Which Stitch Markers Are Best

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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Two Uses Tuesday Linky Party
Two Uses Tuesday is LIVE until Friday at 11pm EST (3am  Saturday UTC).

Hooray! The Tip of the Week is back! We've decided follow a theme each month, giving you 4 to 5 ways to improve that area/topic. Are you game? Excellent!

TIP OF THE WEEK - February will be about images; mostly because I'm working on refining mine wink emoticon Creating stunning images isn't just for bloggers! There are plenty of people who spread their beautiful images on Flickr, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube. Where ever you share your images, make them the best.

First tip for making images for your blog, be sure to have a pinnable one. Pinnable images (the ones that traditionally get re-pinned) are longer than they are wide; aim for a size of 700px x1000px. If you don't have a blog, you can use the Upload from Computer option when logged into Pinterest. You want to be re-pinned too! Be sure to include a good description smile emoticon


Not sure how to link up? Click here to learn how.   
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Meet & Follow Your Hosts


 Sarah J of Sarah Celebrates: Google+ | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | Facebook 
Stella Lee of Purfylle: Google+ | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | Facebook 
Donna of Two Chicks and a Mom: Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | Facebook
Pili of Sweet Things: Google | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | Facebook


 Now on to more important things... YOU =)


This Week’s Featured Posts!!

Super Squishy Crochet Bear Printed Burlap Wall Decor NO-SEW TOY FELT CUPCAKES AND RECIPE ROUNDUP Quilt Shot Block #56~ Midnight Mystery Comes Together- Quilt Top 3-in-1 Infinity Scarf FREE Crochet Pattern Image Map

You Clicked It To Pick It

Feast your eyes on the squishy adorableness that is Laura's crochet bear. Too. Stinking. Cute.

Sarah's Favorite

Joy keeps her parents close and they help keep her warm as she incorporates their old clothes into a quilt top. So sweet!

Stella's Favorite

Shehla not only offers us an infinity scarf you can wear 3 ways but a free pattern too! Awesome!

Pili's Favorite

Got felt AND a sweet tooth? Rachel has a no sew felt cupcake tutorial for you!

Donna's Favorite

Looking for a warm & earthy way to create your own wall art? Make your own printed burlap wall decor with Kendra.

And Last, But Certainly Not Least...

Better Late Than Never

Ntina is styling and you can too! Check out her DIY fur purse charm.



Remember, if you ever miss a party you can check the Features Board to see if you've been featured in the past.

Remember, share & pin the Two Uses Tuesday Features from the bloggers original content or straight from the 2usesTuesday features pinterest board.

Congrats to this week's featured bloggers!



Thank you for inspiring us to create! Don't forget to brag about it =) Grab a button, tweet it to the world and watch for it on the Two Uses Tuesday FEATURES! board on Pinterest. 



Grab the party button for your blog's party page, linked posts or sidebar!


LINK UP RULES & GUIDELINES

  1. BE CREATIVE & LINK UP - Share up to three (3) up-cycling, re-purposing, DIYs, recipes and craft projects.  Original work and posts you haven't submitted previously please.
  2. COMMENT & CONNECT - Visit two (2) links for every post you submit and show a little comment love.
  3. FOLLOW & SHARE - Follow your hosts on at least one social media platform and share the party! Don't forget to use our party hashtag: #2usestuesday
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Two Chicks and a Mom


My Sweet Things | #2usestuesday November 2015 co-host










Disclosures: By submitting a link to the Two Uses Tuesday Link Up you are giving the party hosts permission to feature your link on our blogs, across social media and future round up posts. This includes images from the linked post as well as linking to your social media accounts.  Sarah Celebrates and all Two Uses Tuesday co-hosts respect you and your work; everything will be properly linked back to you and credit given where credit is due.  You earned it! 
Did you know there's always a party going on when you visit Purfylle? 

Weekdays #2usesTuesday
Weekends #Pinbellish

And if you visit at the start or end of each party you can catch both parties live at the same time! Link your post at #2usesTuesday and link your Pinterest Pin at #Pinbellish. 

Comments

  1. Unknown2 February 2016 at 09:23

    awesome party :) thanks for hosting us each week!!

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    1. Purfylle9 February 2016 at 14:59

      Awesome party goers! thanks for linking each week =D

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  2. Lou Lou Girls2 February 2016 at 10:47

    Hello cute lady! Thank you for hosting such an amazing party! We would love to see you at our party that starts tonight @7 pm and goes until Friday @7. We pin and tweet every post! Happy Day! Lou Lou Girls

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  3. Agy2 February 2016 at 22:12

    No upcycling projects to link up but I love to come here and browse through the amazing work !

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    1. Purfylle9 February 2016 at 14:44

      Feel free to dig into your archives and link up anything about having 2 uses.

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  4. TwoPlusCute2 February 2016 at 23:29

    Great features! :D
    Glad to join with my kitchen cart makeover (it was about to be thrown away so it counts as upcycling - doesn't it? )and thank you for hosting.

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    1. Purfylle9 February 2016 at 14:50

      From junk to fabulous works as an up-cycle in my book!

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  5. Natasha3 February 2016 at 01:36

    Love that burlap flower winter wreath - so pretty! Always fun to join in with this. - Tasha

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    1. Purfylle9 February 2016 at 14:54

      Burlap just says warm fires and cosy homes doesn't it?

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  6. Darlene Nemeth5 February 2016 at 13:31

    Hi Stella. Thanks for hosting another fantastic party. I always look forward to linking up here. Best wishes, Darlene

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    1. Purfylle9 February 2016 at 15:28

      My pleasure. It's a great party because of the great party goers that join in. So TY!

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