Madeleine L'Engle wrote more than 60 books during her lifetime and is one of my favorite authors. She wrote young adult fiction and is particularly known for the book A Wrinkle in Time (I have probably read that book about 100 times) which is part of the Time Quartet. Other fictional series include the adventures of the Austin family and the companion books A Small Rain and A Severed Wasp. L'Engle also wrote autobiographical books, poetry, and more. Her Crosswicks Journals give a glimpse into her life and Two-Part Invention gives details of her husband's illness and death.Design © Connie…
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Beading -- Part One
Stitches of Life20 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amWith a lot of help from my friends .... I made a pair of earrings:Crystallized Medici Drop Earringspattern designed byMarcia DeCosterblogging at Mad DesignsAren't these pretty? I recently met Candice Sexton. She + several of my GFs attend bead club together. They are amazing with all the awesome things they create!!! At a recent holiday party, Candy brought this pattern + supplies needed to make earrings. Each of us selected beads in different colors + styles. I was not in my comfort zone, tho, think I chose good colors! Candy… -
Stella Blue Friday
Quilt or Stitch? How about both?27 Jan 2012 | 10:36 pmOnly one more border to go...Last week, I had to miss my Portland Quilt Guild meeting, which made me so sad. I had a nasty head cold I was just getting over, and thought it’d be rude to share it with my friends. So, instead of attending the meeting, I sewed. I worked on Stella Blue again! Since I added a 1” border around the top, I had to change the flying geese border a bit. After some fudging, and making the corner block a bit different, I made it all work. I think it looks okay, but I am not taking it out!So, now all that is left is the big blue 5”… -
Night Nymph Happy Dance
Leslie's Cross Stitch Heaven22 Jan 2012 | 1:38 pmHere is Mirabilia’s Night Nymph in all her sparkly glory!! So the big question now is what to focus on now. I think it might be Mary’s Stocking by Shepherd’s Bush that I am stitching for my niece. I have lots of stocking stitching to do so that everyone has one! -
New Lizzie Kate Kit "A little Love" kit, Little House Needleworks and Country Cottage Needleworks
Anita's Stitching19 Jan 2012 | 1:57 pmA new Valentine kit from Lizzie Kate, it is called "A little love". Estimate shipping date is January 28.http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/lizziekate.htmlHere are the new charts from Country Cottage and Little House, estimate shipping date is January 25:- Country Cottage "March Cottage", "Our Love Nest"http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/cottageneedlework.html- Little House Needleworks "My Lady", "Jessie Bell" and "Bless" ornament:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/littlehouse.html
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About.com Cross-Stitch
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Free Inspirational Cross Stitch Pattern
28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amMadeleine L'Engle wrote more than 60 books during her lifetime and is one of my favorite authors. She wrote young adult fiction and is particularly known for the book A Wrinkle in Time (I have probably read that book about 100 times) which is part of the Time Quartet. Other fictional series include the adventures of the Austin family and the companion books A Small Rain and A Severed Wasp. L'Engle also wrote autobiographical books, poetry, and more. Her Crosswicks Journals give a glimpse into her life and Two-Part Invention gives details of her husband's illness and death.Design © Connie… -
Love Cup Cake and Saying
27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amThis design is inspired by About.com Guide to Rubber Stamping Kate Pullen's free Valentine's Day digital stamps. A delightfully delicious cupcake with towering tiers of frosting is combined with a saying for a Cupcake Valentine that is sweet, but still calorie free. This treat will be a luscious gift for someone special and is suitable for display year-round.Design © Connie G. BarwickAlter the colors to create the cupcake flavor of your choice - Chocolate anyone?As always, if you use one of the free patterns from About.com Cross Stitch, please share a photo with us. -
Free Sports Motif Cross Stitch Patterns
26 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amStitch the free sports motifs to create special bookmarks or banners for you favorite sports fans. You might even decide to stitch up the football during a certain game that is coming up in a few weeks. Photo © Connie G. BarwickOr, join us in the Super Star Challenge and stitch one of the free charts from the Back Stitch Stars Pattern Collection using the fabric, floss, stitches, and embellishments of your choice. When you are done, share a photo of your project so we can all ohh and ahh over what you have done.More Free Easy Patterns: Easy Baby-Themed Cross Stitch Patterns Animal Mini… -
Free Jeweled Crown Cross Stitch Pattern
25 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amMardi Gras will be here very soon and even if you don't live in New Orleans or another city that celebrates in a big way, you can still decorate and have a party, right? So get started on the free Jeweled Crown pattern and some of the other charts listed below. © Connie G. BarwickThe design is presented in two formats - the first is a silhouette and the second, a colorful version. You may stitch the silhouette in the color of your choice. Purple might be good - it is another symbol of royalty after all. The colorful version will sparkle if you add some metallic floss or blending filament… -
Free Vintage Seamstress Valentine Pattern
24 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amOne of the more complicated free pattern sets available from About.com Cross Stitch is the Vintage Seamstress Valentine Collection. If you are looking for an advanced Valentine-themed project, check these out. Design © Connie G. Barwick Barbara Crews, About.com Guide to Collectibles, has a number of Vintage Valentine Postcards in her collection. I thought the Vintage Seamstress Valentine would appeal to stitchers, so I asked (and received) permission to adapt it as a Cross Stitch chart. There are three patterns in the Vintage Seamstress Valentine Collection. The first is a detail from…
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Stitches of Life
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Beading -- Part One
20 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amWith a lot of help from my friends .... I made a pair of earrings:Crystallized Medici Drop Earringspattern designed byMarcia DeCosterblogging at Mad DesignsAren't these pretty? I recently met Candice Sexton. She + several of my GFs attend bead club together. They are amazing with all the awesome things they create!!! At a recent holiday party, Candy brought this pattern + supplies needed to make earrings. Each of us selected beads in different colors + styles. I was not in my comfort zone, tho, think I chose good colors! Candy… -
Beading -- Part Two
20 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amI have no idea how these were created - GF Debbie made themfor me. There is a dark pearl in the center and beautiful bead worksewn around. (can you tell I don't know 'bead speak'). Stunning!!!!Is this a beautiful crystal bracelet? Oh, when I wearit - the sparkle is dazzling!!! Made by GF Debbie.(who has a lot of beading talent!!!)Another awesome earring set. They are pearl-like chipswith beautiful crystals! Fun to wear and I appreciate my beading friends who share their creations.These were made by Candice. Thx so much! -
Pincushion Parade!!!
