Crochet
Simplicity
Simplicity [ sim-plis-i-tee ] noun, plural sim·plic·i·ties. To me, the granny square perfectly defines simplicity. Just two stitches – chain and double crochet. That’s it. Yet stunningly beautiful creations come from that simplicity. I’m drawn to the meditative nature of grannies – I’ve probably made hundreds, if not thousands of them over my 50 years […]
We all could use some comfort
After my mom passed suddenly in 2003, I was sent a comfortghan to help me feel a little less alone. I became a member of Heartmade Blessings that day, and when I was working with them, I assembled and sent dozens of ghans to people going through a difficult time and made squares for other […]
Happy New Year
This certainly has been an “annus horibillus“. We’ve lost so many celebrities, dealt with political conflict, and I lost a dear uncle. It has been full of anger and difficulties for many close to me, so I say with pleasure “get yer arse out of here 2016 – I’ve had about enough of you!” To […]
What I did on my summer vacation
Ok so summer was eleventy billion months ago. It’s technically mid November, but what’s a few months between stashaholics…. I’ve been busy accomplishing absolutely nothing. Not true, I’ve become an expert at frogging, tinking, and I jumped on and off the WIP bandwagon so often I have whiplash. I blame the Toronto Blue Jays. I […]
Stash bustin’
I’ve been doing some stash busting lately – time to cull the herd as you will. So may pretties to choose from that it’s hard to settle sometimes. So I’ve started a lot, alternating between crocheting, knitting and spinning as my hands decide what doesn’t hurt that day. A few projects are nearing the finish […]