Had a surprise visitor today, my SWEET and very funny niece stopped in, she wanted to learn how to crochet, so we had a quick lesson. Sent her home with a bag of goodies including my Learn How to Crochet DVD. :) Looking forward to a crocheted Christmas gift this year! Visitors welcome an
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Several years ago I saw a tote bag that was crocheted with plastic bags, it was SO COOL! My first thought was that it would be perfect for a beach bag because it could withstand getting wet and just shake it out if it got sand in it. It's one of those projects that I keep saying I'm going to do, a
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We've changed our gifts baskets to gift bags in our store. When you buy a gift bag it will include the main tools you will need to get started on a new skill. Cake Decorating Gift Bag This bag comes with the basic tools you’ll need to start decorating, with the exception of the pan and
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I can't wait to make some of these finger puppets for my little friends! Go HERE for the instructions.
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Angela posted a picture of her first afghan after watching our Crochet DVD." "She (Kathy) takes you step by step through the different stitches. The camera is filming from over Kathy's shoulder so you can see exactly what her hands are doing. The best thing is that you can stop the DVD to p
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When you know how to crochet you can give heirloom items that actually cost very little to make. I made these bonnets for our favorite twins for their baptism. You never regret learning how to make something. Learn How to Crochet
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This is a great interview with a very talented 11 year old! Because handiwork is one of my passions in life I could easily make this a VERY LONG post!!! But I will refrain for the time being and let you meet Brianna, a girl that is using her youth in a way that is productive and purposeful!! My comm
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Finished a stack of crocheted dishcloths to have on hand for our online shop and for gifts. They are 100% cotton. These were all made in about 2 weeks while watching a movie or visiting. I enjoy keeping my hands busy. Learn How to Crochet DVD &nb
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A Review from 5 Kids, My Husband and Me I actually got to sit yesterday and watch the new video I ordered from Kathy Brodock. Learn to crochet. It's really good!! I have already made a dish cloth! I just love it! I won't be wasting any time ordering the cake decorating video e
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You can make really nice receiving blankets for just a couple dollars. I found this fabric on clearance at Hobby Lobby (my FAVORITE store), although the clearance price wasn't as cheap as I wanted it, but I just LOVED the fabric, so I bought a couple of yards! We have FIVE babies due at our
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Another fillet name finished and shipped this week! $10 base rate, plus $5 per letter; free shipping in the US. I'm always willing to barter. :o) ~~~ These are made with basic crochet stitches and cotton thread. Learn How to Crochet
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There was a glitch in our shopping cart that was causing it to charge $49 for shipping!!! That problem has been fixed and we are offering a discount code good through Sunday night. Use the code WOW when you check out and you can get $5 off either/both of our DVDs. Basic Cak
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Last night we met for our monthly meeting where we work on some sort of handiwork that will be given to the needy. We are finishing up our shawls and lap blankets to be given to the elderly. Some are beginners, some are more advanced. Mothers and Daughters The little ones enjoyed rolling
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We have recently started a group of girls and moms that would like to crochet or knit to give to the needy. This is a perfect ministry for the women, especially for those that have several children and find it hard to get out and participate in other outreach projects.
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We are blessed to have LOTS of babies in our circle of friends. I am always looking for ideas for gifts to make and give that are nice, yet not extreamly time consuming. These receiving blankets are easy to do, and can be really cute! You could make several in a day or two to have on hand for gifts.
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Have you ever wondered why the pineapple is a common symbol in architecture, furniture, textiles and in food displays? The pineapple originated centuries ago in South America. Christopher Columbus discovered the pineapple in Guadeloupe in 1493 and took it back to Europe with him. Ame
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I understand the struggle for time to learn a new skill and then finding time to improve on it, but it really is important that we make this a part of our life, especially while our children are young, because us Moms know how much harder it is to learn once we have a husband, home, and children. I
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We were made in God's image. He created us to glorify Him and one why we do that is by creating with our hands. Creating things with our hands can range from skyscrapers to a pair of crocheted booties. The extravagance of the creation is not what is most important, but the fact that we are being
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