Everything Wonderful In Quilting & Knitting
Finally, after a long night we have finished all of our Victorian Scarf Kits . This scarf is so great because it is very sophisticated but a beginner can tackle it. Granny squares are so versatile. We would love to see some of what you have created from them.
We have been working on kits for a beautiful crochet scarf that is on display at the shop. We have been twisting this rayon chenille yarn until we can twist no more. But it is so wonderful to the touch and the colors so rich that we could go all night!
These crochet caps are the perfect Easter bonnett alternative! The colors are just perfect for spring, don’t you think? Enjoy your weekend and have a Happy Easter!
So for now on, every Tuesday we are going to post a favorite book of the week . So here we go, for the first book check out Girls Best Book of Knitting, Sewing and Embroidery .This book is for the little girl in your life who wants to get crafty! The book is suggested for girls age 6-12, but we all want to make the projects for ourselves. Beautifully organized with wonderful whimsical artwork, the book has easy to follow instructions as well as darling projects. We have shown a few of our favorite pages above. The adorable girl on the cover can be poked out of the book and there are several outfits you can make to dress her inside. So Fun!!! The first time received this book in the shop, we sold all 12 in one day.
Don’t you just hate those people who ALWAYS finish a project before starting another one? I guess not hate, that is a very strong word, maybe they are just a tad bit annoying (unless you are one of them, then maybe we are just jealous). They are usually the same people who have a “naturally fast” metabolism, neat & tidy desks and always find time to blow-dry their hair. Needless to say, not one of us at Piper’s has any of these aformentioned qualities. We do finish a lot of projects, but for every 1 that is finished there are probably 15 in the hopper. We hope that there are many more of you like us out there! I am on this train of thought because I started not 1, but 2 new scarves today. Yes, it is a rainy day, but this is crazy! I found 2 new beautiful patterns in an old magazine and had to try both. The above picture is fastly becoming my favorite of the two. I especially love how the pattern makes a scallop edge. It is made with a chunky alpaca yarn. Here is a free pattern for the Giant Basket Scarf so that you can make your own. We hope to be sharing many more of our unfinished yet fabulous projects with you, and hope you will share some with us.
Jeanette is in the process of recording a series of short how to videos for Expert Village . The first set on quilting has been posted. You can now learn many of her tricks from your trusty computer at home. As the other videos on Knitting, Yo-Yo’s, crochet and applique are added, we will let you know. If you have any ideas on something you would like her to do a video on, please add a comment and let us know. She will be recording again in a few weeks. Make sure you give her a 5-star rating!
We received some wonderful new colors of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Baby yarn today and the latest baby book. We are a little crazy for knitted baby items around here and Debbie Bliss just is the best! Before the bags were even opened Jeanette had picked out a wonderful picot dress to start on from the Cashmerino #3 book. Knowing her ,it will be on display at the shop in a matter of days. For those of you who are always asking how she gets so many samples made, she wanted me to let you know the answer. No husband! Have a wonderful day and make good use of the extra sunshine! I will be taking my dogs for an extra long walk tonight.
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