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film trivia: At 5' 6.5" & 110 lbs, Audrey Hepburn's costumes were usually high-necked, to cover her disturbingly prominent collarbone.
about 3 hours ago
from Twittelator
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knit tip: Show your knitter's pride with this cute knitter's charm bracelet from Knit Picks.
2:10 PM Nov 22nd
from Twittelator
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film trivia: In his Mulholland Drive house, Errol Flynn installed peepholes in the bathrooms, & trick 1-way mirror ceilings in the bedrooms.
2:25 PM Nov 21st
from Twittelator
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knit tip: Save $ by buying yarn on cones (1lb cone = nine 50g balls). BT Yarns, Cardiknits, Cotton Clouds, & Woodland Greys sell it online.
2:56 PM Nov 20th
from Twittelator
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film trivia:Tony Perkins spent yrs in therapy trying to "correct" his homosexuality, fueling his brilliant, psychologically tortured acting.
6:52 PM Nov 19th
from Twittelator
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knit tip: Nicky Epstein is posting 4 free patterns from her new book, Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch. #1: travel tags:
7:02 AM Nov 18th
from Twittelator
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film trivia: Joan Crawford's contract said that her film sets be 64℉, probably to keep her skin taut (to the chagrin of her co-stars).
9:49 AM Nov 17th
from Twittelator
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knit tip: The Winter 2009 issue of Twist Collective is up! Check out Cambridge Cables, Ormolu, & Bright Star.
4:28 PM Nov 16th
from Twittelator
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film trivia: Greta Garbo was involved w/bi society photographer & Oscar-winning costumer Cecil Beaton. They even talked about marriage.
6:13 PM Nov 15th
from Twittelator
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knit tip: A Wet Ones container makes a nice, clean yarn holder. Just clip the top flaps for easy dispensing.
2:21 PM Nov 14th
from Twittelator
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film trivia: Nosferatu ('22) director FW Murnau & chauffeur died in a '31 car crash. They say Murnau was fellating the 14-yr-old @ the time.
3:03 PM Nov 13th
from Twittelator
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knit tip: Sewing a zipper to a sweater can be hellish. Try taking it to a tailor, fabric store, or cleaners--it may be a service they offer.
10:38 PM Nov 12th
from Twittelator
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film trivia: In 1927, Greta Garbo finally agreed to wed John Gilbert--only to stop his constant asking... she left him waiting at the altar.
9:49 AM Nov 11th
from iTweet
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knit tip: Peruvian Connection sells gorgeous hand-knit sweaters, & now yarn. Download their exclusive scarf patterns:
8:19 AM Nov 9th
from iTweet
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film trivia:John Barrymore's young lovers prompted him 2 despair, "Th'mother! Always th'mother! I'll comb the orphanages for my next piece!"
11:19 AM Nov 8th
from Twittelator
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knit tip: Leave a comment on the Photo.Knit.Dog blog for a chance to win a gorgeous skein of yarn. 8 winners in all!!!
9:35 AM Nov 7th
from Twittelator
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film trivia: Lionel Barrymore said he was in a wheelchair in later roles bcs of arthritis. In fact, probably syphilis affected his joints.
7:01 AM Nov 6th
from Twittelator
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knit tip: Support the Sticks & String podcast w/David Reidy and get a free audible.com download here:
7:49 AM Nov 5th
from Twittelator
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film trivia:At the height of his career, morphine addict Lionel Barrymore walked around in a fog. But on camera he'd transform & be crystal.
6:51 AM Nov 3rd
from Twittelator
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knit tip:On ning.com u can make your own social networking site or follow ppl like &
7:45 PM Nov 2nd
from Twittelator
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- Name Francesca Penchant
- Location Seattle, Washington
- Web http://reelknitti...
- Bio Naughty film trivia and knotty knitting tips daily. Questions or comments? Please address them to me on twitter @francescaknits or my blog. Thanks.
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