18 Jan 2012 | 9:41 amBeth blogging at Love Laugh Quiltis hosting a Pincushion Parade + asksbloggers to share their collection.Details on her post: Pincushion Parade!!!Here are some of mine:I stitched and finished these needlerolls. They are Shep Bush kits and Sekas designs.Two of these beautiful pinkeeps were gifts. The Souvenir de France wasstitched + finished by GF Anna. The Christmas Heart wasstitched + finished by GF Cathy B. I stitched and finished the smallSampler Pinkeep - and still have a small one half… -
giveaway + giveaway + giveaways ....
15 Jan 2012 | 10:55 pmThe South Paw Stitcheris hosting a giveaway to celebratea year of blogging ....Details on her postBlogoversary Giveaway-------------------------------------------------------------Moon Silk Stitchesalso hosting a giveaway ...details on her postNew Giveaway-------------------------------------------------------------------------Have you seen the party going onover on Kathy's Blog?Oh my -- visitShaw klfor her daily prizes.What are you still doing here????? -
Hello Kitty ... Dress-Me
7 Jan 2012 | 9:50 amWhen I bought the originalHello Kitty Dress-Me Plush (in October) ...I swore I wouldn't do it.Then, a $10 off coupon arrived in mye-mail for their newsletter sign up.(Yes, my plush needed winter gear)Ordered a new outfit in December.and ... I thought the Angel outfitwas perfect holiday gear(bought in November .... ).This is the original plush with summer pajamas.I waited, and debated, and when the storeonly had TWO left - I caved and purchased in October.The brown plush is charming; as is the baby plush ... Maybe the next shopping trip, because I swear I won't bethe person who buys the…
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Quilt or Stitch? How about both?
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Stella Blue Friday
27 Jan 2012 | 10:36 pmOnly one more border to go...Last week, I had to miss my Portland Quilt Guild meeting, which made me so sad. I had a nasty head cold I was just getting over, and thought it’d be rude to share it with my friends. So, instead of attending the meeting, I sewed. I worked on Stella Blue again! Since I added a 1” border around the top, I had to change the flying geese border a bit. After some fudging, and making the corner block a bit different, I made it all work. I think it looks okay, but I am not taking it out!So, now all that is left is the big blue 5”… -
A Quilt for Stacy
25 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amMy friend Stacy is due to have a baby at the end of February, and her friend and I hosted a baby shower for her on Saturday. She is having a girl *yay!!* and we are all really excited for her.I decided to make her a bright and happy baby quilt. I had fun going through my stash to find the perfect fabric. I used a pattern from the magazine Quilt Sampler, Summer 2011. To make a baby quilt, I just used less blocks. I really liked this pattern, it went together easily and looks nice too.I used an aqua dot flannel for the backing, and bound it with more dots, one can… -
The sea is calling me...
23 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amI started a new quilt! I know, bug surprise huh?? When I went to the Sisters Quilt Show in July of last year with all of my girlfriends, we stopped at The Stitchin' Post in Sisters and went shopping. I walked out with this lovely stack of shot cottons and cross weaves for a quilt from the book City Quilts. This quilt reminds me of the sea, the colors are so soothing.I finally started cutting into them, and I am in love.I have never made a quilt out of all solids before, so this is a lot of fun! -
Stella Blue Friday
20 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amI am glad to hear some of you are interested in how the glue works for sewing curved seams! I’ll be putting a post together for that soon, so be on the lookout okay?Stella Blue has been on my table all week, and she is becoming quite pretty. First of all, I had a successful shopping trip to Hollyhill Quilt Shoppe last Saturday. They still had some Rural Jardin fabric, but I kind of wanted something different for the borders. I knew that Etchings by Moda would match quite well, and knew they had that line in too. I totally scored! One of the ladies who… -
Tackling scary sewing projects
15 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amIn my quest to be a better quilter, I started the Single Girl quilt last spring. There were a bunch of people doing a sew along, and I figured I'd jump in because I loved the pattern, and I'd have lots of help and ideas with curved seams.I started off full steam ahead, got lots of piecing done, and then slammed into a wall when it came time to actually sew the curved pieces together. I didn't like all of the pinning, holy cow! I got poked like crazy... and I didn't like how it would never lay flat for me.I put the project away, and pulled out a whole lot of other ones to…
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Leslie's Cross Stitch Heaven
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Night Nymph Happy Dance
22 Jan 2012 | 1:38 pmHere is Mirabilia’s Night Nymph in all her sparkly glory!! So the big question now is what to focus on now. I think it might be Mary’s Stocking by Shepherd’s Bush that I am stitching for my niece. I have lots of stocking stitching to do so that everyone has one! -
More 30 day blogging challenge
22 Jan 2012 | 1:10 pmWell, I am not keeping up with posting every day, but I am going to keep up with doing every item on this challenge. So here is today’s installment. 16. A picture of you and your family. This is a picture my sister took of the family outside our house the weekend before Thanksgiving. Natalie was just one week old:) 17. Who is your celebrity crush? Funnily enough, I was discussing this with Allen just the other day. My celebrity crush would have to be Nathan Fillion who currently stars in Castle on ABC. The first show I ever saw him in was One Life to Live back when I watched soaps in… -
Blogging challenge
18 Jan 2012 | 6:46 pmDay 14: A TV show you are currently addicted to. One of the shows I have been addicted to for quite along time is NCIS. I have watched it from the very start as a backdoor spinoff of JAG. I have even rented the DVDs from Netflix over the last year and watched all the seasons over again. I am pretty sure that qualifies as addiction:) It is one of those shows I look forward to every week and one that never sits on the TIVO unwatched more than a day or two. Day 15: Something you don’t leave home without. Children and my mp3 player. It is pretty rare that I leave the house without at least… -
Tuscan Midnight
18 Jan 2012 | 6:36 pmHere are some photos of my progress on Tuscan Midnight. I put the last stitches in to the top left corner. Only three more to go:) I think my goal will be to complete one corner per month. If I can keep that up I will be done in April. That should be good pacing to get it done in a reasonable amount of time, but not burn myself out on it. I also hope to have a happy dance to share by the end of the week. I am almost done with the beading on Night Nymph and Friday is parents night out at Nathaniel’s day care. They have been kind enough to allow us to leave Natalie with them for the… -
Several Days of the blogging challenge
16 Jan 2012 | 1:14 pmI had done so well at keeping up with blogging daily for a while:) My nephew came over for a sleepover this weekend so that threw getting anything productive done (other than playing) impossible. The boys were so well behaved and had so much fun. I really wish we lived closer to my sister and her family so the kids could have play dates more often. Our kids are very close in age, the boys are a year apart and the girls are four months apart. Nathaniel and Ethan are really good friends and hopefully the girls will enjoy hanging out just as much. So here is an update on my blogging challenge.
