Come on down to Twisted Yarn Shop this Saturday, December 3rd from 3 to 5 pm and get a jump on your holiday gift giving! In just 2 hours you will craft some pure silver bling and walk out of … Continue reading
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Zippered pouch frenzy
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Who doesn’t love to have their stuff tidy? What better way to keep my family organized than a special pouch for each of them. I have been aching to sew for many years but never had enough space to make … Continue reading
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What is your favorite pen?
I am a sucker for pens. I am also very particular about the characteristics my pen has. Does anyone else look for characteristics in a pen? Fountain pens – it has old fashioned appeal. Makes me feel a bit closer … Continue reading
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rice crispy treat make over
Anyone else think rice crispy treats are delightful except for how rice crisps do a job on the roof of your mouth? Today I made wheat puff treats. It worked! Perfection. Think about all the texture you like in popcorn, … Continue reading
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Etsy Holiday Boot Camp
I am busy with the Etsy Holiday Boot Camp and getting excited about tuning up my shop. The top items I am working on: photos of everything I have in stock! I mean everything. charming packages for the fingerprint kits … Continue reading
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Having visions of shawl pins
I am feeling the urge to bend wire and see some shawl pins coming soon! This of course also means I get to do my favorite task with wire. Play with my torch to ball up the ends. It tickles me to no end watching the straight wire transform into a beautiful smooth ball in the torch flame. Best of all the ball means you never snag your shawl.
the large angular shawl pin
iPhone surgery a success
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On vacation a month ago I dropped my phone and cracked the screen. The husband ordered me a new screen and last night he walked me through the strip down and swap of a new screen. It was a little … Continue reading
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At the Twisted Yarn Shop Booth for Sock Summit
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Come on over and see us at the Twisted Yarn Shop, booth #300 in the Marketplace here in Portland, OR for Sock Summit on July 28th-31st. We will be there with a whole crew of local dyers. Lots of bling … Continue reading
A new crop of earrings are almost ready for harvest
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I have been making a few last pieces for Sock Summit. Harvest is only a few weeks away. The latest are these delightful chunky chrysoprase and sterling silver wire earrings along side some crystal cubes.
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Getting ready for Sock Summit
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Sock Summit is weeks away and I am putting the final touches on things. Ordering more business cards, stuffing bags with goodies, polishing, taking photos, etc. Viking Knit Bracelet
