tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33549396441759546722024-03-20T03:31:19.752+00:00Crafts OnlineKnitting, crochet, sewing and quilting news.raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-61298459900095480442010-06-20T20:45:00.002+01:002010-06-20T20:49:06.680+01:00<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: trebuchet ms;">In this follow-up to the best-selling <a href="http://www.debbieblissonline.com/Book.asp?bid=60"><span style="font-style: italic;">Design It, Knit It</span></a>, celebrated designer <a href="http://www.debbieblissonline.com/">Debbie Bliss</a> knits up the most adorable collection of baby wear ever.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.sixthandspringbooks.com/images/debbie-bliss-babies-250.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="http://www.sixthandspringbooks.com/images/debbie-bliss-babies-250.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Fifteen all-new designs for sporty sweaters, knits for preemies, special occasion outfits and accessories showcase Debbie's signature style. In addition, she leads readers through the entire process: size and shaping, yarn selection, color and pattern, and embellishments.<br /><br />A designer's workbook, which includes knitters' graph paper, templates for garment shapes, and a stitch gauge, rounds out this indispensable guide to designing and knitting for babies.</div>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-91064189087932431392010-06-19T12:39:00.006+01:002010-06-19T13:00:47.815+01:00New yarns from Rowan... and Amy Butler?<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.knitrowan.com/default.aspx">Rowan</a> announced they joined forces with <a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/mainmenu.php">Amy Butler</a> on a new handknit collection. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Although the yarns look really nice I cannot understand the connection with Amy Butler, except from a photograph on Rowan website were the yarns show on a basket made of Amy Butler beautiful fabric. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.knitrowan.com/yarn-home/yarn-amy%20butler%20lifestyle%20shots%20261%20x%20323.jpg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 237px;" src="http://www.knitrowan.com/yarn-home/yarn-amy%20butler%20lifestyle%20shots%20261%20x%20323.jpg.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Take a look at the new yarns, <a href="http://www.knitrowan.com/yarns/Belle-Organic-DK.aspx">Belle Organic DK</a> & <a href="http://www.knitrowan.com/yarns/Belle-Organic-Aran.aspx">Aran</a>.</span><br /></div>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-41093024542553675392010-06-19T12:15:00.004+01:002010-06-19T12:28:37.821+01:00Good news for Lion Brand fans outside USA and Canada<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Yes! Finally for those who don't live on US territory or Canada Lion Brand is now shipping internationally! And it’s a big list of new shipping countries!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Check it out </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://cache.lionbrand.com/faq/507.html">here</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">.</span><br /></div>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-80020289690597402242009-08-08T11:50:00.000+01:002009-08-08T11:50:00.131+01:00Random House new release: HatHeads<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">After teaching himself to knit, author Trond Anfinnsen found that pull-on hats—aka beanies or skullies—were the perfect-size project. As his pile of hats grew, so did his knitting skills, and soon he began personalizing the hats for family, friends, and friends of friends. Each person received a unique hat designed to suit his or her coloring, personality, and style—all for free. Trond eventually teamed with photographer Klaus Skrudland to document what had become an interactive art project, taking portraits of each recipient in his or her hat. Together, the two created, gave away, and photographed more than 200 hats.<br /><br /><i>HatHeads</i> shares 50 of these hats, all the same beanie shape but with a wide range of designs, offering something for everyone. Each hat is modeled by its recipient, with a full pattern and a funny, affectionate description of how that person inspired the design. Readers then learn how to pick up where Trond left off and create unique, personalized hats for their own friends and loved ones.<br /></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFTM82jM3mHixwSRBKTtIBesWZ6bdVV6Yn4YJ4ycW28cLJhV8_eV2p0XBE_P0rYrwYNwCJAU7tpa0yZkWhv2ZnebK58CKg2OhF-Nt7cfSZhlatDNjKLh0O6kyV5jGPmfwyba5a27S19c/s1600-h/randomhouse-hatheads.gif"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367173246455162386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFTM82jM3mHixwSRBKTtIBesWZ6bdVV6Yn4YJ4ycW28cLJhV8_eV2p0XBE_P0rYrwYNwCJAU7tpa0yZkWhv2ZnebK58CKg2OhF-Nt7cfSZhlatDNjKLh0O6kyV5jGPmfwyba5a27S19c/s320/randomhouse-hatheads.gif" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Designed in a fresh, graphic style, <i>HatHeads</i> is as unique as its hats, a heartwarming celebration of people, knitting, and the joys of giving.