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COME JOIN THE CRONES FOR A WEEKEND OF FIBER FUN– Fiber Retreat

April 22, 2014 by crone1

                         COME JOIN THE CRONES FOR A WEEKEND OF FIBER FUN                                                 AT SHEEP THRILLS RETREAT SPONSORED BY GRANDMA’S SPINNING WHEEL.                 WE’LL BOTH BE TEACHING JUST LIKE WE DID LAST YEAR!!! Sheep Thrills Fiber Retreat (more pictures) sponsored  by Grandmas Spinning Wheel. Here are some pictures of last year’s fun! Last year was the inaugural  year for […]

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Using accent yarn! The weaving needs perking UP

April 9, 2014 by crone1

When to use the accent yarn in weaving Sometimes you want to weave a project with a single yarn you thought deserved a whole garment. But then – usually half way into the piece,  you get bored, bored, really bored.  In either case, this is probably the perfect time for an accent  yarn. Pick one […]

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Crones are teaching at fiber retreat “Sheep Thrills”

April 5, 2014 by crone1

  The Crones Teaching at Grandmas Spinning Wheel Retreat For the second year Sheep Thrills Retreat  The Crones will be teaching for this retreat, several workshops. One will be on triangle loom weaving techniques and the other will be determined by the voting process. Last years retreat was a lot of fun, and the food […]

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Oh NO! The yardage estimate on the yarn ball is not the Truth! WHAT NOW? IMPROVISE!

March 31, 2014 by crone1

Weavers, knitters and crocheters all depend on the accuracy of the yardage estimate on the balls or skeins of yarn we buy. We want to avoid overbuying or a whole collection of tiny little leftovers or the anxiety of will I make it to the end? I’ve found in my work that the amount of […]

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Russian join with Ribbon–Knots Be gone

March 24, 2014 by crone1

  In 2004 the Crones attended Estes Park Wool Festival.  Wow, almost 10 years ago, how time flies. One Crone took a color/weaving class and the other took a triangle loom weaving class. The best tip that came from that class was a suggestion to join the Yahoo Triangle weaving group.  You have to be […]

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March 17, 2014 by crone1

Fine Art of Fiber At the Chicago Botanical Gardens  

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Animal Adventures

October 28, 2010 by crone1

Animal Adventures

Living in the desert allows one to have any number of animal adventures. This one started with our dog Cinder who was outside making her last potty stop before bed.  I heard her barking in the fashion that says “Oh! Look what I found.” I said to myself “Oh, I’ve heard that bark before — […]

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St. Philips Outdoor Show

October 26, 2010 by crone1

St. Philips in the Hills Outdoor Show!!! Expanded 2 days Saturday Oct. 30 & 31 , 2010 Look for us in booth 91! Show Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm located on the northeast corner of River Road and Campbell Avenue. (click the calendar on the left for map)

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Chicago Bound

October 21, 2010 by crone1

Opening Night Thursday, 4 November, 2010 6:30pm to 9pm Show Friday-Sunday, 5-7 November, 2010 10am to 5pm Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Illinois 60022 Free Admission (parking fee applies) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Open House

October 21, 2010 by crone1

Brookmoore Creations Crone Craft Studios Partners in Fiber Arts We cordially invite you to come and bring your friends to our Holiday Open House Food, Drink, Friends, …… and All the fabulous fiber creations from both studios together for your holiday shopping ! Shawls,  Ruanas,  Hugs,  Scarves,  Abrazzos, Knitted Garments,  Socks,  Handspun Yarns, and Hand-dyed […]

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