Knitting a heart and other fantasies
The Monitor - August 31 2006
Looking through a craft magazine is like choosing a fantasy to make real. Crafters are overwhelmed by the possibilities. Which color of yarn or paint will she choose to turn into a beautiful work of wearable art? Which technique will translate these written instructions into an heirloom worth displaying for generations?Walking into a craft store is like celebrating Christmas year-round. The colors of silk flowers, yarns, gems and the fragrances of potpourri stimulate the creative juices.
Even when following instructions, experienced crafters tweak and adapt to make the piece their own.
What if there were no instructions and your imagination had no boundaries? What if you could knit or crochet any fantasy your mind or heart could conjure? I asked the members of my knitting group this question. [more]
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