About this blog
Do you like cross-stitching? Scrapbooking? Beading? Carving mammals into a tree stump with a chainsaw? Chances are, you're not the only one. Here, you can share pictures of your latest queen-size quilt or 12-hour scrapbooking session with the rest of the crafty people in York. We'll also point you toward events and meeting places that feature your craft of choice, such as craft shows, group meetings and charity events. If you're having trouble with your homemade hobby, we can give you links to blogs and other useful sites to get help.
We encourage you to send in your crafting news and pictures. Just e-mail Caryn Rupert at crupert@ydr.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Category Archives: design
York Township mom: What’s good for your family is what matters
The responsibilities never end at home. Take my son to music lessons. Shop for groceries. Clean the bathroom. Vacuum the stairs. Exercise. What’s for dinner? Oh, and go to work for nine-plus hours a day. My husband and I juggle … Continue reading
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One southern York County mom: Photos matter online
Photography is way too important to ignore when you are selling online, a New Freedom mom shared with me recently. If you sell at a craft fair or in your own shop, the client is able to pick up the … Continue reading
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The other dishcloth pattern
Remember when I talked about my article in last week’s Tuesday paper? I received a comment from Susan Machado, and she wrote, “Nice article on knitting. When I was a little girl my mother used to make me go to … Continue reading
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Designer, mom shares advice on creating, repurposing antique jewelry
Facebook helped me connect with Johanna Ely, a former co-worker in Tampa, Fla. We worked at a high-end department store in the late 1990s. A very tough job, but I loved the employee discount and the life-long friends I made … Continue reading
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Stay warm! Get a circular shawl at an auction!
A Holiday Winter Fair to benefit Collinsville Community Library will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at the library, 2632 Delta Road, Brogue. The fair will offer chicken-corn soup, potpie, and chili by pre-order. Order forms … Continue reading
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Looking for inspiration?
Joan, the blogger over at Only in York County, gave me a link to a bunch of cute, free craft ideas. Click here to see some of the adorable pictures. Most of them are for Halloween, but some of them … Continue reading
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Really helpful information if you design clothing
The TECHknitting blog is a great resource for knitters who want to know how to make a jogless join when knitting stripes or why their gauge is off when they knit flat stockinette. While none of that makes sense to … Continue reading
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