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Anita's Stitching
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New Lizzie Kate Kit "A little Love" kit, Little House Needleworks and Country Cottage Needleworks
19 Jan 2012 | 1:57 pmA new Valentine kit from Lizzie Kate, it is called "A little love". Estimate shipping date is January 28.http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/lizziekate.htmlHere are the new charts from Country Cottage and Little House, estimate shipping date is January 25:- Country Cottage "March Cottage", "Our Love Nest"http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/cottageneedlework.html- Little House Needleworks "My Lady", "Jessie Bell" and "Bless" ornament:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/littlehouse.html -
Lots of new products
14 Jan 2012 | 2:35 pmI am adding new Ceramic buttons and some new buttons packs:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/buttons.htmlAdding new Sulky 12 wt Blendable threads and Bead Soups Packages:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/sulkyblendable.htmlhttp://www.anitalittlestitches.com/beading.htmlA new Solingen Germany Scissors 1043:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/solingenscissors.htmlNew charts that just came.- With Thy needle and Thread "February Word Play". This is my favorite and I will stitch it soon. New With thy Needle and Thread "February Word Play"- Regular Price $9.00 (Sale price… -
Wow exciting new charts, new Dovo Scissors, and new Glissen Gloss Japanese Hand Dyed Silk threads are all here...
30 Dec 2011 | 3:04 pmLook at what just arrived in the mail today. They are all ready to ship tomorrow.The Blackbird Designs Loose Feather Winter chart regular price for the chart is $12 (on sale for $9.75).http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/blackbird.htmlLizzie Kate Floral McSampler 2011 Ornament:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/lizziekate.htmlShepherd's Bush Christmas Joy:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/sb.html2 New Dovo Scissors from Germany:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/dovo.html1. Dovo 3 scissors Deluxe collection in a red leather case; scissors are 6", 4 1/2" and 3 1/2"2. Dovo Mother's memories… -
New charts update on Little House and Cottage Needleworks designs
15 Dec 2011 | 6:06 amThese are new upcoming designs, estimate shipping date is December 27.Little House Needleworks "Elizabeth Hancock" and "December Ornament Good Tidings":http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/littlehouse.htmlCountry Cottage Needleworks "In the Meadow" and "February Cottage":http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/cottageneedlework.html -
Packages are going out today on the new designs and all the new goodies are here.
10 Dec 2011 | 9:19 amHere is a pictures of 2 of the 4 boxes that are going to the post office today. The new blackbirds charts, fabric, threads are all here plus the new With thy needle and thread January word play. Prepaid orders are going out tomorrow, Saturday. If you have not made your purchase yet, please hurry since I won't be able to process any order from December 15 to December 22, take advantage of all the great sale prices..sales price on fabric, charts and threads..http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/blackbird.html- Blackbird Designs "Christmas Garden" (Regular price is $16, Sale Price $12.50)This…
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The Twisted Stitcher
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February's Cottage...
18 Jan 2012 | 8:10 amHappy Hump Day to all my blogging buddies and stitching pals!I had a finish over the weekend and thought I'd share with you:"February Cottage"Designed by: Country Cottage Needleworks ~ Nikki LeemanCopyright 2011Stitched with Crescent Colours and DMCHere is how...both of my cottages look on my big piece of 32 ct. Toasted Almond linen: I'm really pleased...with how they are turning out so far. I've stitched them over two linen threads, and put two stitches in between the months. But since now I'm looking at my picture....I see that I've made a big faux pas....look at my bottom row, I'm off… -
2012 Ornaments...
12 Jan 2012 | 11:17 amHappy Thursday blog buddies and stitching friends!I've been busy trying to kick a week old cold, and much to my regret I'm on the losing end of this battle. Alka-seltzer and my rear end growing roots in my stitching chair has been the only comfort I've had these long days. So I've put myself to good work making lemonade with my lemons.As you know...I mentioned that I would like to stitch at least one ornament per month in 2012 so that I can bedeck and bedazzle my Christmas Tree next Christmas season. I've made good on my promise to myself with this finish. Please let me introduce the… -
Anniversary of My Heart...
