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Recent Find – Spool Quarterly – Coming in Fall
Look what I found! Cruising around looking for something new in embroidery, I stumbled upon this site announcing a new magazine coming in Fall 2010. According to their website they will have nationally know writers and designers, but are also looking for new designers. “Any use of needle(s) and fiber with either an updated traditional look or an edgy twist is of interest.“ The magazine is in tabloid format, newspaper style sized at 11″ x 17″ and … Read entire article »
Filed under: All Crafts, Blog, Inspiration, Misc. Crafts
Knit and Crochet for Valentine’s Day
In honor of Valentine’s this year I’ve drawn a simple heart chart to inspire your next knit or crochet project. The panel can be a wash cloth, the start of a potholder/hot pad, or even a block for a blanket. I saved the chart as a PDF file you can download and print. For our knitters out there, the edges are 5 rows/stitches in garter stitch (knit both sides). This not only adds a nice frame to … Read entire article »
Filed under: A couple of hours, All Crafts, Beginner, Knit and Crochet, Needlework
Angel of Hope – Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum
One of my favorite needlework designers is Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum of Told in a Garden. Several years ago I spent an entire winter stitching one of her gorgeous angel designs, Angel of Hope. According to her website, this angel was designed during Desert Storm and the yellow ribbons represent our hope for peace. During this trying time for the people of Haiti, it seems appropriate to post this picture of my finished Angel of Hope. The best way … Read entire article »
Filed under: All Crafts, Needlework