Hi everyone , I had forgot to mention that the table cloth is crocheted in the white 100 % mercerized cotton ,the kind of crochet thread is the Knit -Cro-Sheen Would it be safe to wash it on the delicate cycle in washer,and dry it in the dryer. Stella

IF ANYONE has a copy of yesterday's New York Times, please look for an ad in the first section for Lord and Taylor. If you can, could you scan the picture for me. It is of my nephew and I do not have it. If you can't scan - could you send it to me? I will send address if you have it....

looked all day , between other activities at the Drawing i made , took the sweater with the pointed down pattern and turned it to see if the pointed up pattern will fit me .. conclusion .... since it won`t happen this next 2 months ,,, i can think more about it ,,, other idea since skirt is in...

A friend lent me the book A Slender thread {rediscovering Hope at the heart of crisis] By Dianne Ackerman , Vintage books ,1997 . it is good reading ,,, mirjam

I have been experimenting with dyeing yarns, and up until today it was going really well! I have been dyeing wool and merino yarns with acid dyes, and they have taken the dyes really well (I use a crockpot). But today I tried dyeing some silk yarn, using the same dye and method, and although it...

Thank you all for the birthday wishes, so far it has been very nice,my oldest daughter ,and oldest Son came over,Seen my 2 granddaughters. My youngest Son ,and youngest daughter couldn't come ,but they called me, Plus I was with my Husband.My better half. And I got birthday wishes from my cyber...

I made this beauiful woolen new skirt, it has little squres of what we used to call Petrol color with white and grey . Ok goes lovely with my White sweater, and with the Bordoux ,, but ????? i suddenly had this Urge for a matching sweater in Petrol. My regular shop didn`t have it ... So i just let...

Last week, I took advantage of all the snow in the hills for a day of downhill skiing at one of California's nice ski areas resorts. It was a beautiful day to ski and be seen. However, I was the only person on the slopes wearing a traditional wool ski sweater. Everybody else was wearing mass...

I have been a customer of Mary Maxim for years. Love them! I'm crocheting a baby afghan. It requires rounds with sc, 5ch to make a large space. There are 3 rounds before I start the clusters. The first round I count 140 ch5 spaces, second round 144 ch5 spaces, and when I get to the third round...

Hi all! I am a new knitter and have a question. When I go to a store and look at all the yarn, I feel so good. All those possibilities right at my fingertips. Since I'm a new knitter, all I can make right now are scarves, but I'm planning on expanding soon! LOL! I really like to just shop for...

How do you figure out the life of wool yarn? Stella

I received my threads from Barbara...just have not had time to sit down and look at them. Maybe in the morning! BonnieBlue

Pirjo, Please email me offlist asap regarding snailmail. Hugs, Noreen

I forgot to post that I received my Feb. squares from Susan -beautiful bright yellow and dark red knitted squares, a postcard of Florida's manatees, and raspberry tea . Thank you, Susan. -- Rusty from CT and Dusty the Shi-Poo

Today I received my March squares from Hazel - two lovely multi colored squares, plus a gorgeous fuzzy green shamrock on a white square, for St. Patrick's day. And I no longer have to worry about losing all my marbles, as Hazel sent me one ! She included a brochure showing the looms that she and...

Hi everyone , Hope you don't mind me asking a question. When washing a hand made table cloth for the first time would it be recommended to use bleach or not? Info will be appreciated. Thanks . Stella

Hi Everyone, I don't know where the time has gone to, but it's time to sign up for the March exchange. I hope to post the partner list either Sunday or Monday. Hugs, Nora

Hi, I'm looking for a pattern from Annie's Attic. It's called Debbie Ann. I was wondering if anyone has it. Thanks

Boo Hoo, I just went to Joanne's and Michaels and they didn't carry looms. Does anyone know where I could buy one?

Hi! If I remember correct, some of us were searching a pattern for a cap with a brim. I found this crocheted one: http://www.yarncat.com/newsboy_cappatt.html There is also a templeate for the brim.