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Do I Need Preservatives In My Homemade Cleaning Products?

August 24, 2016 By Heather Solos Leave a Comment As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Hi!
I’ve been reading a lot about the need for preservatives in homemade products, especially those made with water. I always use either distilled or boiled water and most of what I make is made in batches of 32oz or less.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: All, Clean It, Make It, Wash It Tagged With: Chemicals, Reader Questions

How to be a Fabulous Knitter / Crocheter: Guidelines for 2012

January 2, 2012 By Vera 13 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Vera says:

Some years ago, I made a resolution not to make any resolutions, and it has been the easiest one to keep, but the freshness of the new year combined with the temptation to list has finally gotten to me, and I’m ready to make a break with tradition. … Keep reading...

Filed Under: Make It Tagged With: Crocheting, Knittting

How to Be A Fabulous Knitter/Crocheter–Holiday Tips and Tricks

December 12, 2011 By Vera 1 Comment As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Vera says:

One of the greatest joys of being able to knit and or crochet is the ability to make gifts.  No matter what, if you have yarn, needles or a hook, you can make something to give.  I recall one holiday season, being yarn rich and cash poor, I made all my presents and found it to be a rewarding experience.… Keep reading...

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How to Be A Fabulous Knitter/Crocheter–Talk the Talk

September 19, 2011 By Vera 5 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Vera says:

Every discipline has its own jargon, and knitting and crocheting is no different. When I first started my blog, my audience was mostly other crafters, so we shared the same language.

As my audience expanded, and others read my blog, I only became aware of my lapse into needlespeak when a reader made the following comment.… Keep reading...

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KIPing* Along [Knit In Public]

June 28, 2011 By Vera 11 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Vera says:

The great majority of my crafting life has been a solitary experience.

As a child, I spent many, mostly happy, hours alone with needles, hooks, books, and yarn pouring over patterns, learning and creating. I didn’t know anyone else who knitted or crocheted, but in a house with many siblings, it was nice to have some space.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Make It Tagged With: Crocheting, Knitting, The Crafting Life

How to Be A Fabulous Knitter/Crocheter–Basic Tools

June 22, 2011 By Vera 6 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Vera says:

In the Spirit of the Sunday Confessional,  I have one to make…

I am profoundly addicted to knitting and crocheting tools, and I’m pretty much powerless in resisting their allure.

  • I have put projects on hold because I didn’t have the right needle, hook, gadget, stitch marker, or even– the ruler that I wanted.
… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Make It Tagged With: Crochet, easy crochet, Knit

Ask The Audience: The Motherload Of Yarn

January 9, 2008 By Badbadivy 129 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

retrochick.JPGIvy says:

As I posted before, we have been cleaning out my Grandma’s stuff following her death. By the way, I appreciate all the condolences. It gets easier every day. And some days, I can laugh. This was one of those days.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Make It Tagged With: Ask the audience, Personal

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