9 Jan 2012 | 11:46 amGood day to all of my blogging buddies! I hope this finds you well and hearty. Here we are already on the 9th day of the New Year, and I just finished my New Year Start (of course I have lots more blocks to go, but you understand). May I present, Snow Garden, the first in the Anniversaries of the Heart Series by Blackbird Designs:"Snow Garden"designed by: Blackbird Designscopyright 2010Stitched with GAST/WDW/DMC as chartedStitched on 32 ct. Toasted Almond LinenI have...officially stitched this chart twice, as I stitched it last year on a different piece of linen. Hated the way it looked, got… -
2011 Finale...
31 Dec 2011 | 11:17 amHappy New Year...to all my blogging buddies, stitching sisters and fellows! I hope that 2012 is a year filled with health, wealth, happiness and many contented hours filled with your needle and thread. I always find this time of year poignant...things I want to forget, things I want to celebrate, things I want to improve, things I want to accomplish...but most of all I just get this overwhelming sense of I'm right where I'm supposed to be, doing just what I'm supposed to be doing and feeling very blessed and humble. I'm very thankful for what I have been given in this life and I try very hard… -
Cross Stitch for the Holidays...
25 Dec 2011 | 3:08 pmRecently I was sent this lovely magazine:The magazine is filled with lovely detailed ornaments, stockings, full size pictures, tips, hints, finishing ideas, etc. I would highly recommend your getting one to add to your collection of holiday stitching projects! I will be stitching designs from this magazine in the future for sure! Thank you to the crafting editor for sending me this lovely surprise!Here is a link to the publisher: Future USHere is another link to purchase copies: Stonehouse Publications
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Becky Bee's Stitching Hive
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Sampler Roundy
24 Jan 2012 | 10:43 pmLet me just say that yesterday was a nightmare...our visitor was suppose to arrive in time for supper...BUT planes were grounded in our area due to dense fog (our travel to the airport was so nerve-racking to me-it was so foggy-i was a nervous wreck by the time we got home). SO, our visitor arrived after 10:30 PM. MAN, it threw my schedule way off as we did not eat supper until we got home from the airport. My body is not particularly fond of eating at that time of night-so needless to say I didn't sleep much last night....but today is another day and we are all settled in for a month long… -
This is Truly a Fly by post
23 Jan 2012 | 1:50 pmAS we have a visitor arriving around supper time this evening and will be with us for a month. So I have been busy with last minute preps :)(which has also left me woefully behind in blog reading/commenting) BUT I wanted to take a minute and thank Nicola for her SWEET, and THOUGHTFUL gift. She emailed and mentioned she wanted to send me a little something. She's just the sweetest and I have enjoyed getting to know her :) AND to have a new friend :) Thank you so much, Nicola :) I LOVE everything you sent and believe me it will all be put to good use :) Gotta run...Thank you so much for… -
Sampler Roundy
22 Jan 2012 | 7:49 pmThis is going to be the box I am offering to one of my INTERNATIONAL regulars ( I have your names in the original posts). I chose Sampler Roundy for the design and plan to finish it on a small round cheese box. We enjoy a Brie cheese with hot pepper jelly around here so I saved a few of my Brie cheese boxes and this is the perfect opportunity to use one in finishing. This is the third time I have stitched this design...but will not be the last I am sure as I LOVE it and enjoy stitching it. I hope to do the finishing in a few days. I hope the recipient will be happy with my choice.Sampler… -
Bluebird Serenade on a REALLY dreary Saturday...
21 Jan 2012 | 6:16 pmMan has it been a RAINY/WET/COOL day. I stayed in most of the day except for a few errands I had to take care of. HAPPY to be home warm and dry :) I did the finishing on bluebird Serenade today. I took some colors from the design to use in my finishing. I decided on a finish you could use to hang wherever you choose...ornament, peg, doorknob...you get the idea. This one was fun from start to finish :) It's so adorable. I hope whoever it goes to live with will love it as much as I do :)I adapted how I do my hangers on a lot of my ornaments and such a few years back-this way the recipient can… -
Gifts...
20 Jan 2012 | 1:26 pmI received a wonderful package from Elena in Russia today (PLEASE email me Elena, as I cannot locate your email address and want to thank you) she sent a beautiful Cross stitch bag for gifts, and a GORGEOUS Handkerchief (as she described it in her note)...it's just so beautiful and a cross stitch kit-my DD will love it as it has butterflies. Dear Elena, thank you so much for thinking of me :) You made my day :)AND, I wanted to share the MOST lovely ornaments that Julianne sent for Christmas :) The mitten is mine and Julianne being the sweet soul that she is stitched the other for my mom.
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Needlepoint News
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NeedlePaint.com Creates Custom Shop for Personalized Needlepoint Ring ...
11 Jan 2012 | 1:22 amDon't miss your chance to make an unforgettable wedding gift that not only will be used during the ceremony, but also will be cherished in the newlyweds' home for a lifetime. -
An artistic jewel is added to the Crown....
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Letter pillows from Jonathan Adler, Pottery Barn
23 Dec 2011 | 2:41 pmDespite what your English teacher might have said, we think that sometimes it's good to get a little bit wordy.
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Needlework News
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Aromatherapy valentines
28 Jan 2012 | 7:02 amSue Astroth‘s post on C&T Publishing’s blog explains how to make a fabric envelope filled with sweet sachets for someone you love. She says, Don’t forget the men in your life…just swap out the lavender for some cedar shavings. Go to the tute. -
Spider silk
28 Jan 2012 | 6:01 amDeepa Balagopal of This and That blog tips us off to an awe-inspiring exhibit of fabric made from spider silk at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. She says, For those like me who can only watch from afar,there is alovely video showcasing the creation of this cape which took about 7 years of making and silk from 1.2 million spiders .The fabric is in itself beautiful,but the embroidery – ooh,la,la… Go to Deepa’s posts for links. -
What’s new in threads
27 Jan 2012 | 12:07 pmJanet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint runs down the hot thread news from TNNA. Check out her post. -
Tutorial: Detached up-and-down buttonhole stitch
27 Jan 2012 | 11:06 amKimberly of Baroque Embellishments teaches us detached up-and-down buttonhole stitch. See her tute. -
