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Ruffles and ribs scarf

Orkidgrl — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:18:51 -0500

Actually, the ruffles and ribs pattern is versatile enough that it can be made multiple times and won't even look like the same scarf. I've used Misti Alpaca but I've also knitted it with a strand of metallic/mohair yarn combined with a strand of worsted weight wool for a completely different look. Also, if you use lighter weight yarn on smaller needles (just cast on more stitches) you will achieve a lacier look. The pattern really works for all kinds of yarn and needle sizes, so in reference to the comment above, it can be done over and over, achieving a different effect each time.

Thrift stores are awesome

TracieB — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:55:37 -0600

My husband and I got a great rug, I got half my winter sweaters, a cool scarf, a couple pairs of pants, a crazy number of books, a lamp, a funky wall hanging for our dining area wall, a really cool guy's hoodie that looks good on me, a flatware set orginally from Kohls, a set of knives, Christmas decorations for our house, an awesome teapot that is really cute, a cover for our daybed in our guest room, a nice sheet set for our bedroom, and various odds and ends from the thrift stores we've visited. It is always fun to look around in that store, and this store not far from home where it's set up like a flea market. They have all sorts of things there. Many times we do find items with tags still attached, and some of the purchases we've made have gone to benefit poor familes and children. One store was raising money for a child who needed a new specially made wheelchair, and it felt good to give toward that. :)

This is terrific

Denise — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:13:58 -0600

Too bad our crafty kids aren't here, I'd put them to work making one for us.

~Denise
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Etsy is a great source year

balou21 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:23:07 -0600

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Boo!

Denise — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:58:49 -0600

A partner who does not appreciate your gift giving efforts is no partner at all. I feel for his new partner, and her children. :-(

~Denise
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Remembering the Christmas Stockings

MSJNT — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:54:43 -0600

On my DH and I's First Christmas, I got those red and white stockings and some varsity iron on letters. I was J and his was L. I put in toiletries, mints, lotto tickets, a gift card, and some other things in there. He didn't appreciate it at all and I was crushed. I wanted him to get use to a tradition of buying something for the stocking. He never did. We are divorced now and he called me to ask me where was his stocking. I left it when I packed up when I separated from him in 2004. He then started remembering everything that I put in the stocking and laughing that is was corny. After all of that...I am so glad that I am not with him. He never appreciate what I was the best thing to happen to him. He regrets that he is married now to a woman who has two kids. My gain is her lost.

thrift store galore

kerri ladish — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:01:11 -0600

I love the idea of used gifts, especially when they are creatively gifted or re-purposed.

My little sister just told me a story last night about a white elephant gift exchange she did with her co-workers wherein one of the items available to give and receive was from a local thrift store and it was the most interesting (and must coveted) gift of the entire evening.

Thanks so much for posting

merudhaccounts — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:29:52 -0600

Thanks so much for posting this. I just wanted to stop by and say this was inspiring. I'm looking into handbags or purses to get my girlfriend for Christmas. Thanks for the advice.

I love your family

Denise — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:45:18 -0600

As I sit here in Glenview, Illinois griping about the snow, your post gave me something to smile about.

Thank you.

(But I am NOT showing this to my kids. I'm still a snow grinch!)

~Denise
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That looks great!

Hanks Yarn and Fiber — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:29:39 -0600

I can feel the squishy from here. I hope that's keeping you warm with all the snow you're getting now that I've already come home snowless and dejected...

You're welcome!

Hanks Yarn and Fiber — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:28:31 -0600

I hope it's inspired you...?

Misti Chunky Ribs & Ruffles

Denise — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:56:32 -0600

~Denise
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Thanks Lorena

TW — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:41:17 -0600

Now, pondering. Thank you.

~TW
Retro-Food

great for the kids

Amy Gates — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:08:10 -0600

I love buying stuff for my kids at the thrift store - from clothes to toys to real kitchen supplies (super cheap) they they can use in their play kitchen. They don't care if the stuff is new or not. And, I admit, I love a good deal.

In the post I wrote yesterday about eco-friendly crafts, one person bought $1 wool sweaters from the thrift store, washed them on hot and made felt which she then used for her crafts. Brilliant.

Amy
Crunchy Domestic Goddess
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Me too!

AmberS — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:12:54 -0600

I love that photo. It's great!

I did an album for years, but it fell apart in the past couple of years when I had a crazy toddler. I printed a bunch of photos from the 'missing years' and I'm hoping to pick it up again this year.

~ Amber