Knitting hemp washcloths

For years I've been using those plastic mesh bath puffs because they make nice lather with my homemade soap, but every single one I've purchased in the last couple of years has self destructed in no time at all. So I pulled out a hemp washcloth I bought once upon a time and have been using that instead. I found I liked it better.  I like a nice textured washcloth and decided to knit some more. 

From Loretta at ThoughtfulGemsCrafts on Etsy, I purchased the light fingering weight yarn and knitted the two cloths pictured on small size 2 needles in a simple pattern.  Hemp yarn wears like iron so these should last years and years. I love the natural look.

Each ball of yarn made one nice size washcloth with plenty of yarn left over.

Shop small and get your orders in early

With the popularity of handmade items and a noticeable slow down in the speed of USPS deliveries, a lot of my fellow online arts and crafts vendors are setting an early cut-off date for holiday orders. Scroll down for a peek at some of my all time favorite on-line vendors--many of whom have sales running through today only.

Yesterday's orders ready for today's mail pick-up

Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day from Sue Runyon Designs.

Pearl Re-stringing before and afters

Since it's the start of a new year and people are thinking about renewing, refreshing and updating, I thought I'd post just a few before and after photos of jewelry that I restored or re-strung this past year. I offer professional pearl re-stringing services and also repair some other types of beaded jewelry.

BEFORE                 AFTER

For more information about my jewelry repair or re-stringing service, take a look at my website.

Sue

Merry Christmas from Sue Runyon Designs

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!