Category Archives: Sewing, Knitting, etc.

Creative Kid Capitalists!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Margot

  Kids are definitely creative and need outlets for their creativity. In our home, we feel that creativity is best shared. Our girls draw, paint, sew, knit, crochet, loom, bake, cook, and otherwise design interesting works of art and crafts. … Continue reading →

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Live Sheep Shearing and Trip to the Fiber Mill on Block Island

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Margot

How often do you get to see a complete fleece be shorn from a sheep? We had never seen that live, until we went on our trip to Block Island this past weekend.  Our family friends, the Millers, have a … Continue reading →

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Knitting Socks-yes, you can!

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Margot

I was a crocheter…yes, only one hook for me.  Then I learned how to knit. I could eventually handle two needles at a time. Hooray! But, attempting to make socks using FOUR needles at once? Ones with double points that … Continue reading →

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Learn to Loom

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Margot

You can get creative and be able to wear your creation in a matter of hours! All you need is some yarn and a loom! Now this knitting loom isn’t the huge, furniture piece type, but a simple round or … Continue reading →

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Projects that are SEW Much Fun!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Margot

Sewing is a great way to make clothes or items  completely custom-created for you. The mantra around our house is ”Do It Yourself”. Here are a few examples of items and apparel that we have had a great time making for ourselves: … Continue reading →

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