</span>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-44080492138194615932009-08-07T11:55:00.003+01:002009-08-07T12:00:34.916+01:00Kanzashi in Bloom: 20 Simple Fold-and-Sew Projects to Wear and Give<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Last month, Random House released this beautiful new book.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinD02XsMVm4x2hZtEMNEeB3T-484dZyp7UMaWINpr-WP6gns3SjEhXZv5Qgf-a-51RI9q9rUxbl1JyYOG7f2h4lbrzESN_Dfjo40lQ_3zxoAcHi5EE-HomyUK7NRUqkqKe80Fzh2UNsYo/s1600-h/randomhouse-kanzashi.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 199px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367174519426859106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinD02XsMVm4x2hZtEMNEeB3T-484dZyp7UMaWINpr-WP6gns3SjEhXZv5Qgf-a-51RI9q9rUxbl1JyYOG7f2h4lbrzESN_Dfjo40lQ_3zxoAcHi5EE-HomyUK7NRUqkqKe80Fzh2UNsYo/s320/randomhouse-kanzashi.gif" /></a>Kanzashi tsumami is the Japanese art of folding delicate squares of silk into three-dimensional flower petals. In the United States, the online craft culture has sprouted a renewed interest in making Kanzashi with American crafters devising simplified ways to create these gorgeous fabric flowers and incorporating more user-friendly materials like cotton and synthetic fabrics along with the traditional silks.<br /><br /><em>Kanzashi in Bloom</em> takes the American interpretation of Kanzashi a step further, presenting modern, more easily executed flower designs as elements in a variety of fun, fashionable, hip craft projects. Kanzashi in Bloom offers advice on materials, three petal-folding styles, and techniques for assembling a Kanzashi flower. You’ll also find instructions for 20 projects to wear and give as gifts, including:<br /><br />• Tiny blossom earrings<br />• Flowers-in-your-hair clips<br />• The happiest belt buckle ever<br />• Elegant floral gift topper </span></div>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-11772700256361631322009-08-07T11:43:00.003+01:002009-08-07T11:47:24.390+01:00New Red Heart Artesano<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">New Red Heart Artesano is a versatile yarn with interesting texture and color effects. It has a soft hand and excellent wash performance.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLnckO22XC2UaSLzuVO3w42YwItNwUYeM6xw3O7EqzyB2e0HuGxPlYQYLp3t7KyVtJiZBZFGUA2ALK4iBvXmFrbvfEimaRLPGzbkLOJups7pjRJDG6R2-RVKJzD1DYN9K3SLS136zupUs/s1600-h/redheart-artesano.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 186px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 186px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367171373892460690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLnckO22XC2UaSLzuVO3w42YwItNwUYeM6xw3O7EqzyB2e0HuGxPlYQYLp3t7KyVtJiZBZFGUA2ALK4iBvXmFrbvfEimaRLPGzbkLOJups7pjRJDG6R2-RVKJzD1DYN9K3SLS136zupUs/s320/redheart-artesano.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><a href="http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/rdonlyres/520AFD36-A6C6-484F-81E2-8A4440306024/128112/rhartesano.pdf" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Download color range (pdf)</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. </span>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-22516184426098689852009-07-03T15:14:00.000+01:002009-07-03T15:14:01.089+01:00Knitting In the Sun: 32 Projects for Warm Weather<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><i>Knitting in the Sun</i>, is a new pattern collection from Kristi Porter. Published by </span><a href="http://eu.wiley.com/" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Wiley</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, this paperback collection boasts 32 patterns, many of which are knit in </span><a href="http://berroco.com/" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Berroco</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> yarns. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVVFUiM60XOUqkltaiT5-pxoBEjUdQ2IaOiHmf1Udlx1IRkkM2CumAuc9VWyaM1nkBmNNRTSZZQ0NJEM1VfNScaw52AUVvcSfyTbHBL82-AD5CLUiBRkAoae9c7MgEcO80o5QhkwqRdE/s1600-h/knitting-sun.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353867428740736914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVVFUiM60XOUqkltaiT5-pxoBEjUdQ2IaOiHmf1Udlx1IRkkM2CumAuc9VWyaM1nkBmNNRTSZZQ0NJEM1VfNScaw52AUVvcSfyTbHBL82-AD5CLUiBRkAoae9c7MgEcO80o5QhkwqRdE/s320/knitting-sun.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Kristi is a California based designer who has compiled a selection of sweaters that won't make you swelter in summer heat. Porter pairs warm weather yarns with sensible stitch patterns to create highly wearable garments.