…216;just to see what was going on’… so I consider that point a success! My Best Moves of the Year I feel like I’ve learned so much in 2011… but there are a couple of moves that I’m fairly proud of (and think are worth sharing): I learned how to run a giveaway on my blog I had done giveaways on my blog before, but I feel like I really got the hang of it this year! To get the word spreading, I post about the giveaway on…
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The Zen of Quitting
…might be worth continuing. What if you answer no? Here’s a few more questions: When this is done, will I be reminded of the painful process? Are there other things, equally worthwhile, that I could be doing instead? Will I be much happier if I quit? Answering ‘yes’ to these last three questions is a signal that you should give yourself permission to quit. Life’s too short, right? As for my ice-skating, I liked doing it, bu…
Continue ReadingJuly Crochet Fun + Fave Links
…ing how to use stitch markers so you don’t need to count to do his shaping! This pattern goes away on August 1st, so make sure to login and download your copy! Kepler the Lion CAL! Our regular Crochet-a-long began today… and we’re making Kelper the Lion! All Ami Club members have Kepler available in their downloads, go grab him and start crocheting! The CAL ends on August 31st, and everyone who posts their finished photo to the F…
Continue ReadingHow to add adorable felt eyes to your amigurumi
…iest to attach the felt once the animal has otherwise been completed. That way, all of the features are positioned and the felt will not stretch out of shape when the piece is stuffed. Step 2: Cut the Felt I usually cut the felt into squares slightly larger than what I want to eye to be, then into rough circle shape, and then carefully trim the edges of these circles until they are completely smooth. The trick to good-looking eyes to take your tim…
Continue ReadingGuide to Donating Stuffed Animals
…ng tips for finding a local source to receive your handmade creations. The comfort of a plush I love stuffed animals and I totally believe in their power to comfort. You had a favorite as a kid, didn’t you? One that you slept with and was like a security blanket? I had a bear named “Teddy” (creative, huh?) and then I moved onto a purple hippo when given to me by a teenage boyfriend. (It was just like this one, but bigger. CanR…
Continue ReadingA Yarn Lover’s Guide to Washington, DC
…e, NW #200 (remember, they’re on the second floor!) in Washington, DC. The best way to get there is by metro, as there isn’t that much parking in that area of town. Dupont Circle, located on the Red Line, is very close to the store. The Knitting Loft The Knitting Loft (2) is the newest addition to the DC Metro Yarn Stores, having opened in the Summer of 2013. As a new store, their selections of yarns are still expanding, but the staff couldn’t hav…
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Continue ReadingDecember Ami Club Newsletter
Huggable Amigurumi Review + Interview + Giveaway!
…e book is only 64 pages, so there isn’t much space for step-by-step instructions. A crocheter with a couple of amigurumi under their belt will enjoy these cuties! Giveaway Enter to win a copy of the book! Just leave a comment on this page, and you’ll be automatically entered! Entries are open until noon, January 24th EST. International folks, too! Ami Club members have a bonus opportunity, so check the forums! Good luck, everyone!…
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