Grace’s Crocheted Sea Breeze Top

Published on 28 May 2010 by Sara in In the Shop

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Grace crocheted her top in Cascade’s beautiful Ultra Pima.  She has used this yarn for several of her projects this spring and can’t say enough good things about it.  The yarn has a nice twist and you can forget about it splitting!

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It’s Official: Hand-Made is Trendy

Published on 27 November 2009 by Sara in In the Shop

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crocheted houndstooth purseWhether you’re an experienced crafter or a wannabe, you’ve got plenty of company this gift-giving season.

According to a study by the National Retail Federation, 16.7% of U.S. consumers plan to make more gifts this year. This number includes people who have not made gifts in the past. Other, less formal, studies show that, among crafters, roughly 60% will make gifts this year.

We’re doing our part here at the Cottage to supply you with the finest materials and a variety of patterns to suit any skill level. And if your brain is too fried to put together a project, just pick out one of our kits and start to work.

Crafting can also be a family tradition to continue or to start in 2010. If you want to bring a family member in to learn to knit or crochet, just give us a call.

Featured here is a hounds tooth crocheted bag made by our very own Kathy Cruse. Several other bags here in the shop will inspire you to new creative heights!

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