Hankering for Yarn

October 31st, 2008

A fond farewell to hankering for yarn

I am sad to say that today is my last day blogging at hankering for yarn.
I’ve been blogging with b5 media, the company that owns hankering for yarn for 2 1/2 years now, and it’s been a slice.
But we are at a crossroads, and so are parting company. It’s been a difficult and painful choice […]

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October 31st, 2008

Invaluable info about yarn sizes

Do you have trouble remembering what 8/2 and 5/2 etc means in relationship to the thickness of yarns and threads?
Well, there is an excellent explanation of it here: Yarn Size Explanation
Yay, internet!
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October 30th, 2008

Wild design in crochet and knitting

Okay… the model looks like she’s stepped out of a zombie movie, and some of the ‘way far crazy out there’ architectural shaping is too bizarro for words,
but….
there is some seriously gorgeous and innovative shaping going on in Sandra Backlund’s designs.
She’s good. She’s very good.
Check it out: Sandra Backlund
Tags: crochet, design, fashion, inspiration, knitting, […]

By Noreen -- 2 comments

October 28th, 2008

Celebrating Arbutus trees

My dear friend, Terri Bibby, master Saori weaver from Salt Spring Island, B.C. ,
is part of a really neat show at new show at ArtSpring on Salt Spring Island, BC called “Eye for Colour”.
It’s a show that brings together weavers and other fiber artists with poets and painters and artists who work in a variety […]

By Noreen -- 1 comment

October 27th, 2008

Bloggy Giveaway week - Prize list for hankering for yarn

It’s Bloggy giveaway carnival time again!

Here is the list of links to all my contests this week.
Feel free to enter as often as you like!  Please check back through the week, as I intend to add more prizes to the list.

One of a kind handmade Hedgehog Tatting Shuttle by Noreen Crone-Findlay 
Red 3/8″ embellishment cord with […]

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October 27th, 2008

Bloggy giveaway- Hedgehog Tatting Shuttle

 Bloggy giveaway carnival time is over…..

The other day, I posted about the Hedgehog Tatting Shuttles that I have just designed and am now making.

Well……
I  offered one of my  Hedgehog Tatting Shuttles (one of a kind, handmade by me) as a prize in the bloggy giveaway carnival!
ANd the winner is #60, Nicole - congratulations! Hope you […]

By Noreen -- 94 comments

October 27th, 2008

Bloggy giveaway- Red cord from Kreinik

 Bloggy giveaway carnival is over….

This red color cord is  Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.
You can make all kinds of wonderful jewelry and other crafts with it. I love it and am so pleased that the lovely folks at Kreinik gave this to me for the contest!

Michelle, who was #23 in the comments  won […]

By Noreen -- 47 comments

October 27th, 2008

Bloggy giveaway- Gold color cord from Kreinik

Bloggy giveaway carnival is over….

This gold color cord is  Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.
You can make all kinds of wonderful jewelry and other crafts with it. I love it and am so pleased that the lovely folks at Kreinik have given this to me to  give to you!

Jenna, who was #31 in […]

By Noreen -- 43 comments

October 27th, 2008

Bloggy giveaway- Silver cord from Kreinik

 Bloggy giveaway carnival is over.

This silver color cord is  Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.
You can make all kinds of wonderful jewelry and other crafts with it. I love it and am so pleased that the lovely folks at Kreinik have given this to me to  give to you!

It was one of the  prizes […]

By Noreen -- 51 comments

October 27th, 2008

Bloggy giveaway - Silver color heart earrings

 Bloggy giveaway carnival is over

I made these silver color earrings from Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.

Charlotte, who was #50 in the comments  won this prize
Congratulations!

The contest is now over……
Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
I am no longer writing hankering for yarn. You can catch up with me at www.tottietalkscrafts.com
Tags: Bloggy giveaway, contest, […]

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