Easy star appliques
27 Jan 2012 | 10:05 amMegan of The Crafty CPA shares her technique for easy but rockin star appliques. See her tute.
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Bristly Thistle Needlepoint News
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Year of the Dragon by Ellen Solomons
23 Jan 2012 | 4:26 pmThis new design was released at the show from Ellen Solomons. It is 14×14 on 13 mesh and we will have it in the store shortly. -
New Santa designs from Amanda Lawford
23 Jan 2012 | 7:54 amWe have several requests about the new Santa series from Amanda. These are available 30″ tall (13 or 18) 20″ tall (18 only) and 15″ tall (18 only). -
New designs from j child
22 Jan 2012 | 6:07 pmJennifer has released some wonderful new baby items. We will have these in the store soon. -
New designs from Amanda Lawford and Derek Clark
21 Jan 2012 | 9:38 pmAmanda and Derek introduced some wonderful new designs today in Phoenix. These will be available soon on our website.Click to view slideshow. -
New designs from Charley Harper
21 Jan 2012 | 10:18 amThree new designs were announced today from Charley Harper. If you want one of these please let us know so we can order before Treglown runs out. They are now on our website (with better photos). Click to view slideshow.
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The Crochet Dude
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VK Live in NYC!
20 Jan 2012 | 11:29 amLast weekend I went to the Big Apple to attend Vogue Knitting Live! It's an amazing event with lots of classes, and a market that is so big it has to be on two floors! I had a booth that included all my products for sale and what a hoot to be able to be there and talk to everyone that stopped by! *all images clickable* The dude on the left looks spookily like my brother, and I had to make him take a photo. The entire weekend I would look up and jump because I kept thinking my big bro was there! The next photo is from the Where Women Create booth where they had the pages from my… -
Bermuda Crochet Cruise!
6 Jan 2012 | 9:11 amI am so excited to announce that I will be taking a 6-day crochet cruise vacation with you this year! I cannot wait to board the Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas on May 25th and head to Bermuda! We will be crocheting the days at sea away, then exploring the amazing island of Bermuda, then more crocheting at sea on the way home! Sounds like the perfect vacation to me! Plus while you are in class with me doing what you love, your travel partner can lay on deck, go to the spa, hit all the buffets, do whatever it is THEY love to do on vacation! It's a win-win for everyone!!I've… -
Yarn review: Heritage Silk
4 Jan 2012 | 9:28 amJust before the holidays I was sent some yarn that I had never worked with before. It's from Cascade Yarns out of Seattle Washington. You may have worked with Cascade 220 before, it's an amazing worsted weight wool that comes in array of colors. It's truly hard to beat the color selection.The yarn I've been working with is called Heritage Silk:Turns out that this is a wonderful lightweight yarn. The 85% superwash wool is soft and easy to crochet with, and the 15% mulberry silk gives it a very pretty sheen and I believe adds to the lovely drape. This yarn is produced in Peru.I'm very… -
So Close!
3 Jan 2012 | 8:38 amFor Christmas jolly ole St. Nicholas brought me a new lens for my Nikon. It's an AF-S Micro Nikkor 85mm which is really just a fancy way of saying that it takes photos up close. Last year I felt like The Crochet Dude needed an upgrade from a point and shoot camera to an entry level SLR. Costco had the Nikon D5000 for a great price and I snapped (ha ha) it up. When I used my little point and shoot up until last year it had a built in 'macro' setting and took amazing photos like this one:Cleo says "click me" When I tried to get my new fancy Nikon to take up close pictures they never came out,… -
2012 Why You So Scary?
1 Jan 2012 | 9:55 amLast year on New Year's Day I was so busy working on Hug It Out that I didn't have time to blog, or take a shower or anything like that. I didn't get a chance to even think about resolutions or goals for the year. I had my reasons, but nonetheless, I am happy that I am just sitting in my little studio with Miss Chandler staring at me this year.As I sit here thinking about what resolutions to make (sometimes they help!) or what quality to develop (every party needs a theme!) I just wish I were more efficient. I wish the little things didn't take so much effort, and indeed I don't think…
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Crochet News
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Tragedy and pain expressed in art
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Free Needles & More Class at Cudahy Family Library
28 Jan 2012 | 1:34 amThe Cudahy Family Library is pleased to welcome Alice Misko as she offers a free 7-week beginners' class for knitting, crocheting, and plastic canvas. -
Truro woman crochets for cancer patients
27 Jan 2012 | 9:24 pmA Truro woman who lost two of her sisters to breast cancer last year has now found a way to comfort and warm other families who are dealing with the disease. -
Lookbook Love: ASOS' Lace, Neon and Tropical Spring Offerings
27 Jan 2012 | 6:14 pmWhether beachy and light or bold and punchy the ASOS spring lookbook is for girls who like to have fun with fashion. -
