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| Cozy Toes for Baby |
I haven’t been
aware of a more heartwarming reason to create a book sommme time! “As I pondered
a new direction for my life work and a direction for my design talents,”
Chantal wrote, “serendipity intervened and led me to the Imani Project and I
decided to sponsor a Kenyan child orphaned by HIV/AIDS.” This book is dedicated to
the Masheleni children and the Imani Project and pictured is Linet who was one
of the first children sponsored by Chantal.
With crochet
patterns that are as adorable as they are practical, you can provide fashion
for wee ones while keeping tiny toes warm. Instructions for making the soles
and even re-purposing the materials from leather elbow patches are included
along with how-tos on felting for shape and sturdiness.
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| "Sparky Dog" |
One basic pattern
is used for the 7 sets of shoe designs, each in 5 sizes. Incredibly appealing embellishments and styling sets each
design apart from the other.
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| "Fresh Watermelon" |
Complete instructions and tips help the crocheter
achieve results that are professional looking and unique. Personally, I have
been felting-challenged for years.
However, the sheer cuteness of these shoes makes me want to try again and again
so that I can have several pair on hand: a fantastic gift for the next new baby
that comes along.
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| "Silly Monkey" |
Chantal and Mary
are accomplished professionals who have found a way to turn their love of
crafts into a worthwhile social enterprise. I hope you will stitch to support a
worthy cause—the authors' proceeds will all be donated to the Imani Project in
Kenya.
Cozy Toes is
available at Martingale for $16.99 which includes both print and
e-books. E-book only costs $11.99. Photography is by Martingale and Brent Kane.
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