<br /><br />You'll find patterns to keep your needles clicking whether you're lounging by the pool or taking a break at the beach:<br /></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">5 sleeveless tops </span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">4 short-sleeved tops </span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">4 lightweight long-sleeved tops </span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">6 summer-weight cardigans </span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">2 skirts, a sleep set, and a wearable bathing suit </span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">9 accessories ranging from a beach hat to a cotton wrap to a beach chair </span></li></ul></span>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-72778840551067269072009-07-03T10:51:00.004+01:002009-07-03T11:02:03.091+01:00LB Collection Pure Wool<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Meet the newest addition to Lion Brand's LB Collection of affordable luxury fibers. </span><a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/yarnInfo.cgi?yarnPage=1694620&service=801&letterId=54847" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Pure Wool</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> is an undyed wool roving yarn in natural cream. Made in America, from fiber from American-raised sheep, this yarn is perfect for experimenting with felting and hand-dyeing. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKFRC-9ZZ6l3RdzlnDti3FT2Jcmvj-jE9kkkSZtUhTTfWYBsvSvsRTSTq7CmNgbkYaBDJbd-dcixIHnujUXmbJEid1_vdH9u14WbjPxitDwDnpHW_OQCBhrp2EKDpm9kykS5_FaX4F98/s1600-h/lbcollection-purewool.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 168px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354170676388820002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKFRC-9ZZ6l3RdzlnDti3FT2Jcmvj-jE9kkkSZtUhTTfWYBsvSvsRTSTq7CmNgbkYaBDJbd-dcixIHnujUXmbJEid1_vdH9u14WbjPxitDwDnpHW_OQCBhrp2EKDpm9kykS5_FaX4F98/s320/lbcollection-purewool.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is the seventh line of </span><a href="http://crafts-online.blogspot.com/2009/05/lion-brand-new-luxury-yarn.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">affordable luxury fibers</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> from Lion Brand.</span>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-26435969002560951822009-07-02T12:34:00.005+01:002009-07-02T12:46:09.287+01:00New YarnCraft episode - Easy Ways to Sell Your Knit & Crochet Goods Locally<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">On this week’s episode of YarnCraft, Liz and Zontee talk about easy ways to get started selling your knit and crocheted items. They talk about what types of items to sell and where to sell your creations. This episode focuses on small, simple, local ways to get started. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </div><p align="center"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5KAiUojzTasqihqMDNGcVfBcks5xMV4ZDfNbW_-jTE6aEPnUVTvGdrueOY2gjsLgjScZJr6Sk1r7XnDKeCUJi1wam8NxRjPzFjXtc4cV0ez_M_TvCADVw_fhrjbnPjby3t9d7HzVrsE/s1600-h/yarncraf3.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353826050823042018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5KAiUojzTasqihqMDNGcVfBcks5xMV4ZDfNbW_-jTE6aEPnUVTvGdrueOY2gjsLgjScZJr6Sk1r7XnDKeCUJi1wam8NxRjPzFjXtc4cV0ez_M_TvCADVw_fhrjbnPjby3t9d7HzVrsE/s320/yarncraf3.jpg" /></span></a><a href="http://media.libsyn.com/media/yarncraft/yarncraft44.mp3"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Audio download</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><b>Show Notes</b><br />00:12 Intro<br />01:17 What’s on Liz & Zontee’s hooks & needles<br />02:43 Selling your crafted items<br />14:22 Interview with Tamie Snow at Bazaar Bizaare<br />17:46 Interview with Cindy Liu at Bazaar Bizaare<br />19:04 Thanks </span></p>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-10980599321699868322009-07-01T10:30:00.000+01:002009-07-01T10:30:01.063+01:00Bamboo Baby and Bunnies<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Patons® presents a new pattern book for babies: Patons® Bamboo Baby and Bunnies. It features twelve new patterns to knit up in the also new Patons® Bamboo Baby.<br /><br />With everyday classics and creative takes on your favorite baby items, there are knits for everyone to love.<br /><br />From adorably stylish Mary Jane-style booties, to cables, to fair isle, the options keep coming.<br /><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNf_n2TzdTvJzIlBm0pMF3p30NPVHZfWV3yC6dl6G7kQ_9CuJtNNVei0E0VJ8VReWKSqPpBKL3f0cAKulvT1sL2bcCOwJZBtijbkNYFMdRx4_TAquc4294yIliJMVQ8tp6ChZhnRbis0/s1600-h/patons-pattern-book.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 205px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353051459863198498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNf_n2TzdTvJzIlBm0pMF3p30NPVHZfWV3yC6dl6G7kQ_9CuJtNNVei0E0VJ8VReWKSqPpBKL3f0cAKulvT1sL2bcCOwJZBtijbkNYFMdRx4_TAquc4294yIliJMVQ8tp6ChZhnRbis0/s320/patons-pattern-book.jpg" /></span></a>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-88225727840013864192009-06-30T09:53:00.007+01:002009-06-30T10:03:04.905+01:00Bamboo baby yarn from Patons®<div align="justify"><a href="http://www.patonsyarns.com/product.php?LGC=bamboobaby" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Patons® Bamboo Baby</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> is another great bamboo blend from Patons®. Soft to the touch with just the slightest sheen, a true worsted weight yarn, great for both quick knit baby garments and blankets.<br /><br />With subtle fun hues that are contemporary and adorable, you'll be dressing the most stylish babies on the block. Solids that stand alone or look great together in fair isle, and inventive new ombres you don't want to miss. Like all of our baby yarns, Patons® Bamboo Baby is easy to wash and maintain.