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Nifty ‘V’ and ‘U’ shape scarves to weave on the potholder loom

For this last year and a half, I have been designing up a storm, but not getting the designs out into the world. I made a promise to myself that I am going to get as many of the new … Continue reading

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“Keep Calm and Carry On” Banner to weave and spool knit

During the second world war, the British people were encouraged to hang on in a challenging time by posters that said: ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’. Well, times are challenging again, and the advice to ‘Keep Calm and Carry 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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My mother’s pincushion

My mother has unwillingly had to let go of her lifelong passion for needlework. Because of health challenges, she is not able to handle independent living anymore. Reluctantly, she has moved out of her condo and into a different living … Continue reading

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Celebrate Springtime with adorable doodled paper eggs

I love making little presents that I can just pop in an envelope and mail to family and friends. Yesterday, I had a flash of inspiration…. well, really it was several flashes of inspiration that came together ever so nicely! … Continue reading

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Tiny Spool Knitted Angel

When I am feeling sad and upset, I find it really helps if I make some Angel dolls. This week has been a corker, with the death of our beloved old horse, among other challenges. We have done a whole … Continue reading

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What’s on your loom for Christmas?

It wouldn’t be a proper Christmas without at least a little weaving! My daughter and I are co-creating a present for her husband. I warped up my Cricket (love that loom!) and am weaving up the bands that she is … Continue reading

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Christmas ornament

One of our favorite holiday traditions is to make a Christmas ornament for our friends and family. For this year’s ornament, I decided that I would make an Angel of Gratitude… so I drew and colored her, and then scanned … 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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