I have several little loop lifters that came with red plastic spool knitters. They are really uncomfortable to work with, as they are too short and have a sharp sawed off end.

BUT… today I had a brainwave!

I often use sponge brushes in the studio.

I use them until they give up the ghost and squeak and crumble into tiny woebegone little bits.

I never throw away the wooden handles, as that would be a terrible waste, wouldn’t it? 

The handles pop off quite easily, as, luckily, they are not glued on.

So……… today, it suddenly struck me……

why not slosh a little craft glue into the hole in the handle and

stick in one of the too-short owee loop lifters?

Tadah!   It works beautifully!     I am so pleased!

The other loop lifter beside the newly cobbled together one is one of my other favorites. It’s a turkey skewer with a big glass bead glued on. It works really well for spool knitting fine threads and yarns. Ah yes… upcycling wins again!

photo by Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright

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She discovered a booth where a terrific designer sells re-fashioned skirts that are just too wonderful for words.

Lizzy Originals of ShabbyKnapsack.com takes clothing that can no longer be worn, washes it, cuts it up and creates skirts to die for.

Did I buy one? oh, yes, you betcha!  I loooooooooooooooooooooooove it!

Here I am, with my editor, Jenni Claydon, at the photo shoot for my new book.

I’m wearing my new favorite skirt!

Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright

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