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 hope all you northerners are enjoying a beautiful warm summer. Here in Western Australia we are having record breaking cold winter days and I just want to hibernate.
Some of you may have noticed my new series called #FinishItFriday, and it's really been motivating me to make progress on some of my UFO's. My sewing room is the coldest room in the house which is wonderful during in summer but I really don't make it in there during winter, and although I have a zillion unfinished sewing projects until the weather warms up again I will be working on projects that let me huddle up in the warm.Winter is the perfect time for crocheting in front of the heater.
Are you a winter or a summer person? I wish it were summer all year round!
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Painted Rolling Pin
A rolling pin is a simple tool used to flatten dough. Over the centuries, rolling pins have been made of many different materials, including long cylinders of baked clay, smooth branches with the bark removed, and glass bottles. As the development of breads and pastries spread from Southern to Western and Northern Europe, wood from local forests was cut and finished for use as rolling pins. The French perfected the solid hardwood pin with tapered ends to roll pastry that is thick in the middle; its weight makes rolling easier. The French also use marble rolling pins for buttery dough worked on a marble slab.
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ReplyDeleteThey are just gorgeous.
DeleteI am a summer person like you, so you have my sympathies, Stella! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and stay warm!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if we would be winter people if we had been born in colder climates?
DeleteWhat a surprise to be featured, thank you very much!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcomme :o)
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