Tag Archives: tools

Recycle/ Reuse and Make a Placemat

Posted on June 22, 2016 by

We finally found some sheets with pockets deep enough that the fitted sheet would stay on the bed… only took 5 years.  🙂  That left us with several sets of sheets and while most will given to a good cause, … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Yarn Swift…

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Back in the previous incarnation of Fabric Follies Two … called Fabric Follies .. I posted a link to Crafty Diversions .  At the time I was just learning to spin and was so fascinated with her free tutorial for making … Continue reading →

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Blocking My Shawls… Here’s How..

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

I have a terrific friend named Pat.  She’s a spinner and knitter like I’ve always wanted to be.. ;o)   She said she was wandering through one of the big box stores one day and passed the exercise equipment.  Her eyes … Continue reading →

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Cable Needle Ring… Tute (I love mine!)

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

This is another of those things that I found online several years ago. I made one and let it set in my knitting box for years.  I cannot tell you where I found because I really don’t remember.  If you … Continue reading →

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