Monthly Archives: March 2008

End of March?

As I peer through my window I see not our normal seasonal downpour of rain, but snow. Odd that, really, it should be windy and rainy in the northwest, snowfall at the end of March. I haven’t written much because … Continue reading

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Crochet Liberation Front Podcast…check it out!

Ok, I have entered a new world…podcasting. I always thought you needed an I-Pod to listen to these things, then I found out you can just download them to your computer. Then Brianna Mewborn of the Crochet Side Podcast interviewed … Continue reading

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Simple N Sweet Swing Cape Cover Art

Simple N Sweet Swing Cape Cover ArtOriginally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). At long last I finally managed to get the cover art up and change the “looks” of this download on my Lulu store front! http://www.lulu.com/camanomadeContinue reading

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Spring Foliage Face Cloth

Spring Foliage Face Cloth Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). I’ve been making face cloths to beat the band! Why? Shrug, I dunno I just do it sometimes. Especially, if I’m feeling a little stressed out. Frankly, … Continue reading

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This takes pattern testing to a whole new level!

Christmas time was such a crunch (I know you’re with on that one!) that I forgot to write about the lady who purchased by Crochet Sleeper Sock pattern from  my storefront on Lulu.com. Now, I know I wrote my sock … Continue reading

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Easy, Fun, and Green!

Coin Purse Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). This little coin purse was inspired by a design by Jan Neitzel in the book Kooky Crochet by Linda Kopp (Lark Publishing). The pattern is called “2 Liter Purse” … Continue reading

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Spring, Spinning Group, CLF and more

Spring looms so very close! I think it is my very favorite season. I get to inspect my garden now, watching the promise of this favorite of seasons…Leaf buds ready to burst forth into glorious shades of green. Narcissus blooming … Continue reading

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Up Coming Events~Handspinning

Hey don’t forget the Lulu Store folks!!   It’s that time of year again! Hand Spinning Demos abound!  The first of this season is at the Camano Island Libary, located in the Terry’s Corner compex on Camano Island, WA. Myself … Continue reading

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Crochet in the NY Times! Yay!

Congratulations to the crocheters in New York! The NY Times wrote a lovely article about the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project! Read all about it HERE!! Arts / Art & Design Want to Save a Coral Reef? Bring Along Your … Continue reading

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Shoulders, spinning, business and more…

Well, getting older stinks. You know when you are in your twenties and all the older people say things like, “You really shouldn’t carry such heavy things,” or” carry that carryon that way,” or” both your kids on each hip….” … Continue reading

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