<br /><br />The fastest growing plant on earth, bamboo requires no pesticides or fertilizers and is earth-friendly. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPCM3zSLB9omnz6LDV_R2-8nI04qb8OlB_OzgBF55rUFnPE9TeUHDBxY2vEt9kJuKeNDq_v8rcI7QxuqwwArsRJ3ihx_P0K9Y8epxp9Zk8_AfHvq_ryHVLxV36MI5BIwKenA1wfVFm4Y/s1600-h/patons_bamboobaby.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353042706865283890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPCM3zSLB9omnz6LDV_R2-8nI04qb8OlB_OzgBF55rUFnPE9TeUHDBxY2vEt9kJuKeNDq_v8rcI7QxuqwwArsRJ3ihx_P0K9Y8epxp9Zk8_AfHvq_ryHVLxV36MI5BIwKenA1wfVFm4Y/s320/patons_bamboobaby.jpg" /></span></a>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-46623445883077700692009-06-28T12:04:00.000+01:002009-06-28T12:04:00.436+01:00Lion Brand on Facebook<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Lion Brand is now on Facebook. Become a fan to get access to special offers, be able to share your photos and connect with other fans. </span><a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/t/4Wum6nXdyIIkYBYT3pOAIg" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Join</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> hundreds of other yarn-lovers and yarncraft fans.<br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbkB3rSiheXvcGjVAw4LGwW2bS-d_wZvdkehFhRE0gv6oD4tlfMbxORi0b3SOlbLzHFFBquROzHBnfa1OtVAlT7zaZMmkaPavuLbMz98gQEGbn-kNIrVF-15vQP2OFUI5S2TEkAcagXHg/s1600-h/lionbrandfacebook.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351595125045927602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbkB3rSiheXvcGjVAw4LGwW2bS-d_wZvdkehFhRE0gv6oD4tlfMbxORi0b3SOlbLzHFFBquROzHBnfa1OtVAlT7zaZMmkaPavuLbMz98gQEGbn-kNIrVF-15vQP2OFUI5S2TEkAcagXHg/s320/lionbrandfacebook.jpg" /></span></a>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-61445471718823910872009-06-27T10:51:00.000+01:002009-06-27T10:51:01.915+01:004th of July crafts<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">For those who celebrate the 4th of July, Martha Stewart created some </span><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/fourth-of-july-crafts?lnc=0bcc906fea6fe010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=leftnav_holiday_fourth-of-july" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">amazing projects</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.<br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZj96si8VkCS3kBgme_hnsfVqOC-AKZbQFsK_UDg3VKC-8hxpUfZWK1EKKL1NxYoSFSYr3mCJ7xz_GwTy1whp4YdxedZ8zdOOqnlUlHcWsFyRr0s0dVPB3cRThQtc-neO6sMDhrF6D6pY/s1600-h/martha-stewart-4july-3.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350940775608785634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZj96si8VkCS3kBgme_hnsfVqOC-AKZbQFsK_UDg3VKC-8hxpUfZWK1EKKL1NxYoSFSYr3mCJ7xz_GwTy1whp4YdxedZ8zdOOqnlUlHcWsFyRr0s0dVPB3cRThQtc-neO6sMDhrF6D6pY/s320/martha-stewart-4july-3.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQmTd_80dgT_MquiX70-BmJ2ltbCIu0D3jNhHp-nEDNgBN8ZX_XsNGZ-APtpZ270jIYOowO4734AYHPMkiIKtECpElauLVJ9AUMoMmD9xaKLVeqgEtjjMMBApUYFQGuzE6ytBJr5S2wM/s1600-h/martha-stewart-4july-2.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350940772357597954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQmTd_80dgT_MquiX70-BmJ2ltbCIu0D3jNhHp-nEDNgBN8ZX_XsNGZ-APtpZ270jIYOowO4734AYHPMkiIKtECpElauLVJ9AUMoMmD9xaKLVeqgEtjjMMBApUYFQGuzE6ytBJr5S2wM/s320/martha-stewart-4july-2.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8JatLRh7wkG-hoHwiApISA9sWYmMamoRQE3a_Lz_DtaSTkGdCUzuK9_DPhJwbBFBQALE6LPHO2xJ2WAMN5JmVZ1HV9WXaTfDq-Kx5V_jWtyOAjMADxHX1CklTWF_Rb6yj6ajhNX3Yjs/s1600-h/martha-stewart-4july-1.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350940771458908978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8JatLRh7wkG-hoHwiApISA9sWYmMamoRQE3a_Lz_DtaSTkGdCUzuK9_DPhJwbBFBQALE6LPHO2xJ2WAMN5JmVZ1HV9WXaTfDq-Kx5V_jWtyOAjMADxHX1CklTWF_Rb6yj6ajhNX3Yjs/s320/martha-stewart-4july-1.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeyPqnpH6RCUMScLDAexzwgvJVhLuuVuU1tcSsJrez3uHbwrCZtTkKwI6Eopvu-4nzdscGG5rxFWjTIjKZr6FGdLr4Ee6oqiXihImCgOh-xU9a9NwWV5XmoQ3mDDlsVYcFXJP4ax1BQTU/s1600-h/martha-stewart-4july-4.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350940977142223586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeyPqnpH6RCUMScLDAexzwgvJVhLuuVuU1tcSsJrez3uHbwrCZtTkKwI6Eopvu-4nzdscGG5rxFWjTIjKZr6FGdLr4Ee6oqiXihImCgOh-xU9a9NwWV5XmoQ3mDDlsVYcFXJP4ax1BQTU/s320/martha-stewart-4july-4.jpg" /></span></a>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-1340278999853058972009-06-26T09:38:00.000+01:002009-06-26T09:38:00.570+01:00New Dual Duty XP® Thread<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.coatsandclark.com/" target="'blank">Coats</a> has a new sewing thread: Dual Duty XP®, the “X-tra” performance thread, that combines advanced technology from Coats with nearly 200 years of thread-making experience.<br /><br />New and unique manufacturing processes are applied to Dual Duty XP’s polyester-wrapped, core-spun construction creating a thread that provides enhanced seam appearance and makes sewing trouble free. Dual Duty XP is smooth and strong—it sews perfectly on all machines from vintage to today’s most advanced.