Weaving Designs

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Weavers, if you're looking for some inspiration for weaving designs, look no further than The Large Book of Textile Designs by Frank Donat that is available free online.

It was scanned by Ralph Griswold and is available at the On-Line Digital Archive of Documents on Weaving and Related Topics - link provided above.

The designs could also be helpful for Fair Isle knitters.

More information and documents can be found here on the University of Arizona website.

Crochet Yarn Bowl

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Simply Notable shares a free pattern for a Crochet Yarn Bowl with a button loop that allows the yarn ball to be removed mid-project and replaced with a different yarn.

Unlike the typical pottery yarn bowl, this one is light-weight and can easily be packed into your project bag and taken with you.

Color Change in Crochet

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Jess at ChaleurLife shares a short photo tutorial on how to make a clean color change in crochet.

At the end of the tips, she also provides links to free crochet patterns.

Guide to Raising Alpacas

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Modern Farmer gives advice for those considering raising alpacas.

   •  General information
   •  Different breeds
   •  Price
   •  Life span
   •  Fiber and color

It's a good place to find some basic information on the adorable creatures with the long eyelashes.

Sew a Fabric Rug

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Jodie at Rick-Rac blog shares a photo tutorial for turning fabric and some cotton cording into a colorful rug. It would be a wonderful way to use scraps and strings or various colors. Not interested in making a rug, then try making a hot pad.

Complete directions are given here

Patriotic Sewing

Brenda H., Nancy L, Mary H. and Nancy S. work together on a Quilt of Valor
May 2015

Guild members (Nancy S., Mary H., and Brenda H.) joined by Nancy L. worked together on two Quilts of Valor. The finished quilts can be seen here and here.

In May 2016, the Lander Sew Sistas met to make flag blocks for another Quilt of Valor. The finished quilt can be seen here.

Using Pinterest to Find Patterns

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At a recent Guild meeting, members learned how to use Ravelry to find knitting and crochet patterns, but another online source is also helpful in finding available patterns - Pinterest.

A photo tutorial - How to Use Pinterest to Find Knit and Crochet Patterns can be found here.