 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
Free Knitting Patterns:
|
|
|
|
|
|
To sign up for this unique newsletter, simply send an email to We look forward to having you join our ever-increasing group of satisfied subscribers |
|
|
|
Mother's Day Special
|
||
|
Happy Mother's Day to All Our Readers! I hope all of you get to spend your special day surrounded by loved ones (and yarn, too!) We survived another remodel on our house. One more room is finished, five more to go. Good thing I stayed organized, otherwise I would have lost my mind. Yes, I am sticking with Deniece Schofield's organizing plan that I mentioned in a previous newsletter. I have been using her methods for over a month and I haven't completely failed. Projects are disappearing and meals are planned. This is very important as I gear up for Craft show season starting this month. I don't know who is more excited the kids or me! Wish me luck! Finishing Last newsletter I had you digging in the deep, dark corners to get all your unfinished projects out in the open. We made lists of all that was left to do and got rid of all those
that will never be done. I know some of us have piles that are completely overwhelming. Think of what motivates you and work a plan. Mine was to take all the stuff that needed to be joined and pre-baste it
all with quilt safety pins, attaching yarn and a needle to it. Whenever I had to go to an appointment I took one item with me. It is easy to grab on the way out the door. Buttons got you
down? Maybe treat yourself to a dressmaker/alterations expert or dry cleaner. They may have the perfect buttons in stock and will take care of the whole pile for you. Some places will even give a bulk
discount if you ask nicely and have a very large pile. Learn a New Stitch
Yarn of the Newsletter
Project for Chenille Thick and Quick History of Knitting The 20's were a time of incredible changes in fashion. Women were entering the work force in large numbers due to the First World War. Also, due to the war, there was a shortage of luxury materials. The impractical frills of the Victorian Era had lost their meaning in this new time. A more boyish shape with a low waist became popular. Tennis sweaters and cricket sweaters gained a large male and female following. Silk and Wool were knitted into long line jackets and trimmed with fox, monkey or mohair. Beautiful beadwork started appearing on sweaters, sometimes with real pearls and other semi-precious beads. Black was a favorite color sometimes used as a backdrop for creams, peaches or other neutral colors. The introduction of rayon yarn brought the look of silk to those who could not afford the real thing. Fashion prints were very popular and have preserved these fashions for us to enjoy today. Enjoy Hope you enjoyed this little mini newsletter! I hope you all have a |
||
|
Free! Sell Your Crafts Online Craftfinder.com® is a registered trademark of Breakthrough Consulting Inc. |
||
 |
||
|
|
|
|
Crafts - Craftfinder Home Craft Book Store More Knitting Patterns Craft Patterns Free Newsletters Sites We Recommend: |
||