pinkap

@pinkap (48)

United States • Age 54

Joined myLot 15 years ago

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Knitting for next winter

pinkap @pinkap (48) • United States 13 Mar 11

It's almost too warm to wear sweaters here in the Phoenix, AZ area, so I'm starting to think about next winter - if you want to call what we get 'winter'. :-) My son mentioned to me a few weeks ago that he wanted something...

knitting sweater pattern child kid

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pinkap Love the idea! Thanks. :-)

13 Mar 11

Do You Belong to a Knitting Circle/ Craft Circle Club?

Aurone @Aurone (4755) • United States 11 Aug 10

If you do, how do you like it? I moved to a new city last year and have been trying to find a way to make new friends. My co-workers are quite a bit older then me and are in a different place in their life so I have searching for...

knitting circle

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pinkap I have a couple members that drive quite far to come out here. It is such a honor to have such die hard crafters seek our humble little group out. :-) They claim that it is worth the drive. :-) I do enjoy teaching and used to teach before my son was born and...

13 Aug 10

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Need craft ideas for 9 year old-with a purpose but low on patience

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 6 Jun 09

I have a 9 yo grand daughter. she is smart as a whip, however has a low patience level. She can play a computer game where she creates and builds a zoo anywhere in the world, but hand crafts.. her patience just doesn't match! I...

crafts for kids

crafts with a purpose

handmade crafts

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pinkap :-) :-) My sister is exactly the same way! She never liked any kind of craft as a kid and can't stand or appreciate hardly anything handmade now. My mom did everything and I got it from her. The only thing my mom didn't do that I love doing is every lace you...

7 Jun 09

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March Is Crafts Month. Any special Crafting plans?

Aurone @Aurone (4755) • United States 22 Feb 09

So March is National Craft Month. Last Year I learned to Crochet for Craft Month, Maybe this year I will tackle knitting! Do you have any special crafting plans for National Crafting Month?

national craft month

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pinkap I'm sure there are plenty of sites that have pictures of punch embroidery. Try doing a search... I just did and came up with a ton! :-) :-) The lady that I met at the quilt show does not really a have a gallery in her site so no pics there. It is really cool...

26 Feb 09

Do you consider yourself a crafter or an artist?

wrongway @wrongway (277) • United States 24 Feb 09

What is the difference between crafters and artists? If a person is well known for their paintings on canvas, even if it is just flowers, they are known as an artist. So why is a person who is not well known, and paints the same...

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pinkap I really like the way you worded this. At least for me, crafting IS an art. :-) :-) When you use your hands and mind to create something and put the hours in to completing your project, not only does the project become a work of art but you, the person who...

24 Feb 09

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where do you get your yarn?

b0ndgirl007 @b0ndgirl007 (56) • United States 20 Feb 09

Do you like to go to big stores like joann's or michaels? or do you like to go to smaller buisnesses to get your yarn? do you have one store you are faithful to or do you shop around? does the price matter to you or do you just...

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pinkap Hey b0ndgirl007, I used to be an accountant in my previous life and have used that skill to barter for some nice amounts of yarn. :-) But I also have a bit of skill in designing and teaching. When all else fails and I really 'need' a certain type of yarn,...

24 Feb 09

Organization Ideas

crochetkid @crochetkid (351) • United States 18 Feb 09

All crafters love their art! Regardless of what you do, it has taken over and only you and other crafters can understand this. Since the internet has become so popular and easier to use more and more free patterns are available. I...

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pinkap Yes, you're right... I have a ton of books and patterns and need large ideas for sorting large amounts. :-) :-) But the, this collection is more than 20 years old.... It's amazing how much stuff one accumulates in 20 years....

24 Feb 09

Slip Stitch

SomeCowgirl @SomeCowgirl (32191) • United States 4 Feb 09

I can not properly execute a slip stitch for some reason or the other, and I am not really sure why. I think it has something to do with my tension, but whenever I do a slip stitch it is either too knotted or it is to loose and...

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pinkap They sweetie, there is nothing wrong with Red Heart Supersaver - it's an awesome yarn but if you unravel a but too much, it will start to split and make your crocheting practice a living nightmare. :-) When you're ready to start taking a look at your...

17 Feb 09

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crafts

gigglez79 @gigglez79 (137) • United States 24 Jan 09

Lately, I've been working on some projects at home in my spare time. Especially since I am out of work and having such a hard time finding work. Since I've been home a lot, I have taught myself how to sew and I know how to...

how to projects

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pinkap Bonanzle is a good one, but you may also want to look at SilkFair, BuyitSellit or Artfire. They are all free - Artfire is only free if you list no more than 10 items. But no matter where you list your items, what will be important is promoting your shop....

16 Feb 09