<br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNUa0aw0tZ_Tz7pnIDA7wquqZEE5OMRQ36HOeBnXTBxzJYCPMz27HzKBawJvlkL6GcWENlWgv9nk55-rTKiT1ooG7v8sVVkFzAPH7HPuWZkM6vwC5wGihcFe0sFiFFGiUyJJHusum3jWM/s1600-h/coatsxpfeature.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 147px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 170px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350935179099382466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNUa0aw0tZ_Tz7pnIDA7wquqZEE5OMRQ36HOeBnXTBxzJYCPMz27HzKBawJvlkL6GcWENlWgv9nk55-rTKiT1ooG7v8sVVkFzAPH7HPuWZkM6vwC5wGihcFe0sFiFFGiUyJJHusum3jWM/s320/coatsxpfeature.jpg" /></span></a>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-74804619416578799412009-06-25T09:14:00.000+01:002009-06-25T09:14:01.512+01:00YarnCraft - Summer Crafting with Kids 02<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is the second episode of YarnCraft special series, Summer Crafting with Kids, coming on alternate Tuesdays.<br /><br /></span><a href="http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2009/06/23/yarncraft-summer-crafting-with-kids-02-have-fun-with-group-craft-projects/" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This episode</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> YarnCraft - Summer Crafting with Kids focuses on fun projects perfect for trading, sharing, and making together.<br /></span></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdNvrkU_ZLCiONQJo0XrgW_Oki0Ekq4VTuRnlDmHbc81IHO56YGQhQsXCULBJlT5toEZwEnEhaiS8ThLF-oUqDR9p3IK_rfMc10jB6SXxh-X9UyktDeWox90tPNuN-5tK7Sa8c6VLC7c/s1600-h/yarn-craft.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 241px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350929997426942946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdNvrkU_ZLCiONQJo0XrgW_Oki0Ekq4VTuRnlDmHbc81IHO56YGQhQsXCULBJlT5toEZwEnEhaiS8ThLF-oUqDR9p3IK_rfMc10jB6SXxh-X9UyktDeWox90tPNuN-5tK7Sa8c6VLC7c/s320/yarn-craft.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Liz & Zontee give ideas about how to use crafts to encourage kids to inspire each other, work together, and create great things to give to each other.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://media.libsyn.com/media/yarncraft/craftingwithkids02.mp3"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Audio download</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><p align="justify">Show notes:<br />0:11 Intro<br />01:23 Yarncrafting activities for groups of kids<br />12:00 Drawing winner<br />13:06 Thanks to our guests</span> </p>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-22946260797584907122009-06-24T16:49:00.004+01:002009-06-24T17:23:24.584+01:00New Amy Butler Sewing Patterns<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Amy Butler has two new spring patterns:<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/products/patterns_display.php?id=41" target="'blank">Field Bag & Tote</a></b>: perfect as an everyday tote around town and big enough to use for a weekend getaway.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/products/patterns_display.php?id=42" target="'blank">Mini Dress, Tunic & Tops</a></b>: several options for a fresh spring look! The mini is all about versatility... it comes in girl's sizes x-small to large and women's sizes x-small to xxx-large, so it's great for a mother-daughter project. And there are four great options: dress, tunic and two shirt lengths.<br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEeg4aGm1XDrrSjP6Eledw5Zbx3Aa8gkkVF94MAJBLiTIPyqKBazPiXX31HCj02YjanoIJ-qFnm9lSXJYqSCGUMmXfqWbtLA2UwluVLQU1OWO0f29v0WKiBPUfhEUa9I7rOJVe9wueMs/s1600-h/amy-butler-patterns.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350922842273828258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEeg4aGm1XDrrSjP6Eledw5Zbx3Aa8gkkVF94MAJBLiTIPyqKBazPiXX31HCj02YjanoIJ-qFnm9lSXJYqSCGUMmXfqWbtLA2UwluVLQU1OWO0f29v0WKiBPUfhEUa9I7rOJVe9wueMs/s320/amy-butler-patterns.jpg" /></span></a>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-56421640470469852302009-06-23T08:48:00.005+01:002009-06-23T09:14:14.590+01:00Kate’s Café Exhibition<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Kate Jenkins will be having her first solo London show at </span><a href="http://www.r-h-g.co.uk/" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Rebecca Hossack Gallery</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> renowned for its showing of contemporary arts.<br /><br />Kate will be taking over the whole gallery and turning it into Kate’s Café featuring a series of beautifully crocheted artworks based on the nations favourite foods.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyyVRKTVzw5grzzrkSXthuiRO2nWz-ZHFbGUxSUvb9FeJ5TwKlIDV3af1gGAG7D3mNpBdmOy2KncUFZghXrg_J_PRnZTe3t2rXGCGQUPwOR06771x17SpjosJSmofPmjBxWeCpZThk8o8/s1600-h/kate-jenkins-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 136px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350433301774398418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyyVRKTVzw5grzzrkSXthuiRO2nWz-ZHFbGUxSUvb9FeJ5TwKlIDV3af1gGAG7D3mNpBdmOy2KncUFZghXrg_J_PRnZTe3t2rXGCGQUPwOR06771x17SpjosJSmofPmjBxWeCpZThk8o8/s200/kate-jenkins-2.jpg" /></a> The collection, which includes meticulously re-created fish and chips, fried breakfasts on crocheted plates and crocheted condiments such as tomato ketchup all framed as original art pieces.