…n’t get a good survey of what other brands they carried. And, in the Commonwealth tradition of yarn shops, they carried needlepoint/cross-stitch as well as crochet/knitting supplies. Funniest Product Award I also found a product that made me giggle (especially since I’m an amigurumi-lover… So, you can have a knitted amigurumi creation without any actual knitting! *giggle* What do Bermudans do with all that yarn? Safe to say that…
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Tips for Knitting Wingspan
…re already stitches in action (with yarn attached), your cast-on choices become more limited (for example, using the long-tail cast-on would require a second piece of yarn). For this part, I use the Cable Cast on. It’s a simple way of adding stitches to a piece you already have. Check out KnittingHelp.com or consult a reference guide (like The Knitting Answer Book) to find out how to do it. Have you started yours, yet? It’s a fun, easy…
Continue Reading3KCBWDAY3: Designers that make me drool
…ing animals… I’m dying to try her owl kit. (website: woolbuddy.com) Anna of MochiMochiLand designs of the most fabulous knitted animals and characters. I’m always in awe! (website: mochimochiland) Shannen of Sweet n’ Cute Creations is the designer of some of the most adorable amigurumi I’ve seen! They really are sweet and cute! (website: Sweet n Cute Creations) Kirstin Johnstone designs incredibly modern and clever pi…
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…craft stores, and none of them carried the type beading thread that was recommended in the book. So, I ordered my thread (and some beads, while I was at it!) from eebeads.com. What I Did I’ll admit: since I’m a pretty proficient crocheter, I thought I could start straight away on one of the projects, and skip over the advised practice. I was wrong. Bead crochet requires a new way of interacting with the beads and hook… and that&…
Continue ReadingWhat else can you do with a unicorn pattern?
…you guys got your creative juices flowing… But my ideas are nothing compared to what happened when you guys got your hands on the pattern! Horses and unicorns are child’s play! You started making donkeys and zebras! Chloe made an adorable donkey: And Nikki used the same pattern to crochet a zebra: So creative! I’ll bet that if you crochet this guy in pink, and leave off the hair, you’ll have pig! What else can you think of…
Continue ReadingCompact Novelty Voice Recorder
This compact novelty voice recorder allows you to record a message up to 10 seconds long that you can play back again and again! Recordings can be easily re-recorded until you have the message that’s just right. Once your message is perfect, activate the anti-erase feature so your message can’t accidentally be erased. Long-lasting batteries make this item perfect for inserting into plush toys. (Uses 3- G13 Type Button Style batteries)…
Continue ReadingThe Secret to Building a Successful Business
…at Customer Service These are just a few I’ve discovered… feel free to chime in with your own in the comments section! Always reply to emails promptly There’s no need to hover over your keyboard and reply to every email within minutes, or even hours. But, you should reply to every email within 24-48 hours. What if you don’t know the answer? Reply saying that! Something like, “that’s a great question, and I have…
Continue ReadingMy worst teaching disaster… and how I got through!
…nest. I believe in being totally upfront with my students. If you’re coming down with a bug, just say, “Sorry guys, I’m coming down with something. If you don’t mind, I’m going to teach sitting today… thanks for understanding!” In my case, I explained that there was a mix-up, and apologized. There’s no point in trying to pretend that nothing happened! People are very understanding, but they can tell…
Continue ReadingHow to Disaster-Proof Your Schedule
…? By scheduling less, you’ll find that you’re actually able to complete all of the items on your to-do list. Not only will you make those around you happy (because you’ll meet your deadlines), but you’ll also be stress-free without the burden of an oversized to-do list weighing on you! Give it a try! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May the luck of the Irish be with you! If you’re looking for a fun project, maybe you wa…
Continue Reading5 Crafty Things You Should Do Every Month
…loads of fabulous classes… and if you watch them live, they’re free! So, every month, check out the calendar and pop any classes you’re interested in into your calendar. You’ll be set for learning oodles! 4. Unravel any hibernating projects Did you knit a sweater that doesn’t fit? Or know you’re never going to finish that afghan you started? Do yourself a favor and unravel it. Put the yarn in nice pretty balls t…
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