Tag Archives: Yarn Crafts
Happy Girl’s Day! It’s Doll Festival Day
Today, Tuesday March 3, is a day to celebrate little girls and to wish them hope and protection. In Japan, today is the day that elaborate displays of precious dolls are created…. Paper dolls symbolizing things that are unhappy are … Continue reading
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
Some handmade books – 1
I am inviting people to a Green Challenge of making a handmade book that has big envelopes or plastic sleeves to hold their sketches, notes, clippings, pdf’s etc. See: Challenge posting Just for fun, I thought that I would post … Continue reading
What do yarnies want from indie designers?
Last night, I was the guest on Mary Beth Temple’s blogradio show: Getting Loopy. I took advantage of being in direct communication with the listeners by asking them 2 questions: 1] Do you prefer downloadable PDF patterns or paper patterns … Continue reading
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Wild and Woolie Spool knitted doll
Every once in awhile, a little wild woolieness ought to come into a Yarnie’s life. So, I have designed this Wild and Woolie Spool knitted doll. I used hand spun yarn to make it, but any yarn that makes your … Continue reading
Lily is back!
I am so pleased! One of my most favorite dolls of all the thousands of dolls that I have designed, is ‘Lily’. Somehow, I managed to loose the file that had her pattern in it, and oops, had sold all … Continue reading
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Rosie Recycle is done and ready to go!
I am so excited! I have finally finished The Rosie Recycle Doll Book! http://www.crone-findlay.com/Crone-FindlayCreationsWhatsNew.html Rosie Recyle dolls are charming little one of a kind dolls that are an inspiration to ‘go green’, and become a thrifty ‘eco crafter’. Combine your … Continue reading
Introducing Tottie Tomato
Some of you may have met Tottie Tomato on my (Noreen Crone-Findlay) blog: www.hankeringforyarn.com Tottie Tomato began her life there just over a year ago, in September 2007. Tottie has had many adventures, and has undergone several transformations. She’s just … Continue reading
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