origami shop The Paper Place is giving away a huge pile of origami paper, including an assortment of every single origami paper pack they sell on their shop. Just post a comment on their blog, and they’ll choose one random winner from there. You can find more info on their blog.

  • Pink Floral Chirimen-Covered Notebook

    Valerie
    6 Sep 2009 | 6:36 pm
    I worked on a quick little project yesterday afternoon, covering a standard composition notebook with some pretty chirimen I had. Getting the fabric to lay flat and smooth out was a bit tricky in parts, especially working with the adhesive at the same time, but I think it turned out ok.     I’ve actually done this with a few other books, but hadn’t taken photos of the end result. I’m using another one at the moment for keeping notes, but I decided to post this one in my shop. I might make some others, though possibly in different sizes and designs.

  • Pretty Things

    Valerie
    26 Jul 2009 | 9:20 pm
    As I wrote last time, I’ve been slowly working my way back into crafting through some simple projects, namely postcards. I’ve tried to keep some of that up as much as I’ve had time for it, and I have a few more little projects to share. To push myself into making things, I signed up for a Paper Source class with a co-worker, at a newer location they opened up in Palo Alto, which isn’t far from here. They have these “girls night out” events, and this one was themed “Indian Summer,” to coincide with their new India collection of papers and rubber…

  • Summer Postcards

    Valerie
    28 Jun 2009 | 4:45 pm
    I’ve been trying to ease back into crafting, so I thought I’d start with something simple, like making postcards. A friend showed me some collages she’d done on cardboard and other sturdy materials, so I thought it might be easy enough to cut up a few images and paste things together. I’ve been sending store-bought postcards through Postcrossing, but it’s really up to you what you send. I thought having some pressure, like in a swap, would help, so I signed up for a handmade postcard swap on Swap-Bot. The theme was open, so that made it easier. Unfortunately, I…

  • Mmm, Letterpress!

    Valerie
    26 May 2009 | 7:35 pm
    I am a big fan of letterpress, and while searching for some letterpress cards on Etsy, came across a lovely shop called Letterpress Delicacies. They have some simple greeting card designs, along with some with friendly animals, but I just wanted to share the site with you all. On a side note, I updated the blog template, so if you see any weirdness, let me know. I poked around though, and it seems to be working ok so far.
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  • Let's Kick Off The Holidays!

    -drew emborsky-
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:42 am
    It's getting close to the holidays and I want to show my appreciation for all of you by reducing the price of my pdf patterns by 25%! sale is for limited time As for me, I'm going to hunker down for the final push on my next book. I am going to take Thursday off and enjoy Thanksgiving with family though. Hooray! Once I wake up from the turkey coma I'll be right back to work! This is how Miss Chandler is spending ...

  • Coming up for air!

    -drew emborsky-
    16 Nov 2009 | 7:06 am
    I decided to go backwards with The Book process. I was working diligently on the one project that needed the most attention (a full length dress) but wasn't feeling like I was going to make the December 1st deadline no matter how hard I worked. I have my wonderful stitchers working on the other big projects too, so I know that it will get done, but I just hadn't seen any evidence. So Friday I changed my strategy and hauled out the projects that were "almost" finished (many times I have stitchers work the major pieces of ...

  • Face down in it

    -drew emborsky-
    4 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am
    I'm currently face-down in the final push for my next book! And at the same time putting together some exciting stuff for 2010 (announcement soon, I promise! ). Thank you so much for being patient as my blogging had to be put on hold until I get past the final deadlines.I do update via Twitter and Facebook each day so feel free to follow me there too! Cleocatra is ready for me to ship all these projects out of here!! ...

  • Are You My Mummy?

    -drew emborsky-
    8 Oct 2009 | 8:59 am
    Halloween is coming up and I thought I would revisit this spooky crochet pattern. You can make it for your little one to carry or leave off the handle and it becomes a creepy-cute candy dish!I Want My Mummy! The pattern is free so click away!I Want My Mummy by The Crochet Dude ...

  • Haircut, check!

    -drew emborsky-
    6 Oct 2009 | 11:51 am
    It's scurry scurry around here lately. Not only is Quilt Market in town I am also running around getting ready to head to the studio to film the next season of Knit & Crochet Today! I just dropped off my wardrobe at the cleaners so everything will look crisp on camera, I'm busy working on the step outs for the demos that I'm doing (step outs are all the little in process pieces that make the magic of television happen so that I can demo each step in making the final project). And I got my hair ...
 
