Blog tour and giveaway: Fleurs et L’eau – Printemps/Ete 2013 by Denise from Voie de Vie
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I’m exciting to kick off the blog tour for the release of the Fleurs et L’eau – Printemps/Ete 2013 pattern collection from Denise at Voie de Vie. (You can find out more about how I met Denise online here.) Denise has been generous enough to offer a free collection to one lucky reader, so continue on for [...]
Rectangular Sampler Blanket CAL Wrap Up and Winner!
The Rectangular Sampler Blanket CAL wrapped up last Friday, and I’m excited to share these great blankets with you. Baby Boy Rectangular Sampler Blanket by g120luvs2crochet Sand ‘n’ Sea Sampler Blanket by jaye-yarns Marie W. in MI’s version (submitted via email) ss9904‘s version (along with an adoring fan) There are two other versions that aren’t in [...]
Nativity
Growing up, I was fascinated with the Nativity scene my maternal grandmother would set up during the Christmas season, and I remember being eager to place the baby Jesus into the manger after midnight on Christmas Eve. That Nativity set was the one physical object that I most associated with the holidays during childhood, and [...]
The end of an era
My longtime kitty friend, Yin (also known as Mr. Tubby), was quite sick for the past few weeks and departed this world for the next early Wednesday morning. This is a recent picture MC snapped of Mr. Tubby, resting in his favorite window spot, surrounded by handmade goodies because he was feeling a little chilly. [...]
Book Reviews: Leisure Arts portable crochet books
Recently, I received two new crochet books from Leisure Arts for review: Everything the Internet Didn’t Teach You About Crochet by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss and Crochet Stitch Guide by Jean Leinhauser and Mary Ann Frits. Usually, I have a giveaway for the books I review, but these two will be the prizes for the Rectangular Sampler Blanket CAL. [...]
Winner: Lantern Moon Featherlight Crochet Hook
According to Random.org, the winner of the giveaway for the Lantern Moon Featherlight crochet hook is #25… nushechka Congratulations, nushechka, and thank you to everyone who entered! Also, thanks to Lantern Moon for sponsoring this giveaway!
FO Friday: Brooklyn’s Baby Blanket
Way back in February, I learned my cousin had a newborn daughter via Facebook. Her name is Brooklyn. (Yes, like me, my cousin was born in Brooklyn, but he hasn’t lived there for about 20 years). I decided to make her a baby blanket using some stash yarn. I started with the motif from Frankie [...]
Year of Projects, Year 2: Charity washcloths and other updates
It’s been ages since I posted a Year of Projects update, but I have been working towards several of my goals for this year. My latest series of quick projects has been to make mitered square washcloths for the April Crochetlist charity challenge, which will benefit Mothers and Infants Striving for Success. You may remember [...]
NatCroMo13 in Review!
If you’re like me, you have been following along with many sepecial National Crochet Month features and may be behind on your blog reading. Here’s a quick roundup of my NatCroMo13 posts. Free Wednesday posts! Blogiversary, A Tour through Crochet Country, and a free pattern! A treasury of handmade, wooden crochet hooks Trip to Pittsburg with a [...]
Crochet Hook Review and Giveaway: Lantern Moon Featherlight Hooks
Every Sunday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be reviewing crochet hooks. Today’s post features Featherlight crochet hooks, along with a giveaway for one hook, courtesy of Lantern Moon Handcrafted. Lantern Moon has a beautiful, sustainably produced wooden hook for all of you inline hook lovers! The Featherlight is made with an eco-friendly wood [...]
