Category Archives: fiber art

Broomstick Lace Capelet

Posted on June 12, 2009 by

Broomstick Lace Capelet Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). I know, I know. I have been SOOOOOOOOOO bad about posting on this blog! But never fear, I have moved my CLF blog over to wordpress, and now … Continue reading →

Posted in CGOA, Cool Stuff, crafts, Elegant Crochet, Fashion, fiber art, Funky Fashion, Handcrafted, Handcrafts, Needle Arts, The Knit and Crochet Show, Yarn | 2 Comments

Over 21,000 views…tooo cool!

Posted on May 11, 2008 by

Ok, we’re almost to my year blogging anniversary, and I have to say I am awed at the response to this blog. Over 21, 000 views. Considering my very first month, which was when I was trying to figure out … Continue reading →

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Crocheters Unite!

Posted on April 28, 2008 by

I put this up on the CLF Blog, but if you don’t go there to read, how would you know to contact Webster’s to get our definition changed?! Voices add up, see if we can do this! Calling all Crocheters! … Continue reading →

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Women’s work…

Posted on April 23, 2008 by

Ok, crochet is a transgender activity, but it is still considered by many to be the one of those activities held in the category known as “Women’s Work”.  There are many fine men who crochet, even some PHENOMINAL designers who … Continue reading →

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Commercial Yarn…Understanding it from a crafters point of view…

Posted on April 17, 2008 by

Ok…I know we buy a lot of yarn, because we use a lot of yarn. I myself have been buying more than I have in the past five years, because a) all my hand spun is committed at the moment … Continue reading →

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Simple N Sweet Swing Cape Cover Art

Posted on March 19, 2008 by

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/camanomade … Continue reading →

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Easy, Fun, and Green!

Posted on March 17, 2008 by

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

Posted on March 16, 2008 by

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

Posted on March 10, 2008 by

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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Shoulders, spinning, business and more…

Posted on March 5, 2008 by

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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