<br /><br />Kate Jenkins launched her fashion label <a href="http://www.cardigan.ltd.uk/" target="'blank">Cardigan</a> in 2003 to fulfil her philosophy that anything can be created from yarn as long as it is made with love, having previously worked for the likes of Marc Jacobs, Missoni and Donna Karan. </span></div>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-37144060542903725752009-06-22T13:52:00.001+01:002009-06-22T13:52:02.309+01:00Design for a Living World Exhibition<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ten leading designers have been commissioned to develop new uses for sustainably grown and harvested materials in order to tell a unique story about the life-cycle of materials and the power of conservation and design in an exhibition at </span><a href="http://cooperhewitt.org/" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. One of the featured designers is Christien Meindertsma.<br /><br />Christien Meindertsma makes her own felted wool yarn and knits it together with custom-made oversize needles.<br /><br />Here are some pictures of her amazing work:<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6aIvCg7t3y2GCidotD6mR5Tua5svaO-SOOE-NYwn_BrosymrbR8rKanEWEYvxmS6TiX4H2JXPzzRubGx612YuY9NvxWz0K8NyBDQe-zu6aptESoblK6tLHmHiK18adxghSUosX-FP2U/s1600-h/christien-meindert-poof2.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347913299582265394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6aIvCg7t3y2GCidotD6mR5Tua5svaO-SOOE-NYwn_BrosymrbR8rKanEWEYvxmS6TiX4H2JXPzzRubGx612YuY9NvxWz0K8NyBDQe-zu6aptESoblK6tLHmHiK18adxghSUosX-FP2U/s200/christien-meindert-poof2.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAHK7N3bIpxauEMhJ1ECYYNEBeAQ3ZCKAzJwe3QEiDCJDVWcU6L5HyR1Ca5M0J-KuwYCEzZjGUXLwniMO725ItdtrNhPUmgbS_xyx2m5yacIeAkxdBlM8XoshLAnFhTMHDxB5StnkOzqA/s1600-h/christien-meindert-rug2.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347913309479438802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAHK7N3bIpxauEMhJ1ECYYNEBeAQ3ZCKAzJwe3QEiDCJDVWcU6L5HyR1Ca5M0J-KuwYCEzZjGUXLwniMO725ItdtrNhPUmgbS_xyx2m5yacIeAkxdBlM8XoshLAnFhTMHDxB5StnkOzqA/s200/christien-meindert-rug2.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvtRi6A5mn-SKfz0Xkl96VOXk3H9ATVcNIe6Pp-qDKDSsYHtgk_KfOLJN41QKxhY7DwNJMldmlHesmbtc5QqFkFDzA6yKbI6rJue23aWDkhIeUBSfwcqjoGBzqdfZi1S7cmnaHinay3c/s1600-h/christien-meindert-rug3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347914328964261490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvtRi6A5mn-SKfz0Xkl96VOXk3H9ATVcNIe6Pp-qDKDSsYHtgk_KfOLJN41QKxhY7DwNJMldmlHesmbtc5QqFkFDzA6yKbI6rJue23aWDkhIeUBSfwcqjoGBzqdfZi1S7cmnaHinay3c/s200/christien-meindert-rug3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Learn more about Christien Meindertsma at </span><a href="http://www.christienmeindertsma.com/" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">her website</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.<br /><br />Learn more about this exhibition at </span><a href="http://www.nature.org/design/" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">www.nature.org</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. </span>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-41316830199592337492009-06-21T15:05:00.003+01:002009-06-22T23:37:06.639+01:00International Year of Natural Fibers<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Did you know that 2009 is the International Year of Natural Fibers?<br /><br /></span></div><p align="center"><object width="500" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KuwBcycCM0w&hl=pt-br&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KuwBcycCM0w&hl=pt-br&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="350" height="315"></embed></object></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As part of the celebration of the International Year of Natural Fibres, </span><a href="http://keepthefleece.org/" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Keep the Fleece</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> in partnership with </span><a href="http://www.heifer.org/" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Heifer International</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> is helping to organize teams around the world to knit sections of the World's Longest Scarf that will all be joined together at the New York Sheep & Wool Festival Oct. 17-18, 2009.<br /><br />The goal is to raise $250,000.00 that Heifer Intenational will use to donate fleece-bearing animals of all kinds to needy families all around the world. Heifer not only donates the animals, but provides the necessary training so that the families can nurture and grow their herds and become self-sufficient. </span></p>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-38495119820818006642009-06-20T13:37:00.000+01:002009-06-20T13:37:03.611+01:00The Snuggie™ mania<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">According to </span><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2009-01-27-snuggie_N.htm" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">USA Today</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, </span><a href="https://www.getsnuggie.com/flare/next" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Snuggie</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, an oversized fleece blanket with sleeves, available in 3 colors, is a big hit in America.