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Papa M: November 18, 2009 Knitting Factory - Flac and MP3 Downloa…
nyctaper | November 21st 2009 by nyctaper
[photo courtesy of Backseat Sandbar blog] Acidjack reports: “David Pajo, who performs in various configurations as Aerial M and Papa M, is the kind of artist who inspires fervor among fans not for the relentless bombast of his music, or his st read more
Knitting Tips To Help You Get Started!
Life Info Zone | November 21st 2009 by Raghav
The exact history of knitting and its geographical location of origin are still pretty much unknown. Until now, the precise time that it existed is still being disputed. It is believed that socks were the first pieces to be knitted and it still re read more
Too Cute not to share
Perfect Little Purses Company | November 21st 2009
I have been knitting away furiously and have nothing of mine to show yet, but, I just had to show you this picture of my nephew dressed up as Michael Jackson for children in need. I think my sister in law outdid herself dont you? I miss those days wh read more
More Holiday Gift Ideas
The T-Shirt Lady | November 21st 2009 by Sandi Myers
Like before, I’ve put together some ideas for gift giving that you might be interested in. From Knitting Guru Luxurious, one-of-a-kind, flattering, custom knitwear. A Radical Retro Ruffle Scarf From Burry Babies One-of-a-Kind & Custom-M read more
Sewing Inspiration and GIVEAWAY
A Journey to a Simple Happy Life | November 20th 2009 by Imene Said-Kouidri
Photo by Naveen Roy My sewing machine has been sitting on a desk in my craft room for a little while now. I really want to start sewing again but I just can't seem to find a project that is not too intimidating. I tend to pick projects read more
Yee-ikes!
Slave to the Hook | November 20th 2009 by hallie m.
First, I just wanted to say thank you for the kind welcome backs and kudos on my hat. I've missed my little blog quite a bit, and it's good to be back in the saddle.As for the yee-ikes... Last night I realized that I've been knitting wrong. I've be read more
Get Real: Teacher Gifts!
Real Life | November 20th 2009 by Sarah
This week on MomTV's Get Real, we explored the good, the bad, and the U-G-L-Y! (as in... "you ain't got no alibi") In this episode, I'll show you a really cute Cake-in-a-Cup gift, and practical ways to dress up any gift! We featured many handcrafte read more
A New Crop
Home Made Originals | November 20th 2009 by Frances
I have a new crop of neck warmers in my Etsy shop, here are a few of them:Also, I do have both knitting patterns (rib and cable) available in my shop as well. read more
SALE: The Pop Up Flea
Fashion Indie | November 20th 2009 by Daniel Saynt
My roomate’s had a boner about this one for the past month, and I guess I kind of agree with his excitement. The sale is just getting underway now and will run through Sunday, offering the some amazing new and vintage products from some of the read more
For the Love of Stitching Sampler - Band 156
Pin Tangle | November 20th 2009 by Sharon
Band description: This is a check pattern of stitches which alternate between Rice stitch and straight stitches worked on a diagonal slant in a regular manner. Threads: On the rice stitch the base cross is worked in yellow rayon ribbon floss a read more
Temporary Export Bar Placed on Welsh Landscape with Two Women Kni…
Net News Publisher | November 20th 2009 by Terry
U.K. Culture Minister, Margaret Hodge, has placed a temporary export bar on a painting by William Dyce, Welsh landscape with two women knitting. The Minister’s ruling follows a recommendation by the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art read more
(Not quite) another rant
KnitGeekery | November 20th 2009 by Karen Irving
Since I posted last, I've heard from a number of other parents about the alleged "Alternative Schools Review" currently under way at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. People are concerned, as well they ought to be; and some are either sittin read more
Kajol’s Knitting Tales
Blog your heart on bollywood | November 20th 2009
Apart from being a talented actress, Kajol is also talented at her hobby –knitting. Her knitting abilities were proved whenever she was on break during the shooting of the Stepmom remake. read more
Chat Noir Books - A Voice in the Wilderness: Our Friend's Scarf …
Non Fiction Books | November 20th 2009 by nonfictionarea
More than a collection of beguiling knitwear for the curvy lady, more than a good read (and a good read it is), this book is full of information that might change your attitude about knitting, dressing, and (dare I say it) simply being!” — Pa read more
A PAIR OF WELLY BOOT SOCKS
Harris Tweed Bags & Hand Knit Designs | November 20th 2009 by Joan
This week has been a good knitting week or shall we say finishing week, I have had these on the needles in the last week, finished them last night and washed and pressed ready for his feet. I want to try and finish all I have on my needles before read more
Needs a New Knitting Project
Marathon Running | November 20th 2009
Yesterday I finished the last of three projects that I had started over the summer. Yes. That's right, over the summer. They shouldn't have taken me so long but I would get into a bad state on all of them and not want to fix any of them and so I woul read more
Pre-ordered
Dutch Knitting | November 20th 2009 by Ada
I pre-ordered wendyknits new book, Toe-up Socks For Every Body at van Stockum. It’s supposed to come out on march 23 2010, so i have to be very patient for it. But I’m glad that I could order it already. Since my son got his call for hi read more
Waiting Room Knitting Club!
