Hankering for Yarn

April 30th, 2008

Inspiration- JD’s crochet craft gossip blog

Whacking myself on the forehead! Duh!
I was SURE I had linked to JD Wolfe’s terrific crochet blog.  When I went to check, I had one of those ‘Oi Vey’, ‘roll the eyeball’ moments. erg.
BUT now I have corrected my oversight.  JD’s mahvelous blog is now right and properly linked.
Go there… it’s fun!   Crochet Craft […]

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April 30th, 2008

b5 bloggers at home

Getting Personal with b5media Lifestyles Bloggers
By Gayla

Today the Lifestyles Channel is inviting readers into their homes by sharing a glimpse of where they blog from.
The blogging locations are just as unique and varied as our bloggers - but one things for sure, in every single post, you find a sense of comfort that whispers softly […]

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April 29th, 2008

Three Doors Down - Introduction

Through the month of May, the Lifestyles channel at b5 media is going to be having a neat neighbourhood networking carnival.
Each of us will be featuring introductions to and interviews with blogs and bloggers from the b5 Lifestyles network.
Here are the guidelines….
Each of us looks at the list of b5 Lifestyles blogs, and counts […]

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April 29th, 2008

Where I blog

The Lifestyles channel at b5 is having a mini carnival with as many of us as possible showing where we blog.
So, here’s where I blog:

Note the omnipresent cuppa tea….
I never blog alone.

We have a very  literary cat. (contrary, too).
Usually, she is draped around my shoulders:

and her sibs are usually right by:

I have several workstations in […]

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April 29th, 2008

Inspiration- Susan Sorrell’s Inspiration page

Susan Sorrell, a fiber/mixed media artist living in Greenville, SC,  has started a page to get people’s creativity kickstarted: Art and craft tips

Tags: hints and tips, inspiration, Susan Sorrell

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April 28th, 2008

Frequently asked questions- Spool knitting with kids

One of the most common ‘FAQ’s’ that I receive is:
Q: What can I spool knit with kids? (or my 8 year old or 7 year old etc)
A: That depends on your child. When my daughter was tiny, she was more skillful at a lot of the needle arts than many adults.
So, you’ll need to […]

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April 28th, 2008

Workshops in Portland in September

I just received an email saying that the registration for workshops at the Knit and Crochet Show in Portland OR in Sept. of 2008 is now open.
I’ll be teaching 7 workshops, and would love to invite you all to come and take them!
Here’s the link for signing up:
workshops 
Tags: , butterfly and butterflies and butterfly motifs, […]

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April 27th, 2008

Inspiration- Doll workshop

My friend, Gwen found a notice about  a gorgeous doll workshop by Denise Marie Doll art being offered in Sante Fe NM:           Doll Workshop
Lovely!
Tags: doll and dolls and dollmaking, doll workshop, dollmaking, inspiration, nuno felting

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April 26th, 2008

Weaving books I love

We’re downsizing like mad around here, but believe me, there are some books that I would NOT part with.
The weaving books that I can’t recommend highly enough and simply wouldn’t part with are:
Inkle Weaving by Helene Bress - it’s one of the best books  about Inkle weaving and luckily, it’s still available on the web.
Hands […]

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April 25th, 2008

Contest - Crocheted Wire Butterfly Earrings-WINNER

Drumrolls please!
Tick tock… midnight mountain standard time Friday night I asked my husband to please call out a number between 1 and 219.
He thought for a moment, and then announced:
♦ 87!♦
TADAH!
So, the winner of my
Crocheted  Wire Butterfly Earrings contest is:
Pat(crochetsew) 
Who asked:
Is Friday here yet??
Well… Friday was a very good day, and Saturday is even better […]

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