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Help a Reader: Crochet and Bonnet Door Hanger

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Here are three help a reader requests. If you can help or have a suggestion, please post your answer in the comments. Please try to supply instructions and/or links. Telling someone to google the answer is not particularly helpful. =)

Rosario asks,

I am looking for a pattern. In a crochet book, it was named Star of Jerusalem and also Granny square Star.

Linda asks,

I have been looking for directions for making a bonnet door hanger from a cool whip container. Can’t seem to find one.

Sharon asks,

Looking for a crochet pattern that looks like a couch for a box of tissues. Thanks!

Help a Reader: Sequin Decorations, Sudoku Puzzle Afghan and Bi-Color Yarn

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Here are three help a reader requests. If you can help or have a suggestion, please post your answer in the comments. Please try to supply instructions and/or links. Telling someone to google the answer is not particularly helpful. =)

Pat asks,

I would like to find patterns for small decorations that can be applied to tee’s and sweatshirts for different holidays, using sequins.

K Varino asks,

I am looking for a knit afghan pattern that resembles a sudoku puzzle.

Debbie asks,

I have been looking for a bi color yarn I found a couple of year ago at Wal-Mart. The colors were school colors like black and orange but I don’t remember the brand. It had something about school in the name like school days or colors. Can you help me please?

Help a Reader: Mouse Pad, Butterfly Afghan and Bowling Pin Invitations

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Here are three help a reader requests. If you can help or have a suggestion, please post your answer in the comments. If you can, please try to supply instructions and/or links. Telling someone to google the answer is not particularly helpful. =)

Ekela asks,

Is there anyone who knows how to make/create a mouse pad with an opening to be able to change photos? I am not a crafter, that is why I am asking. There has t to be someone out there with this knowledge.

Jackie asks,

I am looking for a butterfly pattern to make an afghan for my granddaughter. Thank you.

Linda asks,

I want to make invitations in the shape of bowling pins. Do you have a template I can download and/or wonderful suggestions on decorations?

Help a Reader: Crochet Sweater and Sewn Wearable Blanket

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Sue is looking for a crochet sweater pattern,

I’ve looked everywhere and hope you can help. Pattern destroyed by dog. Crochet sweater: all double, two pieces front & back, scalloped neck, 3/4 long sleeves on it. Was originally in a white craft book. need size lg/xlg.

Kym is looking for an afghan sewing pattern,

I am looking for a sewing pattern, like the wearable afghan you have to knit. Was wondering if you have one to sew.

Can you help? If so, post your answer in the comments. Thank you readers!

Help a Reader: Groom Shower Gift

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Nancie asks,

Maybe someone could help me find the instructions to make a groom tuxedo out of a black garbage can. You decorate it with a shirt and bow tie and then fill it up with tools for the groom at the bridal shower. I have been searching with no luck and would luv to me this for my daughter’s shower. Please someone help me. Thanks to everyone.

Can you help? If so, post your answer in the comments.

Help a Reader: Boy or Girl Wood Pattern

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Carla is looking for a wood pattern. She asks,

I am looking for a certain pattern. Can you please let me know if you do or do not have it? Several years ago I did a wood project and I want to do it again, but I don’t have the pattern anymore and have not found it anywhere else. It was a sideways figure of a girl (or woman) and a boy (or man). The reason I say either one is because I decorated them with cloth, lace, felt, ribbon, etc. They were about 18 to 24 inches high and they were to be hung on a wall, but have been used in different ways. As I said it was just one side and the girl had a bonnet and the boy had a hat. They did not have eyes because they were covered by the bonnet and hat. I made 15 pair of them and sold them in two hours. I quit doing them because I had a very stressful full time job. I am now on disability and have time to make them. Please help me if you can.

Can you help? If so, post your answer in the comments.

Help a Reader: Bottle Cap Basket

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A reader wants to craft with bottle caps. Joan asks,

Does anyone have a pattern for a basket or bowl made of bottle caps? My grandfather made one when he was about 8 or 9 back in 1928. I believe they are strung together with wire – maybe bailing wire or picture hanging wire. The one he made is about 10″ across and 8″ high – not including the handle. I’d love to make one!

Can you help? If so, post your answer in the comments!

Help a Reader: Organizing Embroidery Floss

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Can you help Linda organize her embroidery floss?

I have tried organizing my embroidery floss so it is easy to reach and all the colors are visible but nothing seems to work just right. I now have them pinned to a padded and covered tri-fold cardboard but the needles fall out, it’s difficult to put away for next time. I use all colors when embroidering a baby quilt and do not want to spend my time looking through a notebook for the correct shade of a color.

If so, post your idea in the comments.

Help a Reader: Crochet Rag Rug

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A reader needs help creating a rag rug. She writes,

I was wondering if you could please help me. My Grandma crocheted a rug for me before she passed away and never got the chance to sit and let her teach me as she lived in IN and I in GA. I’ve made a couple of afghans but never a rag rug…I know the basics, long strips of rags single stitch mostly but I am not really sure how I start. I have this BIG needle but remember hers being long/skinny with a large hook. This one is plastic with no size and fat.

Anyway I’d like to start in the middle and come out with a rectangle. Any tips ?

Can you help? If so, answer in the comments.

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