Here are a few more blogs (new to me) for your viewing pleasure:
Simple crochet designs create unique, lovely cards. These ideas need not be limited to Christmas cards. Think how a pretty lacy valentine would look on crisp, red … Read More ...
OUTTA TIME? LAST MINUTE CROCHET CHRISTMAS GIFTS!!
http://www.orble.com/free-lastminute-christmas-coaster-crochet-pattern/ (There’s a free pattern for this at the linked site.) NOTE – THIS LINK DOESN’T WORK PROPERLY – BUT WILL IF YOU CUT AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR BROWSER’S ADDRESS BAR. SORRY!\
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? … Read More ...
ANOTHER BOOK GIVEAWAY!
Back in July, 2008, I wrote a less than glowing review of this book. Since then, I’ve acquired another copy – shiny and new. So, I’m gonna give it away.
The book is quite attractive. You can read my review … Read More ...
SEASONAL FRIDGIES, PINS, AND OTHER THINGEES.
Isn’t this the cutest thing? I went browsing online for some seasonal fridgies. I have a wooden mantle calendar that has a changeable shape for each major holiday. I really enjoy having it despite the fact that it’s pretty country … Read More ...
DEADLINES? GET ORGANIZED!
With the coming of the winter holiday season – Thanksgiving, Christmas, Channukah, New Years, Kwaanza – we often have a lot of deadlines to meet. We often have more budget than cash. We always need a roadmap for gifts, festivities, … Read More ...
DELICIOUS CROCHET
Do you know about Carolyn Christmas and Gourmet Crochet? I love the look of the site and Carolyn’s designs. I’ve been a fan of hers for a long time. I purchased Carolyn’s patterns before I knew she had a website.… Read More ...
CAN YOU CROCHET WITH THIS YARN?????
I had the opportunity recently to visit a LYS that I haven’t been to in about two years. When I walked in and greeted the owner, my eye was immediately drawn to the yarn shown here:
It’s lovely stuff … Read More ...
PLANNING AHEAD – SOME GIFT IDEAS – SEASONAL and OTHERWISE
http://www.lullabiesandlace.com/snowflakelacesquares.html
Wouldn’t these Snowflake Squares make a snuggly Christmas gift? I actually like it that they are not pictured in Christmas colors. I think that having other colors presented opens our minds to other possibilities. Like, why not make this … Read More ...
THE POWER OF STASH
http://www.yarnhacker.com/ (This sure looks like my yarn stash!)
i admire people who are well organized and whose homes are not overcome with clutter. But, I’ll never be one of those people. Lucky for me, my husband is very tolerant of … Read More ...
A VANTAGE ON VINTAGE CROCHET DESIGNS
There are a lot of older (vintage or antique if you prefer) patterns free online. Some of them are simply lovely and give us all kinds of inspiration. It’s great to run across a site full of these older masterpieces. … Read More ...
CAN’T GET ENOUGH CROCHET?
http://www.flickr.com/groups/craftgossip/
The Craftgossip Family of Blogs has started a flikr group so that we can all share photos of our favorite crafts. The things I like best about this:
1. lots of inspiration
2. links to the blogs of people … Read More ...
BOOK REVIEW:VOGUE KNITTING STITCHIONARY4, CROCHET
What a wonderful addition this book would be to anyone’s crochet library! I’m in love with this book and will be buying a copy after having checked it our from my local library to give it a good once-over. Well, … Read More ...
‘VINTAGE’ GOODIES
We all like to wear stylish clothing and carry chic purses. To some of us, this is far more important than it is to others. Like me. I’m not really into style. If I’m ever actually ‘in style’ it’s a … Read More ...
CROCHET CHIC?
A new crochet book found on the library or bookstore shelf is always welcome! This one proved to be a disappointment. It’s got a catchy title and great photography, but I must say that I did not find one original … Read More ...
CROCHET BELTS FROM THE HIP – An E-Book Review
Have you ever ordered an e-book? Do you have a waist? I remember having a waist……..
But, I had never ordered an e-book before. I must confess that I thought e-books were probably lame attempts to self-publish substandard work that … Read More ...