Category Archives: Seattle

Almost done :)

Posted on August 13, 2007 by

Almost done with my spinning for one order, have four more skeins to whip up tomorrow for another, and my own yarn for the purse redesign. I’ve got two variations in mine, on with handles and one with the sling … Continue reading →

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My yarn in living color!

Posted on August 11, 2007 by

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 →

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Up Coming Events~Handspinning

Posted on August 8, 2007 by

September 22  Floydd Norgaard Cultural Center, Stanwood WA. The “Harvest Jubilee” celebration in Snohomish County has asked me to get a group of spinners to demonstrate our handiwork. More details to come. Nov-Dec 2007  The Lights of Christmas  Warm Beach … Continue reading →

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Spork Weight Yarn?

Posted on August 6, 2007 by

sporkweightyarnOriginally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). This was the winning entry for the MOST UNUSUAL yarn. This is a silly and fun competition we have the last day of our fair. Spinners collect odd items to make … Continue reading →

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The Lone Crocheter rides again… hi ho H-hook, Away!

Posted on August 1, 2007 by

Well ok, I’m not the only one who entered crochet in our deptartment at the fair (that would be the Handspinning/Fleece), no my daughter did too…but she wouldn’t have if I hadn’t taught her…at least I’m not completely alone. LOL… … Continue reading →

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COME TO THE STANWOOD CAMANO FAIR!

Posted on July 30, 2007 by

Stanwood Camano Fair begins Aug 3-5! It’s a great old time fashioned fair, with livestock, produce, arts and crafts, great vendors, fun activities for the whole family…man the entertainment this year even includes a sword swallower, I have to see … Continue reading →

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Some days are weirder than others…Fair Week Begins

Posted on July 30, 2007 by

Yeah, I know it’s a full moon. Yup, I can really tell it’s a full moon. My day started off exceptionally bizarre…first of all I woke up all chipper, I never wake up chipper, I’m a morning grouch, I have … Continue reading →

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Wow! Somedays I simply am amazed at what you can do!

Posted on July 26, 2007 by

Well, I finally got the whole how to password protect part of my site figured out! Talk about a journey. It was a lot easier than I thought. What part of my site? Well the Free Form Crochet Club Newsletter … Continue reading →

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First Free Form Crochet Club Newsletter Coming Out Soon!

Posted on July 25, 2007 by

July 28th will mark the launch of The Free Form Crochet Club’s first ever newsletter! In light that (as you loyal fans well know!) I live with dial up for the foreseeable future (until I get that long anticipated laptop, … Continue reading →

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fiesta1

Posted on July 23, 2007 by

fiesta1 Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). One of my newer listings on etsy. This yarn is what I made my checkered past scarf out of! It’s a lot of fun to crochet up, and would knit … Continue reading →

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