…the above steps and it’s still dirty, then wash again. You can feel free to dip the tip of a limb in water, avoiding soaking the stuffing, to get a bit more water and detergent into the stain. My stuffed animal is a complete mess. (like, it fell in a puddle). What can I do? If you think the animal might be headed toward the trash can, you can always try machine washing it. The good news is that the stuffing often prevents some amount of fel…
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Have you tried these ways of making yarn?
…230; you can sheer the sheep, wash and card (organize) the fiber yourself (free if you own a sheep or are friendly with a farmer!) or purchase some roving online. Tips If you’re giving spinning with a spindle a try, I highly recommend one with a notch. You can find one for less than $20 on Etsy. If you’d like to take a class, check out Ply to Knit: Spin the Yarn you really want on Craftsy Before investing in a wheel, shop around. Try b…
Continue ReadingBye, Bye Stitches East!
…an’t take events for granted. Or expect a designer who only releases free patterns to stay in business. I’ve heard many people over the years say, “Oh, I’d love to go! Maybe next year!”. Well, without enough support/attendees, there might not be a next year. Support what you Love Did you know that, as a teacher, I’m hired based not only on my evaluations, but on whether or not I’m profitable? Yup! If I off…
Continue ReadingQuickie Intarsia Tutorial
…two yarns around each other and keep working! Here’s a video! Cool, right? Practice! I use this technique in my newest pattern, Chiclets (click here to buy now!). You may also want to check out this fabulous free pattern I designed for Knitty all the way back in 2010. Another great first Intarsia pattern! And you can follow up with Anne Berk’s Craftsy Class, Next Steps in Intarsia. Sounds fun, right?!?…
Continue ReadingNelson the Owl Fabric- Fat Quarter
…re-washed. Care instructions from the manufacturer: For best results, we recommend washing these fabrics with phosphate free detergent in cool or warm water using a gentle or delicate machine cycle. We also suggest washing before use. Some fading as a result of cleaning is typical for these fabrics. This is most notable on darker shades. Front loading washers contribute to color loss due to the increased tumbling action during cleaning. Fading can…
Continue ReadingMEGA Eye Samplers are here!
…nize them. No worries. I’ve got you covered. All of these great eyes come in this awesome box! It’s a $58.75 value, but I thought you should the box for free. So, this whole bundle is just $49! You’ll want to hop over to the listing to see the full description of the eyes included and to purchase! Eyes in limited supply! I’ve been selling eyes like crazy and I just talked to my supplier about getting in another order. Bad n…
Continue ReadingMega Thanksgiving Sale Continues!
…’s on top of sales! And you can join Ami Club this weekend and get a FREE month! What are you waiting for? This is your chance to stock your eyes collection! All eyes only go on sale once a year! 25% off Hiya Hiya 9 inch circular knitting needle (available in sizes 0 through 2) Happy shopping! Quantities on items are limited, so make sure you get what you’d like to have while it lasts! I hope you’re having an amazing sale weekend…
Continue ReadingHappy Holidays + travel blog post roundup!
…l Service (I really do! They do so much more than ones in other countries! Free printable gift tags Are knitting needles allowed on airplanes? 7 tips for planning travel knitting & crochet projects Tips for storing knitting & crochet projects What am I bringing with me for my holiday travel? Aaahh! We leave Monday and I haven’t totally decided! I’m definitely hoping to knit Maddie a Mini Manu (but I haven’t had a chance…
Continue ReadingLinen Yarn, Milk Paint and Great Business Links!
…yum? They post great recipes, but they also publish a super-interesting income report. Here is May’s. MochiMochiLand wrote a great tutorial on how to attach i-cord arms. So cute and fun! I love knitting with linen. French Press Knits shares her favorite summer tee. All Free Crochet has a roundup of 31 Basic Crochet Stitches… there are some great ones in there! Let me hear from you! Crafting slows down a bit in the summer… but do…
Continue ReadingNew website, new products and Black Friday details!
…ty! Squee! How does Ami Club work? Ami Club is a amigurumi-focused crochet community built for learning, sharing crochet techniques, showing off your latest projects… and of course, having fun! It’s all of the fun I’ve been having with my customers on facebook, Ravelry, twitter, YouTube and Instagram… but all in one place! We’ll have monthly crochet-a-longs, swaps and events and there will be a special area of the forum for…
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