I saw a version of this creative little phone stand at a Christmas craft fair just before COVID and bought one thinking I could probably copy the design. Now that I can't leave my house, what better time for a little craftsy plagiarism? I have now made a whole basket-full of these in different sizes …
This tiny little crib blanket took me months to finish! But that sometimes happens with improvisational crochet or quilting. When you work from a pattern or plan, you might get too busy to work quickly, but at least the ideas never get stuck. When improvising however, even if you have plenty of time, you can't …
My friends Robin & Jay recently got married, so I made them this snuggle quilt based on the "Eliza" quilt pattern. Since R&J tied the knot in South Africa, I used contrasting shweshwe prints off-set with a creamy white paisley print. It actually took me several months to put together (thanks to life getting in …
I love blue/gold color combos. Something about sand and sea perhaps? Sun and sky? I don't know but I love it. Another summer, another baby blanket to make. My sister just had her fourth boy. Since I would be heading her way by July, I threw the yarn and needles in my luggage in June …
My cousin and his wife had a baby in the spring and I would be traveling in the US all summer. What does that usually mean? Crochet! Easy to pack, carry, and finish on the road. I chose a zigzag pattern only because I had never done one before and was curious how it worked.
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