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The Natural World Of Needle Felting – Book Review

The Natural World Of Needle Felting – Book Review

The projects included in Fi Oberon’s book are inspired by our own natural environment and the adorable animals we will find in them. Title: The Natural World of Needle Felting: Learn how to make more than 20 adorable animals Author: Fi Oberon…

Crochetterie: Cool Contemporary Crochet for the Creatively-Minded – Review and Excerpt

Crochetterie: Cool Contemporary Crochet for the Creatively-Minded – Review and Excerpt

Title: Crochetterie: Cool Contemporary Crochet for the Creatively-Minded Author: Molla Mills Format: Hardcover, 272 Pages ISBN: 9781910254899 Publisher: Jacqui Small LLP, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group. Published: September 15, 2016 Price: $29.99 USD, $38.99 CAD Molla Mills Crochetterie Cool Contemporary Crochet for the Creatively Minded…

More than 30 Crochet Patterns Perfect for Fall!

More than 30 Crochet Patterns Perfect for Fall!

More than 30 Crochet Patterns Perfect for Fall. Fall is my FAVORITE season of the year – I love the colors that appear when the leaves change color and the temperature is perfect to spend time outside! It is also the…

Crochet To Calm. Chevron Scarf Pattern.

Crochet To Calm. Chevron Scarf Pattern.

Filled with creative crochet projects, Crochet To Calm includes 18 easy patterns for a variety of projects you will enjoy making and gifting to your friends and family. Try the Chevron Scarf Pattern Excerpt included in my post!  Crochet to Calm…

Indispensable Stitch Dictionary for Crocheters

Indispensable Stitch Dictionary for Crocheters

This is a beautiful stitch dictionary, from cover to cover and it will make a great addition to your crochet library. Some of the stitches included are original designs from Melissa Leapman – so you may not have seen them…

DK FindOut! Kid-Safe, Fun and Interactive Encyclopedia For Kids!

DK FindOut! Kid-Safe, Fun and Interactive Encyclopedia For Kids!

Have you heard of DK FindOut! ? DK FindOut! is a certified kid-safe learning environment for children. You will find educational content, quality images, videos, quizzes and other interactive learning materials all geared toward children ages 7 to 11. Children…

I tried FotoJet for FREE and so can YOU!

I tried FotoJet for FREE and so can YOU!

With so many options online now-a-days it is often hard to weed through them to find the photo editors which really have all the features you want and need. I have used one photo editor for a very long time…

Wait! Don’t forget to Spell Check – Book Review

Wait! Don’t forget to Spell Check – Book Review

The DK Oh Canada Boutique is here! The DK Oh Canada Boutique includes a collection of Canadian Editions of books and guides – with information specific and relevant to, Canada. Some examples include our Canadian Gardening Guides; which will reflect the correct hardiness…

Hello Summer! 25+ Lightweight Crochet Patterns

Hello Summer! 25+ Lightweight Crochet Patterns

Lightweight Crochet Patterns Say hello to summer crochet with 25+ lightweight styles for sunny days! You need to check out the August issue of I Like Crochet because it’s full of this summer’s hottest new crochet patterns, including the Rose…

8 Terrific Totes to Crochet

8 Terrific Totes to Crochet

Title: Terrific Totes Author: Nicoletta Tronci (NT Maglia Crochet Design) Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc., February 2016 ISBN: 978-1-4647-3876-0 Photographer: Jason Masters  Terrific Totes Review I have to admit this month’s review is completely my own personal pick! I have been wanting a…

How To Teach A Lefty to Crochet, if YOU are a Righty

How To Teach A Lefty to Crochet, if YOU are a Righty

Hi Oombawka Design Readers! Today we have a short book review, a GIVEAWAY (at the end of the post) and a special guest post providing insight on how to teach a lefty to crochet, if you are a righty! This Special Guest Post…

Bugs, Bees, and other Buzzy Creatures Book Review

Bugs, Bees, and other Buzzy Creatures Book Review

The DK Summer Living Boutique is here and it is filled with fantastic books to keep us occupied during our holidays! You can view the full collection here: I selected 2 great books from this collection to review – the…