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Nancy's Art and Favorites
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This daily blog explains simple crafts and art projects which express creativity. The projects are eclectic and incorporate outside sources for reference. Photographs and videos are included for additional interest.
Recent Posts
Gift Mixes for Christmas
Below is a quick recipe for neighborly gift giving. Carol Lewis in Cary, NC sent me this last year. It is yummy. Caramel Snack Mix 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup white corn syrup 1 C. packed brown sugar 1 C. chopped pecans 1 C. almonds 1 (12 oz) pkg. Cr...
World War II Watch Caps
In searching for information about watch caps, here is an interesting aside from this website, along with instructions: This hat pattern was probably knit at least a million times during World War II, and remains one of the most enduring hat designs....
Adult Surprise Jacket
Knitting furiously on this sweater since October, it is now finished. It looks ok in the picture, squared off corners with the colors queueing up as they should: The collar was knit up to form a snugger closing. It was ingenious how the patter...
Sweet Honey Beret
A slouch hat was on my "want to knit" list. I found one, and downloaded the PDF file for just $5.50. The hat was designed by native born Russian Faina Goberstein. It incorporates a honeycomb brioche stitch in its design. Picture courtesy...
The Pink Glove Dance
There have been over 3 million hits on this YouTube video! From this site: ...more than 200 doctors, nurses, lab techs, administrators and kitchen and janitorial staff getting down to the appropriately named R&B song by Jay Sean called “Down&...
Nostepinne: a yarn winding tool
Here is my new yarn winder (made in Poland by Kromski & Sons), purchased at the Hatchtown Website: It was hand turned, all wood, with a natural finish, available for less than $15. You can go here to a video of how to use it, courtesy of D...
