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FAVORITE CRAFTY THINGS

In 2007, we asked you about your favorite crafty things. Here's what you said you loved working with and your comments about them:

BAGS
Project Pouch Zippered Bags
"They're perfect for WIPs (at least the ones that are relatively small in size; the bags are 9 1/2 x 12 inches)."

Knitone Knitting Bags
"I'm a sucker for knitted bags."

Lantern Moon Silk Taffeta Bags
"I love the bags because they're small and the colors are rich and beautiful."

Zelda Weekender by Offhand Designs

BOOK
The Knitters Book of Finishing Techniques by Nancie Wiseman

GADGETS
Magnetic Needle Holder
"I have a thing for gadgets. My favorite gadget is a little wooden magnetic "rest" for your tapestry needle as you're darning in ends, sewing up, etc."

KnitKlips
"I really don't like seaming, and those help me a great deal."

NEEDLES
Harmony Wood Knitting Needles
"Sharp, gradually tapered points {from Knit Picks website}."

Rosewood needles by Bryson Distributing

PATTERNS
B4 Bag
"Bobbles and Bumps and Beads and Buttons {from website}."

Lizard ridge afghan

STORAGE & ORGANIZATION
Garden Folding Crate

YARN
Knit Picks
"Loved felting and especially loved the yarn from Knit Picks. Their wool yarn is very affordable for those of us on fixed incomes."

Calmer by Rowan
Available at various yarn shops

Organic Cotton by Blue Sky Alpacas
Available at various yarn shops

Silk Garden by Noro
Available at various yarn shops

Silky Tweed by GGH
Available at various yarn shops

Malabrigo Yarn
Available at various yarn shops

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