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“Cotton”

Jan
11
2010

Acrylic Yarn is Yukky

It seemed like a good idea to try knitting with acrylic yarn. It’s cheap and available. And those seem like two of the most important factors in any new hobby decision. Because, if I could not get the needles to manipulate the yarn, no need for expensive yarn and needles.
As it turns [...]

Nov
28
2009

Cotton and Other Natural Fibers

Pretty much all the textiles that I purchase are cotton. I have eczema. So there isn’t a lot of room for deviation. I used to find my limited fashion choices more annoying. But since I discovered, gasp, that I can actually sew garments for myself, my choices have expanded.

Cashmere goats by [...]

Nov
5
2008

Table Linens

I found some tablecloths on sale.  It seems as though I have just purchased table linens.  But actually, the last time I purchased tablecloths was when we moved into our house – in 2000.
I was able to find a nice gold Provencal pattern.
Oh, and I found complimentary chair cushions too. Yeah.