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Amigurumi Bear

Posted on April 18, 2017 by sysclp

I posted already about the potted cactus I made as a sample for the crochet class I teach at Michaels, so here the bear which is the other option for the class.  It is cute but takes quite a bit … Continue reading →

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Crochet potted cactus

Posted on March 18, 2017 by sysclp

I just finished my sample piece for next month’s crochet class at Michaels.  I think it turned out really cute.  It is a little stuffed crochet cactus in a clay pot. The class directions called for cotton yarn, but I … Continue reading →

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Free class at Michaels on Sept. 26

Posted on September 16, 2016 by sysclp

I kind of got stuck with this one because nobody else in the store knows embroidery.  They do a free class each week which is designed by corporate so they have to have it even if nobody signs up.  This … Continue reading →

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Come crochet with me

Posted on August 18, 2016 by sysclp

Our previous crochet instructor left and I am now the crochet instructor for the Michaels store where I work. My first class got cancelled because nobody had signed up for it, so now take two.  This class will go whether … Continue reading →

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Wilton Cake Decorating Class

Posted on July 12, 2016 by sysclp

After watching people take them at Michaels for 3 years now, I finally decided to take the plunge and do Wilton Course 1 – Building Buttercream Skills.  Today was our second class and we torted (cut into two layers) and … Continue reading →

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Michaels Canada Yarn Sales for 2/19-2/25

Posted on February 19, 2016 by sysclp

There currently isn’t a 40% off one regular price item for this week, although it could show up later on.  This week’s coupon is 20% off your entire regular and sale price purchase (remember clearance items are not included).  There … Continue reading →

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Michaels Canada Yarn Sales for 2/12 – 2/18

Posted on February 12, 2016 by sysclp

There aren’t many yarn sales this week, although our store does have a lot of clearance yarn that you might want to check out.  There is 20% off your entire purchase of regular and sale items (clearance is NOT included) … Continue reading →

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Michaels Canada Yarn Sales for 2/5 – 2/11

Posted on February 4, 2016 by sysclp

This week all Lion Brand yarn is on sale.  That means some good buys and some only $1 or 50 cents off.  Here are the ones that are advertised: $3.77 each – Vanna’s Choice $4.77 each – Lion Brand Homespun … Continue reading →

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Michaels Canada Yarn Sales for 1/29 – 2/4

Posted on January 29, 2016 by sysclp

After a week with all the yarn on sale followed by a week with NO yarn on sale, we have a new yarn sale starting Friday.  Most of the sales are BOGOs so you have to buy the whole set … Continue reading →

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Caron Critter kits on sale at Michaels Canada

Posted on January 14, 2016 by sysclp

They are probably on sale in the  US too, but I don’t know for sure.  Here they are regular $19.99 and are on sale for 50% off.  They have scarf kits and hat kits with cats, dogs, sheep, and monkeys.  … Continue reading →

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