Patterns, projects and techniques
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 ...
We all need to be thinking about goodies to put on our Wish List. You know – that list you put on the refrigerator door so everyone who is supposed to give you a gift will know what you want, … Read More ...
I saw this book (new to me) at the library and decided to check it out even ‘tho it is entitled, “The Knitter’s Book of Yarn“. I don’t usually bother to peruse books about knitting. But, since crocheters … Read More ...
It was both fun and challenging to read the 30+ entries in this contest. I purposely held off reading any of them til I had ALL of them available. I didn’t want to get ‘stuck’ on one person’s idea and … Read More ...
Well, yes….. If you tune into the right online connection, you can listen to Kim Guzman and others discuss our favorite subject – no, NOT politics!! Crochet! Check this out:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/search/Kim?Guzman
Kim has an amazing array of new patterns coming … Read More ...
I am a person who truly appreciates the artistry of others. I’ve visited a good number of art galleries around the world. I’ve studied Art History and created my own works of art in a variety of media. I have … Read More ...
http://ive-never.blogspot.com/2008/09/week-11-mother-bear-project.html
This is one of the cutest crocheted bears I’ve seen. And, I love the charity that it represents. I first read about the charity on the blog linked above. However, the picture below is from the original site and … Read More ...
I guess this might be an age-related love affair as I gave no thought to the beauty of doilies when I was younger, but I am now quite enamored with them and have crocheted quite a few. I have even … Read More ...
Interweave Press has struck gold again with their latest offering of crochet publications. Yesterday, in the mail I received ‘The Harmony Guides 101 Stitches to Crocheet’ Card Deck. My initial impression was positive, but I was rushing to get to … Read More ...
THIS CONTEST IS NOW OVER. Thanks to the many of you who entered. I purposely did not read most comments as they trickled in. I will be reading them carefully over the next few days and will report a winner … Read More ...
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 ...
I like to edge a lot of flannel and fleece pieces. These make really great quick and inexpensive baby gifts. A yard of fleece can be purchased for just a couple of dollars on sale. There are many baby themed … Read More ...
Now, I strive to remain an openminded crocheter. I know there are many creative crocheters, people with way more talent than I have – and apparently way faster at crocheting or they have way more time to crochet than I … Read More ...
momwithahook has created what may be the perfect picky toddler meal!
FLIKR has rought us a great way for us to look at each other’s art. There are quite a few folks who have joined the craftgossip flikr group, including … Read More ...
LB Cupcake Yarn
When I received the most recent LionBrand catalog in my mailbox, I was intrigued with the cover photo – a thick rug composed of large colorful pompons under a retro plastic molded chair. But, I am a … Read More ...
