We all have a story of how we began our relationship with fiber. The person who taught us, the reason we learned, and our first experiences all shape the start of our journey with fiber. Yes, we talk about knitting and crochet pretty much all of the time BUT there are other ways to use fibers to make beautiful things. Join me today in reviewing Hoop Dreams, Modern Hand Embroidery as I show you another way to use fibers.
Getting ready for the warmer weather doesn’t always bring along with it thoughts of knitting and crochet. Today on the Yarn Thing Podcast I have guest Angela Hahn and she is sharing all about her new book. Knitted Tanks and Tunics is the perfect solution to keep you knitting through the warm summer months. Join me LIVE at 10am MST over on the Marly Bird YouTube channel.
Red Heart has brought back Pomp-a-Doodle yarn for your crafting pleasures. For those of you who loved it the first time around there are a few minor changes that you will want to know about. If you haven’t heard of it before get ready to craft along with me.
One of the great things about knitting and crochet is that you really can use your imagination when it comes to what materials you use to make your project. With Earth Day right around the corner I thought that this would be a great time to look at all of the untraditional materials that you can use to make your knit and crochet projects. Which will you pick as your Earth Day project?
Red Heart is taking advantage of the April showers to bring you a digital baby shower! Red Heart has a NEW ebook with keepsake gifts for the next baby in your life. Get ready for our digital baby shower and put some of these baby shower gifts on your must make list. Make these cute knit and crochet patterns for the next baby shower you attend and give the gift of handmade to the new baby and mamma.
[Read more…]We talk about ‘wedding season’ each year and it seems that there is becoming a ‘baby season’ as well. Okay, not everyone is having a baby at the same time every year but spring and April seem to put us in the mode for some baby shower fun! Today Katelyn will be reviewing a new book called “Sweet Baby Blankets to Knit” by Jody Long.
