As a crafter, you know how to repurpose supplies and projects. The next step in being a green crafter is to select recycled or sustainable products and find new ways to repurpose existing pieces.

In this issue:
•all knit & crochet projects use Eco-Ways yarns
•sew a repurposed tablecloth into a great purse
 
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Using your own shopping bag reduces can reduce the number of bags produced and the number that go to landfills. Crochet a handy bag using Eco-Cotton Blend which is made 75% recyled materials.
VIEW PROJECT		 This cap is as comfy as a T-shirt — which is what Eco-Cotton Blend is made from — recycled remnants from T-shirt manufacturers. VIEW PROJECT Repurposing means less energy is used to produce new and less for the landfill. Machine Embroidery dresses up our purse sewn from an old tablecloth. VIEW PROJECT
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Reduce your trips to the store! Our new Dual Duty XP Thread collection will keep you supplied with 50 basic, fashion and multicolors. SEE COLORS

 Printed on recycled paper, Eco-Living has12 planet-saving projects to knit or crochet in Red Heart® Eco-Ways™ and Eco-Cotton™ Blend yarns.
SEE BOOK		 Environmentally and ergonomically friendly, Susan Bates Bamboo handle Aluminum crochet hooks are available in size G-6 through N-15.
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Our easy Hexagon Baby Blanket is like a large six-sided granny square. The contemporary color combo of Blue Cloud, Oyster and Lichen will appeal to new moms. Everyone will appreciate that it is made from Red Heart Eco-ways, a yarn created from 30% recycled polyester which comes from recycled plastics. Beautiful and good for the planet, too!
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Plan to be in Paducah, KY, April 22-25 for the 25th Anniversary of the AQS Quilt Show and Contest. You will see the finest quilts in the world plus national teachers and a magnificent Merchant Mall. MORE

Join fellow enthusiasts for the Spring Knit & Crochet Show, May 14-17, 2009. This is The Knitting Guild Association’s (TKGA) national Conference. Don’t’ miss the fashions show, vendor booths or classes from the best faculty in the world. MORE

New Yarn Collection catalog
Shop the new Yarn Collection catalog now available on line. Browse through page after page of beautiful afghan kits, yarns and more. WEBSITE
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New Red Heart Eco-Ways yarns contain special fibers that lessen the impact on our environment and reduce landfill waste. Eco-Ways contains recycled polyester from plastic bottles and Eco-Cotton Blend is made from recycled t-shirt remnants. Both of these yarns are made in the USA. MORE ECO INFO AND FREE PATTERNS
PREVIEW
The May/June issue of Crochet Today brings you toys, bibs, blankets and fashions for baby. We didn’t leave Mom out—there are earrings and cute cardi’s and wraps perfect for spring. There are also pillows & throws to brighten your décor. PREVIEW Stitches South
April 23-26 Atlanta GA International Quilt Festival
Apr 22-25 Chicago IL
AQS Quilt Show
April 22-25 Paducah, KY
Knit and Crochet Show with
TKGA convention
May 14-17 Portland, OR
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WR1836
Options Placemat
& Coaster
 WR1774
Roundabout
Cardigan
 WC1720
Greek Key Scarf
 WR1739
Crochet Natural
Stripes Rug
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