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Steeks & Felts, giving new life to timeworn objects

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Perfect for some quick knits for gifts and then overhauling some rather forlorn items. I’ll work on a pattern and see if I can replicate these for others on my gift list. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Project 1: Steeking a sweater that was never right for me to begin with. I LOVE the slippers!

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The Way to Start a Year

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More on Thank You Notes Expressions of Appreciation April Series: Answering the Question: Do I have to write thank you notes for graduation gifts? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Comments: 0 Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? Get Loosely Speaking Products. Loose Ends.

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Can you say “sidetracked?”

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Or I could share my heartfelt excitement over working into the wee hours, creating homespun (handknit) holiday gifts. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Or I could explain how my child’s recent health scare derailed my focus. Get Loosely Speaking Products. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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Reasons why work slowdowns can be good

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Here are some other ideas on what to do with the some of that unexpected windfall of free time that comes with a work slowdown: Gave That ‘s post: “ 50 Simple Gifts to Give Yourself.&# RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Read Mighty Bargain Hunter ‘s post on “ Making Things Last.&# Loose Ends.

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Take control of the economy; darn your socks

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And even if you didn’t knit them yourself, the hand-knitters in your life will be impressed that you appreciate these special gifts enough to preserve them. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. If you wear nice wool or alpaca socks, for example, you’ll want to make them last. Get Loosely Speaking Products.

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Master the Art of Re-purposing Your Work and You'll Save Multiple Hours - 50 Ideas To Get You Started

Stephanie LH Calahan

Blog posts and articles can turn into: ebooks, presentations, calendar/tip-of-the-day. Thanks to Marnie Swedberg of Gifts Of Encouragement, Inc. Next, the document and audio were formated as physical products: a booklet and a CD, which get sold (or given as gifts to clients) 5. Thanks to Derrick Hayes of WOE Enterprises.