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Jan 31, 2012, 4:29 pm
I should be sketching, working out the pattern and reading up on Modular Crochet, however, I'm not. One good thing, as of yesterday, I changed the whole design in my head and am geared up to writing and working it out.
Here's my problem; I joined Pinterest. Before that, I bought this te... Comment - Like
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Dec 28, 2011, 10:46 am
How many of you have felted or fulled (and why do these terms confuse me so?) an item? The pattern I bought from Fiber Trends calls it a Crocheted Felt hat, yet other have said when you felt wool, it's fulled. In any case, felting is a bit of a fun way to play around with wool and also make a wond... Comment - Like
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Dec 8, 2011, 10:04 am
Again, I admit, I haven't been hooking much, although I did make a few chemo caps, have two bigger project queue. From not crocheting much, one of the projects I did, using a large hook/bulk yarn (My chunky winter brimmed hat)and hurt my hand and ended up wearing a support brace for a few days. My... Comment - Like
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Nov 6, 2011, 3:40 pm
This morning when I woke up and logged online, I was startled to see how many "hits" my site had already and tracked it back to Craftsy.com and my Bubbles Blanket. The person who posted it did link it to my site, but kinda (IMHO) made it seem like her design, but that's neither here nor there. The... Comment - Like
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Oct 12, 2011, 9:45 am
(Sigh) I received an email today from Vik. It was the sweetest scolding I ever received. "Where ARE you?" was basically what it said. She also went on to tell me she was sure I was still creating and unfortunately, that part was wrong. As my last post mentioned, I really lost my "ummph", but wi... Comment - Like
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Sep 5, 2011, 1:33 pm
I apologize for promising to blog more and then not, but now that school will be starting tomorrow and all our summer activities are coming to a screeching halt, I will be back to some crafting and definitely blogging again. Besides, I have become addicted to my Kindle and have been reading so much... Comment - Like
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Jul 26, 2011, 1:09 pm
I admit, I've been a slacker. I haven't do anything, and I do mean anything fiber related or even craft related since I finished the pattern for Hippie Chick Shawl (and a shout out to KnitPicks for putting the pattern in their catalog for July/August-sales are booming). I really thought I would get... Comment - Like
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Jul 21, 2011, 9:52 am
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Jul 14, 2011, 7:00 am
Thanks to Kathryn, author of the blog Crochet Concupiscence for taking having the initiative and creating the Hookin' Up Crochet Blog Project. Since Facebook has become so popular, blogging seems to have been tossed to the sidelines, yet there are so many great blogs out there, but how do you ... Comment - Like
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Jul 5, 2011, 9:21 pm
Using the random number generator from Random.org, comment number 1 was the winner, Heike!
by Marie-Noelle Bayard (click link to take you to Amazon page)
I'll contact you through Ravelry for your info to forward to Tara of Soho Publishing!
Congrats!
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Jun 28, 2011, 10:34 pm
When Tara from Soho Publishing (aka Sixth & Spring Books) asked if I would do a review on the book, I was thrilled. Then she offered a blog giveaway and she will personally send a copy to the winner. I love crochet reference books and admittedly can't resist any of the really good ones. Well, in my... Comment - Like
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Jun 16, 2011, 11:32 am
Little Crochet: Modern Designs for Babies and Toddlers by Linda Permann is a book that anyone who crochets for babies and toddlers will love. Let me say first off, there aren't many patterns out their for boys for those of us who crochet, but Linda made sure to include plenty for boys, as well as l... Comment - Like
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May 6, 2011, 4:03 pm
On Ravelry, on average, the Bubbles Baby Blanket gets about 10 downloads daily for the pattern. Some days much more and other days less, but at least a few each day, hence I averaged it out to about 10 a day. On Thursday, April 28th there were 48!?! Is there a CAL I don't know about????? This doe... Comment - Like
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Apr 28, 2011, 6:50 pm
Yay, finally the Hippie Chick Shawl pattern is available on the Knit Picks website and available for download for $2.99. Just click one of the pictures of it on the sidebar to take you right to their site and the pattern. They are also selling the complete kit including the pattern and choice of ya... Comment - Like
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Apr 25, 2011, 10:18 pm
