It’s the last day of February, and I am longing for springtime – green grass, chirping birds, budding trees. Unfortunately, I will have to “long a little longer,” as we are in a winter storm advisory today. Thankfully, I have a quilt top in the works, a quilt that needs binding and several crochet projects… Continue reading Crocheted dishcloths in blue
Crochet} a hat and blankie for baby
Hello quilting friends! In January, my husband and I were blessed with the arrival of our first grandchild ~ a precious, healthy and much-loved baby girl! As you can imagine, Grandpa and Grandma are over the moon. I know that many of you have experienced this already, but it is quite precious to watch a… Continue reading Crochet} a hat and blankie for baby
Crochet a pretty dishcloth
It’s week two of the Olympics, and I continue to ignore the housework and laundry and spend my evenings crocheting and cheering for the athletes of the 2026 Winter Games. Occasionally, I’ve been brought to tears by amazing performances or stories of an athlete’s perseverance against all obstacles. In between the crying and eye dabbing,… Continue reading Crochet a pretty dishcloth
Granny squares and the Olympics
This coming May will mark two years since I crocheted my first granny square. Since then, I’ve tried my hand at numerous projects – pin cushions, pillows, blankets, ornaments and Christmas stockings. (Just type “crochet” into the search bar of my blog and you’ll find many of my happy makes.) Big or small, easy or… Continue reading Granny squares and the Olympics
Quilt top finish: Next Up for spring!
Hello quilting friends! I hope you had a sweet Valentine’s Day! I spent most of my "heart day" sewing and crocheting while watching the Olympics. Even though I was cheering on all of the athletes, I did manage to get quite a bit done. In fact, I finished my Next Up quilt that blogged about… Continue reading Quilt top finish: Next Up for spring!