Five Things You Need to Know Today, Jan. 26
27 Jan 2012 | 4:51 am"Five Things You Need To Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.
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Thistle Cove Farm
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All Will Be Well
26 Jan 2012 | 10:17 am"All things shall be well You shall see for yourself that All manner of things shall be well For as the body is clad in the cloth, And the flesh in the skin, And the bones in the flesh And the heart in the trunk So are soul, and body, clad and enclosed in the goodness of God As truly as God is our Father, so truly is God our mother And he revealed that in everything and especially in these sweet words where he says, "I am the power and goodness of fatherhood, I am the wisdom and lovingness of motherhood. I am the light and grace which is all… -
Sabbath Keeping
22 Jan 2012 | 7:15 am"The Lord has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted...to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve...to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." ~ Isaiah 61:1-3 and Luke 4:18 ~ "[Death] is what life is all about, a slow discovery of the mortality of all that is created so that we can appreciate its beauty without clinging to it as if it were a lasting possession. Our lives can indeed be seen as a process of becoming familiar with death...when we see life constantly [in the… -
Pam's Story
19 Jan 2012 | 2:22 pm~ Tim Tebow, photographer unknown to me ~ As some may know, I am not a sports fan and don't pay attention to sports. Probably, I should be ashamed to admit I had no clue who Tim is but folks have, somewhat graciously, put me on the right road -smile-. I am however, always in the corner of another Christian who takes a stand; there aren't enough, wouldn't you agree? The following story is gripping, real and totally wonderful; it came to me over the signature of Dr. Gerald B. (Jerry) Kieschnick, President Emeritus, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Presidential Ambassador for Mission… -
The Stages of Grief
16 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amWay back when, I went to Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks and Tourism. I specialized in convention and visitor bureau development and geriatric recreation and worked various internships including senior centers. Part of the prep work for the geriatric recreation portion of my degree was taking geriatrics classes and in one of those classes I studied the 1969 ground breaking work of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, On Death and Dying. "If you shield the canyons from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of their… -
Sabbath Keeping
15 Jan 2012 | 11:38 am"I will be glad and rejoice in your love; for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul." ~ Psalms 31:7 ~ "O Lord I my best desires fulfil. And help me to resign Life, health, and comfort, to Thy will, And make Thy pleasure mine." ~ William Cowper ~ "Nay, all by Thee is ordered, chosen, planned Each drop that fills my daily cup; Thy hand Prescribes for ills none else can understand. All, all is known to Thee." ~ A. L. Newton ~ "No star is ever lost we once have seen, We always may be what we might have been. Since Good, though only thought, has life and breath,…
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21 of 30 done
26 Jan 2012 | 11:47 pmwhich makes 9 octagons left to do, 16 squares and 18 triangles. This sounds like a LOT, but it shouldn’t take too long. Because I have so many of the octagons, I am tossing up whether I want to start joining them together now, or waiting until all the bits are finished. I’m liking the idea of getting the rows done before all the fiddly bits. But..what color do I sew them together with? Ah, the pattern says main color. That’s handy, coz that was about the color I was thinking of using. If you wanted to do this using cheapish acrylic, these are the ‘recommended’… -
Crocheted Diaper Cover
26 Jan 2012 | 10:53 pmFor my shoot with Caleb, I crocheted a new prop that I now don’t think I could do without: a diaper cover! I used the pattern from this site and just enlarged it a little bit (because I find that my crochet creations often turn out too small). This little prop was so easy to make and worked really well in my photos. It is a comfy and easy way to mask whatever brightly-colored cartoon character you find stamped all over your little model’s diaper -
I now love hats.
26 Jan 2012 | 10:33 pmLadyLike Accessories. My apologies for the lack of posts lately. With the semester starting up and a big performance to kick things off, it’s been a little crazy! But – I am back. And feeling cold. Living in Ohio the last couple years, I’ve gotten somewhat used to the endless and bitter winters. But one thing I’ve never been able to incorporate into my winters is hats. Maybe it had something to do with having short hair for a while.. but I’ve always hated how fussy hats and headbands were – and what they did to my hair. But I will say that today’s… -
crochet:: wool-eater wednesday week 2
26 Jan 2012 | 9:40 pmWeek 2 has come and gone with only a round and a half added. Onward to week 3 and playing catch-up! So instead it is temporarily named “Liebster Blog Award Wednesday”. But it’s Thursday already. And it doesn’t have the same ring to it. You get the point. So, let’s start this party off with a HUGE THANK YOU to Linda at alottastitches! How sweet of you Linda ~ it is so nice to be appreciated Lovin’ my Liebster! PS ~ liebster is German for sweet, kind, lovely, nice, pleasant, good… So here are the rules:: Rule #1. You must acknowledge the blogger who gave you the award… -
Gege Crochet Supah Coo' Mario Blanket
26 Jan 2012 | 9:09 pmSome of you may have seen this awesome blanket by Gege Crochet. It is actually what inspired me to knit my blanket, for the most part. If you haven’t seen it, you need to. There are multiple posts about the blanket, but I’ll link you to Part 1
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Knitting News
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Crazy about crafting
28 Jan 2012 | 4:38 amWhether it's knitting, creating plush creatures or making costumes for an anime convention, Jessica Portner's up for the challenge If a craft is not a challenge, it's not worth doing, Jessica Portner of Marshall said. -
Add a little isle style to your work wardrobe
28 Jan 2012 | 12:24 amFair isle, the traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours, often takes one of two sartorial directions: professional Nordic ski bunny or unemployed dudes of Big Lebowski ilk. -
Embracing Those in Need
27 Jan 2012 | 8:19 pmRunning a business is a challenging task. Spending time in a hospital is a challenging task. -
Roberts High School students finish hats for Doernbecher Hospital
27 Jan 2012 | 4:09 pmLast month I sat with Roberts High School students who were knitting hats for Doernbecher Children's Hospital. -
Knit Wits
27 Jan 2012 | 12:05 pmGrab your knitting needles, embroidery threads, patchwork and hoops. The Paris Needlework Fair takes place in February .