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  • Acorn Cook Stove, circa 1914

    Thistle Cove Farm
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:15 am
    ~ Acorn cookstove, circa 1914 ~This isn't the greatest photo I've ever taken but it does show our cook stove; an Acorn, made in 1914. The stove stop has seven burners, one of which is a sauce simmer and all are propane gas. The three ovens are electric and the warming oven is at top left. One of the ovens is hot, one cool and one is a roasting oven and all work. It's a great stove and I've loved using it even though when our electric goes out, only the burners work. In the winter, when a storm comes, I try and make sure I've got bread made so we're not without if the electric goes out...which…

  • Ennui and Give-Away

    Thistle Cove Farm
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:17 am
     Lately, there's been a sense of ennui around here. Nothing definite, nothing I can, quite, put my finger upon but, a very real, air of ennui. The dictionary says ennui is "a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom". I am not bored nor do I have a lack of interest; in truth, I have so many interests I tend to be scattered without focus or concentration. As to "satiety", that's not true either except in the idea of being satiated with work. There's always work to be done and I am overwhelmed with work, to the point of being so far…

  • Politics: Bend Over, Please

    Thistle Cove Farm
    10 Nov 2009 | 11:21 am
    ~ SW Representative Rick Boucher voted YES to Cap and Trade ~RE: Cap and Trade - Don L. Blankenship, Chairman and CEO of Massey Energy, fourth largest coal company in the USA notes, "In Spain, an economics professor calculates that green job schemes have destroyed more than 110,000 jobs in that country, of 2.2 jobs destroyed for every one created. The CEO of the world's largest renewable energy company, Eon, is warming the EU that further cuts to CO2 emissions will only raise the cost of energy, putting the region at a competitive disadvantage and driving production overseas." God knows what…

  • The Place Where Morning Gathers

    Thistle Cove Farm
    3 Nov 2009 | 6:39 pm
     ~ the place where morning gathers at Thistle Cove Farm ~ Are you familiar with Rich Mullins? He was a extremely gifted Christian song writer and musician who passed away in 1997 but left behind a legacy of music and words that are haunting in their beauty and are being sung still today. He played several instruments and was best known for his skill on the hammer dulcimer; you've probably sung his songs in worship services. Sing your Praise to the Lord and Awesome God are two of his songs. His last major work, Canticle of the Plains, was loosely based on the life of St. Francis of…

  • November - Full Beaver Moon

    Thistle Cove Farm
    2 Nov 2009 | 4:49 pm
     Hallelujah! Daylight savings time is behind us for a few brief months. It's not that I mind it during the spring and summer but for whatever strange reason, by the time we slouch toward October, my body rhythms are totally skewed. Yesterday, I woke up and felt approaching normal; this morning I work up and felt like I was reborn and does it ever feel great! I skipped exercise class, opting to give the house more than a lick and a promise and, while I didn't finish, the start was enough to make me happy.We call the November full moon a Full Beaver Moon because there was still time to set…
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  • Michaels Handmade Holidays Contest

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:49 pm
    Michaels is having a popularity contest "handmade holidays" contest. If you've got A creative idea for a handmade holiday craft - crochet or otherwise, and Lots of friends / family members / acquaintances you can harrass beg ask for contest votes, and Your residence is in the USA or Canada (excluding Quebec, Hawaii and Puerto Rico,) perhaps you could win a prize in the contest. They are awarding multiple prizes, including a couple of trips to New York City, and some gift cards to Michaels craft stores. Why am I calling it a popularity contest? Well, I'll give you a direct quote from their…

  • Crocheted Dishcloths - Wordless Wednesday Photo Post

    17 Nov 2009 | 5:01 pm
    Find free crochet patterns for these (and other) dishcloths See more "Wordless Wednesday" blog posts on other topics at About.com Discover more "Wordless Wednesday" posts from all over the Internet Photo © 2009 Amy Solovay, Licensed to About.com, Inc.Crocheted Dishcloths - Wordless Wednesday Photo Post originally appeared on About.com Crochet on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 01:01:18.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • Free Yarn - Caron Is Giving Away Free Samples of Their Country Yarn

    17 Nov 2009 | 6:44 am
    I just found this page on the Caron web site. It has information about how you can receive a free full-sized skein of NaturallyCaron.com Country yarn. They also have some free crochet patterns available for you as well. I know some of you love Caron yarns, so I wanted to be sure to pass the info along in case you want to try it out. This giveaway is open to people who have already used Caron Simply Soft yarns, or at least are willing to buy some and give them a try; you'll need to send them 3 Caron Simply Soft yarn labels, along with some information, in order to receive your free skein of…

  • What Do You Want for Christmas This Year?

