Feb23
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Feb23
Along the Interstate, part II
I stopped back by the Carolina Fabric Outlet on my way back from Sylva and asked if I could take photos of their wonderful shop for my blog. A very tiny sweet lady told me I might not want to because the property had been sold to a developer and they might not be there much longer. She said she didn’t know if the owner would relocate or just give up the shop. I was very disappointed, so I bought up several goodies; leather scraps and satin cording, pearl embellished lace and some discounted velvet while I was there.
I at least took a photo of the outside. If you’re traveling I-40 near Asheville, NC, stop at exit 59 in Swannanoa, and take advantage of this wonderful shop before it’s gone.
Feb23
Key Lime Pie Block
Key West Fabrics also gives you this recipe block with any purchase. I’ll have to try the recipe and then post it to my cooking blog, http://karla-cooks.blogspot.com/
Feb23
Key West Fabrics
My best friend is an accomplished quilter, so when I visited Key West Fabrics, I had to pick her up a remnant. Here’s their website: http://www.keywestfashions.com/fabricsbyyard.html
Feb19
Check this out!
I have thought about trying a landscape quilt, but I haven’t considering landscape knitting. The pattern for the pillow on the left is free from Sweaterscape Knitting: http://www.sweaterscapes.com/pillow1.htm
Feb19
Along the Interstate
I was travelling along I-40 on my way to Sylva, NC on Tuesday. Just past Black Mountain, I spotted a sign, “Carolina Fabric Outlet.” I kept an eye out and found it! Just off exit 59 in Swannanoa, this fabric outlet has a fantastic selection. It’s big, but not overwhelming like Mary Jo’s in Gastonia. And if you need upholstery and decorating fabric, I saw some of the same selections I had seen in The ABC Home Store in Manhattan! I wish I’d taken pictures. I’ll try to stop on my way home and snap a few.
Feb14
Pet’s new cap
You really do have to pay attention to where you begin with a patterned yarn. The stripes on Petula’s new cap came out wonky, as you can see. This is Bernat Baby Jacquards, “Spearmint Candy.” I can add a bright pink pom pom and turn the cap so the seam is above her ear and it will look pretty enough. Still, next time I’m going to start my long tail cast on in the middle of the solid pink and see if that won’t be better.
Feb8
Online Goodies!
I’ve been searching the web for TV craft shows (since HGTV and DIY have all but deserted us,) and I found these goodies:
http://www.mylifetime.com/lifestyle/home-crafts/holiday-crafting/knitted-hearts (Vickie Howell of Knitty Gritty is here.)
http://www.crafttv.net/index.html
Alex Anderson has a show online, but you have to pay and she’s ‘spensive!
Feb3
My soaps are on eBay!
I am so excited! I just made my first listing on eBay! (I know etsy is for crafters only, but there were similar items for sale there and none on eBay.) I hope they sell!