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!
Puff stitch Christmas stocking
A few weeks ago, I shared pictures of my crocheted granny square Christmas stocking. That project was so much fun that I turned around and started another one. (It’s still winter and bitterly cold where I live, and I love to hunker down with a winter themed project.) This time I’m tickled to show you… Continue reading Puff stitch Christmas stocking
A Next Up quilt for spring!
Last September I purchased two small fat quarter bundles from one of my local quilt shops, Sweetwater Cotton Shoppe. Since then, the bundles have been eye candy in my sewing room. I just couldn’t decide which pattern I wanted to sew with them. (Such a conundrum - I know you can relate!) Well, I finally… Continue reading A Next Up quilt for spring!