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Granny Hexigon Project In Progress And Almost There!
A crocheted granny hexigon project that has been occupying most of my crafting time, is at long last almost finished! I have just two full hexigons to crochet and then five half hexigons, and then, it's on to the border, or possibly weaving in all those ends before working on the border. It's been a…
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Doodle Wrapping Paper Craft For Chanukah…For The Whole Family!
Get started with chanukah crafting by spending a little time making doodle wrapping paper! Last week I shared with you my idea for some all purpose doodled message wrapping paper, though truthfully that was an after thought after I created this DIY chanukah wrapping paper craft with my kids. You see we have a ton…
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Crocheted Doily Stool Cover Pattern, Go For It!
Ready to crochet yourself a fetching crocheted doily stool cover? Highly recommended for just and hour and a half or so of work, and it makes any stool look ready for winter! My husband couldn't stop raving about my creation, which means I can crochet covers for the next two stools in front of him!…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Last week we had contributors from so many interesting places literally around the world: The United States, Canada, Australia, Jakarta, Germany, South Africa, Pakistan, Israel, Macedonia, Italy, Portugal, The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, The United Kingdom and Brazil! Thanks so much to you all! Here are some of the projects that…
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Crocheted Doily Stool Cover Is Quick And Simple!
At long last I have whipped up a crocheted stool cover for one of our simple wooden stools, and it turns out to actually be a crocheted doily stool cover! Truthfully I bought this stool last spring because I just had to crochet a stool cover, really. And then we realized how handly these stools…
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Simple DIY Wrapping Paper With A Doodle Yarn Message!
It's time to start thinking about holiday season, with Chanukah just one month away, yikes! So why not start with some simple DIY wrapping paper that is all about doodling…..a great way to relax before you start stressing out about all the holiday preparations (in my case, not yours of course!)
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Getting To Know Lake Merrit, in Oakland California
On our stay in Oakland California for three weeks this past summer, we had the joy of getting to know Lake Merrit! I visited Lake Merrit many times as a child, and even took sailing lessons there, but this was really the first time that I was able to explore it from every angle. As…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Last week's party was filled with great crafts from around the world, specifically Australia, Jakarta, Guatemala, ARGENTINA (a new one!) Brazil, The United States, The United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, The Netherlands, Germany, Slovenia, Hungary, Italy and Israel. Fabulous list, though I know there are many more of you out there…
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Weaving In The Ends While Crocheting vs. Weaving In At The End?
While I can't share with you my progress in my latest crochet project, as it's a gift for Chanukah, I thought I'd share a little glimpse of what the back is looking like just about now, and multiply this by about ten, and you've got a sea of ends. Well, it could be worse, I've…
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Container Gardening: Overwintering Treasured Yet Cold Sensitive Plants
Dear plant loving readers, I have some food for thought for you, which may be helpful if you live in a cold, or fairly cold climate. Ever heard of overwintering? It's not a new idea, in fact it originated in Victorian England in order to save some of the exotic species collected from around the…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! Hard to believe another week has flown by, but indeed it has. And I had great crafting plans for last week, oh well, better luck this week! As always last week's party was wonderful on account of all the amazing contributions from around the world. Thanks to all those who…
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A Trip To The Orthodontist In The Golan Heights!
A view of the top of the Kinneret (Lake Tiberius) from Moshav Ramot, Western Golan Heights Who would have thought that a visit to the orthodontist would mean getting acquainted with a gorgeous moshav on the western border of the Golan Heights? Not me. Don't orthodontists see patients in city offices? Here in Israel, one…
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Crocheting On The Road…..
Crocheting on the go is one way to fit some crafting time into a busy schedule! And especially small items that only take about 6 minutes each, so you really can make use of those spare moments here and there. And for those of you not familiar with crocheting, in my biased opinion, it is…
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A Visit To Rachel’s Tomb On The Busiest Day Of The Year!
Historic images of the gravesite of Rachel Today is the memorial anniversary for Rachel Imeinu, affectionately referred to as Mama Rachel. While the Jewish people have more than one mother, Rachel, on account of the trials and tribulations she faced during her life has become the universal Jewish mother, the one that a person would…
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The Holy City Of Hebron, And The Gravesite Of Our Forefathers And Mothers
Today is the yahrzheit, hillula, (the memorial anniversary of the day of passing) of our dear Rachel Imeinu, one of the mothers of the Jewish people. Sooooooo, just like last year, my daughter and I boarded a bus for an 18 hour trip which encompassed all four holy cities in Israel, and included a visit…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday. Fall is in the air here in Northern Israel, and for some readers, such as one in Hungary, temperatures have begun to drop enough warranting the necessity to crochet lovely cowls. Oh how I do love the season change and how it gets my crafty gears turning! Speaking of which,…
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How To Force Amaryllis Bulbs, This Year!
Photo courtesy of Life in Luxembourg, Now is the time dear readers to start thinking about forcing bulbs, which in the case of the amaryllis is really "coaxing" as its so simple! No cold period required, and just some simple know-how. Plus unlike other bulbs that are forced, amaryllis doesn't need to be tossed, it…
