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anotherbev
Warming Up
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 Posted - 04/07/2006 : 6:49:57 PM
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Besides feeling the yarn, I have to read the name of the color or pattern that has been given to the yarn I know this sounds stupid, but if the name is uninspiring it makes it harder for me to bond with the yarn. Example: "Strawberry Fields"--a very pretty red, fading to pink, into ecru, into light green and on into dark green. The name was perfect for these colors, and I had to have the yarn.
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purlnorway
Warming Up
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Posted - 04/08/2006 : 05:24:38 AM
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| I'm with you, anotherbev...I get very inspired by the names of colors/types of yarn. It must be fun for those who work to come up with the color names, etc. As for the kinky yarn issues...I don't don't a finger in the middle. But I guess stroke & squeeze...Kind of like when shopping for a good melon at the market. [:00] Now what does that mean and what would Freud say about that? |
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PurpleFleece
Chatty Knitter
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2006 : 04:08:46 AM
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When I do craft shows, I bring my handspun yarns. Everyone touches as they walk by...it's amazing. I've come to expect that. There was one woman who rubbed a skein on her face and when she thought I wasn't watching, sunk her nose into it. All those senses come into play. I just hope she doesn't start tasting yarn! -- Debbie
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calicokitty6
Seriously Hooked
USA
864 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2006 : 10:17:43 AM
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I just had a wicked thought. If she tastes it, won't it felt to her tongue??? [:00][:00]
=^..^= Debbie [meow] http://calicokitty6.blogspot.com |
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busypainter
Chatty Knitter
USA
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Posted - 05/04/2006 : 10:33:01 AM
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You just have to TOUCH the yarn in the middle first. Then I usually pick it up and cuddle it for a while to feel the softness and texture. Then I start to think about what project I could use this yarn for. Then I look at the colors. Then I go crazy with so many ideas and colors running through my head.
Sometimes I go home to think about it and run right back the next day to purchase the yarn. lol |
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