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Vegetarian Lasagna

If you ever had trouble in making your kids or…even hubby eat veggies, well… this lasagna will surely help you with it. This recipe is my take on the Oprah’s Vegetarian Lasagna.   Servings: Serves 4 Ingredients                              9 lasagna … Continue reading

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The Knitting and Stitching Show 10-13 November, 2011 – RDS, Dublin

… from knitting and stitching to felt-making, card-making, mixed media, jewellery-making! Great show for everybody who loves textiles and not only. There were hundreds of exhibitors selling their products and supplies, there were leading galleries and artists, plus workshops on patch-working, felt-making and quilting. … Continue reading

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Designing an Aran Sweater – part 2

Choosing the Aran Stitch Patterns The design below contains: central panel in a lattice-cable type pattern surrounded by reverse plain-knit, side panels: cable and zig-zag panels with bobbles positioned symmetrical to each side of the central panel textured stitch: moss stitch. The cable panel on the right … Continue reading

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Designing an Aran Sweater – part 1

St. Patrick’ s celebrations are all gone by now. I’ve been thinking for the last week how can I bring my share to celebrating Ireland’s patron saint. Well, this is it.  I’m going to create a few posts on the Aran … Continue reading

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Meli Bondre – Aran Collection launched at Showcase 2011

Hello to all knitters and crochetiers! I am proud to announce the launch of my first collection of crochet bags and scarves, a range of unique, beautifully hand crafted accessories. It was revealed at the Showcase Ireland Creative Expo earlier this year. The event features work from  top … Continue reading

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