Category Archives: Handcrafted

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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This is what I was doing when…

Posted on March 2, 2008 by

Pirate Costume 2 Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). Ok, I have a lot of work to do, but I got this bee in my bonnet and I decided I HAD to make myself a pirate outfit. … Continue reading →

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It’s that time of year…

Posted on February 24, 2008 by

Winter’s on the way out, and the early signs of spring are happening! We’ve had several sunny days in a row that were not bitterly cold! In fact it was a down right balmy 55 degrees the other day (that’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day !! Free Pattern

Posted on February 14, 2008 by

Happy Valentine’s Day dear readers! I’m afraid I have not slept yet, and no, alas it was not due to a romantic trist with the hubby…I wish it were that! Nope, I have been working on the Crochet Liberation Front … Continue reading →

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Get Ready Get Set… Get it done

Posted on February 10, 2008 by

I have been remiss in my blog writting as of late. As you, my dearest readers know, I have been a very busy camper. It seems that I shall continue this busy-ness and business!  This week is indeed dedicated to … Continue reading →

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Simple n Sweet Cape is up on Lulu!

Posted on February 1, 2008 by

saracape2 Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). Yay! I finally got it up on lulu tonight! For the grand total of .95 this intermediate pattern is yours for the downloading! You can either do the collar in … Continue reading →

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Scrumblinis make the cut!

Posted on January 30, 2008 by

Our Scrumblinis have been noticed by Lime & Violets crochet correspondent, Crochetcompulsiv! In her first of many weekly columns, Hook Up o’ the Week Ms. Compulsiv highlighted these dear little suprise packages of yarn beautifully! In fact I’m really tickled somebody … Continue reading →

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Spanish Square Motif

Posted on January 23, 2008 by

Spanish Square Motif Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). Well, just what I needed, new yarn to play with! LOL My wonderful Secret Santa sent me beautiful, wonderful LACEWEIGHT mohair yarn from Spain. Man it is the … Continue reading →

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Basketweave Love

Posted on January 14, 2008 by

basketweave1Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). You know when you find a stitch that you actually go out of your way to find projects for? This one is my new big love! The photo above is a close … Continue reading →

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Tunisian Band Flapper Cloche

Posted on January 9, 2008 by

flaphat2 Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). I made this hat to wear to my very dear friend’s wedding. I used wonderfully, slippery ribbon with fine, black cotton chenille! Oooooh the loveliness. It looks better on me … Continue reading →

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