Foxy G. Knits - Part 2

Cancer is a word, not a sentence. ~John Diamond

December 10, 2010

Not only is Linda a breast cancer survivor and, as of December 4th, grandmother to 25 grandchildren, she also harnesses her energy and creativity running three shops on etsy! PruittDesign features jewelry for every day and always: PruittSupply features supplies for all crafts: PruittHandCrafts features handmade fabric items including quilts, household pillows, handbags, pouches, as well as children’s items and [...]

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Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art. ˜Leonardo da Vinci

December 5, 2010

National Hand Washing Awareness Week is December 5 – 11, 2010. According to Henry the Hand, practicing the4 Principles of Hand Awareness will help you to remain healthy, in spite of the flu or bird flu scares. It is the BEST way to prevent epidemics or pandemics! The 4 Principles of Hand Awareness: Wash your [...]

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Turquoise Blue – Success to You!

November 29, 2010

If cold December gave you birth, The month of snow and ice and mirth, Place on you hand a Turquoise blue, Success will bless whate’er you do. - Unattributed Author, December, in “Notes and Queries”, 1889

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From Lycra to Lapis

November 22, 2010

Artistic talents run in DevineDesignsJewelry’s family. Cindy’s mom crochets and does ceramics, and her uncle is a woodworker. In a previous life, she used her artistry to make swimwear and costumes, but is mostly self-taught in the wire and cold forge metal jewelry arena. Her favorite materials are silver, copper, natural gemstones and lampwork beads. [...]

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Turning Heads with Foxy Neckwarmers

November 17, 2010

Introducing a collection of hand knit, neckwarmers/scarflettes for the 2010 holiday season. They can be worn alone or peeking out of your jacket for a layered look. Knit with chunky yarn and adorned with large buttons, they are a great alternative to scarves and will keep you toasty and stylish on a cold winter’s day. [...]

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Second Annual Soon to be Famous, One Year Better Giveaway

November 15, 2010

In celebration of becoming One Year Better on November 21st, I am delighted to be giving away this hand knit BLUE-tiful sassy wrap scarf. To enter the giveaway: Go to Foxy G. Knits, and post your favorite item in the comments below. (And please, no copying anyone above you, or you will be sent to detention. [...]

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How Do You Like Your Peanut Butter?

November 11, 2010

November is National Peanut Butter Month. Here are some fun facts about peanuts and peanut butter from the PeanutButterLovers.com website: Peanuts are not actually nuts at all! They are legumes, like beans, peas and lentils. Americans eat 3 pounds of peanut butter per person every year. That’s about 700 million pounds, or enough to coat [...]

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Parlez-vous Birthdays?

November 8, 2010

Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest. ̴˜Father Larry Lorenzoni With that in mind, let the celebration begin! We turn not older with years, but newer every day. ˜Emily Dickinson Getting old ain’t for sissies. ˜Bette Davis A birthday is just the first day of another [...]

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Grow a Mo – Save a Bro!

November 4, 2010

Movember (the month formerly known as November) is an annual moustache growing charity event held every November which raises funds and awareness for cancers that affect men. At the start of Movember, guys register with a clean shaven face. The Movember participants, known as Mo Bros, have the remainder of the month to grow and [...]

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November Has It Goin’ On

November 1, 2010

According to Wikipedia (so you know it MUST be true), November is the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. November retained its name (from the Latin novem meaning “nine”) when January and February were added to the Roman calendar. November is Native [...]

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