Category Archives: Indie Artist

Crochet Liberation Front Podcast…check it out!

Posted on March 20, 2008 by thegoldenme

Ok, I have entered a new world…podcasting. I always thought you needed an I-Pod to listen to these things, then I found out you can just download them to your computer. Then Brianna Mewborn of the Crochet Side Podcast interviewed … Continue reading →

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Easy, Fun, and Green!

Posted on March 17, 2008 by thegoldenme

Coin Purse Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). This little coin purse was inspired by a design by Jan Neitzel in the book Kooky Crochet by Linda Kopp (Lark Publishing). The pattern is called “2 Liter Purse” … Continue reading →

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Spring, Spinning Group, CLF and more

Posted on March 16, 2008 by thegoldenme

Spring looms so very close! I think it is my very favorite season. I get to inspect my garden now, watching the promise of this favorite of seasons…Leaf buds ready to burst forth into glorious shades of green. Narcissus blooming … Continue reading →

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Up Coming Events~Handspinning

Posted on March 10, 2008 by thegoldenme

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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Happy Valentine’s Day !! Free Pattern

Posted on February 14, 2008 by thegoldenme

Happy Valentine’s Day dear readers! I’m afraid I have not slept yet, and no, alas it was not due to a romantic trist with the hubby…I wish it were that! Nope, I have been working on the Crochet Liberation Front … Continue reading →

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Get Ready Get Set… Get it done

Posted on February 10, 2008 by thegoldenme

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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Simple n Sweet Cape is up on Lulu!

Posted on February 1, 2008 by thegoldenme

saracape2 Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). Yay! I finally got it up on lulu tonight! For the grand total of .95 this intermediate pattern is yours for the downloading! You can either do the collar in … Continue reading →

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Scrumblinis make the cut!

Posted on January 30, 2008 by thegoldenme

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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Basketweave Love

Posted on January 14, 2008 by thegoldenme

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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A call to crocheters…

Posted on January 9, 2008 by thegoldenme

Folks, we’re in trouble and we need you, that’s right, we need you who hook with wild abandon to join Ravelry. Now you have to get on a waiting list because it’s still in the evolution process. It’s still being … Continue reading →

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