    13 Nov 2009 | 3:52 am
    What Do You Want for Christmas This Year? originally appeared on About.com Crochet on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 11:52:56.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • Crocheted Dishcloths in Masculine Colors

    10 Nov 2009 | 10:28 am
    I crocheted all day yesterday. My hands were tired last night. So, I asked my husband if he wouldn't mind washing the dishes. He said, "Sure, no problem." But when I handed him a pastel version of my lacy dishcloth, he gave me a look that suggested I'd somehow insulted his masculinity.Note to Self: Self, when asking your husband to wash the dishes, don't push your luck.Dishcloths My Husband Might Have Liked Better: Crocheted Dishcloths in Masculine Colors - Photo © Amy Solovay. Earthtone ombre dishcloth Camel and blue dishclothNext time, I'll be sure to give him one of those instead. Further…
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  • Beadle Beadle Bead

    jenmadestuff
    22 Nov 2009 | 10:13 am
    A couple nights ago, I took some time to go through my giant tackle box ‘o’ beads to see if there was anything interesting I could make.  I ended up getting some good, simple projects out of various leftover semiprecious stone beads and some new 24-gauge copper wire.  I don’t have any copper findings yet (namely, ear wires and a neck chain) and I don’t think I should be spending money on such things until after Christmas, so here they are in all their unfinished glory. I scored these goldstone donuts at JoAnn’s last month with a 50% off coupon (Yay!)   The…

  • Sunny days & thrift stores

    squidhead
    22 Nov 2009 | 10:13 am
    Today is such a beautiful day! I got up early so I could enjoy as much of the day as possible. Inspired by on of my favorite zines, White Elephants by Katie at thelalatheory.com, I thought I would share my thrift finds for today. This church in my neighborhood runs a thrift store in their basement and they always have loads of good stuff! Today I bought a great worn-in leather shoulder bag and a hardcover copy of “Love That Dog,” which I’ve only ever seen in paperback so Yay! Only $1.50! On the crafty side of things, I made a coffee sweater today! Hee hee I think the…

  • A Look Back: Crocheted Turkey Handbag

    wattlebirddesigns
    22 Nov 2009 | 8:56 am
    By Annie I’m always amused by the random things people find to crochet. This purse is a perfect example of that. Who thought, “hey I think I want my bag to be shaped like a Thanksgiving turkey?” Well, whoever you are, I’m glad you thought of this, because it amuses me. Photo: Ellenbloom

  • motivation

    Erin
    22 Nov 2009 | 7:25 am
    … or lack therof. I decided awhile back to crochet and sell the items on Etsy to try to raise some side money to help launch this project.  I have been 98% done with my newest project for a number of weeks now, but for some reason procrastinated like mad in finishing it.  I finally pushed myself to finish it this morning.  I’ve listed the scarf and handwarmers to friends and family first.  If there aren’t any takers, I’ll list them on Etsy. I’m finishing up another simple scarf this week.  And I’ll get more yarn.  Begin & continue.  Rinse &…

  • WTF?

    Zen-needleArt
    22 Nov 2009 | 6:39 am
    You know, I recently started this little project with cotton yarn. I was going to make a bunch of squares, put them together and have a kind of light weight ‘lapghan’ or something to that effect. I had a couple of balls of this ‘Original Peaches and Creme’. I got two squares made. I needed more yarn. So I shag on down to Hobby Lobby. Nada. Walmart. Nada. JoAnns. Nada. Michaels. Nada I know Walmart should probably carry this stuff. Well, the couple of Walmarts I went to here in Albuquerque, they never heard of it. (And yes, New Mexico IS in the US of A) AHHHHHH!!!!! I…
 
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  • Knitting: Bringing it home for Thanksgiving

    22 Nov 2009 | 2:41 am
    Thanksgiving is approaching and we're reminded of family and home. An idealistic scene is Currier and Ives "The Knitting Lesson". The picture that comes to my mind is being at Grandma's with the crocheted pineapple doily on the side table, a warm and cozy, hand knitted afghan on the couch and a knitted lace shawl on the coat stand.

  • It's never been more in vogue to make luxurious gifts from yarn

    21 Nov 2009 | 2:33 am
    There's nothing like a handmade gift. And one that is knit will last longer and have fewer calories than one from the oven.

  • Kajola s Knitting Tales

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:09 pm
    Apart from being a talented actress, Kajol is also talented at her hobby a 'knitting. Her knitting abilities were proved whenever she was on break during the shooting of the Stepmom remake.

