tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26535982720424512972024-03-12T22:28:02.346-07:00Knot-Cha-Chá!™Exploring knitting, crochet, beading, spinning, fashion, and such while making accessories that love to have fun.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.comBlogger445125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-89500500775212929142018-03-05T10:36:00.000-08:002018-03-05T10:36:49.841-08:00Spinning the OlympicsThis year to accompany Olympics viewing I decided to spin up some yarn for some new projects for Fall and Winter 2018. The goal was to spin two pounds of fiber during the two weeks of sporting events. I had already started one 4 oz. roving before the Opening ceremony, and the last one was plied the day after the closing ceremony.<br />
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While the goal was accomplished, I would not undertake this type of marathon spinning again, because my forearms and hands were stressed at the end. I am treating them to daily rest and alternating heat and ice.<br />
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Here are the lovely hanks that resulted:<br />
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From left to right, here is the fiber information:<br />
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1. Rambouillet wool in colorway "Bluebonnets" by <a href="http://createdbyelsieb.etsy.com/">CreatedbyElsieB.etsy.com</a><br />
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2. Rambouillet wool in colorway "Unicorns" by CreatedbyElsieB.com<br />
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3. Corriedale wool of my own dye experiment - greens and blues, Jacquard dyes<br />
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4. Falkland Merino wool in colorway "Mint Kiss" by CreatedbyElsieB.com<br />
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5. BFL/Merino/Silk in teals, navy, turquoise by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/woolgatherings" target="_blank">Woolgatherings</a><br />
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6. Corriedale Cross in colorway Crater Lake by Red Dog Fibers<br />
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7. Merino wool "Nube" in colorway "Pocian" by <a href="http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/" target="_blank">Malabrigo Yarns</a><br />
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8. Targhee top in colorway "Northern Lights" by <a href="https://mountaincolors.com/" target="_blank">Mountain Colors</a>Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-8668221900268713782017-01-29T12:22:00.000-08:002017-01-29T12:22:17.699-08:00Today's Perfect Necklace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-89459152782793666212017-01-24T09:00:00.000-08:002017-01-24T09:00:20.929-08:00Productive Time On Jury DutyLast summer while on jury duty, I started this scarf. Recently finished, soaked, shaped and dried, it is being listed in the shop today.<br />
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For you handcrafters out there, this is stitch sometimes called crocheted seed stitch or crocheted moss stitch. To make the scarf symmetrical, I started at the center, working lengthwise, and crocheted out to the sides with a DK weight yarn and a size G crochet hook.<br />
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The fun thing about this stitch is that in this gauge is really has the feel, hand, and drape of weaving.<br />
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It's shown below on a woman's dress model, but it is a unisex style, and it is of a size that works well for men to be able to tuck inside a winter coat.<br />
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<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-13652794402629804002017-01-23T20:45:00.001-08:002017-01-23T20:46:28.637-08:00Today's Perfect NecklaceIn honor of the Women's March, I offer this perfect necklace by Etsy seller <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnieLorraine" target="_blank">AnnieLorraine</a>, who has some great assemblage necklaces in her shop:<br />
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<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-56501565026380075372017-01-13T16:00:00.000-08:002017-01-13T16:58:15.647-08:00Snowed in: InstagramFor years I've been meaning to do it and finally yesterday signed up for Instagram! Yes, totally late to the game. If you would like to follow, you can find me at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knotchacha/">https://www.instagram.com/knotchacha/</a> <br />
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I'll still be posting here, but you might find different posts there.<br />
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There are some items arriving in the shop, because these snow days have provided some time for photography. The jewelry items are already listed, but the scarf is still drying and will be listed this weekend.<br />
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The scarf combines a double strand of heather purple worsted weight yarn with some yarn that I hand spun. It's only three inches wide, but it's 88 inches long and very thick. This scarf is very, very warm.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-77566043261051972332017-01-11T14:00:00.000-08:002017-01-11T14:13:13.041-08:00Winter Storm Jupiter in PortlandThis is the back yard this morning.<br />
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No getting to the office today.<br />
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No using the back deck either.<br />
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Twelve inches of snow on the deck railing.<br />
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A view from an upstairs window of beautiful pines.<br />
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No tire tracks nor deer tracks nor coyote tracks in our driveway this morning.<br />
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There's a road in front of the house. Guessing the postman won't use it today. <br />
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<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-7666882629580188082016-12-31T14:30:00.000-08:002017-01-01T09:38:22.498-08:00Yarn Balls Ring in the New YearThese wonderful specialty fibers showed up from my Secret Santa:<br />
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Are not they adorable? I cannot wait to ply all these specialty ribbons and novelty yarns into some art yarn! The girls in my spinning group are going to be jealous when they see these sweet bundles!<br />
