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Craft retreats are treats for the crafty

January 11, 2020by SusanLeave a Comment on Craft retreats are treats for the crafty
Craft retreats are treats for the crafty

Last year I attended my first craft retreat. Though it was organized by Trips for Knitters, there was so much more than just knitting going on. Billed as a "stitch-makers retreat," it was an ideal introduction to craft retreats for me. In the almost week-long stay, each of our days was split in half, with [...]

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Naknicromo day 30: Crafts you’d like to learn

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017by SusanLeave a Comment on Naknicromo day 30: Crafts you’d like to learn
Naknicromo day 30: Crafts you’d like to learn

Both of the other crafts I'm interested in would require significant investment of time and money, which would therefore take time and money away from my investment in knitting. I will some day soon try my hand at spinning. I have roving, and I have a drop spindle, and it does look very relaxing and [...]

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Finally finished my #barebranchessweater after more than three years. It's sat dormant while I avoided the tedium of seaming and sewing hems. So glad I finished, as it's super comfy. From the book "Botanical Knits 2."
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