Tag Archives: Yarn

Gathering Wool

Posted on February 22, 2009 by

Oh my, I’ve neglected this blog…I’m sorry…SIGH. Partially because I’ve been busy with the Crochet Liberation Front and the first annual Crochet Award nominating process soon the voting starts! Please join us on that…and partially because well, I just haven’t … Continue reading →

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Update on a friend

Posted on July 23, 2008 by

Our friend has been moved from ICU to the Critical Care ward last I talked to her husband. She’s making progress…a few small set backs, but still moving forward. She has a very long road to healing, and we don’t … Continue reading →

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The Secrets of Yarn: Crochet Edition

Posted on May 10, 2008 by

So, I’m still waiting a few more days for my shoulder to repair until I can spin. The range of motion has increased expotentially with a really good LMP, and some wonderful aromatherapy products from http://www.zsremedies.com, of course I get … Continue reading →

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Hey if you haven’t listened to the CLF Podcast, Check it out!

Posted on May 2, 2008 by

The Crochet LIberation Front has a podcast, yeah it’s produced and recorded by me. But hey, get inspired to raise the hook! Tune in at http://www.clf.mypodcast.com Listen to the lost episode 2…

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Crocheting with Textured Yarn…

Posted on May 2, 2008 by

  Spuntastik! Knaughty Yarn Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). Here is a Knot or Knepp yarn. You can find these made by handspinners, or in stores that sell novelty yarn. Many people are afraid of working … Continue reading →

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Up Coming Events~Handspinning

Posted on March 10, 2008 by

Hey don’t forget the Lulu Store folks!!   It’s that time of year again! Hand Spinning Demos abound!  The first of this season is at the Camano Island Libary, located in the Terry’s Corner compex on Camano Island, WA. Myself … 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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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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The Secrets of Yarn Project(c) Crochet Edition

Posted on January 10, 2008 by

So, how’s that book writing going?  It’s going well. I have to reformat all of my tables, because foolishly I had thre quarters of them done, and realised that it would be better to have them formatted in landscape versus … Continue reading →

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