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Blocking Table

Blocking Table, originally uploaded by librarygurl. I took this bookcase, added a cushion and wrapped checkered gingham over it to make a blocking table. The idea for the gingham came from Lynn at the Java Room knitters. This will make it easier for me to determine measurements. I am going to store some of my [...]

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Creating a Craft Room

I am building a craft room! I have this spare room that is an actual spare room for me.  It serves as a guestroom as well (the real bed comes in a few months when I have the money).  This weekend I built my desk, which I am pretty sure will become a blocking table [...]

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They have, as of today, opened a Joann Fabric by me.  This is a long time coming and one I am very happy for.   Not only do I know one of the managers, but I have been invited to teach knitting.  I have not gotten back to them just yet as I don’t think I [...]

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My Mosaic Mirror

My Mosaic MirrorOriginally uploaded by librarygurl. This mirror has been in every home I have lived in since moving to the North East. It has never really seemed like it was right for any decor, but it was perfect right by the front door and without it I would be left with just the bathroom [...]

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Needle Pot

Needle PotOriginally uploaded by librarygurl. Remember how I mentioned my needle pot? Well, here it is. I am only keeping my shorter and double pointed needles in here. You can see the inexpensive glass vase that I keep my longer needles and some circulars in. So I painted this myself. The other side says “knit” [...]

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No Sew Blanket: side 2

No Sew Blanket: side 2 Originally uploaded by librarygurl. This is the other side of the blanket, I used two different green fleeces for the project. DIY Network has a kit to help you make your own. You can see details of each fabric by clicking the images to get to my flickr account.

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No Sew Blanket

No Sew Blanket Originally uploaded by librarygurl. Even though this is not a knitting project, it was something I am proud of. I have a pair of friends having a baby and she is a crocheter. I didn’t want to knit them something when she may already be taking care of it. I saw this [...]

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