Always in search of items to make out of burlap.  I have made these earring holders by stapling the burlap inside a frame and covering with the cardboard that comes with the frame to cover this up.  I also stapled the cardboard back to the frame to hold it in place and tada we have a simple earring holder!  Love this idea and so simple.  You could also take plain burlap and stencils and acrylic paint to paint on any design you would like.  What a simple and useful craft!

This is a great link.  I have tried this before and sometimes it worked out and sometimes it didn't.  This link really helped me out and I hope it helps you too.  I put it here for me so when I need it again I can quickly find it!  ;)

Reliving our history today brought back many memories and sad ones.  My condolences to any that lost love ones and thank you to the firemen, policemen and volunteers. 

Make a slip knot and place on your left needle.  Insert your right needle into the loop. Now have both needles in the same loop.  Wrap your yarn between the knitting needles. Just as you would with a regular knit stitch and pull yarn through the loop with your right needle.  Do not slide the original loop off the left needle. You should now have a loop on both needles. Slip the loop from your right needle onto your left needle. Now you have two loops on your left needle and none on your right.  Continue in this manner until you have the number of cast ons you need.  Here is a great link:  http://www.http://cyberseams.com/article/105023/all_things_knitting/how_to_knit_knitted_cast_on.html

Oh what fun this was.  I don't really enjoy really small crochet or knit projects, but this hedgehog is a great size and I loved it.  It was my first ever felting project and I was real afraid at first.  However, I pushed past my fear, scheduled a knit group felting day and boom hedgie was born!  I plan to do a couple more of these.  I want a Harley Davidson one and another in green/ivory.  Want a fun project try this!  :)

Abbi's Knit and Crochet Club meets every Thursday night in downtown Augusta from 6-9pm.  We are a group on ravelry and you can find our latest group info on there.  We are up to 74 talented ladies and we have a super time each week sharing tips and showing our projects.  I learn something each week and get motivated even more!  If you can't make it to our meeting at least find a group in your area.  It is such a helpful tool to take your knitting to the next level.  We have all levels of knitters and all are very welcome.  If you have never knitted and want to we will also teach you.  It is so enjoyable to spread your knitting knowledge onto others and see what they create with that knowledge.  Again, if you are looking for a group visit us on ravelry.com

After starting my double knitting I realize it adds more work.... However, it does have its wow factor.  For myself, I surely love the way that you don't have to worry when changing colors... No behind the  back wrapping or worrying that you have pulled it too tight as sometimes changing colors can cause a pucker.  I have chosen to double knit an afghan, which is going to be a task, but I am up for it!  I am still having trouble posting my pics on here, but will still continue to do so!  I have begun a cowl done in Rowan and a wavy scarf.  I had begun a beaded scarf that had you place 2200 beads at first.  I realized not quick enough that this wasn't for me.  However, have now given up on this idea and am searching for something else I can create with the yarns and beads I have strung.  There is a problem when you have to string 2200 beads... NOT FUN!

The Cherry Leaf Shawl turned out beautifully.  I have had such trouble posting pics on here, but will be trying again today!  I hope it works!  Now I am moving on into double knitting.  This has been a little frustrating at first.  My first little block with 10 cast on stitches with 2 yarns looked like nothing but a big mess.  However, I finally figured out the err of my ways!  I went onto ravelry and looked up a few forum pages.  These told me the one important thing I was doing wrong.  To double knit (make a reversible mirror image with one color showing on the front and the second color on the back) you cast on with both yarns and you can do this together (two yarns at once).  On your second row you will knit the color you want showing on the front and purl the colors you want showing on the back.  The one main thing you must remember is that when purling you must bring both yarns forward in front of needles and purl.  This will ease all your double knitting pain and make it lovely!  Good luck!  I plan on making a peace symbol afghan for my daughter with a double knitted peace sign in the middle... We'll see how this one goes!

I am really making great progress on this shawl.  I have really found a great rhythm in this shawl.  A guide to know you are on the right track is your yarn overs are either before or after a yarn over on the previous row.  This really helped me keep "On Track."  I am finally on the border now and saw some negative feedback online that the border didn't match the picture.  So far I like the border and we will see if it turns out like the picture or not.  No matter how it turns out I am sure I will love this shawl anyways.  It is gorgeous.  I did do it with a larger needle as there were a lot of comments that it was too small.  I can't knit fast enough to get the border done as I want to block it and see the final product!  I am truly enjoying the yarn I chose for this project which is Felici by Knit Picks.  If you come across this you will enjoy the softness and the smoothness across your fingers as you knit.  There is something to say about great yarn!  Happy Knitting!