NEED A STIX FIX? TIRED OF KNOTS & TANGLES?

Knit Simple(Fall 2008)
This magazine is one of my favorites and is always fun to read. The fall issue has featured a few products you might enjoy...here are a couple of them.

knottygirlsknit has a product for all those tired, worn out, but loveable bamboo needles, called Stix Fix. The kit comes with beeswax filler, sandpaper and a buffing cloth. Happy bamboo needles, means a happy knitter!

Sock knitters will want to check out Flat Feet, two panels of hand-painted merino/nylon - enough for one pair of socks which unravels as you knit and eliminates tangles and knots. YEAH! If this intrigues you, visit conjoinedcreations for the full scoop.

Ready for a colorful fall?

Knit-Share-Go!

Marg

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Panda Bear MaryJanes


Current mood: fabulous
Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping

These whimsical Panda Bear MaryJanes from Emandsprout (yet, another fabulous Etsy artist to visit pronto!) are the creation of Lindsay and the shop is named for her two adorable cats, Em and Sprout because, as we all know, if we have pets - they are always part of our creative process.

This shop is loaded with fun and creativity. There is variety in size and design and she offers a little something for everyone. Hair goods, Plushies, and other adorable accessories.

When you visit Lindsay's Shop page and profile you will feel her enthusiasm for her creations, shop and customers.
I rec'd my package from her today and it included a free goodie! We like that don't we shoppers!!! . Clickclick, Clickclick, Clickclick! Ah, I hear the happy sounds of a needle salute out there in cyberspace.

Here are the Strawberry Princess MaryJanes that I fell in LUV with.
I hope you'll swing by her shop - hrt it - and purchase yourself a goodie today.
Stay tuned to the next blog for your Knit/Crochet fix.
Marg

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SPACE, PLACE FIND ALL YOUR PATTERNS

It's Spring and time to enjoy the soft breeze, sunshine, and flowers (if you're lucky enough to live where it's warm)...it's also a great time to organize your stash, rethink patterns, and save the patterns that you can't part with in one (yes- i said one) place so you can find them quickly.

I accumulated so many patterns that it was getting out of hand...so here's what I've done for several years - and it seems to work for me - hopefully it will for you.

First, I weed through old patterns to make sure they are keepers - then I send them to recycle. If you have or can get a big binder with pocket type dividers that would be great - you can also use what you have on hand. I put headings on the different sections like: afghans, mittens, hats, scarves, etc and place the patterns in the pockets. I also have another where I just keep photos from knitting magazines (use a 3 hole punch) and place them in a notebook.

Next, when I'm watching tv, I grab a book & flip through it to get rid of things I no longer, want or need.

Then when I receive new knitting mag issues, the older one automatically get torn apart and the patterns & info go in the notebook - the rest goes to recycle. I find it helpful to save the covers (they're usually so yummy - & the reason I bought or subscribe anyway!) This helps keep track of where the group of patterns came from.

Occasionally, I donate the whole magazine to the library, as well.

So to simplfy:

Read
Tear
Save
Recycle/Donate
Knit - Share - Go!

Enjoy finding your patterns! Marg