  • Knitting in the News: A Sweater Ripoff?

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:27 am
    Four years of legal wrangling between a French knit and crochet designer and the house of Chanel are set to be resolved next month.

  • 'You Art What You Wear' opens Friday at Center for the Visual Arts

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:21 am
    The art of fashion will be in the spotlight when a new exhibition opens Friday at the Center for the Visual Arts.
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  • Parts & Pieces

    kathy
    17 Nov 2009 | 2:13 pm
    When we introduced our new Bamboo Interchangeable Needle Set we were also excited about being able to offer the parts individually.  Like any new product launch, the parts & pieces sometimes take a bit longer.    Fortunately, the wait is over!  Cables, needle tips, jumpers and knobs are now all available individually! What is most exciting is the “surprise” we received from our mill.  We had requested #3 tips to add to our set and prioritized those over larger size additions.  Well, our mill partners are just the best and they were able to produce not only the #3 tips…

  • Ready, Set, Knit #153

    kathy
    15 Nov 2009 | 12:38 pm
    This week on Ready, Set, Knit Steve reviews new yarns and closeouts.  I give a few suggestions for kids holiday gifts.  Pixie & I begin our review of cast-ons.  We’ll continue next week and then move onto bind-offs! New Closeouts Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino - 7 closeout colors Classic Elite Desert Classic Elite Renaissance New Yarn  Opal Sock Yarn – Cathy Kruse   Gift Ideas for Kids   Potholder Looms  - Regular  & Deluxe Easy Weaver A & B Jill Eaton Learn to Knit Kit Learn to Knit by Guy & Hall  (kids book) Learn to Crochet by Guy & Hall (kids book)…

  • Holiday Inspiration

    kathy
    13 Nov 2009 | 9:27 am
    Well, despite my best efforts involving avoidance and denial, the holidays are nearly upon us.  I love the holiday season, but this year everything is moving so fast I’m worried I’m just going to miss it all as it flies by in a blur.  I’ve been feeling somewhat overwhelmed with all that needs to be done and I’m not even talking about knitting projects. This morning, our Store Manager Karen came in with a new project that lifted my spirits: Isn’t he adorable?  Karen made him from one of the Woolpets kits that we stock.  These needle felting kits come with…

  • Free Pattern – Herringbone Scarf

    kathy
    12 Nov 2009 | 10:24 am
    This week’s featured FREE pattern is just lovely.  I give to you, the Valley Yarns pattern #293 Herringbone Scarf: This scarf is knit using Valley Yarns 2/10 Merino/Tencel.  Since this yarn is used by both knitters and weavers, it comes on cones.  One cone is $22.50 and you can get 4 scarves!  That makes the cost of each scarf a ridiculously low $5.62!! 2/10 Merino  Tencel is warm but the Tencel also provides a nice sheen to the finished scarf as well as nice drape.  Designed by Dori, one of our long-time store associates and probably one of the greatest knitters ever, the…

  • We Have A Winner!

    kathy
    10 Nov 2009 | 6:21 am
    I am so excited to announce the winner of our “Color by Kristin” giveaway! Carol O. – you are the winner!  Please email me at kathy.elkins@yarn.com with your address, etc.  Please also let me know which project you would like to make and what size so that I can send you the right amount of yarn!  You can view all of the projects in the book on our website! As soon as I hear from Carol, I will let everyone know which project she chose! Thanks to everyone for commenting here on the WEB’s blog and Kristin’s!  We have both really enjoyed reading all of the…
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  • Problem Solving

    Stephanie
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:47 pm
    Yesterday, I cast off those pretty socks, smirked for a bit and then realized that for the first time in a long time... I didn't have another pair of socks on the go - or not here anyway.   (If I...

  • Weekend Report

    Stephanie
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:07 pm
    The little retreat is over here at Port Ludlow, and it was simply wonderful.  The only thing I could have wished for was better weather, since it has been rainy and windy, enough so that the wind kept some knitters...

  • Happenings

    Stephanie
    13 Nov 2009 | 4:34 pm
    1. I am at Port Ludlow, and the knitters arrive today.  I'm pretty excited about that. 2. I admit that at least part of the fun comes from the staff at the resort trying to act like a whole hotel...

  • Telegram from an Airport

    Stephanie
    11 Nov 2009 | 2:25 pm
    Finished Nutkins last night so I could wear them on the plane going to Port Ludlow. Stop. They are as sparkly as I hoped. Starry yarn very much so. Stop. 2% silver does not bother metal detectors at Airport.  They...

