Hello quilting and crocheting friends! I hope you are having a lovely weekend filled with your favorite people and pastimes! Spring has not yet sprung in Minnesota; our yard is still covered in several inches of snow thanks to an early April storm. But a rose bloomed last night inside my house . . .… Continue reading Floribunda Rose granny square
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Progress on my Frosty Forest granny square
Last summer when I released my Frosty Forest quilt pattern, I was elbows deep in crochet yarn as I was gleefully learning to crochet by watching Lori Holt’s awesome YouTube tutorials. (For the full scoop on how I got started, check out these earlier blog post: “Oh joy! A crocheted granny square!” and “The granny… Continue reading Progress on my Frosty Forest granny square
Frosty Forest quilt needs a granny square pillow
Hello quilting friends! I’m popping by to share a “squirrel” moment I had recently. I was getting myself organized for handwork that I could accomplish while watching the Olympics in the evenings. I have four quilts that need binding, so this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some inspiring athletic events and get my work… Continue reading Frosty Forest quilt needs a granny square pillow
Oh joy! A crocheted granny square!
I have wanted to learn to crochet for years. I’m sad that I didn’t take the time to learn from either of my grandmothers. Grandma Audrey crocheted intricate doilies, and Grandma Arlene crocheted beautiful pastel baby blankets. I can still picture where both of them stored their supplies, one in a sewing basket near her… Continue reading Oh joy! A crocheted granny square!