28
Jun
Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. Hebrews 10:36
Wool felts with water and agitation which causes the scales on the wool to swell, rub against each other and bind together. This process creates a denser, shrunken fabric. […]
28
Apr
I love to follow the posting of Kathryn Ivy. Last week she posted a toddler summer dress that was adorable. Many people commented so she worked hard to make the pattern available on ravelry. She has now worked with the pattern and made it available. It is a combination of using a knitting bodice and […]
09
Apr
Each should use whatever gift they have received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s faith in its various forms. 1 Pet 4:10 NIV
As knitters we have a gift that can be used to serve God by serving others. In an effort to share in that gift, Bear Witness is hosting a Baby Shower to provide […]
09
Apr
If you don’t know how to crochet (or knit) I think the following story might be a good reason to learn.
(ok, it’s not real, it’s an internet pass around story, but I like the idea)
A man and woman had been married for more than 60 years.
They had shared everything. They had talked about everything.
They had […]
22
Mar
OK, I do sometimes have this problem of my project desires being bigger than project completions. Tomorrow is Easter. I was just thinking about the Easter when I took a basket full of knitted and crocheted chicks to the family dinner. At that time my brother, sister and I each had 2 kids so they […]
14
Mar
March offers many celebrations. St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, the arrival of Spring and National Craft Month.
Get out those needles, boxes of miscellaneous odd and ends, fabric and wood scraps. I’s time to get busy and get creative.
Many web sites are offering ideas to inspire you and many include projects for kids. Here are a […]
11
Mar
My husband swears I can sniff out a clearance aisle from miles away. This hidden sixth sense proved beneficial to my stash supply this weekend.
I had a page of couple from my last visit to Joann’s offering 40% off any craft item not on sale. I tacked it to the refrigerator where I looked intently […]
20
Feb
I looked back at the postings about the Knit-Out at Mall of America and I realized I didn’t show you Purl as Queen of the Mall. So here she is, one last time. PURL, QUEEN OF THE MALL in her own special Mall of America shopping bag.
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20
Feb
Two days surrounded by people who love to knit and crochet was fun and informative. Many of the visitors and vendors stayed at the same hotel I did. A room was set aside so we could gather with our projects any time. I joined in each evening and had a great time listening to the […]
19
Feb
There is so much to see you can’t get it all in one pass by. Lines were long as everyone wanted to see the newest pattern releases and to get new project ideas. OK, they also wanted the give aways. We rested awhile then moved on.
Purl curled up against a sweater at
Interweave Press […]