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07-22-2013, 06:50 AM
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We will never learn. I did a dumb thing - made a...
We will never learn. I did a dumb thing - made a blanket for a boy. Guess what - it was a girl. Never do that again.
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06-30-2013, 10:25 AM
Thread: Baby Blanket for Kate
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Thanks to all of you for your comments. Yes, his...
Thanks to all of you for your comments. Yes, his is Catherine's Wheel. The baby's name is Catherine Anne.
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06-29-2013, 04:02 PM
Thread: Baby Blanket for Kate
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Baby Blanket for Kate
Several weeks ago I made a blue and white reversible blanket for what I guessed was going to be a boy. Wasn't that crazy!! Out of a 50-50 chance, I got it wrong. Why didn't I make I yellow and...
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06-21-2013, 09:47 AM
Thread: Wonders of nature
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Hi Faye: The wall behind the plant is 8 foot...
Hi Faye: The wall behind the plant is 8 foot tall. The trees next door are at least 30 feet tall. As you can see, it is taller than the house. I would guess the plant is between 20 and 30 feet...
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06-21-2013, 07:10 AM
Thread: Wonders of nature
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Wonders of nature
These are pictures of a desert plant that sprung up almost overnight!! Now it is blossoming and attracting humming birds. After it has bloomed, the large stem in the center will be cut down. The...
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06-11-2013, 11:13 AM
Thread: Great community!
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Me too!!!!
Me too!!!!
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06-11-2013, 11:09 AM
Thread: Tree of Life Afghan
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Tried all of your suggestions. Ravelry shows the...
Tried all of your suggestions. Ravelry shows the same pattern, and reverts to ion Brand. This is the same pattern I have. The corrections are showing --- but not all of them. I'll get back to...
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06-10-2013, 12:08 PM
Thread: Tree of Life Afghan
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Tree of Life Afghan
Has anyone crocheted he Tree of Life Afghan? I could find just one pattern from Lion Brand No. 90360AD. Help anyone?
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06-06-2013, 10:23 PM
Thread: Bobby pin stitch markers
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hanks Mrs. P. Looks like you stared a trend. ...
hanks Mrs. P. Looks like you stared a trend. Sweet Sue found colored mini pins. I'll have to look for those. Thanks for the tip.
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06-06-2013, 04:33 PM
Thread: Bobby pin stitch markers
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I think the ones you bought are the 2" pins. I...
I think the ones you bought are the 2" pins. I bought the 1-1/4" Conair Mini Pins. I guess it's just a matter of choice, but I think the smaller ones slip off the yarn easier and stay out of the...
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06-06-2013, 10:20 AM
Thread: Bobby pin stitch markers
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You can find the MINI BOBBY PINS at Wal-Mart in...
You can find the MINI BOBBY PINS at Wal-Mart in the "hair accessories" aisle. It is in the cosmetic section.
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06-05-2013, 07:57 AM
Thread: Bobby pin stitch markers
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Bobby pin stitch markers
I don't remember who posted this idea, but it WORKS! The MINI bobby pins have cushioned ends, easy to place, hold great, and do not get in the way of the next stitch.
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05-30-2013, 10:57 AM
Thread: Saving those little bits
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Saving those little bits
I use a little tomato paste in some foods - but have a lot left over. You are probably all aware of this trick, so I'm sending this to you as a reminder.
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05-25-2013, 06:28 PM
Thread: Cole's puppy pillow
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Betty: Let's try this again - we won't give up!...
Betty: Let's try this again - we won't give up!
Do you have the Adobe Reader installed? If not you can download it from the page where the pattern is.
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05-25-2013, 02:20 PM
Thread: Cole's puppy pillow
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By the way, I'll take those licks from Pugsley. ...
By the way, I'll take those licks from Pugsley. If you can't get the patterns, please don't let Pugsley bite me!!!
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05-25-2013, 02:18 PM
Thread: Cole's puppy pillow
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Tried to send the link, but to no avail. All I...
Tried to send the link, but to no avail. All I did was typed coatsandclark. com. The I clicked crochet patterns. In the search box, I typed CD243-05 Hound Pillow. I hope this works for you.
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05-25-2013, 11:34 AM
Thread: Cole's puppy pillow
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Thanks - I did do a little modification to the...
Thanks - I did do a little modification to the pattern.
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05-25-2013, 11:05 AM
Thread: Cole's puppy pillow
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Just a note to thank you for your kind words. ...
Just a note to thank you for your kind words. The pattern for the Hound Pillow can be found at coatsandclark.com.
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05-24-2013, 06:04 PM
Thread: Cole's puppy pillow
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Cole's puppy pillow
A few days ago I shared a reversible blanket for the new baby when it comes.
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05-23-2013, 04:59 PM
Thread: Blanket is ready - Come on Baby!!
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Thanks. I think crocheting is a disease. It's...
Thanks. I think crocheting is a disease. It's always, "I'll just finish this one row" and two hours later, your still crocheting and the rest waits!!
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05-20-2013, 05:24 PM
Thread: Blanket is ready - Come on Baby!!
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Reversible baby blanket
Hi: The pattern I used is from a kit. The pattern has to be at least 30 years old. I did see a pattern when I looked under "Free Crochet Pattern for Reversible Baby Blanket". Note: you are...
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05-20-2013, 10:08 AM
Thread: Blanket is ready - Come on Baby!!
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Thanks Twinfaye. The stitches are rather simple....
Thanks Twinfaye. The stitches are rather simple. There is a chain for six across a row, then the next row is a 5 double crochet shell. The first three rows are tricky, but the rest is rote. You...
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05-19-2013, 09:29 AM
Thread: Blanket is ready - Come on Baby!!
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Blanket is ready - Come on Baby!!
We are waiting for the new baby to arrive any day now!! This will be my 7th great-great niece or nephew. The parents didn't want to know what they are having this time (this is #2). The family has...
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04-16-2013, 10:14 AM
Thread: Baby aubra's new blanket
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Baby aubra's new blanket
Finished this blanket for my new great-great niece. Just wanted to share it with you. OOP'S The blanket is upside down!!! I'll have to rotate it, but it can't be done here.
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04-11-2013, 01:12 PM
Thread: Personalized Labels
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They have several styles. Of course, the woven...
They have several styles. Of course, the woven ones are more expensive. (Annie's Craft). The postage is way out of line - they come in an envelope that would take one stamp. All in all, they are...
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