Category Archives: Knitting

Fall is my Favorite

I have to say of all the seasons, Fall is my favorite and today is the first day of Fall.  Even though the temperatures where we live are still in the 90’s during the day, the mornings are beginning to … Continue reading

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10 Things {} Blogs

I happen to think that blogs are just about the most wonderful thing on the internet.  Anyone can start one and you need very little to start:  a computer, an internet connection and an idea.  If you’re consistent, provide good … Continue reading

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Yummy Knitted Dish Cloths

As I’ve mentioned before, I love blogs.  I’m fascinated by the creativity of others and love to be inspired by their thoughts and ideas.  Every morning I take time while I’m drinking my coffee to browse through the 100’s of … Continue reading

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A New Year

Since we’re almost to the end of January, you’re going to think I’m weird for posting my 2014 goals.  Actually I’m approaching the whole ‘goals for the year’ thing a little differently this year.  I LOVED 2013!  It was full … Continue reading

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10things {} Yummy Yarn

One of the blogs I follow is http://www.shimelle.com.  Shimelle Laine is a blogger, scrapbooker, glitter gal, resident of London and all around amazing talent.  I found out about her through a podcast I listen to, “The Paperclipping Roundtable”.  Every month, she blogs ten … Continue reading

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Pinterest365 – Day 55 – When Technology meets Organization

Okay, so the marriage of technology and organization is not a new thing, but being able to readily access that technology while you’re organizing is new to me. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ll know that … Continue reading

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Goals for 2013

I love starting.  The excitement, the newness, the freshness of the start.  Actually as Mike so delicately pointed out yesterday, what I really love is ‘planning’ to start.  And he would be right.  I love planning more than I love … Continue reading

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Pinterest 365 – Day 16 – Pet Name Tag

Shrinky Dinks are on my list of the best inventions EVER.  Along with Mod Podge, glitter and Post-it Notes, I think Shrinky Dinks are a marvel.  So you shouldn’t be surprised why today’s pin caught my eye.  The tutorial linked over to Martha Stewart … Continue reading

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Pinterest 365 – Day 8 – Beaded Star

I have always been fascinated with beads.  A friend of mine and I went through the ‘beading phase’ of crafting a few years ago making bracelets and necklaces and spending hours in bead shops searching through all the colors and … Continue reading

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Pinterest 365 – Day 6 – Jack Be Little Pumpkin

I was able to combine another two of my loves today:  knitting and pumpkins.  I actually have a pumpkin board on Pinterest to collect all things pumpkin.  For me pumpkins mark the beginning of Fall (no matter how hot the weather … Continue reading

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