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Now, you do not have to be a spinner to use these 2-yard lengths of fiber magic. You could use them to put fringe on a scarf, you could use them to decorate your gift boxes, or you could tie one in your hair.<br />
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Are you like me and find yourself drooling over such fiber goodness? Want some for yourself? Head over to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FishBayElements" target="_blank">FishBayElements</a> and check out the great selections there.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-172830662338016052016-12-21T18:30:00.000-08:002016-12-21T18:48:19.181-08:00Out of Yesterday's Bead WorkspaceHere's the finished bangle from yesterday's post:<br />
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As soon as I'm done playing Santa, I'll get this listed in my Etsy shop. It's so pretty!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-86502355374574295222016-12-20T20:00:00.000-08:002016-12-21T17:14:36.213-08:00Today's Bead WorkspaceI'm getting in the mood for New Year's Eve by making some flashy jewelry. Here's today's project:<br />
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A rose-gold sparkly bangle is in the works.<br />
<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-46204032673473718762016-12-16T12:00:00.000-08:002016-12-16T12:48:21.958-08:00A Gift for the Senses: HagrootA little bit of the Druid forest showed up at my door in a small box. It came from my Secret Santa on one of my Etsy teams:<br />
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it are some samples of magical fragrances that I’ve been coveting for a
while. Since the packing box, full of fragrant leaves, already had me
dreaming that I was about to dance a reel with Jamie Fraser, I sampled
the one called “Druid Forest” immediately. Oh yes, surely my name now is
Claire.<br />
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This fragrance was magic! I can imagine the scenarios that accompany
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I am going to pretend that I am a goddess while wearing “Circe.” “Bone
Queen” is going to get me ready for some meditation, and “Snake Oil”
will have me shedding my skin for some mysterious travel between the
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The box came with the perfume-maker’s card. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HagRoot" target="_blank">Hagroot</a> is her name, and you
much be prepared for the magic of these potions if you try them.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-84395014520873784752016-12-15T14:00:00.000-08:002016-12-16T13:04:26.429-08:00Blue Hippo PerformsThis little gift arrived as a prize in an Etsy team drawing: an adorable blue hippo in a pink tutu. These hippos were handmade and sold to bring money to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/azulwasiorphanage.peru" target="_blank">Azul Wasi</a>, an
orphanage for boys outside Cuzco in Peru.<br />
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This hippo is very talented. It was easy to train it to balance on one of the balls of my hand-spun yarn. It is also a very curious creature as you can see in the next photo.<br />
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Here it is examining a little shenanigift from a generous teammate. I haven't decided what to name it. Let me know if you have any ideas.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/387558666/fullmoon-over-the-mountains-amethyst" target="_blank">Fullmoon Over the Mountains</a> - Amethyst Slice and Moonstone Necklace in Sterling Silver <br />by MirielDesign on Etsy. <br /><br />The backdrop is a landscape oil painting, "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/231999725/seaday-purple-landscape-painting-violet" target="_blank">Seaday</a>," by Kuroarts on Etsy.<br />
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<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-46195816145332590392016-11-30T20:00:00.000-08:002016-12-04T14:29:26.550-08:00Hand Spun HarmonyRemember that <a href="http://knot-cha-cha.blogspot.com/2016/11/handspun-yarn-for-new-scarf.html" target="_blank">hand-spun yarn</a> that I showed you a while back? Well, here's how it ended up:<br />
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I combined my hand spun yarn with some single-ply commercial yarn in a large shawl.<br />
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The design has rows of garter stitch alternating with lacy sections of knit faggoting.<br />
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The dimensions of this shawl, which also can be worn as an oversized scarf, are 80 inches (203 cm) long by 17 inches (43 cm) wide. This one-of-a-kind piece is one of the more expensive items in my shop, because of the labor necessary to both spin the yarn and knit the shawl. It's <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/483121410/handknit-shawl-or-oversized-scarf" target="_blank">in my shop</a> waiting for someone to fall in love with it.<br />
<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-43121472613491232602016-11-27T08:00:00.000-08:002016-11-27T08:00:08.681-08:00Today's Perfect Necklace<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-52512876773768302532016-11-23T10:00:00.000-08:002016-11-23T10:46:28.208-08:00Getting in the Gravy BoatTomorrow is Thanksgiving Day. You are probably ready for a good holiday break. I sure am. It's been a harrowing year in the US with the election from hell.<br />
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The upcoming family time at Thanksgiving can bring its own stresses. Wouldn't it be great to just put on your leisure wear, get in the gravy boat, and float away? <br />
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If you can't do that, just put on your turkey hat and forget about everything except holiday parades, football, and cooking that Thanksgiving dinner:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/254080846/crochet-turkey-leg-hat-crochet-turkey" target="_blank">Crochet Turkey Hat by Amyshandmades17</a></td></tr>
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Now, put up a big sign so everyone else gets in the right mood, too.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/476374873/friendsgiving-thanksgiving-banner-fall" target="_blank">Holiday Banner by Thepaperdollshop</a></td></tr>
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Then you can all eat your way into oblivion:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/489464781/leftovers-are-for-quitters-tshirt-tees" target="_blank">Holiday Tee by Nallashop</a></td></tr>