  • All Sparkles All The Time

    Stephanie
    9 Nov 2009 | 12:28 pm
    I don't  really know what came over me when it came to this sparkle yarn, but I'm a smidge obsessed. (I know.  It's so unlike me.) It came into our local shop a few weeks ago, just one skein in...
 
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  • we’re Unleashing some new goodies in the minimart!

    rainydaygoods
    30 Oct 2009 | 1:23 pm
    We’ve got lots of fun new goodies in the Ravelry minimart! We’ve been saving up a few new releases for a bigger-than-usual launch and we’re so excited to share everything at last! Unleash: a Ravelry Soak Wash! Our first new product is something a little different and really special: we’re proud to announce our first collaborative goodie for the Ravelry minimart: Unleash, a Soak Wash inspired by all things Ravelry and featuring an adorable Bob label, is now an official part of the Soak Worthy Collection! The special limited edition scent is delicately sweet, fruity, and…

  • Rhinebeck 2009

    frecklegirl
    23 Oct 2009 | 3:27 pm
    We had an amazing time at New York Sheep and Wool again this year- I can’t believe this is our third Rhinebeck since we started Ravelry. Time flies!  Thanks to everyone who participated in our meetups and party- we had so much fun! This festival had to have been the best showcase of hand crocheted and knit items that I have ever been to- and that is saying something as I have been to a lot of wooly events!  It may have been because we were freezing but, man, did we look good.  ;) The Ravelry party on Saturday night was an amazing success!  It was super chilly again this year but…

  • Ravelry at Rhinebeck!

    rainydaygoods
    15 Oct 2009 | 1:01 pm
    The New York Sheep and Wool Festival is this weekend in beautiful Rhinebeck, New York, and Ravelry will be there holding our third Ravelry Rhinebeck Party! This party has become a fun annual tradition for festival-goers, and it would not be possible without the help from our generous sponsors! We love our qiviut sponsor Yarn Market; our cashmere sponsors, Juniper Moon Farm, loopsknitting.com, namaste, Unicorn Fibre Wash; and our merino sponsors, Bijou Basin Ranch, Classic Elite Yarns, Gardiner Yarn Works, Knit Picks, Lantern Moon, Miss Babs, Sandra Singh, Signature Needle Arts, St. Denis, The…

  • …We’re back and then out again!

    frecklegirl
    13 Oct 2009 | 8:31 pm
    This blog post is VERY overdue but, finally, here it is! Casey and I had the pleasure of attending the first German Ravelry Meeting in Backnang, Germany in September.  It was organized by the (knittingcouple) Annette and Alexander and they did a really great job! (mmm bretzel!) There were amazing little touches everywhere- like these decorations for the nametags!  I had a little sweater and Casey had a sock. We also got to meet Jeannette, one of our incredible site moderators- was so nice to meet her in person! In the evening, we got to hang out in the beautiful fall weather next to…

  • Upcoming Meetups & Travel!

    frecklegirl
    31 Aug 2009 | 7:03 pm
    The fall is promising to be another busy season here at Ravelry!  We are finalizing our plans for October and in the meantime are preparing for some really fun events in September. First up, Mary-Heather is teaming with Oodles Yarn and Bead Gallery and Jane Thornley to host a meetup in  Santa Fe, New Mexico this Saturday, September 5th. It will take place after the workshop that Jane is teaching at the store.  Here is the Ravelry Event listing for this meetup where you can RSVP and see more information!  Come by and meet some NM Ravelers and get a Ravelry button from Mary-Heather! Next,…
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  • Friday Give-Away – The Quilt Ladies Collection

    Mishka
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:09 pm
    Congratulations to #43 Cindy for winning last week’s give-away of a fat quarter pack and the glass beaded fob from Patchkat’s Bayou Blossom Creations. This week’s give-away is brought to you by Beth Strub author of The Quilt Ladies book collection. In The Quilt Ladies books, five very different women come together. As Mary Alice moves into a new community she understands the meaning of loneliness. The series continues as you meet all the Ladies that form Mary Alice’s new family. As you move through the series you will read along as they quilt, start a business, buy…