<br /><br />The numbers prove that: over 4 million sold, around 250 groups on Facebook, 5,999 members in the fan club and over 300 parody videos on YouTube.<br /><br />There are Snuggie-love sites on the Internet, such as </span><a href="http://snuggiesightings.com/snuggie/" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">SnuggieSightings.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, where fans can post photos, videos and news. It has become a cult!<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.redheart.com/" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Red Heart</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> has adopted this trend and created a new version, called the </span><a href="http://www.redheart.com/FreePatterns/tabid/118/Default.aspx?tabid=118&patternid=WR1838.pdf" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Snuggle Up Throw</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.<br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhWZ50Nw0rGnQ7ZrV_RDHt8jo4MtC_LjfsBSGEjApo6tcqqzRYhPwLqjwXWQ7qMoDPA2dg6bIbo7indJoHsHjR75s17MXvrhO4RhWZGDvvFmQQEECZYEHSp9f7Z-4fHABjzSwaGW98q0/s1600-h/read-heart-snuggle.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346796865726596850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 147px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 176px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhWZ50Nw0rGnQ7ZrV_RDHt8jo4MtC_LjfsBSGEjApo6tcqqzRYhPwLqjwXWQ7qMoDPA2dg6bIbo7indJoHsHjR75s17MXvrhO4RhWZGDvvFmQQEECZYEHSp9f7Z-4fHABjzSwaGW98q0/s200/read-heart-snuggle.jpg" border="0" /></span></a>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-59789101228128613052009-06-19T14:46:00.000+01:002009-06-19T14:46:01.198+01:00More Cloth<div align="justify"><a href="http://www.morecloth.com/" target="'blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">More Cloth</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> is a useful tool for quilters who are looking for fabric on Etsy. You just have to click on the color you'd like to view some fabrics for sale on that color range. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh4xqEs7iWANjnMalsqu7GTA9lhs5jk0RhNDhqm2g5LoF1evlk9Ryk6HXBsQ_p49N5pQouiYrA1Kedmggi32vijs6B5I9nj46vvEapbrlfFJh0-7qyE7JrwsFlu0nh0ng5joyCx1ft3zs/s1600-h/more-cloth.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346439588021220290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh4xqEs7iWANjnMalsqu7GTA9lhs5jk0RhNDhqm2g5LoF1evlk9Ryk6HXBsQ_p49N5pQouiYrA1Kedmggi32vijs6B5I9nj46vvEapbrlfFJh0-7qyE7JrwsFlu0nh0ng5joyCx1ft3zs/s200/more-cloth.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-58741327244142639462009-06-18T08:04:00.001+01:002009-06-18T12:40:21.738+01:00Three Irish Girls<div style="FONT-FAMILY: trebuchet ms; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><a href="http://www.threeirishgirls.com/" target="'blank">Three Irish Girls</a> sell beautiful colourful handpainted yarn & fiber and learn to dye kits.<br /><br />They have just presented their <a href="http://www.threeirishgirls.com/downloadfiles/Three%20Irish%20Girls%20Spring%202009.pdf" target="'blank">spring lookbook</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZRxnkEQEtDryGV94DGZ4BF6-GRqaZA5YOj_h2Kf7Bv9d7ZtzA-WqqVF6UVVc9tGZrF_7fSxbr4BVLClhggG3VvXUD_2GTvc9M8Fzl4mv-jPbYb6Ef3yeotW6kzd3ApZdynIWsD-MpVk/s1600-h/threeirishgirls1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343923829253966034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 177px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZRxnkEQEtDryGV94DGZ4BF6-GRqaZA5YOj_h2Kf7Bv9d7ZtzA-WqqVF6UVVc9tGZrF_7fSxbr4BVLClhggG3VvXUD_2GTvc9M8Fzl4mv-jPbYb6Ef3yeotW6kzd3ApZdynIWsD-MpVk/s200/threeirishgirls1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWZ5uLd6kLdAC8UOmNMk5c9QPVeXmjrOYFT1ljN4HaCK7Rn91Eav5WNdLI1khSr7BwwD3X1Bo4NJ0FzcRtU3RNEnTkkMJ7oJcQtlXPIrgNPuXE1rrVuxoQa6CHB2gmSe6kjWAH0kg5pY/s1600-h/threeirishgirls.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343923826504080754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 165px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWZ5uLd6kLdAC8UOmNMk5c9QPVeXmjrOYFT1ljN4HaCK7Rn91Eav5WNdLI1khSr7BwwD3X1Bo4NJ0FzcRtU3RNEnTkkMJ7oJcQtlXPIrgNPuXE1rrVuxoQa6CHB2gmSe6kjWAH0kg5pY/s200/threeirishgirls.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-43005256419074188472009-06-17T16:45:00.003+01:002009-06-17T16:51:07.072+01:00YarnCraft - Projects for Your Modern Baby<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Yarn Craft published today the second shorter-format podcast for the summer, designed to be the perfect length for yarncrafters on the go.<br /><br />On this new episode of YarnCraft, Liz & Zontee take a look at the world of babies and ways to inject some fun and whimsy into your baby-yarncrafting.