Throughout the fall, I went on a big kick of crocheting fun things–Little donut keychains, whimsical stress balls, and chickens. Everyone loves chickens. I imagined that I was going to sell these items on consignment in a local business, but somehow I kept pushing it off. I wasn’t sure why I needed 15 chickens and… Continue reading Because Crochet Makes People Happy
My mom tried to teach me how to crochet when I was young. It didn’t work. She was a crafter and an artist and had a craft fair business with my grandparents and aunt…among the other duties of raising a family and working. Now retired, my mom is still a crafter. Her craft of choice… Continue reading Why did the chicken cross the … yarn?
“Will you make Long Dog for xx’s birthday?” “I don’t know what that is, but sure.” Fast forward a couple of weeks when I’m reminded that I totally forgot to make this special commission and had only a couple of days to complete it. I downloaded the pattern, located the yarn, and began. It took… Continue reading Of Commissions and Cuteness
There is not a single flake in the air, but they say it’s coming: Snowmageddon. We are close to the line of rain vs. snow, but currently they are call for 8-12 inches. I’m so hyped up about this that I’m going to be bummed if we don’t get more than six. So, we’ve got… Continue reading Snowed In? 5 Projects to Keep You Busy
I don’t know why I love moose, but I do. I mean, I don’t want one for a pet or anything, but they are awfully cute! My husband (then my boyfriend) and I went to Colorado 15 years ago, so I could “meet the parents” who were vacationing there. We stayed just inside Rocky Mountain… Continue reading For the Love of Moose!
It snowed in Western Pennsylvania…again. Schools were cancelled along with church activities. The local college even delayed classes. My short, little dog can’t even use the bathroom unless we shovel him a spot. Ah, snow! In Western PA, we don’t get a lot of sunshine between November and April. Today I decided to make my… Continue reading I’ve Got Sunshine on a Snowy Day
