Forum: Yarn
January 29th 08, 07:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,580
Felting(fulling) in a front-loading washer?
Yebbut what IS a Sanitary Cycle? I've never heard of it. What does it do?
Why is it different from other cycles? I use one for everything, again
because I'm idle.
Mary
The washing...
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Forum: Yarn
January 29th 08, 07:02 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,580
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Forum: Yarn
January 29th 08, 07:00 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,580
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Forum: Yarn
January 28th 08, 08:03 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,580
Felting(fulling) in a front-loading washer?
Okay, I'll bite...what is a mangle?
I've been doing some research on felting in front-loaders and so far I
haven't seen any methods I'm 100% comfortable with. My washer doesn't allow
me to open...
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Forum: Yarn
January 21st 08, 07:07 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
2nd Fair Isle Sweater
Oh wow, that is beautiful work, Herisa!
Glad your boys enjoyed the snow. They can have as much of ours as they
want! We had more in December alone than the entire winter last year. And
it...
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Forum: Yarn
December 19th 07, 06:45 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,195
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Forum: Yarn
November 19th 07, 07:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 6
Views: 641
Guess what I just learned!
Ooh, I'll have to look up that pattern. I've been wanting to make a T for a
while. Thanks for the heads-up!
LauraJ
wrote in message...
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Forum: Yarn
November 9th 07, 06:34 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 6
Views: 641
Guess what I just learned!
I finally learned how to cable without a cable needle - it is so fun! I
used Grumperina's method, found he http://www.grumperina.com/cables.htm
I've always wanted to learn this but the last...
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Forum: Yarn
November 7th 07, 06:26 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,364
WHAT?????
Thank you for the compliments, Marie. The hat pattern is free and is
available he
http://www.yogagardennh.com/Patterns/SweetLeafHatPattern.pdf It was a quick
and easy knit without being...
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Forum: Yarn
November 7th 07, 06:14 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 3
Views: 443
group in Ravelry?
Thanks, Lee. I just joined up!
LauraJ
"enigma" wrote in message
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Johanna Koski wrote in
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Forum: Yarn
November 5th 07, 08:21 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,364
WHAT?????
Hee hee, I do! I know I've been away for a little while but I can post my
FO's:
Toddler Pinwheel Sweater from Elann
Wendy's Toe-up Socks for Toddler
Sweet Leaf Toddler Hat
Lavender Toddler...
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Forum: Yarn
September 12th 07, 08:42 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,270
ot Dennis checking in
Dennis,
You should know us better by now - no need to start out a message like this
with an apology! I'm sorry to hear about your fall but glad they "caught"
something else that needed fixing...
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Forum: Yarn
September 11th 07, 08:50 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 11
Views: 830
Where to find pix of natural fiber barbs?
David,
Rather than using "pictures" in the search term, you can use
http://images.google.com/. Type in your search term and it will return just
images, no links.
Good luck!
LauraJ
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Forum: Yarn
September 5th 07, 03:38 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 11
Views: 917
Need yarn advice
I can never remember what weight is what. Dale Baby Ull is fingering but
maybe if you help two strands together it would come to the weight she was
looking for? I have a nice green (I think it is...
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Forum: Yarn
August 31st 07, 03:34 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,838
Tiny dolls' clothes
"B Vaughan" wrote in message
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That's funny. I'm always looking for thin faceclothes, which are not
sold much any more. I hate...
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Forum: Yarn
August 30th 07, 09:00 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 8
Views: 659
Needle sizes?
Yes, mine are the same way. I refer to them as 1.5 and 2.5 US now. It is
annoying but, like you say, it doesn't really matter what size they are as
long as they get you the gauge you want when...
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Forum: Yarn
August 7th 07, 06:13 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,262
Blocking
Thank you, Wendy :)
"myswendy" wrote in message
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On Aug 4, 10:41 am, "Not Likely"...
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Forum: Yarn
August 6th 07, 08:16 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,262
Blocking
Thanks, Hesira and Cher! I believe I have showed it off in the past, it's
just been a while :) I gave it to my mother for Mother's Day and she said
she loved it. I don't know if she ever wears...
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Forum: Yarn
August 6th 07, 03:48 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,262
Blocking
[[[Blush]]] Thanks Jan, Cher and Gem! And I wasn't even showing it off -
just giving Jan an example of how those squares are used. :)
LauraJ
"Not Likely" notinthislifetime@yougottabejoking...
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Forum: Yarn
August 3rd 07, 08:20 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,262
Blocking
26 squares, about 1 sqft. each.
Here is my Branching Out scarf blocking on the foam squares:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/204/473704553_fae128b401.jpg?v=0
LauraJ
"Jan" wrote...
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Forum: Yarn
August 2nd 07, 07:59 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,262
Blocking
Jan,
I have found them at Lowe's for $17. We got them for our living room floor
(we have all hardwood) when my daughter was learning to sit up on her own.
She didn't seem to mind me borrowing...
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Forum: Yarn
August 2nd 07, 03:25 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,029
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Forum: Yarn
August 2nd 07, 03:22 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,753
The ideal yarn for baby blankets?
I have always liked Bernat Softee Baby for baby stuff. But, alas, the color
selection is pretty limited:
http://www.bernat.com/product.php?LGC=softeebaby&SPP=999 The stuff wears
well, starts out...
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Forum: Yarn
July 20th 07, 08:00 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 15
Views: 867
OT - just touching base
I am so sorry to hear your sad news, JJ. I will keep you and your family in
my thoughts.
LauraJ
"JJMolvik" wrote in message...
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Forum: Yarn
July 18th 07, 05:59 PM Posted to rec.crafts.textiles.yarn
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,142
Gwen Kelly
Thank you for coming to update, Cher. I know you and Nora (and others) were
very close to Gwen and this must be a complete shock. I haven't been on
Yarners in ages but I have very fond memories...
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