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Webs Yarn Store Blog
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The Buzz at WEBS – January 27, 2012
27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amThis week the staff at WEBS is buzzing about two great yarns and a new knitting needle set.It’s been a couple of years since I’ve last knit with Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino. But when the six new colors passed by my desk this week, I was reminded all over again how much I love knitting with this yarn.I’ve used Baby Cashmerino twice: once to make the Knitting at Knoon Sweet Pea sacque and once for my final project sweater for the WEBS Expert Knitting Certification Program. Each time I was delighted by how enjoyable it was to knit with. The springyness of the yarn made my… -
Free Pattern Thursday: Chili Pepper from Spud & Chloë
26 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amHi Everyone,This week, we’re featuring a free hat pattern from Spud & Chloë. Chili Pepper is knit in Spud & Chloë Fine and takes just two hanks. The main color and the contrasting color.Chili Pepper is written for a range of sizes from baby to adult! This is a great “in between” project when you’ve just finished something but aren’t quite ready to move on to another big project. It’s also a great project to knit periodically and store up for later gift giving.Spud & Chloë Fine is a lovely yarn and it comes in some fantastic colors. You can… -
Deep South Knitting Blog Tour and Review
25 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pmHi Everyone,We’re participating in the blog tour for Deep South Knitting by Beth Moriarty.This new book from the creator of the site planetpurl.com is a fantastic collection of patterns inspired by the South. You’ll also find great facts and delicious recipes. The book is divided by states and each state includes a great introductory page, facts about the state, and fantastic pictures.Here are just a few of the patterns.I love that the book includes the sizes of the models so you can get an idea of what the project looks like on a person who is similarly sized. I wish every book… -
Tuesday’s Tip – Rowing Out
24 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amWe’re starting a new weekly feature on the blog today called Tuesday’s Tip. Each week we’ll share a favorite tip or technique with you.This week’s tip is from Kirsten Hipsky our Design Manager. She’s addressing the problem of rowing out, where the size of your knit stitches are different than your purl stitches. These alternating rows of larger stitches will appear as ridges on the front (knit side) of stockinette fabric. On the back (purl side) of stockinette fabric, these rows will appear as valleys.Rowing out is more pronounce with less stretchy yarns such as… -
Sweet Shawlettes Winner
20 Jan 2012 | 10:55 amHi Everyone,Happy Friday! The winner of the Sweet Shawlettes Giveaway was post number 25 Judi Jones who said: “I absolutely love Ceilidh !! It reminds me of Scotland and the plaid pattern is just beautiful, it almost looks woven. I would love the challenge of knitting this plaid design and then wearing it with pride. And it would keep me warm here in Michigan !!”Congratulations Judi! Please contact me at mkubasekDOThaberATyarnDOTcom (replacing the capitalized words with their symbols) so we can get your book out to you.Hope everyone has a great weekend!Mary
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Yarn Harlot
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Once Upon A Time
27 Jan 2012 | 11:32 amOnce upon a time, there was a knitter living in a house in Toronto, and she had a few problems. Mostly these problems were related to things like the three pounds of feline rage that lived with her, the way... -
Backwards or Forwards
26 Jan 2012 | 10:36 amI noticed it about two weeks ago. There is a line on the baby blanket. Not really a line, more of a point of change. The first chunk, maybe 15 or 20 centimetres, doesn't look the same as what I've... -
Obstructed
25 Jan 2012 | 11:23 amThe weekend in London (Ontario) teaching and speaking at Cotton-by-Post was absolutely a pleasure. Suzanne and Garnet, the charming proprietors turned out to be just that, and the arrangements they made were terrific. My students were bright, interesting and rather... -
Dear Blog
23 Jan 2012 | 12:03 pmOn this day in 2004, I wrote the first entry here. My darling friend Ken made it for me, and it goes without saying that it was one of the most incredible gifts I've ever received. Today marks my 8th... -
Now I can say it
20 Jan 2012 | 9:47 amIn a rare turn of events, yesterday Joe and I were both packing. Actually, now that I think about it, it wasn't that unusual for both of us to be packing. What was unusual was that we were packing and...
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Quilting Gallery
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Vote Now: Winter Landscape Quilts
26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pmIt’s voting time!! The theme for this week’s quilt contest is Winter Landscapes. Grab yourself a cup of coffee and a pencil to make note of your faves. You can vote for FOUR quilts this weekend. This week’s sponsor, is Vicki Welsh who creates gorgeous hand dyed fabrics. Vicki has donated a Stash Pack of hand dyed fabrics containing 10 fat eighths and a Goddess Sheet Teflon pressing sheet from Mistyfuse for this week’s winner. Plus everyone can enjoy a 15% discount through to January 29 by using coupon code WINTER15 in Vicki’s online store. Now it’s time for… -
Planning My Home Office Studio – By: Kim Hanson
25 Jan 2012 | 11:10 pmPlease join me in welcoming today’s guest blogger Kim Hanson. Kim’s sharing photos and details on her new home office quilting studio. She’s also giving away a copy of Creating Your Perfect Quilting Space, by Lois Hallock. See below for how to enter. Kim Hanson Good day everyone. Thanks to Michele Foster, I have another opportunity to speak with you again. I’m so excited to write about my brand new home office quilting studio. Well, it’s not exactly "brand new", but it is revamped and so, so much better than what I had before. Once our three adult… -
Call for Paper-Pieced Designers
25 Jan 2012 | 3:07 pmJennifer over at SewHooked is organizing a super fun Paper Pieced Pattern-a-Day Garden Party Blog Hop starting April 1st. She’s looking for paper-piecing designers that want to create a 10″ block and participate in the fun. Head over to Jennifer’s site for the details and to see what dates are still available. Sign up to be a designer if you’re interested on her site. I’ll be doing a block April 11th… need to decide what to make. -
Quilter’s Super Deal: Save 40% off Little Apples by Aneela Hoey
24 Jan 2012 | 11:10 pmWeb site | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Email Fort Worth Fabric Studio is an online quilt store full of fabulous fabrics, bundles, kits, and patterns! You can expect great customer service with special attention to your order. Nearly always, next day shipping and many times, same day shipping! We promise you "online service with a smile". We are home of the Friday Bundle Batch, an assortment of fabrics that are hand-selected to perfectly complement each other! Check for a new Bundle each Friday! This Week’s Quilter’s Super Deal: Save 40% OFF all Little Apples by Aneela… -
4 Patches 4 Hope
24 Jan 2012 | 4:58 pmCan you help? – Make some 4 Patches 4 Hope this weekend and send them to Regina. From Regina’s web site: 4Patches4Hope began as a desire to use my passion for quilting and the power of social media and word of mouth to create comfort quilts for those undergoing cancer treatments and also raise money for cancer research. It was to begin on my mother’s birthday – today – October 4, 2011 and be a birthday gift to her. Unfortunately Mom’s cancer had a different timetable, and on July 12, 2011 her battle with this disease ended. I decided to forge forward in her…
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Lion Brand Notebook
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How to Host a Yarn Swap & Stashbusting Party
26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amA swap party is the perfect way to spend quality time with your yarn-loving friends, and unload a lot of unwanted yarn cluttering up your stash. At a yarn swap, all the swappers bring their unwanted yarn to unload and hope pick up a few new treasures. If you want to host your own swap party and unload some yarn clutter, here are 5 useful tips on planning your party. Make sure you’re ready to let go of your yarn when you bring it to the swap. If you’d be comfortable donating your yarn to charity, then you’re ready for the swap. If you’re not ready, put the yarns in a… -
And the 2012 Color of the Year Is…Tangerine Tango!
