When I first took up crochet I didn't have any stitch markers, I didn't even know stitch markers existed. It wasn't long before I knew about them and I learnt the value of using stitch markers, aka stitch savers. That first frustrating experience of when a project accidentally unravels because there's nothing holding onto the stitch to stop it coming undone or your crochet circle grows in ways it isn't supposed to and the worth of this tiny tool became obvious very quickly. But there are so many styles of stitch marker to choose from, locking, circle, coil-less, plastic, safety pins, thread, 3D printed... does it really make a difference which one you use? Is it just how pretty they are? I walk you through a dozen different stitch markers from items you have lying around your home to the fancy artisan styles. I share with you what features to look for and those that don't really hold up to the task.
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I had no idea what a banksia pod was, so had to look it up (I am now more knowledgeable than I was an hour ago and it's not even 9am!). What interesting looking flowers and pods they produce.
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Every one is it's own unique piece of art - I love them :o)
DeleteI'm with Debbie - I had no idea either! Very interesting looking pod - would have really struggled to work out what the first photo was if you hadn't said!
ReplyDeleteI think the parrots got to that first one, it looks a bit chewed on and the seed is gone.
DeleteI had no idea either, I had to go and google it...I feel I've learnt something today
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Google certainly got a work out on banksia pods today.
DeleteI had no idea what it was before, you know what they say learn something new everyday, Clio lending a helping hand for Coombe Mill
ReplyDeleteI always love to learn about new things, I'm glad I could share something you haven't heard of before.
DeleteI thought it was some kind of animal ...
ReplyDeleteYou have us all Googling :)
Hahaha, I wonder if growls or hoots or what sound it would make if it were an animal? =D
Deletespouting fire would be good (does look like it belongs to the dragon family - although being made of wood = not so good!)
DeleteWell, I guess you can't win them all. A wood dragon does sound hazardous.
DeleteThese are so interesting....Off to Google I go. hehehe
ReplyDeleteWood turners make little wooden things out of them and they are just fascinating.
DeleteThose are stunning. I need to Google these so I know what the heck they are! Thank you for giving me the gift of knowledge
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DeleteFascinating! Beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/12/beautiful-saint-maarten.html
Each one is it's own unique bizarre looking thing.
DeleteOK - Google, here I come ....
ReplyDeleteWonderful. I was right guessing plant but thought they were some sort of gall. I have a wood turning friend who would love these. #MySundayPhoto
DeleteOkay, now it's my turn to Google, I've never heard of a gall before....ohh I see, they're strange looking growth abnormalities. Wikipedia was very helpful with an explanation.
DeleteSuch interesting detail of the Banksia.
ReplyDeleteI love the first shot! Didn't know what it was though ;)
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