Rest in Peace: Jean Leinhauser

Jean Leinhauser’s first job out of the University of Iowa was the public relations director for the Hobby Industry Association in Chicago, her first job out of the University of Iowa with a degree in journalism; little did she know that it would start her on a path to become a leader in the world…

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3 Tips for Making Potholders

Potholders are like the “beach books” of yarncrafting. They’re quick to finish, require little concentration, and — with all the possibilities for color and shape — super fun! But if you don’t choose your materials and design carefully, that potholder could become a pot-sticker — or worse, fail to protect your hands from the heat.…

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Rosettes on a Flower Loom: An Easy Craft Project

Earlier this summer, I was at Potter Craft’s offices–and since we were all crafters–we took some time after lunch to try a few craft projects from the upcoming book, Martha Stewart’s Handmade Holiday Crafts (available this fall). One of the projects was rosettes, which we made with LB Collection Silk Mohair and a Knifty Knitter…

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