Monthly Archives: November 2011

More photos of projects from the Lily Speed-O-Weave loom book

A lady on Ravelry just asked for more of a preview of what is in the Lily Speed-O-Weave loom book (link to page on my website) The first two sections of the book teach a ton of useful and neat … Continue reading

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Free pattern for Courier Bag woven on the Martha Stewart loom

My new design for a Courier Bag woven on the Martha Stewart loom has gone live on the Lion Brand website  Here is the free pattern for the  Courier Bag woven on the Martha Stewart loom: [ Lion Brand ‘Yarn … Continue reading

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Woven Gnomes and their house

I am doing a major happy dance.  For the last year, I have been working on a whole lot of things, and it’s been frustrating to not get them out into the world. Well… I am finishing them up and … Continue reading

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Video tutorial for weaving with loops on the potholder loom

I have been working on new designs for projects that are woven with loops on the potholder loom. I used to dismiss them totally, but now that I have worked with  high quality cotton loops, (these ones are from Harrisville … Continue reading

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The love of Kokeshi Dolls

I have been in love with wooden dolls since I was a little girl. For many years, I collected Matroushka dolls,  but a few years ago, in one of my favorite thrift shops, I found the Kokeshki doll that’s on … Continue reading

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Monster dear and snuggly bunny on the Lily Speed-O-Weave loom

I am a dyed in the wool doll maker. No matter what loom or fiber arts tool I am working with, it doesn’t take long for me to wonder how I could use it to make a doll. So, it’s … Continue reading

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Fanciful freeform stole with Lily Speed-O-Weave motifs, crochet, spool knitting & inkle bands

I am just so happy, as I have been working really hard for the last 9 months on a book that has taken years to create. AND, today, I released it! It’s: The Lily Speed-O-Weave Loom Book: Fab New How … Continue reading

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Knitted Matroushka Doll Backpack, bag and keychain pattern

The Knitting Today magazine blog has just posted my pattern for darling Matroushka Doll bags for you to knit up for yourself or someone you love.   Here’s the link to the pattern: Matroushkas Happy knitting!

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