Monthly Archives: November 2012

New MEMBER GALLERY now available

Posted on November 29, 2012 by jackiees

I’m excited to announce that the new MEMBER GALLERY is now available. This is YOUR gallery, dear members to share and enjoy photos of yours and other members’ KnitHeartStrings projects. Please help grow the gallery into an inspiring resource for everyone by … Continue reading →

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Shopping list for December’s free pattern project

Posted on November 26, 2012 by jackiees

I hope that the shift in schedule to do lace ribbons in November has helped those who needed to get their gifts ready for mailing early. My original idea of having the small ribbon project in December was so that … Continue reading →

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Reminder – Quick Ornament with a Bit of Lace

Posted on November 25, 2012 by jackiees

I hope you are well under way to getting your gifts wrapped with the handmade touch of knitted lace ribbons. If you are like me, it’s made getting ready for the holiday season an excuse to go stash-diving or shop-hopping … Continue reading →

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Ribboned Knitted Ribbon

Posted on November 19, 2012 by jackiees

As mentioned in yesterday’s Stairway to Heaven Lace Knitted Ribbon discussion on using elements of lace edgings in new ways, this ribbon is similar to the heading portion that might be found on some lace edging patterns through which a … Continue reading →

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Stairway to Heaven Lace Knitted Ribbon

Posted on November 18, 2012 by jackiees

Last week, we explored the Picot Loops ribbon as an idea for using elements of lace edgings in new ways. This week, let’s continue the discussion with the other version, Stairway to Heaven, that is included in the Knitted Ribbons pattern. This … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons for Ribbons

Posted on November 9, 2012 by jackiees

There is a saying that goes something like “the best things come in small packages”. Around here we say “the best gifts are tied with heartstrings”. Even a little heart-felt knitted ribbon can make your gift stand out and be … Continue reading →

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Picot Loops Lace Ribbon (and lace cast on)

Posted on November 9, 2012 by jackiees

In response to last month’s Bit-size tutorial More Ideas for Using Elements of Lace Edgings in New Ways, Rita wrote: Your design process is fascinating reading. There’s so much work that goes into designing, which one might not realize unless they have … Continue reading →

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