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Comment on Plarn Plastic Bag Keeper by Bird

Bird — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:12:54 +0000

This is a great tutorial – I (very) recently took up crochet and knitting and I think this is such a fun way of dealing with the plastic bag problem! I think I need a bit of hand holding to create a whole new thing from a pattern so I’m going to take this to a new crochet and knitting group I’ve discovered – I’m sure the others are going to love this whole idea too.
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Comment on Plarn Plastic Bag Keeper by (((((HUGS))))) sandi

(((((HUGS))))) sandi — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:59:05 +0000

As usual, EVERYTHING here is sooo beautiful! LOVE your creations!!! *THANK YOU!* for the congrats~we are smitten! ~smile~ (((((HUGS))))) sandi
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Comment on Plarn Plastic Bag Keeper by mio

mio — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:33:11 +0000

What an excellent idea! I hadn’t thought of double-stranding plarn with yarn, and using plarn to make a plastic bag holder seems quite fitting to me. I might just have to make one of these; thanks for the pattern!

Comment on Plarn Plastic Bag Keeper by Condo Blues

Condo Blues — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:18:44 +0000

How fitting!
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Comment on Plarn Plastic Bag Keeper by vickie

vickie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:07:25 +0000

What a neat idea
vickie
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Comment on Plarn Plastic Bag Keeper by leoramelow

leoramelow — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:06:14 +0000

Thanks for the article. I really love this bag.:D

Comment on Double Layer Towel Toppers by Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:21:16 +0000

Peggy:
I agree that the first row is a real pain. I use a small steel crochet hook to make the holes and then crochet that first row. Also I have used a thimble to help make the holes for the first row and this protects your fingers when you push the needle through the first row. The first row is very time consuming but once you have that row done, it’s easy. Switch to a big hook and crochet right along easily. When you baste the first row it does hold the towel in place but doesn’t help much with this first row issue. Try the small steel hook with a thimble and see if that helps. I found it did make it a little better. The towels are great though and the pain goes away when you see how nice the towel looks.

Comment on Double Layer Towel Toppers by Peggy

Peggy — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:19:45 +0000

Hey Cindy,
I just finished my first crocheted towel using the fold over method. I used an ice pick to poke holes in my towel and what a pain. When you baste stitch, do you single crochet in the basting stitches to get your first row? that would be alot easier than poking holes with an ice pick or crochet hook. I had to tear my out 3 times as I’ve never crocheted before but it doesn’t look to bad, but I love these towels and would like to make some more. I think the first row is the hardest, after that, it’s not to bad, if you know what you’re doing. I love what you did with this towel, very festive and gorgeous. Thanks for the tips.

Comment on The Whole Pink Thing by Mardi Hamilton

Mardi Hamilton — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:44:52 +0000

Hello, I have Ovarian Cancer Stage 4. The chemo I get is for breast cancer so I am thankful for the money put into research it helped me too. I am in remission I also pray for all of us that have cancer. thank you all for any Donations and help you give to cancer patients. PS my husband has Leukemia
Mardi

Comment on The Whole Pink Thing by Jenn Thorson

Jenn Thorson — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:10:34 +0000

Glad you shared your perspective, Cindy. There’s been so much pink out there, I actually wasn’t even thinking of the NFL clothes, etc., as being in support of cancer– it never even occurred to me. Which makes me wonder if the messaging isn’t getting diffused by its popularity.

That said, cancer survivors may feel some unity in having a recognizable symbol of their challenges. It’s hard to know what’s exploitation and what’s awareness these days, isn’t it?
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