Category: Crafts
It took me quite a long time to complete this project, mostly because of some personal issues and a relocation of my craft room. But it’s done now and I’m thrilled with the way it came out. The concept for this reminded me of those wind spinners you[…]
My crochet beginnings go all the way back to 1972, when my mother first set out to teach me to crochet. It did not go very well, I have to admit. My mother didn’t have a lot of patience for my fumbling and I became easily frustrated. Two[…]
I had a skein of Red Heart Peacock ombre yarn left over from another project, so I decided to do something with it. I had a little time to kill and a G hook on the table…and…well, this is the result. It’s a very simple pattern and makes[…]
You’ve all seen the pictures on Pinterest for that giant doily rug. I repinned it myself. It’s just gorgeous and it led me to search for others of its kind. Sadly, there are many out there, but no one has bothered to offer up tutorials or patterns. Two[…]
We were in a thrift store in Norfolk this past weekend, when I saw the biggest, most glittery tree. Sadly, it wasn’t for sale, but I did manage to snap a few pics. It was made entirely of safety pins and clear plastic beads. Remember making jewelry this[…]
