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Green Camel 2017 Overview

My dear daughter and I are back from another wonderful weekend at Green Camel in Tyler, MN. Both of use enjoyed it immensely! We didn't want to leave early Sunday, but we had 2 skits to be in in our church's variety show that afternoon.   She was a needle felting maniac! Two dragons and a … Continue reading Green Camel 2017 Overview

Hand Dyed Socks

Finished my daughter’s hand dyed socks just in time for Green Camel Gathering! She was asking about them as I worked on them and really wanted them done for the event. Just before bed I tucked in the end thread. Whew! What's the closest to a deadline that you've completed a project?

Shop Update 2/24/2017 and News

Shop Update This week's shop update is nalbinding needles in acrylic and birch laminate. Check these and other needles, yarn, completed items, patterns, and felted items (by my daughter) in my Etsy Shop. News In other news, this week has been a tough one as I support a friend who lost a parent. On the … Continue reading Shop Update 2/24/2017 and News

Playing with Color and Structure – Oslo Stitch

Instead of my regular TipTuesday post, I thought I’d share a few ways I’ve been playing with 2 colors of yarn and stitch structure using the Oslo stitch.In knitting we can carry another color of yarn behind our stitches and insert it as a different colored stitch. After completing a 2 color knitted hat with … Continue reading Playing with Color and Structure – Oslo Stitch