Archive: May 5, 2008

I’m still working on my crocheted scarf. I watched some YouTube videos and actually thought I was getting the hang of it. I wasn’t decreasing all the time, things were going smoothly. Then I started adding in other colors and the decreasing began again. So now I have to go back and analyze some more, I thought I had the hang of it but I was wrong. Someday!

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Jewellsdreams and Nyblaque have wonderful, affordable jewelry on Etsy.

I love this Vintage Beaded Necklace from Jewellsdreams

and the Sophisticated Twisted Sterling Silver and Hematite Disc Earrings from Nyblaque.

Both the photos are from their shops on Etsy, definitely check out what they have to offer! I’ve added their blogs to my Blogroll as well.

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So I said back when I was making my Bianco/Rosso Bag that I thought the basic shape would also make cool pillows. I have another friend with an upcoming birthday and a new apartment in Brooklyn, so I took my own suggestion and made her a pair. I made some changes, like not quilting them. I was tempted to call them Tricolore Pillows, but I don’t want the Italian thing to get out of hand.

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