  • Winter in Red and White

    Mishka
    16 Nov 2009 | 5:05 am
    Exploring the colours red and white at Wellington County Museum & Archives November 14, 2009 – February 21, 2010 Wellington County Museum & Archives 0536 Wellington Road 18 R.R.1, Fergus, ON N1M 2W3 www.wcm.on.ca On display November 14, 2009 is Wellington County Museum & Archives’ newest exhibit, Winter in Red and White. The vibrant colour red was treasured for its richness and was used in combination with white to enhance the quality of everyday household articles – signature and wedding quilts, clothing, toys and even tableware. Over fifty red and white artifacts…

  • O Canada 2010

    Mishka
    14 Nov 2009 | 3:54 pm
    Please note: I copied this announcement from the International Quilt Festival’s Facebook fan page. I don’t know any additional information than what I’ve posted here. You can find the “official” info on their web site. International Quilt Festival/Chicago plans to showcase Canadian quilts and their makers in a special exhibit, O Canada 2010. This exhibit will be one of the highlights of Festival, April 16-18, 2010, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. This exhibit is open to residents currently residing in Canada. You must reside in…

  • Friday Give-Away – FQ Pack and Glass Bead Fob

    Mishka
    13 Nov 2009 | 6:36 am
    Congratulations to #110 Shelly, Becky R. and Mary D. on winning jelly rolls from the Quilting Bee in last week’s give-away. This week’s give-away has been provided by Patchkat’s Bayou Blossom Creations who specializes in custom-crafted fobs and beaded jewelry. The give-away is for six fat quarters from the Return to Romance line by Willowberry and Maywood along with a lovely glass bead fob for your scissors, totebag or whatever you’d like to dress up! Leave a comment below to enter the give-away. The contest closes November 19, 2009. One lucky winner will be randomly…

  • Alice’s Wall Hanging

    Mishka
    12 Nov 2009 | 11:29 am
    When Lucy turned one a few years ago, I made her a wall hanging with her first name. For Alice’s first birthday a couple of weeks ago, I gave her one too. I named it Soaring in the Wind.
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  • Turkey in the oven…almost!

    Anne Sutton
    21 Nov 2009 | 7:01 pm
    So, back to tradition.  I really am a Thanksgiving lover and yes, I’ll be cooking just like most of you .  As of today, it’s a bit questionable who I’ll be cooking for.  Both my grand-daughters just came down with the flu, now my son has it too.  So far my daughter-in-law is fine, but from what I’ve heard of this nasty bug, she may be next!  I don’t know if it’s the swine flu.  They no longer test for it. Have any of you had this horrible little creature visit your home? On a happier note, If you haven’t entered a name for the little squirrel, you…

  • I’m skipping Thanksgiving

    Anne Sutton
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:18 pm
    I’m think I might just skip Thanksgiving.  Haven’t told my family yet, but when they all show up,  wouldn’t it be great if I handed each one a box of Christmas decorations?   Get to work and they’ll  get a “bite” to eat later;  maybe a pizza or something like that.  These little guys are just waiting for them, along with hundreds of other ornaments packed away in the garage! Think how fast it would all get done!  No dreaded day after Thanksgiving, when my husband drags himself out to the garage,  groaning the whole time,  to get…

  • Photographing Chelsea

    Anne Sutton
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:48 pm
    Digital Cameras are so wonderful! They open up a new world! To think that we can take as many photos as we want, and simply delete the ones we don’t like. I was working away at the computer today and I happened to look over and see Chelsea sleeping about 2 ft. away. I decided it was a photo moment. Camera was right next to the computer so I grabbed it and did some practice shots!Here she is, sleeping in her little bed. Cute photo, but too many distractions in the background. That sewing machine cord looks unattractive and yes the window is blurred, but still not the best frame for the…

  • I Love That Color!

    Anne Sutton
    14 Nov 2009 | 1:29 pm
    What’s in a color?  Amazing when you think about it! Do you say “I HATE that color” or “I LOVE that color”? Click here and see how you respond to this color wheel.  (There’s an iPhone color app on this link too!)  Have you painted a room one of these colors?  Are you a brave red type or a shabby pink? As the new studio addition draws near, I’ve been thinking about wall colors. Lurking nearby in the garage, we have CANS of paint. Palest of pinks, the freshest blue, a green I’ve decided I “Hate”. Test colors, used colors, colors we bought too much of. My…

  • Project week

    Anne Sutton
    11 Nov 2009 | 8:48 pm
    It’s project week at Bunny Hill.  The tables are a bit cluttered, and there’s fabric everywhere, but that’s a good thing. It means I’m working!   I never have enough room.  If there’s a spare inch of table space I fill it with something.  Things look orderly in my photos, but if you could see what I copped out you’d laugh! Here’s the fabrics for a new quilt I’m working on.  It’s the new line from the French General & Moda Fabrics called “Rural Jardin”.   I’ll add some basics and a few other fabrics and maybe, just maybe,…
 
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  • Knitting is Fun...Right?

