Is your stash feeling a little untended? Need a little summertime yarn fix? Got an urge to knit somewhere with AC? Then you want to come over tomorrow night! I'm holding the first ever Girls of Excess Stash Swap. In truth, it's more of a Stash Giveaway than a Stash Swap because I have 5 boxes filled with cones yarn and by the end of the night I want to have it all gone. There's some silk and… well, I'm not sure what the rest of it is. Maybe wool, maybe blend. But what ever it is, it's perfect for…
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Stash Swap
Is your stash feeling a little untended? Need a little summertime yarn fix? Got an urge to knit somewhere with AC? Then you want to come over tomorrow night! I’m holding the first ever Girls of Excess Stash Swap. In truth, it’s more of a Stash Giveaway than a Stash Swap because I have 5 boxes filled with cones yarn and by the end of the night I want to have it all gone. There’s some silk and… well, I’m not sure what the rest of it is. Maybe wool, maybe blend. But what ever it is, it’s perfect for…
Delurk Yourself!
According to Papernapkin this year’s National Delurking Week started Monday and ends today! Andrea says “I don’t need praise heaped on me like cowpie on a farm field.” I, on the other had, do. I admit it, I need praise (or at least attention) heaped on me like cowpie on a farm field, and I’m happy to spread it too. So, if you are reading this please leave a comment and let me know you are out there. I’d love to know how you found me and why you keep reading, and to make it a little easier, I’ve include…
Vox Version – Delurk Yourself!
It’s the last day of National Delurking Week According to Papernapkin this year’s National Delurking Week started Monday and ends today! Andrea says “I don’t need praise heaped on me like cowpie on a farm field.” I, on the other had, do. I admit it, I need praise (or at least attention) heaped on me like cowpie on a farm field, and I’m happy to spread it too. So, if you are reading this please leave a comment and let me know you are out there. I’d love to know how you found me and why you keep reading, and…
#26 Share Your Expertise
Chez VV Yarn Have I told you my cool and cheap way of building my stash without breaking the bank? More Yarn For under $10 you can have 2-3 skeins of soft, beautiful cotton yarn in a lovely rich colours. Thick, warm chunky wools all pre-shrunk and weather-worn. Even soft, fuzzy angoras to give you that sexy sweater look for all the right reason. Here's how you do it: Continue reading "#26* Share Your Expertise." »
Quit Trying So Hard
I’ve been inspired by a friends-only post by angelanoel to share with all of you the posts which have garnered me the most hits, comments and attention on my unsweetened blogs. I think these postings exemplify the value of not “trying too hard.” In order of hits and/or comments by post: Plight of the Pickle This is by far my most popular post. Causing Kate to start YouTubing, and Paul to start commenting. It’s the first in a series of posts about the Bick’s Pickle Alien whose appearance in the fridge cause me to burst out laughing every time I…
Knit With Me.
There’s something about the change of season, the fall winds whipping trees against windows, and the smell of apples in the air that makes me crave the feel of cool knitting needles and soft yarn between my fingers. I know I’m not alone. So who’s with me? Who has dipped into their stash? Who’s been wandering tharn through Romni wool entranced by the colours and textures? Fess up yarn junkies, I know you’re out there! [Originally posted on Vox.com, Additional comments on unsweetened.ca]
Knit With Me
There’s something about the change of season, the fall winds whipping trees against windows, and the smell of apples in the air that makes me crave the feel of cool knitting needles and soft yarn between my fingers. I know I’m not alone. So who’s with me? Who has dipped into their stash? Who’s been wandering tharn through Romni wool entranced by the colours and textures? Fess up yarn junkies, I know you’re out there! Tags: knitting, yarn, fall, romni wool
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Alexa is this week's Featured Member blog on Food Bloggers of Canada
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