The Hippie Chick Shawl is now available on Ravelry. It won't be up on Knit Picks until at least mid-May (ETA-it's up now!), so I uploaded it to Ravelry tonight. I adore the colorways of Knit Picks Chroma yarn and this is a pattern I have wanted to do for so long and was thrilled when Knit Picks ca... Comment - Like
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Apr 20, 2011, 4:51 pm
I felted it, decided not to wait. Lesson learned: I initially felted it, in a lingerie bag, on normal cycle with heavy duty spin and hot water with soap. I tossed an old pair of jeans in for agitation. I took it out and it was still a bit big (IMHO) and the rim didn't turn up enough (amazing how... Comment - Like
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Apr 20, 2011, 12:51 pm
I started this hat a few weeks ago and it started like this:
Well, I finished up the hat today and it looks like this:
Mind you, I haven't felted it yet. It is enormous. So big, when I put it on my head, the brim is on my shoulders. I didn't use heavy worsted, as the pattern suggested... Comment - Like
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Apr 7, 2011, 7:45 pm
I just realized my last post was post 1,500 (which makes this post 1,501)-I signed in to find pictures of something and realized it tonight. That Knit and Crochet blog week worked, I have officially done a blog post for today, which counts as blogging more often and so what if it is a tidbit of us... Comment - Like
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Apr 3, 2011, 4:33 pm
After not blogging on the regular basis, I have to admit, this was a tough week. Maybe in part it is because I had specific topics I adhered to as part of Eskimimi Knits 2nd Annual Knitting and Crochet Blog Week. I do want to thank her for hosting this, as it allowed me to find new bloggers and ne... Comment - Like
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Apr 2, 2011, 3:30 pm
Today's post is about a pattern or skill that you don’t yet feel ready to tackle but which you hope of tackling in the future, near or distant? Is there a skill or project that makes your mind boggle at the sheer time, dedication and mastery of the craft?
Crochet wise: Two words TAPESTRY C... Comment - Like
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Apr 1, 2011, 9:04 am
The point behind this post is to get people thinking about using their blogs in different ways and pushing the boundaries of what they use their blogging platform for.
But trying to find it,
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Mar 31, 2011, 11:14 am
This is about the fate of past projects? Where are they now?
So many projects I completely forget about even making. I rarely make anything for myself. A lot of times I make items just for the sake of making them and trying a pattern-sometimes I am happy, other times disappointed and hap... Comment - Like
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Mar 30, 2011, 9:34 am
In a word, ORGANIZATION. I love when I peruse blogs and see the rooms with the tidy little shelves like in yarn stores, all yarn tagged, arranged by weight, color, fiber content. Please, if I had room and time for that, nothing would ever get done. I did, however, go out and get baskets to try... Comment - Like
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Mar 29, 2011, 9:29 am
This is supposed to be a post about where you look back over the past year and compare where you are in terms of skills and knowledge at this time last year. Tell if you've learned any skills or forms of crochet/knitting.
Sigh...here goes. Over the past year I have made one, count it, one it... Comment - Like
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Mar 28, 2011, 6:00 am
As part of the 2nd Annual Knitting & Crochet Blog week hosted by Eskimimi Knits, hopefully I will have daily posts for all of the topics.
Today's topic is a Tale of Two Yarns. This supposed to be about yarns you love to use, dislike, etc. As a crocheter and not a knitter, different yarns see... Comment - Like
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Mar 1, 2011, 8:19 pm
Eskimimi Knits is hosting the 2nd annual Knitting & Crochet Blog week March 28th until April 3rd, 2011.
This is a great way to promote blogging, get back in the swing of blogging and promote fiber arts. I plan to do it, will you join me. Visit the link above for all the information. If you... Comment - Like
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Feb 7, 2011, 11:03 am
Yes! After working on this since the end of August (I wasn't working on it continually, please), but had lost my mojo for personal projects. I haven't made anything that wasn't an IDP project in a long time. I did test a few small projects for people on Ravelry, but really haven't done ANY cra... Comment - Like
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Feb 1, 2011, 8:53 pm
Yes, this pattern is a free download on Ravelry, which you can download without being a member and now available from Docstoc.com from the tab above (click menu to download) or here. It originally appeared at Crochet Pattern Central and has gone viral since. It was the first pattern I ever wrote... Comment - Like
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Jan 1, 2011, 2:51 am
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year filled with peace, love,and happiness!