    Knit*Six
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:37 am
    I meet many knitters--usually, though not limited to, advanced beginners--who become frantic about real or imagined mistakes. They rush up, breathless and anxious, saying they "don't know how to fix it," they "don't know how to 'go back'," or even that they "think it's ruined" ("it" being their projects).More often than not, the real problem knitters face is their agitation, which prevents them from really seeing what's going on and how best to address it. Honestly. Once a knitter progresses past the ultra-beginner stage, he or she possesses the power to diagnose and fix 90 percent (or more)…

  • Toesicles: A new (unisex) sock pattern!

    Knit*Six
    14 Nov 2009 | 3:02 pm
    Luxurious. Toasty. Sexy. Well, that last one depends on your point of view.But, hey! These socks are perfect for holiday gifts... They knit up quickly, look impressive, and fit frosty feet of the female and male varieties!And I'll bet, if you ask my husband, he'll say warm toes are sexy any day of the year. (Since the alternative tends to be my warming them on him.)The pattern is new -- I just posted it on Ravelry today, so pop on over and pick up a PDF of your very own. You know you want to...Not a Ravelry member? That's OK -- you can use PayPal. Drop me a line at KnitSix@gmail.com, send…

  • Lace Knitting Tutorial

    Knit*Six
    18 Sep 2009 | 11:37 am
    Kristi (from Shalimar Yarns) and I put together a lace tutorial for her blog this week. She snapped some awesome pictures, and I helped craft some clear (we hope!) instructions for basic lace knitting.Here's a sample (using Zoe Sock in Blue Raspberry):K2tog tbl (an alternative to SSK): This is a left-leaning decrease. Insert your right needle tip into the first two stitches on the left needle from right to left (back to front)...... and knit them together.To read the rest of the Lace Tutorial, just head on over to Shalimar Yarns' blog. Enjoy!Site Feed

  • Kamille Socks: New pattern, new photos

    Knit*Six
    17 Sep 2009 | 11:41 am
    Photo courtesy of Shalimar YarnsHere's a photo of Kamille, which debuted at Sock Summit. This sock was knitted up inShalimar's Zoe Sock, in the Damson colorway. Another, in Saffron, is being knit even as I type, so I'll have a new picture for you soon.By the way, Kamille is spelled with a K because it's a Norwegian word, meaning Chamomile.I also have some lovely new photos of my Villette socks:Kristi from Shalimar Yarns modeled the sock, while I snapped pix using her wonderful camera (it makes every picture look good).Here's a close-up of the heel flap detail.Both patterns are available from…

  • On my way home...

    Knit*Six
    4 Sep 2009 | 12:32 pm
    Hello, friends,I've been away for a while, visiting family on the other side of the continent. Time goes so quickly when you spend it with those you love. It will be hard to say goodbye.BUT...I also have the most wonderful husband in the Universe, and cannot wait to be back in his arms, to give him a big hug and kiss. Smooch.So hold tight and be patient. I promise I'll return to my blogging soon -- and even have some brand new patterns to show you! (There's nothing like travel to clear your creative channels.)Meanwhile: Happy knitting!BTW: I was just reminded of this story -- about rescued…
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  • Tree Mobile WIP

    Salihan
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:20 pm
    The granny squares I starched yesterday are completely dry and they have kept their rounded shape without being cardboard stiff. Phew! Now I can work on the other parts of the mobile. I had picked up a reddish branch from one of my bushwalks and kept it with the intention of using it as decoration in the home some day. Well, the day has arrived! The branch is now the frame of my tree mobile. I’ve cut it in half and tied them together in the middle with kitchen twine. I hung the granny squares from the centre at the same time. This is just a mock up of what the mobile will be like in the…

  • Starching Granny Squares

    Salihan
    18 Nov 2009 | 1:40 pm
    Remember the Mystery Christmas CAL from Sarah London that I was working on? Sarah has revealed that the crocheted granny squares get turned into a Christmas Advent Tree. You can view her tree here. I’ve mentioned before that I would like to finish my tree differently. I would like to turn mine into a tree mobile. It’s a crazy idea and I have no idea whether it’ll work but doesn’t it sound fun! The first step is to starch the granny squares. I don’t want floppy pieces flopping around in the mobile. So I set up my dining table with old newspapers and cling wrap.

