Monthly Archives: November 2008

Woven and Spool knitted Heart

I designed this spool knitted and woven heart a year or so ago. I’ve just re-worked the instructions and have them available as a pdf tutorial. Click on my website for the contact info for the download. Image source: Noreen … Continue reading

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Another healing/prayer shawl made with the mitered loop method

Last week, I wrote about weaving healing and prayer shawls on my Cricket Loom, using a method that I have developed (the mitered loop shawl). Here’s the link to the tutorial This is one of the shawls that I have … Continue reading

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Green crafts- hand made book with spool knitted binding cords

Oh my. This week….. winter arrived….. So, it’s time to get to work on Christmas presents. I love green and eco crafts -  recycling and re-using things to up-cycle new treasures… I am making my sister-in-law a hand made book … Continue reading

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Weaving a healing or prayer shawl on the Cricket loom

Recently, my sister-in-law had an abscess in her brain, which is devastating and life threatening. Her friends and family rallied around her and have formed a loving caregiving team. I decided that as part of my caregiving, I would weave … Continue reading

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Green crafts -Twig buttons with spool knitted cords

I was given a leather coat about a year or so ago.  I was delighted, as I have always wanted one. But….. I ended up leaving it in the closet…. it just felt frumpy. I thought that perhaps I might … Continue reading

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