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There's a storm brewing, dear readers, and it's not related to global warming. I would argue that the storm's been brewing for over two years, really. In fact, I would argue that the brewing storm is actually starting to take form. Can't you feel the breeze and the drizzle? I'll evoke...
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Fabulous & Flirty Crochet by Katherine Lee Quarry Books Oh, how I love this book. Here's but one of many reasons, in the words of author Katherine Lee: "Rather than the trendy, fancy yarns that only last a few seasons, I chose the more classically beautiful yarns that lend themselves to...
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As an admitted magazine junkie, I try to keep the sheer volume of glossy paper in my house down by tearing out and collecting “inspirational” images from back issues, recycling the rest. As a designer of crochet and editor of a crochet publication, I am always on the lookout for crochet ideas...
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This summer, Gay PRIDE parades will be going on all around the world in towns large and small. This, oddly enough, led to me thinking of my two favourite arts: knitting and crochet. Knitters, I have noticed, have an extraordinary pride in their craft. They are not out to justify themselves, they feel...
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The magic words from Babe kept flowing through my head like a mantra while my daughter Selma, my mom, and I walked around Maryland Sheep and Wool festival on Sunday, May 7th, 2006. The festival is the oldest event of its kind in the country. It is held at the Howard County Fairgrounds, and normally runs...