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By Anonymous
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 13:38
What do you get when you put yards and yards of yarn and tons of knitting needles, spinning wheels and crochet hooks in a room with a bunch of men? The Second Annual Southeast Men’s Knitting Retreat….that what you get! This past November 8th, men from as far away as Denver Colorado and Ocala Florida...
By Anonymous
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 10:50
FINALE! Wednesday Night Stitching Challenge Season 4 The last day to vote on a photo is December 12, 2012. Winners will be announced on 12-14-12.Photo entry ended last week, however, you still have time to vote on a project. Voting will end on 12-12-12 (a date to remember) and the winners will be...
By Bobbie Matela
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Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 10:33
By Bonnie Barker, guest designer/bloggerI have a confession: I love the look of knitted stitches, but I don’t enjoy the process of knitting. I guess I’m a crocheter—heart, body & soul—for better or worse! This is why I am so very excited about designing crochet patterns that mimic...
By Anonymous
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 09:28
Here we are at our last week of sharing our projects for the Wednesday Night Stitching Challenge. I still have a few quick items to finish up before Christmas. Tonight I’m going to go through my projects, package and wrap them and I’m also, working on little crochet bags. I make these...
By Anonymous
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Monday, December 3, 2012 - 12:37
Have you ever thought about making something with yarn without having to knit or crochet? Sometimes it’s fun to use your hands when creating projects with yarn, especially when it’s a bulky, loopy yarn. No knitting needles or crochet hooks required. It’s a great way to get yarn...
By Bobbie Matela
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Friday, November 30, 2012 - 11:14
The older I get the more I realize that some of my best memories are the times that my mother, aunt or grandmother spent with me baking or crafting. I spent a bit of time with my great-niece, Ella, over the Thanksgiving holiday. We collaborated on a yarn-wrapped headband and then we filled clear ornaments with bits...
By Bobbie Matela
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Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 11:22
We have over 100 patterns that were designed with the winter holidays and Christmas in mind on the redheart.com web site. But here are a few colorful ideas for creating a festive atmosphere that I wanted to pass along that don’t really take a whole pattern to explain.Ruffle Scarf Garland: Use a Sashay scarf to...
By Anonymous
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 09:20
I’ve noticed a trend with knit & crochet skirts this season. They are on the run ways and in the stores. And you can create one with a few simple stitches and/or techniques. Have you ever considered knitting a skirt? They can be knit in the round, in panels or in sections, just like...
By Anonymous
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 09:02
Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas will be here before you know it. Many of the projects I’vebeen working on over the past 10 weeks have been for Christmas gifts. I still have a few things I want to make, but tonight I’m going to work on making a few gift card holders. They...
By Carrie Leahew
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 04:00
The team at Red Heart is thrilled to be working with Rachel Faucett, the author of Handmade Charlotte. It is a well loved Daily Design and DIY Crafts site that visually inspires children and their families. Handmade Charlotte is a massive collaboration between the readers, herself, and the projects she...
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