…nd characters! And stay out of trouble! Comments, welcome! As always, I welcome comments on this blog post. However, from past experience, I know that blog posts about copyright are controversial and generate heated discussion. My goal in writing this post was simply to explain to crafters one motivation behind Disney’s enforcement of its copyright. As I am not a legal expert, I will not reply to any questions/comments about what is/isn̵…
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Newbury Yarns: Boston, MA
…ess: 164 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116 website: http://www.newburyyarns.com/ date of visit: August, 2010 Almost every time I go to Boston, I stop by Newbury Yarns: it’s your classic fine yarn store, right in the heart of Boston’s shopping district on Newbury Street. It’s best to head out armed with their address (or a really good idea of what their sign looks like… see, that’s why I put a photo up for you!), becaus…
Continue ReadingGather Here: Cambridge, MA
store: Gather Here address: 370 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 website: www.gatherhereonline.com date of visit: Ma, 2013 Can I confess that I have a weakness for a yarn-fabric combo store? I’m not hugely into sewing, but I’m dazzled by a lovely array of colors… Gather Here is a lovely yarn and fabric store in Cambridge, which is just on the other side of the river from Boston. It’s not a huge store, but it’s packed w…
Continue ReadingMorris and Sons: Sydney, NSW, Australia
…il I went to a large number of yarn stores that just sold yarn. I’ve come to love the community aspect of a yarn store… and this place has it. Okay, enough of my ramblings about the greater functions of yarn stores in society… onto the details. Morris and Sons is a two-floor store, with needlepoint and such on the top floor, and knitting & crochet yarns on the bottom floor. Like I said, they have classes, a table, a book cor…
Continue ReadingMosman Needlecraft: Sydney, NSW, Australia
…9 Military Road, Mosman, NSW 2088 Australia website: www.mosmanneedlecraft.com.au/ date of visit: January, 2012 If you’ve read my previous posts about Australian yarn stores, you have probably heard me lament that they aren’t quite the same as American yarn stores. A typical Aussie ‘wool shop’ (and trust me, relatives have sent me to many of them!) has: no table for knitting, scratchy yarn with a limited selection and owner…
Continue ReadingWin a Collegiate Knitting Kit!
…awe of Melanie, who has approached dozens of schools and gone through the complicated licensing process in order to make this line come to life. I scored an interview with Melanie, and she’s also doing a giveaway! Scroll down to the bottom of the blog post for details! Get a sneak peek into the process! Stacey: What made you think to design accessories featuring collegiate logos for hand knitters? Melanie: I have children who are graduates…
Continue ReadingLion Brand Studio Store Visit
…attendee, David (an avid knitter but only 2-day-old crocheter) was learning to crochet amigurumi and improvised a nose on the spot: Isn’t that great? I love meeting inspired and enthusiastic crocheters… I think David is an up-and-coming designer! So, if you’re in “the village” (at least that’s where the New Yorkers told me I was), then I recommend having a stop by. The window display alone is worth it… but…
Continue ReadingStore Spotlight: Kraemer Yarns
…new we had to make a detour! Kraemer Yarns are all made in America and the company was featured in Tanis Gray’s Knit Local. The company offers a wide range of yarns, including a wide variety of undyed skeins (which I find particularly fun! The shop looks like any other LYS, except that there’s only one brand of yarn in stock! It was really lovely to see the whole Kraemer line in person, since a particular LYS only carries a select few…
Continue ReadingHow to do Barberpole Striping in Crochet!
…om the side. From the side, the distinctive swirl is not as noticeable, and the stripes, without steps or jogs, shine. I’ve got plans to make a Roosevelt the Monster using helix stripes. His legs would come out looking something like this: And the finished version might come out something like this: Which one of Stacey’s patterns do you think would look good with helix stripes?…
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…pe you find it a cinch. Ami Club members can hop over to their account and download the pattern! As always, there are featured patterns that are 50% off for club members. Head to the News & Announcements forum to have a look and grab your coupon! New Products Glow in the Dark Eyes Craft Eye Sampler Boxes Tiny Scissors Glow in the Dark Eyes Just for October, I’ve released hand-painted, glow in the dark eyes! Here’s a video so you c…
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