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Potato stamping is an easy and fun way to dip your toe into both stamp making and fabric printing; since today's St. Patrick's Day, it seemed extra appropriate to post a tutorial on it. Here's how to turn Ireland's infamous vegetable into the holiday's celebrated symbol!MaterialsBaking ...
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The Green Issue of one of my favorite web magazines, Petite Purls, is now live for your viewing pleasure and I'm honored to have both my Tutorial for Natural Dyeing and a review of AwareKnits included in it!For those of you taking my Eco-Yarn class at Stitch Lab, take a look at Stefanie Japel's ...
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I was finally able to see Precious: Based on the Novel by Sapphire last week. The story of a horrifically abused teenager and her journey to rise above it; the movie was as well acted, written and directed as it was tragically heart-breaking. Here are a couple of great, knitted pieces that made ...
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More Big Girl Knits
Vogue Knitting
Teva Durham
This week's project, a wind chime made from recycled wooden spoons, is up on PBS Parents' Craft Apparent. Go check it out, when you can!Craft.Rock.Love,Vickie
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My obsession with spotting yarn-y items in the
media will soon be enabled by a new feature...
on the NaturallyCaron.com blog I'm calling, "KnitSpotting" (and of course by my regular, Movie Monday posts). When my favorite American Idol contestant of this ...
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"Lilly": American Idol-Inspired Crocheted Earrings
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Pop Goes Crochet has been nominated for a Flamie Award (The Crochet Liberation Front awards) for Best Crochet Book. Woo hoo! If you get a moment, please take a moment to vote HERE.Thanks in advance!Craft.Rock.Love,Vickie
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This St. Patrick's Day put a little shamrock-y smile on your friends' faces by giving them an unexpected, foliage treat. With just a wee bit o' clover plant, a recycled baby food jar and some craft supplies, you can easily make these sweet pots filled with true Irish green!MaterialsClover Plant ...
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This week's movie was a reader suggestion. Edge of Love is the semi-true story of the two (main) women in poet Dylan Thomas' lecherous life. Although I wasn't a huge fan of the script, the art direction and costumes were fantastic! Here are just a few of the great knits that made appearances in ...
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Heya, my crafty peeps--I'm thrilled to finally be able to announce to you that I've signed on with Caron (makers of Simply Soft & NaturallyCaron.com yarns) as their new, spokesperson!As of today you can expect to see me representing their trusted, yarn-y goodness via articles, social networking, ...
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Just a quick post to remind you that
I have a couple of free, Shamrock-y projects for...
you to knit up this St. Patrick's Day!Mitered Knit ShamrocksGet the pattern here.Booties Go BraughGet the pattern here.Craft.Rock.Luck,Vickie
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2 Free Projects to Knit for St. Patty's Day!
Maybe it's because I live in Texas, but old horseshoes seem to be a dime a dozen at flea markets and vintage stores. Even if the Western look isn't your gig with a layer of paint (and perhaps, a little extra razzle-dazzle), these little charms can still be the perfect, lucky talisman for your ...
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The latest installment of Craft Apparent is up! This time, I show how to turn a family photography trip into a lucky, little photo book. Learn how, by going to PBSParents.com!Craft.Rock.Love,Vickie
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Hey, Donnie Darko fans: writer/director Richard Kelly made another under appreciated movie with a theme that'll sneak up on you, long after you've finished screening it. If you get a moment, Netflix The Box (both for it's smart screenplay and it's yarnwear appearances). If you don't like it, I ...
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I recently took a Screen Printing class at Stitch Lab (the same studio I teach at) taught by the amazing, Kat McTee. If you're ever in Austin and have the opportunity to sign up for this one, I highly recommend it!One of the (many) reasons I'd been wanting to learn to screen print over the years ...
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vickiehowell.blogspot.com - 21 days ago
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If you watch the fashion gossip shows or
flip open a magazine, it's hard not to notice...
that zipper detailing is a H-O-T trend right now. How does a crafty gal incorporate said zippers into her wardrobe without re-enacting Michael Jackson's "Thriller" ...
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I love to Create: Zipper Embellished Headbands
Is kiddo the apple of your eye, or the eye of the tiger? Well, she can be both, with this furry fez! Here's how you can sew and paint your way to a cozy Chinese New Year for your purrfect, little kitty. Materials1/4 yd. Tiger Print, Polar FleeceScissorsSewing MachineCoordinating ThreadTulip ...