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Give thanks because campaigning is over for a while, start thinking about whatever is best in your life, and count your blessings.<br />
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Have a spectacular day!<br />
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<br /><span id="goog_1602399168"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1602399169"></span>Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-85264154314586019482016-11-21T10:00:00.000-08:002016-11-21T10:00:19.963-08:00Not Your Grandmother's PearlsMy hand-knotted long necklace, "Impassioned Pearls," has creamy
champagne freshwater pearls with pale pink and lilac overtones, elegant
cut-glass lavender aurora borealis lozenge beads, crystals, and round
glass beads with an antique-gold luster. <br /><br />The necklace is hand
knotted continuously without a clasp. Because it is 38 inches (96.5 cm)
long, you can wear it long or wrapped twice around your neck.<br />
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You can wear these perky pearls with a ballgown, with a career power
suit, or with a pretty everyday
dress. You can also make a cheeky statement by pairing them with blue jeans
and a T-shirt. Just for fun, I even wear pretty necklaces like this while
lounging around the house.<br />
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Need a coordinating bracelet? This one pairs nicely:<br />
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Both of these items would be great gifts for yourself or a special someone in your life.<br />
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<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-36160507410009665012016-11-07T08:00:00.000-08:002016-11-07T08:00:06.985-08:00Handspun Yarn for a New ScarfWell, the afghan is still progressing, but I had to order more yarn for it. It felt like time to break for a different project anyway. (There are usually 3-4 going on at once around here.)<br />
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Here is some of my own hand-spun yarn that I made a couple years ago. This is a worsted weight yarn that I spun a few years ago. The smaller ball was made with some beehive coils.<br />
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It's going to be combined with some commercial yarn to make a mega-scarf. I've already cast on. Perhaps next week I'll have a photo for you.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-80913364681453063182016-11-04T08:00:00.000-07:002016-11-04T08:00:02.363-07:00A Knitting ObsessionGot a knitting or knitwear obsession? Me too.<br />
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All items are from Etsy shops. Click the photo to get more information on them.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-74119246040021059312016-11-02T08:00:00.000-07:002016-11-02T08:00:12.325-07:00Growing the Granny SquaresIt's coming along. The squares are multiplying and growing:<br />
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There are now two dozen each of three out of four motifs. Each square still needs an additional color round and a final round of the creamy white yarn.<br />
<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-39321014255573729252016-10-31T08:00:00.000-07:002016-10-31T08:00:07.417-07:00Ghost Brides and Orphans The best costume I ever
saw was a ghost bride on six-foot stilts. She appeared one evening at
an outdoor art event here in Portland on Halloween. A skilled stilt walker, she moved quickly in a
tattered white gown with 15-20-ft long tattered trails of frayed gauzy
fabric that flowed after her and blew in the wind. She took such long strides and was gone
so quickly that I couldn't get my iPhone out fast enough to take a picture of her.
I'll never forget the image of her gliding down the street. It was the coolest costume I have ever seen!<br />
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In the spirit of All Hallows Eve and the Day of the Dead, and in case you might want to costume yourself as a ghost bride this year, here is a collage of lovely ghost brides and also some orphan dolls that are adorable.<br />
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Most of these items are from Etsy shops. Click on the image to go to the Polyvore page to read the description of shop and image credits.<br />
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<br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-35242223163596686232016-10-28T08:00:00.000-07:002016-10-28T08:00:32.038-07:00Stressed Spelled Backwards is DessertsIn this stressful campaign season, we deserve some rewards. This "Friday Finds" post is a Polyvore photoset that I created from some wonderful finds from Etsy:<br />
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If you don't have the time or inclination to stay home and bake cookies, you can order some from the artisan bakers you can find on Etsy! If you are short on time for holiday baking, these bakers can help you with your entertaining needs.<br />
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If you click on the photo above, you'll go to the my actual Polyvore set. From there you can click on any element in the photo to follow a link to the seller's Etsy shop. You can buy all four of those yummy cookies in the spread above, the great "Sweet Thing" engraved dessert fork, the pretty fabric bunting, and even the antique white slip or the rockabilly macaroon dress.<br />
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Enjoy exploring these featured finds!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-86758822218279607902016-10-26T08:00:00.000-07:002016-10-26T08:00:23.110-07:00In the WorksI'm working on some pretty hand-knotted necklaces for the shop. <br />
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Here's a peak at one called <i>Gavotte in D Major.</i>Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-68301737915448947622016-10-24T09:00:00.000-07:002016-10-24T09:21:11.904-07:00Granny Square SeedsChez ChaCha needs a new TV-room afghan for this winter. I've been playing around with colors choices and think it's going to be these:<br />
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Hope it's done by winter. Check back for progress reports.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653598272042451297.post-49660944849188153902016-10-23T10:00:00.000-07:002016-10-29T21:22:23.069-07:00Today's Perfect Necklace<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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