25 Jan 2012 | 8:20 amPantone, the “world renowned authority on color” and provider of color systems throughout a variety of industries, has announced the 2012 color of the year; Tangerine Tango. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute stated,“sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it.” Tangerine Tango is supposed to help you feel inspired and energized. Even though some hues may be brighter than others, it’s friendly enough to include in home decor. If you’re interested in seeing… -
How to Turn a Rectangle Into a Shrug
24 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pmIf you’ve mastered scarves, shawls, and other rectangular objects, you may be thinking about what else you can make. Or perhaps you want to make a garment, but you like instant gratification and don’t want to think about sleeve shaping, buttonholes, etc. Luckily for you, we have a lot of basic shrug projects on LionBrand.com that are just rectangles seamed up to create “sleeves.” These shrugs come in all shapes and sizes, so be sure to browse through all of our various patterns to find the one that’s right for you. How does a rectangle of fabric (plain or with a… -
Introducing Pinterest, a Great Resource for Crafters
23 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amYarncrafting inspiration comes from so many different sources: colors, textures, drape, shapes, and more. Now there’s a way to create a virtual moodboard: Pinterest, a fun social network that’s a helpful resource for crafters. Essentially, Pinterest allows you to curate different boards of images. This is perfect for bookmarking yarncrafting patterns, yarns you wish to purchase in the future, and motivational photographs. What I really love about Pinterest is that you can include a link to the original source, so you’ll always be able to track down your inspiration. On the… -
6 DIY Crochet Hook & Knitting Needle Organizers
20 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amTwo weeks ago, I wrote about one of my new year’s resolutions being to organize my hooks, needles, and notions–something that most yarncrafters have to tackle at one point or another–and I got a response from Syd who asked if I could share some do-it-yourself ideas, since one of her resolutions was not to spend money when possible. As knitters and crocheters (and generally crafty people), of course, there are some great ways to do this. I was happy to oblige, and so here are just a few patterns that will help you get your tools in order. (Click on the photos or titles for…
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Knit 1 Purl 2 - Needlework News
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? StarCraft 2 – GoOdy vs MaNa – GO4SC2 #119 Finals (Game 4) – WAY ?
28 Jan 2012 | 4:52 amSee the full show! ? StarCraft-2-show.tgn.tv ? WAY ? What is WAY? – See http A very interesting match-up, this one. Check Darnoc out at darnocris.wordpress.com Video by Darnoc and TGN.TV Tell us what you think in the comments below. If you like this video, click “Like” and Subscribe… -
knitting part 1: how to cast on for beginners
28 Jan 2012 | 4:52 amknitting is very good to learn this is the first step of knitting and soon i will do the next step how to do a simple knit….. i hope this helps you -
FINGERLESS MITTS PART 1
27 Jan 2012 | 4:30 amAn easy, up close, demonstration of HOW TO KNIT FINGERLESS MITTS, PART 1. THIS IS PART OF A SERIES OF 5 VIDEOS. WATCH THEM ALL TO SEE THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS. This video also shows magic loop knitting and ribbing on circulars.By Judy Graham, Knitter to the Stars, who’s knits have appeared in movies, TV, and concerts for over 30 years and who has been hand… -
I Can’t Believe I’m Knitting Cables
27 Jan 2012 | 4:30 amLeisure Arts shows you how to do cable knitting without a cable needle.Video Rating: 4 / 5 -
Learn To Knit – Cast On Techniques
27 Jan 2012 | 12:33 amJodi Moody from Alpaca Direct shares her secrets to the simple cast-on and the longtail cast-on. Close-up video shows simple easy to learn techniques.Video Rating: 4 / 5
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AllFreeKnitting.com Articles
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April May Lace Armwarmers
26 Jan 2012 | 4:58 pmArmwarmers look fashionable but keep you warm at the same time! Make your very own using this free knitting pattern. You can wear them under short sleeved or long sleeve shirts. -
Tacked Trim Triangle Shawl
26 Jan 2012 | 4:35 pmWrap yourself in this luxurious shawl designed by Kt Baldassaro. Using only 2 skeins of Alp Natural by Feza Yarns, you can create this gorgeous knitting pattern in a matter of hours. This pattern features the simple stockinette stitch. -
Skacel Collection, Inc.
26 Jan 2012 | 2:11 pmThe Skacel Collection has been supporting Local Yarn Shops as a wholesaler of high-end yarns and needles for over 20 years. Our fibers are manufactured using the highest quality materials, in our German, Italian and Peruvian mills. We have created this site, as a resource for knitters everywhere to learn more about our lines, and connect with Local Yarn Shops in their area who stock our products. -
Big Herringbone Cowl
26 Jan 2012 | 1:48 pmThis big, bulky cowl is the perfect accessory for winter. Use this free knitting pattern to make your own Big Herringbone Cowl. -
Michael Sellick
26 Jan 2012 | 1:04 pmMichael Sellick is the energetic creator & instructor of The Crochet Crowd on YouTube Channel, he inspires, and celebrates creativity with millions of views. Mikey revitalizes the love of yarn arts for all levels connecting online friendships and a Show N Tell network on Facebook under the name of The Crochet Crowd.
