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Monday, 17 October 2011

crochet patterns free find

Finger knitting share -can you still do this.....


Posted: 16 Oct 2011 06:07 PM PDT

SEAMLESS CROCHET?


Exquisitely More, Seamlessly Less
Transform Your Designs with Crocheted Motifs

The days of painstakingly sewing together hundreds of crocheted seams and weaving in countless yarn tails are almost over! With Seamless Crochet, Kristin Omdahl's soon-to-be-released book, you'll be on your way to gorgeous transformed designs using one-of-a-kind seamless motif-joining crochet.

Kristin has pioneered a new technique for crocheters of all skill levels to create motif-based patterns in one piece, eliminating seams and leaving only two ends to weave in. Kristin's brand-new modular construction allows one motif to flow into the next, creating secure joins and beautiful geometric patterning on the exterior round.

Inside you'll find a showcase of 18 garment, home decor, and accessory projects from Kristin that will change the way you crochet forever. From pillows to shawls to blankets, these projects will show you just how versatile and time-saving this "tail-free" construction method is. As a bonus, Seamless Crochet also includes a helpful instructional DVD of Kristin explaining all the details of her new crochet technique. You'll also find a motif directory of original crochet motif designs with Kristin's expert advice on how to adapt any motif-based pattern to her one-of-a-kind seamless technique.

Monday, 10 October 2011

How To: Make a Couture Dish Scrubber


How To: Make a Couture Dish Scrubber

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Around the holidays I always end up feeling guilty about all of the wrapping materials that end up being thrown out, yes I save most of the wrappings with the intention of using all of the wonderful printed papers, ribbons and mounds of tissue and tulle on awesome craft projects. Tulle dish scrubbers by Nadine Borovicka not only solve the problem of the mounds of tulle but it works wonders on all that baked-on food that is being avoided in the kitchen.

Floor cushion find ...http://elisabethandree.posterous.com/floor-cushion


floor cushion

the recipe
what you need
  • a closet full of stuff
  • an old rug (mine is from ikea)
  • pillows (i had two pillows, also from ikea), or other material for your cushion to fill
  • one doily or other crocheted things (i have crocheted the doily 1 or 2 years ago)
  • yarn and a needle with a blunt point
how to do
1.     hand stitch all sides of the rug, 
2.     halfway done put the pillow(s) in it, or the filling you've chosen
3.     pin the doily and sew it down along its edge 
4.     tie off and cut the yarn
5.     step backwards a little
6.     and admire your work
7.     have a great week!
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