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Category: Projects
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Picking Up the Hook Again – A Crochet Comeback
A few weeks ago, my daughter came to me and asked if I could teach her how to crochet. I, of course, said yes. It had been years since I last picked up a crochet hook, but I dug mine out along with some yarn I still had lying around (because sometimes, I just can’t…
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A Tribute to My Mom
My dear mother passed away in June of 2021. Her legacy was her great generosity. Although she never recognized that fact. She grew up during the depression where she learned to ” Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without” and also that idle hands are the Devil’s playground. So I…
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I Did it, I Finished Another UFO
Earlier this Spring I rearranged my sewing room. It needed a better flow with all the equipment that I have. During this process I found several UFO’s (unfinished objects) which were taking up valuable shelf space. So I made it my goal to complete as many as possible this year. Preferably all of them. But…
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Project Completed, This Time Mine
The old adage that time goes faster as we get old is true. I swear that my day only has 18 hours these days. No, I’m not going to tell you how old I am. As I make items for our Etsy Shop, gifts through out the year and things needed to help the kids…
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New Wool Patterns
We would like to introduce our line of New Wool Patterns. In the last 2-3 years I have been working with wool applique. The wool colors are distinctive and seem more brilliant. The items I have been making usually have small pieces. Hand stitching them seems so much easier and the wool is really easy…