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too much crafting
Never! Never! Never! Better to craft then to drink, gamble, or throw your money into a shrink's summer cottage. This was the weekend wasn't it. I woke up mending cloths, saw some scrapes that when patched together would embellish a sweat shirt nicely, and then procede to sew a few totebags. (Never have too many tote bags) Went out side for something and saw it was gloomy and went back inside and start to finish crocheting a shawl I was working on when my Mother called asking if I would make a shawl for her co worker. She had the yarn at home. With in minutes, in my PJ's, I was over there picking the year up wondering what colors she had picked. Shade of Fall. I was excited, my Mom clicked in to Mother mode and scolding me for driving around in my PJ's. Went home and started it crocheting the shawl right away. It was so relaxing. Sunday, I finished the shawl, ran out to pick up the paper, dropped the shawl off at my Mom's who again squeaked because I was in my Pj's but she loved the shawl. I then went home and bribed my self "If you do some house work and finish washing you can pick another craft project to finish or start." It worked, I took the bait and finished my chores. I had just gotten my new issue of Polyercafe' Magazine. I relaxed reading it after reading the Sunday News/Freep then remembered a previous article had a necklace I wanted to try and make. spent the afternoon making it. I would have finish it but Sunday turned out to be such a beautiful fall day and I had to go and enjoy it, no not in my Pj's. Picked up so many different color leaves and pine cones. I'm sure I'll think of some craft creation for them. Monday morning, getting ready to start another week of work, I felt so relaxed and happy. Creativity is my drink of choice. Pardon my spelling.
Handmade magic hugs- how to find who to send them to. Would like very much to knit them but do not know how to find out where to send them. My computer won't give me the contact info. for Linda Erlich. Please help.
I would like to knit the magic hugs but my computer won't give me the info on where to mail them to Linda Erlich. I have lots of yarn and time and would love to make the hugs.Thanks loads. lllaura@peoplepc.com
I think the article in the detnews was October 9,09.
Knitting
Hi Jocelynn,
I LOVE your column, I am an avid knitter and embroiderer (machine).
I want to tell you about a unique new knit store. The name of the knit store is Gail's Darn Yarn, it is located at 2028 Hazel in Birmingingham
What makes Gail different..... she is always willing to help with your knitting issues. I have been to a lot of Knit stores in my day and nobody has been as kind and patient.
Her yarns are fabulous, she has samples all around her store and her customers are wonderful.
See for yourself!
Barb Lebus
248 646-4224
Gail's numberis 248 5939288
Sock Innovation
Thank you so much for the book, I got it in the mail today.
Actually, I'd lingered over it for a while at Borders Book Store this morning, but had somehow managed to leave it there.
I will continue to be inspired by and enjoy your column!
Thanks again,
Suzanne Deal-Fitzgerald
why I prefer to knit
Knitting gives a much nicer looking product, and you can show off your skills at the same time. Like, using 4 or 5 dpns to make a circular product. Knitting has more give to it, also.
Knitting
To me, knitting always seemed easier for me to do than crochet because I ALWAYS lost stitches in crocheting. Knitting (mostly) always keeps them on the needle so it's harder to lose them.
Chic and Simple Sewing
I bought Chic and Simple Sewing a few days ago, and I've been busy so I've only been able to cut my pattern so far (the tie top strapless dress) because I've been busy - but nearly every project in there is earmarked as one I want to try.
I've read that some of the instructions are difficult to understand, but so far I haven't seen anything that's overly vague. Go for it guys - this book is nice!
(And if you don't win, this book is like getting 20-some patterns for the price of two. Go get it anyway.)
Face of Hope
Ms. Brown,
Your Face of Hope is very nice and framed beautifully.
To incorporate the the frame, which your late mother helped you to pick, with the intricate rendering of our first black president, is truly special.
Have you considered doing another one and sending it to the President? I bet he and his family would welcome such a gift that could be prominently displayed! And to know that your mother did not live to see this time in history, like his mother, grandmother and father, would probably be a story he'd love to tell about the Face of Hope. Just a thought...
Thanks for sharing this and so many other projects with your readers.
Priscilla Phifer
Your Crafts
Ms. Brown,
Your columns are very informative and enjoyable, so much so that I keep them in a book for future reference.
I was wondering if you ever showcase your crafts in your column and how to make them in your column? Your bio indicates you like making soft sculpture, among other things, and I'm curious about this.
BTW, I'm a Wayne State graduate as well, but currently not doing much with my BIS degree. The craft bug has taken over, and I love it!
Stone Chip Necklace
Jocelynn: You had an article on making a necklace use stone chips. It was a 3 strand necklace. Now that its Christmas time and time to make it, I can't find the directions. Could you please email the instructions.
warddm4@yahoo.com
Directions for Pop Top Belt
Ms Brown, Earlier this year you had a column on making a belt from pop top cans. It seems I lost that particular column and was wondering if you could email it to me at:
Maryjen334@sbcglobal.net Thank you!
VintageStyle Jewelry
It's great to know that people are discovering Bead&Button's new VintageStyle Jewelry! It's a crossover publication in that it appeals to people who have been making jewelry or beading for quite some time and also those who will make their first jewelry project as a result of buying this 100-page "book." The Bead&Button editors and our experts in the field created a gorgeous publication and tested all of the VintageStyle project instructions personally. I hope everyone gets a chance to check out this new offering.
Knit Shops
Tue. 10/16/07 11:16 AM
Knit Shops
I would like all the local knitters out their to note that the worst customer service can be experienced at "Neighborhood Knits" on Ford Rd., Dearborn. This has got to be the worst knit shop.
Downriver Knitster, Melvindale, MI
I am not sure what happened to you at Neighborhood knits but I have nothing but good experiences at that store. Every time I go there everyone has been very helpful.
Knit Shops
I would like all the local knitters out their to note that the worst customer service can be experienced at "Neighborhood Knits" on Ford Rd., Dearborn. This has got to be the worst knit shop.
All Day Benefit Crop for Lyme Disease
Crop Nine to Nine for Lyme Please join us for a fun filled day with workshops, raffles, door prizes, all meals included breakfast, lunch and dinner. On Saturday, November 10, 2007. At the 1st Congregational Church, 36223 Alfred, New Baltimore MI 48047. 39.00 for All Day Benefit Crop for Michigan Lyme Disease Assoc.from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Payment in full is due October 28,2007, please call Amy Holloway 586 596 0357 for details and reseverations. Space limited. Could you please add to the Craft Blog list? Thank you, April Zingler azingler@comcast.net
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