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 [...]

…So little time. Every year shortly after the holidays, I swear to myself that I will get started early the next year and make holiday gifts. Every year I remember that promise too late to do anything at all. However, this year, I am actually doing it! I began in September cross-stitching ornaments to give [...]