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I’ve seen some cool stitch markers out there made from felted beads. I found a tutorial today on Knitty.com on how to make felted beads. I just need to either find some roving in the color I have in mind or get some plain and learn to dye it myself.

I’ve also become rather addicted to making other felted things. I found a pattern on Ravelry for a Noni Green Earth Grocery Bag that I just have to make. I picked up the pattern during a stop today in The Knitting Habitat (they’re having their 2nd Anniversary sale this weekend) and then toodled down to my most favorite shop Purls of Wisdom down in Parker to get the yarn and to visit with Jenn. When I had finished my purchase, she found it absolutely hilarious that I asked for a plastic bag to take home the yarn for a “green” bag.

So, I need to put a little kibosh to the rampant yarn (and other item) buying I’ve been doing lately. When I’m down and trying to avoid dealing with things, I tend to participate in retail therapy and I’ve been buying A LOT of stuff lately. Time to get my butt in gear, deal with the things that are bothering me and get back to actually crafting instead of just planning and buying. That said, I’m going to go cast on my grocery bag.

I’ve been wanting to make some t-shirt designs, but don’t really want to invest in the materials to silk screen right now. I was reminded of a technique that I should use instead when I read the Stencils Anonymous post at Crafty Daisies. Freezer paper makes a wonderful t-shirt stencil. Must put freezer paper on this weekend’s shopping list.