Category Archives: Funky Fashion

Wonders by Others!

WIPDecember07 037 Originally uploaded by marykz_marykz. Mary Z of Maryland is a member of The Free Form Crochet Club! She sent me this beautiful photo of her Fillet Headband, complete with little beads! She has offered the pattern to be … Continue reading

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Yarn, Crochet and New Year

Wow…2008 already. So, I start the year not with resolutions but with a HUGE to-do list. I have three submissions to finish Yarn to keep spinning More to put into the Etsy shop (which is really annoying to do on … Continue reading

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ETSY SHOP UPDATE

Ok! I did it…I was good and went and updated my etsy shop. I had meant to have my complete catalogue on my own website up and running by now…but um, yeah…the holidays!  That and my ads on Ravelry.com have … Continue reading

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Fashion Crisis! (Or Rescuing Teenage Daughter)

It’s the holiday season. Parties, family get togethers, a time to enjoy each other’s company, eat wonderful traditional (and fattening) food, and well take the opportunity to get dressed up! So, as per our holiday tradition my daughter and I … Continue reading

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Holiday Sales Continue!

Ho  Ho Ho! Well I’m infused with holiday cheer (the real kind not the artifical one flavored with peppermint)! My holiday sale on Lulu and on The Secrets of Yarn website will continue all through the Month of December! Why? … Continue reading

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Holiday Sale!! This week only!

I’m in a post Thanksgiving gratitude warm fuzzy mood! So, I’ve put all of my downloads on Lulu on SALE!! Patterns normally $1 – $1.25 are now $0.50!! The Secrets of Yarn Project Guide I/II is now only $1.00! Take … Continue reading

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A little crochet wisdom…

After thirty some odd years of crocheting, I have learned to give myself permission to stop and start over if a design is not working. Why get all frustrated? Trying to make something work that obviously is NOT working leads … Continue reading

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Free Pattern on Lulu~ Free Form Medallion

motif close up Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). We all do it, stay up way too late working on project, eyes bleary and possibly crossed and invariably something goes wrong. If you are like me, if … Continue reading

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Loopy Lou Socks (Bestest Friend Socks)

bec sock Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). Hey make these for you or your big footed best friend (like I did!)… These are an answer to a cry of pain from my dear friend (and photographer) … Continue reading

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Simple Tunisian Scarf

Simple Scarf Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). This scarf is being featured in a portfolio I am making of quick, one skein simple projects. Hopefully I’ll be teaching crochet at a very busy store soon. Keeping … Continue reading

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