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Permalink Reply by knitto04 on March 24, 2009 at 10:25am: I 've used namemaker twice wasn't very satisfied......

the first time, labels were sent to wrong address which I just chalked up to a bad day in the shipping room ~ I did have to wait quite awhile for the 2nd batch to arrive but they came.

the 2nd time the labels I received were not what I expected.....the samples on their website didn't seem to be representative of the actual product.

In all fairness to the company, they very kindly offered a 15% off next order. I probably will not use them again and haven't done any further research - I do know that there are some available on Etsy.

I've also made my own labels on transfer paper - in fact, I liked my own better. LOL!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Elianastar on March 24, 2009 at 5:32pm: Thanks for that review. I've decided I'll make my own too.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Teresa Harrison on April 18, 2009 at 9:28pm: I have bought some labels at Hancock Fabrics that just say "Handmade with Love". I think they can also order specially for you with your name.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Elianastar on April 18, 2009 at 11:03pm: Yeah... I've got a bunch like that I've used for gifts I've made sewing and in other craft forms. But, somewhere in the past, I saw small fabric labels that said "Handwash/Dry Flat" and now I can't find them anywhere. That's really all I'm looking for but can't seem to find. I'm making my own with permanent fabric markers and satin faced ribbon for the time being. Thanks for trying though. :-); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mshinch on March 28, 2008 at 9:27am: I've seen them in our local fabric stores and also in Herrshners needlework catalog.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by JoC on May 13, 2008 at 1:12pm: Patternworks has added labels to their inventory (I saw it in today's emailed newsletter).
Ten for $8.99, 3 styles that I can see at patternworks.com.
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Permalink Reply by Nisha on May 13, 2008 at 3:23pm: Walmart used to carry several different ones, but they have all downsized or completely gotten rid of their craft departments.
Joanns , hancocks and hobby lobby used to carry them as well.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by palsknitto on May 6, 2009 at 10:16am: What a shame Walmart has downsized, small towns to often depend on them for crafts,where I live they are the only place, easier to order on line, guess they don't think it is important if it does not make money.Irene; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Teresa Harrison on April 18, 2009 at 9:34pm: I bought some labels that just say somthing like "Handmade with Love" but generic, no name included. I think I found them at Hancock Fabrics and I also believe they had the option to order special for you with whatever you want on it. Just a thought. I don't know if there is a Hancock near you, but the web address is www.hancockfabrics.com.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Reggietat on March 29, 2008 at 12:30pm: I'm new to knitting socks and have only made two pair. One pair was knit toe up and the other from top to toe. I prefer to knit toe up but most of the patterns have instructions for top down. Can all sock patterns be adjusted to knit toe up? What is the trick when you get to the heel?
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Permalink Reply by betty bear on March 31, 2008 at 6:45am: I love KP Bare merino wool/silk yarn. I just finished knitting the "Oregan Shawl". I am so happy to see that KP has the beautiful yarn in LACE wt. I have ordered the lace wt to knit "The Song of Hiawatha" stole. Pattern by Hazel Carter. I would be interested to know if anyone has knit this pattern. I am trying to figure it out before the arrival of the yarn. If anyone has knit this pattern and has any suggestions as to figuring out the format,, I would be happy to hear from them.

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Permalink Reply by dlKnits on March 31, 2008 at 2:11pm: I was recently given some fingering-weight yarn which has been in a cedar chest for about 30 years, the problem I am having is this: the yarn has no label, and I do not know what type of fiber it is.
Short of trying to machine wash it, I don't know how to figure out what it is made of, any ideas? I have successfully dyed the yarn, with kool-aid and with tea, so I assume it is a natural fiber; It does not feel like cotton, I think it may be wool but I don't know how to be positive. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know!; ▶ Reply to This