This year, my mother turned 88. Oh, and a couple months before the big day, she kindly mentioned that she would love something crocheted…and oh by the way, blue was her favorite color. Subtlety was never Mom’s strong suit. So, what to do? I had been wanting to learn filet crochet for a while. An [...]
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A New Shawl
Who doesn’t love the look of a shawl? It’s a great way to dress up a plain outfit. It’s a nice way to add a pop of color. It’s also a light cover when there is a chill in the air. Admittedly, that hasn’t happened yet in Austin this year, even though it’s now officially [...]
A Tale of Two Coasters
All through my youth, I remember my grandmother crocheting things. She made many afghans for the grandkids over the years. I remember finally getting to the age where I could request an afghan in the colors of my choice! That was a big deal, because it was a mark that you had grown up enough [...]
Completed Granny Square Afghan
Well, I did it. I finished crocheting the granny square afghan I was working on. I’m quite surprised that it not only went well, but was easy and painless to sew together, too. I wasn’t tracking the precise about of time it took to complete the project, but I believe it was about 3 weeks [...]
Crocheted Lap Afghan
After many years of wanting to but stalling, I’ve finally returned to crochet, with one big twist. I’m actually learning it properly this time. Let me explain. Many decades ago, as a young girl, my grandmother crocheted, among her many talents. Grammer, as I called her, knit, crocheted, sewed, even quilted and embroidered some; you [...]
What I’m Reading
I'm in the middle of former President, Bill Clinton's latest book, Back to Work. It's a very interesting take on politics, business, and the business of politics as it relates to the current economic crisis.
What I’m Working On
I've been working on my "forever" cross-stitch project, as I call it. I just completed page 9 of 36 on the pattern. Now you see why I call it that.