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Category Archives: knitting
Commercial Yarn…Understanding it from a crafters point of view…
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
Contest Reminders…
Wow! There have been some really great contest entries on the December Challenge page here at the blog! Look up at the top of the screen and you’ll find the page, just click, read the contest entry guidelines and enter! … Continue reading
Wow! Thanks for the great response!
Wow! The downloaded version of the Secrets of Yarn (c) Guide I/II is even more popular than the hard copy! Amazing. I feel so blessed at the wonderful reception this quick guide has gotten! It has inspired me to work … Continue reading
Posted in CMHS Yarns & Designs, Cool Stuff, crafts, Creativity, Crochet, crochet pattern downloads, fiber art, Free Form Crochet, Handcrafted, Handcrafts, Handspinning, handspun yarn, Indie Artist, knitting, Laurie Wheeler, The Secrets of Yarn (c) Project, thoughts, Traditional Arts, traditional crafts, Yarn, yarn review
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NEW The Secrets of Yarn (c) Project Guide available as download!
The project guide has been selling like hot cakes! I will continue making small print batches at my local printshop to fill orders, however I have just discovered Lulu.com! A way to self publish, and to bring to you dear … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, CMHS Yarns & Designs, crafts, Creativity, Crochet, Felting, fiber art, Handcrafted, Handcrafts, Handspinning, Indie Artist, knitting, Laurie Wheeler, patterns, Spinning, stash, The Secrets of Yarn (c) Project, thoughts, Traditional Arts, traditional crafts, weaving
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EtsyFAST Treasury Listing
One of the Etsy FAST (Fiber Arts Street Team) was lovely enough to include one of my yarns in an EtsyFAST Treasury! Check it out here: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=7416 All the yarns were chosen by sunriselodgestu (look this person up on etsy!) … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Camano Island, CMHS Yarns & Designs, Cool Stuff, crafts, Creativity, Etsy, EtsyFAST, fiber art, Free Form Crochet, Funky Fashion, Handcrafted, Handcrafts, Handspinning, handspun yarn, Indie Artist, knitting, Laurie Wheeler, Needle Arts, Spinning, stash, The Secrets of Yarn (c) Project, thoughts, Traditional Arts, traditional crafts, WA, Washington State, Yarn
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A word to knitters…
Hello TheyWhoFashionWithNeedles! Just so you know, I like you too. I love knitwear, and when my kids grow up and I can have an extra room to put more crap ahem… I mean craft stuff, I fully plan on being … Continue reading
Care Package
Care Package Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). These are the contents of my care package from my secret pal (Laura) who is from Winston Salem, NC. I just LOVED all of what she sent how awesome! … Continue reading
My yarn in living color!
One of the greatest joys I have as a spinner is working with my yarn, my other (and sometimes greater!) pleasure is watching what others create with my yarn. Karen Whooley of KRW Knitwear Studios http://www.krwknitwear.com purchased a skein of … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Articles, Camano Island, CMHS Yarns & Designs, Cool Stuff, crafts, Creativity, Crochet, Fashion, fiber art, Handcrafted, Handcrafts, Handspinning, handspun yarn, knitting, Laurie Wheeler, Seattle, Spinning, Stanwood, The Secrets of Yarn (c) Project, thoughts, Traditional Arts, traditional crafts, WA, Washington State, Yarn, yarn review
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FFCC Stitch of the Month…
Well, the newlestter has indeed gone out! What are you missing? My revolutionary way of examining the Stitch of the Month. You’ve never seen it like this before… Why not sign up and see for your self? Free Form Crochet … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Articles, Camano Island, CMHS Yarns & Designs, Cool Stuff, crafts, Creativity, Crochet, Fashion, Free Form Crochet, Funky Fashion, Handcrafted, Handcrafts, Handspinning, handspun yarn, knitting, Needle Arts, Spinning, Stanwood, stash, The Secrets of Yarn (c) Project, thoughts, Traditional Arts, traditional crafts, WA, Washington State, Yarn
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Time Management…(snickering)
Ah, yes, time management. You know I used to teach this back in my old corporate suit days. I’m really good at managing time, the problem is there just isn’t enough of it! I will definately have more fun things … Continue reading
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