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Hand Dye Yarn Using Easter Egg Dye
Use up any left over Egg Dye to hand dye your wool yarn and produce great new colors. Use different techniques to create wonderful effects. Quick, safe and cheap to use.
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Color It Bright
Hand-Dyeing of wool and wool yarns
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Yarn: Natural Fibres
Wherein we discuss the origins and properties of some of the most popular natural fibres around, including wool, cotton, cashmere, silk, and more!
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Clothing Children
A sketch of babies' and children's basic wardrobe
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Color It Heather
Producing a heathery look and feel in woolen garments
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Color It Plaid
Colorful cloth design in tartan plaids
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The Cloth Traders
How textile artisanry led to the cloth trade and promoted the development of the family business.
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The Day the Weaving Died
Weaving was for many centuries a manual process. It was not until the very late 1700's that weaving and fiber production generally became a highly mechanical procedure, thus changing the cloth industry forever.
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Different Types of Felt and How They are Used
There are different types of felt available, each one having a different application. This is a great textile for crafts and sewing projects and is easy to sew.
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Gnomes
According to folklore, a gnome in your home or garden brings you good luck, prosperity, and health. Some people even believe that their gnomes can come to life and help the family with the gardening and housework. Whatever your beliefs, gnomes are all the rage. Everyone needs a gnome.
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Crocheted Cactus Plant Project
Instructions for making a Crocheted Cactus in Bloom. A great project for the craft enthusiast.
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Types of Home Insulation
An overview of different types of and uses for home insulation. Includes fibreglass, mineral wool, polystyrene, polyurethane and blown-in cellulose.
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Overseas Trade in the Middle Ages
Medieval merchants travelled their homelands and abroad, undertaking hazardous journeys to obtain new and exciting products to sell.
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Vegan Knit and Crochet
Vegan choices for crafters within knitting and crochet can be difficult to find, but there are options out there for vegan fibre artists. I interviewed some vegan knitte
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Fringed Belts on Wide Hips
The early use of fringes is suggested by biology.
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Brenda Dayne of Cast On Podcast
Brenda Dayne discusses with us her muses and getting funding for her podcast in part II of this interview.
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Eucalyptus Fiber Quilt Batting
Warm and Safe quilt batting is naturally flame retardant. Made from eucalyptus fiber, this isn't 100% green.
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Selecting Fabrics
Successful sewing projects begin with the right fabric for the job.
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The Great Ocean Road - Part One
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Tumeric:Its more than a spice
Tumeric the common kitchen spice is actually a very ancient dyestuff. It produces several shades of yellow and gold and does not require any mordants.
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A Tunic in Linen
Five thousand years of tailored shirts
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Knit-A-Longs and Secret Pal Swaps
Interweave Press are supporting the release of new knitting books with some interesting initiatives as demonstrated by the launch of the new book, 'No Sheep for You'.
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Ten Best Things to Do in the Cotswolds
Top Ten visitor attractions in England's Cotswolds include Kelmscott Manor, Burford, Bourton, Chipping Norton, Cirencester, Cheltenham, the Tews and Stow-on-the-Wold.
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What's The Madder?
How to dye reds and oranges with madder root which can be a very trickly natural dye plant.
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World of Warcraft First Aid Guide
The World of Warcraft First Aid trade skill can bestow some ability on any character in the game and it easy to learn and master.
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Summer Knitting
Summer knitting and crochet - patterns, yarns to use, and why you shouldn't put down the hooks and sticks for half of the year.
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Real People Online: Teri Pittman (Part 1)
Teri Pittman is the host of the email list Spindlitis and an expert on hand spindles. She talked to me about her love of hand spindle spinning, high whorl spinning, and fiber preparation.
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A New Zealand Shoppers' Guide
Shoppers who buy imported goods are in for price-tag shock, but sheepskin seat covers, rugby jerseys, wool sweaters, crafts and other kiwi-made products are bargains.
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Classic Clothes for Fall
Some items never go out of style. Find the best clothing options to shop for to suit you this fall and every fall.
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Discovering Your Hardwood Floor, Part 3
Removing the old finish from your floor and applying a new finish
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A Child's Christmas...
A brief vignette on the Christmas season and the type of memories it can call to mind.
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Affordable Yarn Shopping Websites
This is the second in a three-part series on Web retailers that reliably deliver knitting products of terrific quality for a manageable cost.
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Carrie Bradshaw, Fashion Designer
Partnering up with low-price chain Steve & Barry's - a surprising choice - SJP's 400 piece line of ensembles, lingerie & accessories launches June 1 at $20 or under.
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Cloth and Weaving in the Inca Empire
In Tiwantinsuyu, the empire of the Incas, spindles and looms were just as important as spears and shields.
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Fall 2008 Office & Back-to-School Fashion
It is easy to get side-tracked this fall with all the beautiful fashion trends, but the key is sophistocation, style & elegance. Here is a sleek peek.
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Major League Baseball Uniforms
From the Knickerbockers' pantaloons, ties, and straw hats to the Pittsburgh Pirates' pullover double-knits, the baseball uniform has been anything but uniform.
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Part Two of commentary on PF.
PF
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Sarah Jessica Parker, Designer
Budget chain Steve & Barry's brings in style icon Sarah Jessica Parker to up its high fashion cred with Bitten.
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See Rock Art in Central Texas
A bluff in the rolling hills 30 miles east of San Angelo bears hundreds of paintings 1,000 years old or older, some of which accurately mark the solstices.
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Yoga Blankets, Bolsters and Chairs
You have your mat, strap and blocks and are ready to complete your yoga tool kit. A guide to more of the accessories every yogi should know how to use.
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Naming Cloth
How some fabrics got their names.
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Of Dragons, Flowers and Songs of Love
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Real People Online: Leigh Witchel, Part 2
The interview with Leigh Witchel concludes, with more of his views on dancing, knitting, the internet, his stash, and his current projects.
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Back From Whence It Came/ Conclusion
Part III, and conclusion, of the fantasy adventure Back From Whence It Came.
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Gaucho Pants
Gaucho pants hit the fashion scene in early 2005, and it seems they will be an even bigger hit for the upcoming summer. Learn more about how to wear this stylish tren
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NICE ICE
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The Looper Frame Dish towel
You can take suares woven on a simple loom and make a dish towel and other useful items. Follow the directions here.
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Varietal Characteristics Of White Wines.
Varietal Characteristics Of White Wines.
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The Millenium Mullein
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How to Do Entrelac Knitting
A brief look at entrelac knitting, its varieties, many uses and slight limitations
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