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011 Red Spiral Crocheted Cushion

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Advertisements I really enjoy making circles, even better when they can be made into a matching game. And even greater still, when it’s personal. The yellow, gray, white and mint green were picked by the proud mom for her baby boy. I hope they get years of entertainment and bonding from the baby games they… Continue reading Baby Games Made Personal

Rainbows and Inspirations

Advertisements I have always loved bright bold colors. Something about them always seems to bring a smile to my face, even on the gloomiest of days.This afghan was inspired by a lady I follow on Facebook. She always has the most amazing color arrangements, and one day..”.when I grow up”…I hope to be even half… Continue reading Rainbows and Inspirations

Free to Be (stitching)

Advertisements I still haven’t figured these things out…wrist warmers, texting gloves, call them what you will. They are fairly simple to make, a quick and easy gift that ended up turning into a high sales item. I was actually very surprised. I am terrible at following directions…I used to get in trouble at school because… Continue reading Free to Be (stitching)

Beach Ready

Advertisements Bags have been big in my list over the past year. This one is made with double stranded Peaches and Cream cotton yarn and stuffed full of beach toys for my granddaughter. I think I got the idea from looking at market bags online and just loved the oceany colors in these skeins. I… Continue reading Beach Ready

Confessions of a Yarn Junkie

Advertisements This is a picture of a “Baby Games” afghan I wanted to make for a friend of mine. Each circle design has not only a matching circle pattern, but an opposite as well. Ultimately, once the matching game is complete, I border the blanket with the child’s name and birth date. This baby wasn’t… Continue reading Confessions of a Yarn Junkie

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Yarn Zen Fibers – Many years ago, I was outside playing kickball with the neighborhood kids. My grandmother called me inside and quickly informed me that "Young ladies do not play with boys!". And she sat me down beside her and taught me my first set of crochet stitches. I do not recall my age, exactly, but do remember I was still in my single digits. Today I am very much grateful for her passing this skill down to me. It has saved my life in so many ways. I have used it as physical and emotional therapy more times than I can count...	Yarn Zen Fibers on Blanket Sweaters
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011 Red Spiral Crocheted Cushion

boiled cabbage and sausage

Baby Games Made Personal

Rainbows and Inspirations

Free to Be (stitching)

Beach Ready

Confessions of a Yarn Junkie

Making it personal

Self striping yarn