My Designs
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 […]
No Sew Quilted Ornaments – my newest obsession
I’ll admit it – I was a home economics class failure. Sewing has never been my thing, and after a traumatic experience sewing a rayon polka dot dress with a peplum (hello, it was 1985 – cut me some slack!) that turned into a night-before-it’s-due disaster (apparently you need to wash fabric before you sew […]
Friday night lace
Work life had been all crazeballs. Which means I’ve had no life. I’m up at 5am, torture myself on the treadmill, stumble into the shower (all the time avoiding the ankle biting Angus). Wander downstairs (avoiding the death trap that is Cooper), being serenaded by screaming cats (one who clearly has steroid rage). Drop some […]
February Blah means 50% off sale!
I’m sick and tired of February. I thought I’d bring a little sun into everyone’s life with a 50% off sale of all of my patterns! The sale runs until the end of February and no coupon is needed.
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 […]