Hipknitized:Knitting on the edge | November 19th 2009
My dad had his surgery today, everything went according to plan and he is recovering well. As I was waiting for him to have his surgery I had to wait in the busy waiting room for a few hours. I was actually surprised at how many people were knitti read more
Grateful
Love in the Suburbs | November 19th 2009 by Sara Wilson
I’ve been thinking a great deal about my parents lately. No, nothing major is going on with them. They are fine and relatively healthy. I’m very grateful for this, and very, very grateful for all they do for me and for my family. They are read more
Knitter, know thyself.
Three Girl Pile-Up | November 19th 2009 by Barbara
(thanks to my friend Lauren for sending me this picture of me knitting, and to my friend Nancy for my beloved owl stitch marker happily dangling from that project!) I’m still finding my way as a knitter, still trying to figure out which projec read more
Knitting is Fun...Right?
Knit*Six | November 19th 2009
I meet many knitters--usually, though not limited to, advanced beginners--who become frantic about real or imagined mistakes. They rush up, breathless and anxious, saying they "don't know how to fix it," they "don't know how to 'go back'," or even th read more
For the young who want to
Rescued Art by mrw | November 19th 2009 by Mary Rork-Watson
One of my favorite poets is Marge Piercy. Her voice and her writing just make my heart ache. Here's a poem of hers that describes not just the life of a poet butany artist. That's one of the reasons I like Piercy's work, she writes about the life, read more
Busy, busy, busy, but great.....
Indigo Blue Designs | November 19th 2009
I have been working quite late this week and the day job is starting to take over a little. however, I am fighting back and some on-line friends are helping me with that. Etsy, Folksy and my first Artfire orders this week, plus a commission to finali read more
Crochet Felted Knitting Needle Bag
TheSunroom | November 19th 2009 by Thesunroom
This crocheted knitting needle bag was a bit of an experiment. If you are new to felting I would suggest trying to felt a few samples prior to making your finished bag. I have included exact measurements prior to felt and post felting. I read more
finishing off some bits...
Little Cotton Rabbits | November 19th 2009 by julie
This week has been a bit manic as I've tried to finish off some of those projects I have on the go. I have managed to finish a couple of hedgehogs that have been hanging around for a while. I thought it might be a nice touch to sell a few as read read more
What is your biggest challenge as a knitter? Or I’m looking for…
Knitting Dragonflies | November 19th 2009 by Vicki
Is it cables? finishing? socks? gauge? color work? For me it is lace. I love it, want to knit it, but it seems I spend a majority of my time tinking back. grrrr But if we could knit anything we wanted carelessly what would be the point? I c read more
September 14, 2009 - Steve Hoovler
Fishing Blog | November 19th 2009 by anna verdenson
Slam by WorldANGLING fly fishing South Florida for Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish from WorldANGLING on Vimeo.Once again, the team at World Angling stole "Best Fishing Video" at the 2009 Drake Magazine Video Awards. If this five minu read more
To Do List: Thursday, November 19, 2009
The End of Irony | November 19th 2009 by The End of Irony
Recommended Show:THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009SLEIGH BELLS@ LE POISSON ROUGE158 Bleecker StreetManhattan, NY 10012$8, 11:30PMSleigh Bells are one of those bands that people have been buzzing about every since CMJ. A boy, a girl, a guitar, and an iPod: read more
Texture Tubs, Touch Testing and a “T” Hunt: I Love Preschool…
Tips for Moms | November 19th 2009 by Rachel
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Touch: Learn about our SensesMy kids and I enjoyed learning about our sense of touch yesterday. We started with a hunt for different feeling “items”. We then tested them on our arms and practice read more
Dazzle Daze Deal for our Facebook Fans "Thursday Night Girls…
The Twisted Purl Handmade Yarn and Fiber | November 19th 2009 by Cyndi
More Dazzle Daze Deals for our Darling Facebook FansTonight is Girls Night Out and we are offering a free pair of knitting needles with every yarn purchase!Come to Dazzle Daze, in Conway, Arkansas, tonight for this great deal. Remembe read more
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