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How I Fit Tight Safety Eyes for Dolls: Part I

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This is only a demonstration.  It's not instructions, per se, for attaching safety eyes. Use caution if you are considering this method. The tools needed:  1) round nose pliers and 2) regular household pliers I purchased my round nose pliers at a craft store. You can find these in jewelry tool sets as...

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Merino Glossy Yarn: A Beginner's Yarn Review

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It's funny how I did not have to take a plane trip to Turkey to get this yarn!  On the contrary, my yarn took a trip to get to me.  This is my first review of Merino Glossy Yarn (a wool blend yarn from Istanbul, Turkey) that I ordered to make amigurumi dogs....

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A Year Old Pup

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This toy poodle pup is nearly a year old.  I made the parts in 2012 and it's taken me up 'til now to put it together. ^^ btw, I had to buy the yarn from Istanbul, Turkey just to get what I want!  Local stores here just don't get my yarn needs. This...

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