Yesterday I was teaching at The Net Loft when I had one of those strange convergences whereby the need for something springy to wear (brought on by a bit of rainy weather) and the urge to crochet a quick project
Selma’s Tummy Treat Gingerbread Recipe
Selma was home from school today recovering from a stomach bug, and by evening she was feeling better and looking for something yummy to eat that wouldn’t be to hard to digest. She requested gingerbread, and this is what I
May Day Contest Winners
Congratulations to Betty Crowther and Juliann the winners of the Get Hooked book giveaway. I’ve e-mailed you both to get your addresses. Happy Monday!
A Book Giveaway for May Day
May Day is just around the corner. It’s also Fair Use in Art and Craft Day. In honor of both, I’m giving away two copies of Get Hooked: Simple Steps to Crochet Cool Stuff by Kim Werker. It’s a fun
The yarn continues its conversation with me
I did finish the baby sweater last night. I even wove in the ends. I haven’t *cough* written the pattern yet, but that will happen before the weekend is over. But it was pretty early in the evening when I
The Yarn Speaks
I feel like there are two kinds of yarn acquisitions–for the yarn and for the project, right? The other day, I just *had* to buy some Hazel Knits DK because, well, it was gorgeous and I hadn’t ever tried it
Boston Cream Pie Recipe
As promised, here’s the Boston Cream Pie. This recipe is an adaptation and amalgam of a few different recipes. I was working on a New-England themed meal, and got the idea for Boston Cream Pie–but I don’t really like conventional
Wigging Out
So here I am blogging instead of finishing up the remnants of dishes from the book club I hosted yesterday. (More on that, and my boston cream pie in my next post). On Saturday night I got to go to
Fair Use in Art and Craft Day is Coming Soon
by art makes me smile Are you working on any transformative works? If so, please consider showing them off on Fair Use in Art and Craft Day, May 1st. When you’ve got something to show, post it to your blog,
New Pattern: A Crocheter’s Backpack
The new e-book from Straight from Today’s Designers has just been released and I have a pattern in it. The book is Strapped for Bags, Volume 3. This e-book has 7 designs from some of your favorite designers including Doris