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Galaxy Pumpkin

Although I think it should be called a constellation pumpkin, Michaels calls it a galaxy pumpkin.  Anyway, a photo of it was featured in one of the many emails this week and I loved the way it looked so decided … Continue reading

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Michaels Canada yarn sales for next week

These are the sales starting on Friday and running through Thursday December 18.  There is also a 50% off one regular price item coupon for Friday and Saturday and a 40% one for Sunday through Thursday.  Most of the sales … Continue reading

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My snow day project

Here is a look at what I am working on today. At the Royal Winter Fair I bought some lovely light weight alpaca yarn from Meadowview Alpaca Farm in shades of lavender. I am using a lattice and shells pattern … Continue reading

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Michaels Canada sales for 11/28-12/4

This week was insane with the “Black Friday” sales and our store was definitely slammed every morning during the top coupon hours.  Now that the crazy holiday sales are starting in the US stores, we are back to more normal … Continue reading

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My current crochet project

Here is a quick look at my current project.  It will eventually be an infinity scarf when I finish.  It is done in a ripple or chevron pattern and I am using Red Heart Boutique Treasure yarn.  The color is … Continue reading

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Oh my aching thumb!

I have been crocheting a lot lately and after I finished a full size blanket out of Bernat Blanket Yarn, my thumb was incredibly sore at the base.  After  bit of reading, I found this was probably the beginning of … Continue reading

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