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Actually, it did start as a physical running around. I had a custom order and need a specific colour of crochet thread. Now, I do have that shade in my attic, but the pull-down stairs broke and we haven't been able to afford to fix them, what with hubby Mike off work for a month and a half. We have brought a ladder in, but with all the snow and slush outside, there's no way I want that tracked through my house.
So, what to do? Buy NEW!
Mike had to do a Leamington run with the girls to buy a birt… Continue

You buy MORE!! I have a large tote, and a couple of grocery bags full of assorted worsted weight cotton, it's those darned 'grab bags' at Elmore-Pisgah (http://www.peaches-creme.com). I have a hard time turning them down. Although with their shipping rate being about $26 for 3 lbs, I've had to look elsewhere.
I found a seller on another 'e' site that is selling pounds of assorted cotton as well as cones. I've purchased 3 lbs of the smaller balls before, still haven't even used half of that...and… Continue

First, let me say, almost every item in my shop is made from one of my own designs, I come up with 4 designs a month for my Etsy pattern shop.
Usually, it's my youngest daughter who helps give me ideas. And has helped design a couple of items. One being my Friendly Lion Allieghan, another being a Microphone Caddy (worked around an empty disinfectant wipes container). One coming up will be a turtle Allieghan.
What surprised me yesterday was when my 13yo daughter piped up 'I have a great idea for… Continue