<br /><br />Find out what colors will stimulate your child and the best easy-care yarns for on-the-go parents.<br /></span></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AhW-N85OEaKXbIB11WGe0xwk-XoUnjtD0R3dQ_-e_ZcAF8zTD46jNl-6p6r-tWKSDNlB4hU-FqPdmpS1yehOF5LmR3tIAav_YOhyk6cxYL9N3m2VQn1tn-3B6BbYvadl7N4uF7I311g/s1600-h/yarncraf2.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348324149314322818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 138px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AhW-N85OEaKXbIB11WGe0xwk-XoUnjtD0R3dQ_-e_ZcAF8zTD46jNl-6p6r-tWKSDNlB4hU-FqPdmpS1yehOF5LmR3tIAav_YOhyk6cxYL9N3m2VQn1tn-3B6BbYvadl7N4uF7I311g/s200/yarncraf2.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://media.libsyn.com/media/yarncraft/yarncraft43.mp3"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Audio download</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><p align="justify"><b>Show Notes:</b><br />00:11 Intro<br />01:23 What’s on Liz & Zontee’s hooks & needles<br />03:13 Fashionable baby patterns<br />13:46 Interviews from Maker Faire<br />19:50 Thanks to our guests<br /></p></span>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-53108002642022692032009-06-17T10:10:00.001+01:002009-06-17T10:10:00.610+01:00Eco-cotton blend new colors<div style="FONT-FAMILY: trebuchet ms; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><a href="http://www.redheart.com/" target="'blank">Red Heart</a> has added 13 new colors to its Eco-Ways™ and four new colors to its Eco-Cotton Blend™ yarn collections.<br /><br />Eco-Ways™ is made from 30% recycled polyester which comes completely from recycled plastics. This versatile yarn makes beautiful projects while giving consumers a yarn they can feel good about using.The new colors include Cotton, Misty Violet, Bark, Rose Dust, Fern, Cinnabar, Yam, Sand, Chamois, Cornflower, Asparagus, Dark Indigo and Peacock. View all the beautiful colors <a href="http://www.redheart.com/Default.aspx?tabid=75&yarnid=e750" target="'blank">here</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0NzKt9VyZ0b0-6JWBvnxO-3tLsTe-OOosWEV-gmoGeaHn58KE_9uDjkOoV9dzUDEVhygz7VtpuNCm3pjVoUFyZZCsw_DNQRK93k5rJvqJQ0D3sPtLFpHJKUPXFEIQDJ15yGuxBpohd1g/s1600-h/redheart-ecoways.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346803385006053106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0NzKt9VyZ0b0-6JWBvnxO-3tLsTe-OOosWEV-gmoGeaHn58KE_9uDjkOoV9dzUDEVhygz7VtpuNCm3pjVoUFyZZCsw_DNQRK93k5rJvqJQ0D3sPtLFpHJKUPXFEIQDJ15yGuxBpohd1g/s200/redheart-ecoways.jpg" border="0" /></a> Eco-Cotton is a fabulous soft yarn and is eco-friendly. Fabric remnants from T-shirt manufacture are recycled and blended with acrylic for additional softness and loft, then spun into a soft 4-medium weight yarn that's perfect to knit or crochet into comfy sweaters, soft throws, and other home décor items. View all colors <a href="http://www.redheart.com/Default.aspx?tabid=75&yarnid=e749" target="blank">here</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOSp229E1q-WpDYdAJG-FEY7f7ljsGZ8L9bh_mf4PNbR9RF1kmNj24-0x0h-AcMrwztE466XlF6Qo6ORRIJ79YNc83F730GLe6R3Pk2t3aaXEpqI50nkGcuSkk0pgS68v_TUjWpUZRZOM/s1600-h/redheart-ecocotton.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344280949558956306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOSp229E1q-WpDYdAJG-FEY7f7ljsGZ8L9bh_mf4PNbR9RF1kmNj24-0x0h-AcMrwztE466XlF6Qo6ORRIJ79YNc83F730GLe6R3Pk2t3aaXEpqI50nkGcuSkk0pgS68v_TUjWpUZRZOM/s200/redheart-ecocotton.jpg" border="0" /></a>See the complete color range <a href="http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/rdonlyres/BDF49872-D295-451C-BB99-26E9FDD615E4/116209/ecocotton.pdf" target="'blank">here</a>.</div>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354939644175954672.post-82257613213768341022009-06-16T13:55:00.000+01:002009-06-16T14:24:59.124+01:00Mother Bear Project<div style="FONT-FAMILY: trebuchet ms; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">The Mother Bear Project is dedicated to providing comfort and hope to children affected by HIV/AIDS in emerging nations, by giving them a gift of love in the form of a hand-knit or crocheted bear.<br /><br />The simple gift of a hand-knit bear with a tag signed by the knitter has touched children with the message that they are unconditionally loved.<br /><br />Learn more <a href="http://www.motherbearproject.org/about.html" target="'blank">about Mother Bear Project</a>, the children in need and <a href="http://www.motherbearproject.org/how_help.html" target="'blank">how you can help</a> this effort.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcehizdKEexE6jXlTwGUv2QTtarhL_HGycRwWz53M-yWaUTGKyBqZ4nIm7Wzvok-bp-BPsm53WBg1wj7Ydln7UIsm4o0zZL8SErZdSf94LV-d7Sepn34qAwqHS9YdwkJGzfJUVZgEMew/s1600-h/MotherBearIcon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344275712872610770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 120px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcehizdKEexE6jXlTwGUv2QTtarhL_HGycRwWz53M-yWaUTGKyBqZ4nIm7Wzvok-bp-BPsm53WBg1wj7Ydln7UIsm4o0zZL8SErZdSf94LV-d7Sepn34qAwqHS9YdwkJGzfJUVZgEMew/s200/MotherBearIcon.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>raquel simhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234368561240699051noreply@blogger.com0