Category Archives: yarn review

Commercial Yarn…Understanding it from a crafters point of view…

Posted on April 17, 2008 by

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 →

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A day at Madrona Fiber Festival

Posted on February 17, 2008 by

Ok… I have a mixed review of the Fiber Festival, at least from a crochet afficionado perspective.  1) Seeing Myra was awesome, Myra Wood is someone I can’t brag about enough. She is talented, fun, professional, and one of the … 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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Wonders by Others!

Posted on January 2, 2008 by

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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ETSY SHOP UPDATE

Posted on December 28, 2007 by

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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Spuntastik! Knaughty Yarn

Posted on December 28, 2007 by

Spuntastik! Knaughty Yarn Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). Ooooh see my new colorway! Aubergine Frenzy! My friend Bec took this photo for me…I lurv this yarn. This is the most lovely cotton chenille, and the little … Continue reading →

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Wow! Thanks for the great response!

Posted on November 24, 2007 by

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 →

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