Knitting & Crocheting Good for Your Brain

According to a study released by the Mayo Clinic, knitting and crocheting can decrease memory loss by 30 to 50 percent in our later years. It also has extra benefits such as managing stress, pain management and relieving depression.
I had the same reaction that the reporter in this CBS News piece did when I first [...]

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Free gift with purchase!

Laurel Hill is now providing a complementary cedar sachet with every purchase!    The Aromatic Red Cedar sachets naturally helps to protect wool and fine fabrics from moths and other insects. Gently squeeze the sachet to refresh the wonderful cedar scent.  The unique sachets are made by Disabled American Veterans. 
(Gift is similar to photo, [...]

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Knitting our way to a greener earth

I feel like I cannot turn on the TV, open a magazine or go online without seeing or reading the words “sustainable,” “green” or “eco-friendly.” This is in no way complaining; it’s about time that we turn our ways around!
Going green is the new hip thing; every corporation and household is finding some way to [...]

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