The Spirit of Gifting-My Favorite Gift Ever
The Spirit of Gifting-The Foundation With the first week of Ravelry’s (hopefully annual) Indie Gift-A-Long behind us I’ve been thinking a lot about handmade gifts. I’ve made number of them over the...
View ArticleThe Spirit of Gifting-A Touching Story
The Spirit of Gifting-A Touching Story Every Christmas I try to make a special handmade gift for my boys. See photo at left for last year’s Minecraft Creepers. Earlier today I purchased a pattern to...
View ArticleJust Treats this Halloween!
Generous Crocheter Sending Treats this Halloween Crocheters (and other crafters too!) are such generous people. We love our craft and want to share it with as many others as possible. How often have...
View Article2015 Stash Bust for Charity-November, blanket done!
Blanket for donation is done! I’m super excited to share with you the finished Inca Blocks Lapghan! The pattern was adapted from Beth Graham’s Inca Block Wrap. The only change I made was to add some...
View ArticleFO – Strawberry Potholder
I looooove novelty potholders. They are a fun way to add some whimsy to your kitchen and they make great gifts. Everyone has to eat and therefore everyone has to cook sometime. Even if it is only...
View ArticleFO-Baby Shower Gift, Twin Octopuses
WOW-the last couple of months have been crazy. We have had a number of unplanned distractions during August and September. Some good, some not so good. But we are making them work and I finally feel...
View ArticleCrocheting for Charity, Part 1
Charity Crochet, Established Organizations Donated Octos for the Octopus for a Preemie-US organization Apparently, I have a reputation as one who crochets. I often have friends and relatives send me...
View ArticleCrocheting for Charity, Part 2
Charitable Crochet, Keep it Local Christmas Pickle Gift Sets donated to the local High School Marching Band Holiday Craft and Bake Sale to raise funds for new uniforms. Crocheting for charity can be...
View ArticleMother Bear Project-a volunteer that combines service with eco-thrifty
A few months ago I found out about the Mother Bear Project. If you haven’t yet, check it out. I have made four bears so far and plan to make more. They are adorable, fun and quick to make, and serve...
View ArticleA Crocheted Tribute to a Loved One.
Memorialize a Loved One with Crochet. I belong to a few groups on Ravelry. I love how groups have themes and I love when someone in the group starts a thread with a theme. In honor of Earth Day, one...
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