  • Hello. My name is…

    Salihan
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:34 pm
    My new crochet creation desperately needs a name. He is an apple from top to bottom and is as cute as cute can be. He’s met Missy Strawberry and likes her a lot. He think she’s very sweet. She thinks he is odd because… Well, let’s just eavesdrop on them, shall we? Missy: Hello! My name is Missy Strawberry. How are you? Apple: Hello Missy! Nice to meet you. My name is… hmmm… I don’t have a name. And then there’s a long awkward silence. Could you help name him so they can be firends? Oh and I forgot to mention. He has a baby brother who is also…

  • Free Pattern: Crochet Flower Fridgies

    Salihan
    15 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    These cute crochet flowers are from my Missy Strawberry pattern but I would like to share them with you as a free pattern. I’ve turned them into fridge magnets and a brooch. It’s so simple and quick that you could whip them up for last minute thank you gifts for teachers or the party hostess. Visit THIS PAGE for the pattern. A link has also been added to the left sidebar. Happy crocheting! I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment

  • My Creative Space…

    Salihan
    12 Nov 2009 | 10:21 pm
    I’ve crocheted 5 out of the 12 squares for the Mystery Crochet Project. The squares are getting so big! I should have used a smaller hook. DOH! Too late now. Now that I’ve seen what it’s meant to look like in the end, I’m going to do finish mine very differently to Sarah’s. You can view her finished project HERE. Do you like it? I’ve also found some time to knit. I’ve been working on the Vesper {Ravelry} top on and off in between other projects. Yesterday, I had a few spare hours to pass as I was waiting for my brother-in-law to come out of surgery so…
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  • Merry Christmas Poinsettia

    15 Nov 2009 | 7:24 pm
    Today was the day we tackled the poinsettia in the Merry Christmas Mystery Class. We're coming along. When you look at it, we've already completed quite a few squares. I really like the poinsettia. And not just because there are crystals in the center. While that isn't a bad thing, that's not the only thing I like about it. We started with T Stitch in Sparkle Braid covering all the petals and allowing just a bit of the shading to show through. Now, here's the cool part. After all the T Stitch was done we filled in some of the open stitches with Tent Stitch in a darker shade of Sparkle Braid.

  • Perfect Pears

    9 Nov 2009 | 6:24 am
    Apparently I have a thing for needlepoint pears.Vintage Pears is a Melissa Shirley canvas that I just love. Beverly Churchfield did the stitchguide for it and it is amazing. The stitch selections and thread selections are so much fun they really take the canvas to the next level.I added pears to my line of handpainted canvases this Summer. We have the large and small sizes to fit in different sizes of Stirling bags. This is the large size and it fits the smaller Stirling tote.And here's the small size that fits in the shoulder bag or the accessory bag. The design looks good both horizontal…

  • Merry Christmas Lesson #2

    1 Nov 2009 | 6:08 pm
    Here we go. Lesson #2 of the Merry Christmas canvas was today at the shop. We tackled a few more squares. Still many to go but this is a great way to stay on track and feel like you are accomplishing lots! Little goals do the trick. Today we did simple Long Stitch triangles in 2 of the squares. Nothing exotic, we needed an easy square to get us started today.We made a big sparkly pink snowflake. I'm convinced the world would be a better place if it snowed pink. Maybe some purple too. You may have noticed that I like bling. I also try to go for the unexpected, so rather than completely beading…

  • What a Wonderful Weekend

    29 Oct 2009 | 6:36 pm
    You can not imagine how much fun we had last weekend. We had just unpacked the store and were open to welcome customers Tuesday morning. Thursday night Caela Conn Tyler came to teach 3 days of exceptional classes for us. Oh the fun! Friday we had a wonderful lecture/spontaneous painted canvas embellishment class and then Saturday and Sunday we stitched Piazza San Marco.Piazza is a gorgeous piece and so much fun to stitch. Caela has worked out all the details. All we had to do was relax and follow along on the journey. We did have to count but no one seemed to mind. We were entranced with the…

  • We're Open!

    21 Oct 2009 | 6:30 am
    The new store is unpacked and ready for primetime viewing. It really is a very cool space that I think you are going to enjoy. All the stuff that made the old store so me is still here along with lots of fun new things to explore. The walls are still my funky shade of lime green that just makes everything happy. Some of the floors have tiger carpet. (More to come later) All in all a very good move.The move was especially good thanks to the help of a group of very dear friends who kicked in and went well beyond the call of duty to get us unpacked and prettied up in just 48 hours!!! You girls…
 
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