Article 17
Hello! I started this blog to write about my adventures in crocheting and crafting in general. Enjoy!
View ArticleAhh Afghans
There is an afghan in an issue of Crochet Today! that I've had my eye on for a while, mostly because it's made with all of my favorite colors, but also because, so far, I have yet to complete an afghan...
View ArticleEco Felt
I love this felt! I'm not sure how yet, but I know I need to buy it and use it!Hoping to get some pictures taken of a Valentine-ish neck-warmer I made. I know it has lots of potential to be cheesy and...
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Tissue Holder
So I know this isn't really "fiber craft" related, but, oh well! I saw these on Martha Stewart this morning, and although they don't really serve a purpose, they're incredibly cute! (Great use for that...
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Crocheting for Charity
Lately I've been reading about various charities that accept donations of crocheted (usually knit and quilted too) items. Not that I have all the extra time in the world to make whatever I want, but I...
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Valentine's Crafts
On a recent visit to Joann's Fabrics, my eyes glazed over with the rows of shiny, new Valentine's Day decorations. Looking looking looking... knowing, though, that I wasn't going to spend any money on...
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The Yarn Bowl...
Yesterday I came across an item on Etsy and it is made from my favorite ingredients... cuteness and practicality! While the folks at Unclutterer might consider this a Unitasker, I wouldn't mind having...
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WIP Sunday
Or, work in progress. I thought I would take today to write about (almost) all of my WIPs and then check back once a week to see how I'm doing. Aside from these "in progress" I have what feels like a...
View ArticleAbsence
Sorry for my lack of uhh... everything lately. January was a busy month planning for my mother's 60th birthday party and in our family February is THE month for birthdays with a new baby due on the...
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A break from posting about crochet-related stuff. My beginner classes start this weekend as does my spring cleaning. (early, I know) So in order to concentrate more on those things (and to take one...
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new start
photo by stephaniekac Well, I think that was a long enough break, don't you? I really enjoyed teaching my crochet classes at the beginning of this year. We had a lot of fun and learned new things. We...
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crochet basics: slip knots
Hello! This is my first post in the 101 series. I'm going to talk about the basics of crocheting. Perhaps you've crocheted in the past and are picking it up again, or you may be a knitter who sees...
View Articlecrochet basics: starting chain
Oh my! I've been really busy this past week. Too busy. So for now I'll leave you with a video a made, I thought a video might be more helpful than pictures in this case. (All it's missing is some metal...
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Another Needlecraft
I admit that the last thing I need is another "work in progress" pile in my craft corner, but come on, who wouldn't love this??click here to buyMy oldest sister did cross-stitch (I know it's not...
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happy new year!
photo by legalnonresident Just wanted to say... see you next year! Here's a post on Skip to my Lou that I just loved... So many pretty calendars, how will I choose??Printable 2011 Calendars
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The Neverending Headband Story
A month or two ago (oops) a friend from work asked me if i could re-create this for her. Without thinking I said I would try it. How hard could it be?, I thought. How hard, indeed! I didn't get started...
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The Great Knitting Debate
I've been thinking a lot lately about learning to knit. But I'm trying to decide, should I learn because it's useful and I can make new things? Or, should I not learn because I can make new things and...
View ArticleCreativity Project
There is/was this copy + paste status update going around Facebook about making something handmade for people, the first five people to comment. I thought this was a great idea and had been looking for...
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