As a maker, I know how much time, work, love and energy goes into creating items by hand. Each stitch is an expression of love; love for the craft and love for the recipient. That is why handmade items that are made by…
Like most of you, I love sharing photos of my finished items. Here are a few blankets that I have completed in the last year or so that I have not shared yet. Making baby and lap blankets is great because they allow…
The Resurrection Afghan is finally complete! (Confession: it has actually been done for quite some time, but I am finally sitting down to post it for you all) The repairs on this beautiful crocheted afghan have finally been finished. It took a lot…
Granny Square Repair! A Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial If you have been following the Resurrection Afghan, you learned how to match yarn in Part II and how to repair seams in Part III. The next step is repairing the 132 squares. Most of the grannies are still intact,…
I just wanted to share a quick motif I made in honor of the Day of Love. This square is from Darla Sims’s book “63 Crochet Cable Stitches.” It is available at LeisureArts.com or at your local craft store. This sample was made…
Very exciting news! My V-stitch Granny Baby Blanket has been chosen as one of the Best Free Crochet Patterns of 2013. AllFreeCrochet.com has compiled an e-book with all of the Best of 2013. Check out all of the amazing free crochet patterns. Get your…
I love crochet. I mean I LOVE crochet…and apparently so do my pets! No matter what I am trying to work on, I always have at least one of my four furry kids wanting to be a part of it. They are all…
As the Winter retreats and Spring pokes her head out, I have been reflecting on the past year and all of the crochet projects I hadn’t yet shared with you. It has been a busy year, full of births, weddings, vacations and all…
Seams Great So Far! Now that I have the yarn I need to repair the Resurrection Afghan, it’s time to get to work. With all of the wear and tear this afghan has endured over the years, it is literally coming apart at the…