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By Amy Olson
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Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 12:32
In photo L-R: Mary, Ann , Me, SusanOver Christmas I had a chance to get together with family and teach my nieces, Mary & Ann, how to knit. I was thrilled that they were excited by the yarns and about learning how to make their very own scarf. Mary is 12 and Ann is 10 years old and as a rule they are...
By Bobbie Matela
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 01:00
If you’re planning a party to watch the “big game”, having a birthday party for a sports loving kid or looking ahead to home coming events, have you thought of using your crochet and knit skills for colorful decorations? In my photo, I used an earflap hat on a football as a centerpiece and another...
By redheart
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Monday, January 14, 2013 - 16:03
By Jamie Arnold Staff Writer, BackPainRelief.net It’s no secret that winter is prime time for crafting. Cooler weather as well as a run of holidays give knitting and crochet enthusiasts plenty of excuses for whipping up cozy mittens, chunky scarves and other unique stocking stuffers, often on short notice....
By Bobbie Matela
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Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 01:00
Wow, I haven’t even put my Christmas decorations away and I’m already seeing Valentine goodies in the stores. Of course I’m still on a sugar high from all the Christmas cookies and am trying not to look at the Valentine candy (same old New Year’s resolution—to eat healthy). So I’m...
By Carrie Leahew
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 01:00
Wrap up this winter with a cozy handmade throw! With over 300 throws/afghans free patterns to choose from here is a dozen of some of the favorites. Place them on a chair, couch, love seat or give as a gift! Which one is your favorite? Ripple Flash Dance Throw ...
By Bobbie Matela
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 09:10
My job on the Red Heart staff is all about getting hundreds of designs produced each year that we share with you on our website. Sometimes I am amazed at how many designs we actually get through our system. In 2012 we had over 400 designs added to the site (bringing our total to over 1,800).Producing a design...
By redheart
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Monday, January 7, 2013 - 11:05
Enter to Win the Wreath of the Month! There will be 3 lucky people who will win the yarn, needles and hooks to make this month's wreath. Red Heart will be featuring a new wreath project every month in 2013! It will include a free pattern for the particular wreath and some tips and photos for assembly...
By Amy Olson
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Friday, December 21, 2012 - 11:17
Normally we are all about yarn and fast holiday projects, but hey…a girl has to eat during the holidays too! So, I thought I would give you a quick recipe for those holiday get togethers where you forgot you had to bring something or you want to look like you slaved over a hot stove for hours and...
By redheart
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Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 12:43
The 4th season of the Wednesday Night Stitching Challenge has been filled with wonderful people sharing their precious handmade works with us. Congratulations to the 5 winners of the ultimate Red Heart Prize Package worth $150! We just loved so many of the projects that were submitted, we decided to award 7...
By Amy Olson
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Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 11:47
Gumdrop - for all the lovers of bright colors out there, this is the yarn for you. Super soft acrylic in 7 bright prints perfect for hats, mittens, sweaters and more. Go Bright Hat ...
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