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Look Out Yarn, I'm Coming For You!
Posted by smittenkittenorig on
I went on a yarn buying jag on Sunday. For some reason every time I go on a yarn binge, it's a Sunday & it's for hours. I've no idea why that is but it prompted me to think of something with regard to the yarn stash I currently reside with.
What if I could use all my yarn? Like really, make something out of all available skeins. I'm a little scared & excited at the prospective results of such an...
What if I could use all my yarn? Like really, make something out of all available skeins. I'm a little scared & excited at the prospective results of such an...
Yarn Love... Part Deux
Posted by smittenkittenorig on
Well, here's more perfect yarn from Irish Meadows. I'm using it to make another custom Samantha Infinity Scarf & it's a true joy. Scrummy, yummy & sumptuous aren't enough to describe how soft this feels. I'm loving working with this. Srsly. I'll be sure to post pics of the finished Samantha when complete. This color is called Maroon.
Yarn Creation Confection Follows...
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Oh yes! It's all about the pretty with this custom Samantha & Evie for a fabulous customer of mine. She gave me the incredible opportunity of working with some phenomenal yarn.
The Samantha turned out perfectly. Apparently the 2-ply alpaca yarn actually rolled on it's own ever so slightly when I was making it, so the end result is just that much more lovely. It is seriously scrolling naturally. I...
Into Every Life A Little Fabulous Yarn Should Fall
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Every once in a while, something majorly cool happens. I get to work with yarn that I've not had to buy myself. It really doesn't get much better than that people. ;)
This yarn was shipped to me from a Irish Meadows Alpaca Farm at the request of my customer in order for me to make her a custom version of my Samantha infinity scarf. The color is Bay Black & I have to just say, it's simply a joy to...
Forecast: Mainly crochet with periods of writing & occasional reading
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More Posh Yarns!
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That's what I'm all about today. It's overcast & rainy out, so it's more than perfect for what I've planned.
I've been spending my evenings getting to know my NanoWriMocharacters so that's meant less crochet time this week. It's all good, because balance is absolutely important. So to keep the balance I need to get on with my adventures in...