YarnCraft Episode 40 :: 20 Ways to Craft for Weddings & Dyeing Your Own Yarns
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
Join Liz & Zontee as they explore different ways to save money and add a personal touch to your wedding or wedding gifts. In the episode, we look at great bridesmaid’s gift ideas, gift ideas for the newlyweds — including how to personalize afghans, bath sets and more — party favors and decorations, and even special accessories for the wedding party.
Also join us for great stories, tips, and questions from listeners like you!
Patterns discussed include:
- Vanna’s Glamour Clutches
- Perfect Purse in Cotton-Ease
- Market Bags
- Vanna’s Glamour Shawls
- Petite Scarf
- LB Collection Wool Stainless Steel Scarf and Necklace
- Bath Collection
- Dishtowels and Scrubbies
- Tree of Life Afghan
- Nature in Natural Afghan
- Lover’s Knot Afghan
- Speed Stix and Speed Hook Afghans
- Floral Wedding Accessories
- Easter Basket for Flower Girl
- Ring Bearer’s Pillow Cover
- Amigurumi Two Peas in a Pod
- Wedding Favor Sachets
- Valentine Envelopes
- Amigurumi Bunny Wedding Cake Topper
- Amigurumi Little Wedding Cake
- Cable Luxe Maxi
Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life — We talk all about dyeing your own yarns, with yarn recommendations and ideas for beginner dyers, advanced techniques, and suggestions for dyeing with your kids. We also talk about this article — BK4K: Naturally Dyeing Yarn.
To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! Our next episode will be all about the guys — what to make for them, what they like to make, and so much more. Do you have tips, a story, or some great ideas for gifts for men and men who yarncrarft? Tell us! We’d love to include you the next episode!
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