Category Archives: Needle Arts

Broomstick Lace Capelet

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

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This is what I was doing when…

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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Get Ready Get Set… Get it done

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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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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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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I entered the dragon’s lair and survived!

Ok, I bet you know this LYS (even if you live somewhere else), it is not just non-crochet friendly, the owner is a dragon and you need a permission slip from your dead great grandmother to buy yarn there, BUT … Continue reading

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The Ravelrouser Group~ Success~ and Yummy Food

The Ravelrouser Spinning Group met tonight at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship in Stanwood, Wa for the first time. It was a resounding success! We had 13 people show, and I know of at least six others who wanted to come, and … 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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Ravelrouser Spinning Group Meets Nov. 17 Stanwood, WA

If you are in the Stanwood area, or willing to drive there, the first meeting of the Ravelrouser Spinning Group (ALL fiber artists welcome, all people interested in what we do welcome).  It costs nothing to join, or participate. However … 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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