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January 03, 2023

Swiss Darn Stained Sweater Makeover

January 03, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Swiss Darn Stained Sweater Makeover

Rescue an old sweater with some colourful swiss darning to cover any old stains and give it a new lease of life. A simple clothing makeover with a visible mending technique.

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January 03, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 19 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Upcycled 2
refashion, upcycling, yarn, clothing, embroidery
April 11, 2022

How to make Yarn Birds

April 11, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to make Yarn Birds

How to make a little bird from yarn. Made in pastel colours they are perfect for Spring decorating.

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April 11, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 30 Comments
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Spring, yarn, pretty ideas
September 30, 2016

Clutch bag recycled from an old knit

September 30, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Clutch bag recycled from an old knit

Saving an old piece of knitting and turning it into a little clutch was a bit of a fiddle but I think, well worth it.

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September 30, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
Knitting and Crochet, Waste not Want not
Gifts, Knitting, gift ideas, recycling/repurposing, refashion, their stories, tutorials, yarn
March 18, 2016

12 alternative ideas for novelty yarn

March 18, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
12 alternative ideas for novelty yarn

12 non knit or crochet ideas for novelty or fancy yarns.

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March 18, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 34 Comments
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Gifts, Home Decorating, Kids activities, My Favourite Finds, Party ideas, cushions and pillows, gift ideas, round up, yarn
January 16, 2016

Rainbow Crochet Heart Garland and Carnival Cushion

January 16, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Rainbow Crochet Heart Garland and Carnival Cushion

I've made a pretty rainbow crochet heart garland and matching cushion for family and friends, the links to the free patterns are included here. 

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January 16, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 38 Comments
Knitting and Crochet, Inspired by
Crochet, Home Decorating, Pinterest Challenge, yarn, bunting
December 12, 2014

Bakers Twine Effect Crochet

December 12, 2014/ Sum of their Stories
Bakers Twine Effect Crochet

A simple technique to give a bakers twine effect to crochet

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December 12, 2014/ Sum of their Stories/ 21 Comments
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