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Dec 21, 2010, 9:52 am
HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY ELENAMy baby turns 11 today. Seems like yesterday, 4 lbs 12 ounces, 19 1/2" long and 5 plus weeks early. They sent her home with us New Years Eve weighing a mere 4 lbs with little bottles that looked like toy baby bottles (what were they thinking???). Well, by the first yea... Comment - Like
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Nov 28, 2010, 12:26 pm
I haven't been posting much or even writing patterns, however for the upcoming holiday season, I am now making available for free to all my readers, my I Wanna Be a Cowl Girl pattern. This is an easy to make cowl/neck warmer that you can use bulky yarn for or worsted weight.
This is basicall... Comment - Like
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Nov 26, 2010, 12:01 am
Enter this code on your purchase at my Etsy shop BLACKFRIDAY and receive 10% off everything in the shop from today until Monday. Discount automatically comes off your invoice.
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Oct 19, 2010, 11:25 am
Yesterday, I received an email from Stacey at Knit Picks stating one of my patterns (which are all on their website) will be featured in the IDP spreads in the November catalog. The on-line version will be up this week, although the IDP spreads might not be on them, but the real mailed catalogs wi... Comment - Like
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Sep 3, 2010, 11:30 am
My latest pattern is up on Knit Picks, so I am now able to share. Felted Carry-All Crochet Tote. This is an easy to create bag using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky, double stranded and is strong enough to use as a tote for the library, grocery store, projects. It's also sturdy enough to st... Comment - Like
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Sep 1, 2010, 11:38 am
For my 46th birthday, I decided to list lessons I learned over the years. These are lessons I learned on my own and from others. They are lessons I try to instill in my daughter. This is how I try to live my life.
It doesn't matter what others think about you. If you're being the best person you c... Comment - Like
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Aug 16, 2010, 2:52 pm
Finally, I got to make them for a little girl. These are the Baby Thong Sandal pattern from Cara Scofield Designs. This time I used Sugar N Cream in colorway Playtime.
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Aug 12, 2010, 2:00 pm
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.
You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just think them over.
Just read the this straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the ... Comment - Like
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Aug 10, 2010, 4:20 pm
I made a small batch today, scents listed are Lavender, Patchouli and Unscented and can be found here on Etsy.
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Aug 4, 2010, 12:47 pm
Ravelry has a Pattern Testers group and occasionally I like to test out smaller patterns just because. I usually miss out of the crochet patterns because there seem to be more patterns that need knitters for testing. In any event, I got in on the Twisted Beanie and was happy because I needed someth... Comment - Like
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Jul 13, 2010, 1:57 pm
I apologize to those who have written to me about lack of blogging. FB, I post some updates, but have been lax here. Summer has been a blast so far, rainy today, so a good excuse to blog and work on one of the two projects for Knit Picks Independent Designer Program. Both involve wool and I ad... Comment - Like
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Jun 23, 2010, 6:39 am
14 year, yup married to Mike 14 years today. Some days it feels like yesterday and some days, it feels like 25 years :). Good times, hard time, happiness, sorrows-all shared, all survived. Life is what you make it and for me, it's all good.
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Jun 20, 2010, 2:06 pm
Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there and the single moms who play both roles. My mom had that role with my brother and Mike's mom had that with him and his sister Lisa (they were the last of 8) and I know how hard it was for them playing both roles. Elena's fortunate to have Mike, who... Comment - Like
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Jun 19, 2010, 12:00 am
Today was the fourth grade awards assembly. Parents don't know what award(s) their child is receiving, just notification to be at the ceremony. Elena is our "test model" and plans didn't work out for any more kids, and I had no clue what awards were given out since I never attended the ceremo... Comment - Like
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May 29, 2010, 11:58 am
Blow out sale in the shop, everything (with the exception of one item) is $5.00 or less. Out with the old, taking a new direction for the shop. Yarns and Musings Comment - Like
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May 21, 2010, 10:39 pm
Using Random Number Generator, the number picked was 6, and the sixth comment came from Jodi Walden of Eternal Arts & Crafts. Congratulations Jodi! Please email me your info so I can get Doris Chan's "Crochet Lace Innovations" out to you. Thanks to everyone who has left comments.
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May 13, 2010, 8:58 am
This is the second contest this month and the prize is Doris Chan's latest book (Released April 2010), Crochet Lace Innovations: 20 Dazzling Designs in Broomstick, Hairpin, Tunisian, and Exploded Lace. I previously did a review on this book here. The book is brand new, but has a "ding" in the corne... Comment - Like
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