Monthly Archives: April 2013

April Prize Giveaway

Posted on April 12, 2013 by jackiees

Win a complete kit with all the materials to make several Mini Lace and Beaded Flags AND a beautiful set of coordinating lace knitting needles with blue lapis gemstone heart end caps. The Prize Package to be given to a … Continue reading →

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Check Your Thread Colors for Colorfastness

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jackiees

For the Mini Lace and Beaded Flag, it is particularly important to check that your thread colors are colorfast. If not, or in doubt, pre-wash before using. You certainly don’t want a disaster later if the red or blue dyes … Continue reading →

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Shopping List for April KAL Mini Lace and Beaded Flag

Posted on April 4, 2013 by jackiees

I hope you’ve had a chance to download the Mini Lace and Beaded Flag pattern for this month’s KAL. If not, be sure to do it now so you don’t forget. The materials and supplies are listed on the cover page. … Continue reading →

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Winner of the March Prize Drawing

Posted on April 1, 2013 by jackiees

Congratulations to Samalee J, winner of the KnitHeartStrings Prize Drawing for March. Samalee’s Prize Pack contains all these delightful goodies to make a Pretty Awesome Yarn Pouch: 1) Crystal Palace Panda Silk in color 3035  Light Periwinkle 2) Miyuki beads 3) Satin ribbon … Continue reading →

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Kicking off the April KAL

Posted on April 1, 2013 by jackiees

For April, we’re going to knit Mini Lace and Beaded Flag, a miniature version of the red, white and blue U.S. flag.  Undulating lace stripes and bead stars symbolize the flag proudly waving in the breeze. Originally I was thinking we would … Continue reading →

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