Crafts & Projects

Buttermints Baby Blanket

“Heirloom” is knitting code for “This pattern is so difficult that you would consider death a relief.  ~Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, At Knit’s End:  Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much I promised I’d start sharing my knitting and crocheting projects with you and I’m starting with a baby blanket I crocheted for my grandbaby Madeline May.…

Good Enough to Eat…Almost

I am intrigued by knitted and crocheted food. I have no idea why. It serves no purpose, I just love it. Sushi, cupcakes, breakfast food, animal crackers…I love it all. This year my resolution is to knit or crochet at least 10 food items. So, if you read my last post (which I retracted because…

Graceful Gossamer

In my book “Welcome Home-Simple Tips for Turning Your House Into a Luxurious Retreat” on page 36, I have written the instructions for creating a gossamer canopy for over your bed. This Graceful Gossamer Canopy is easy and inexpensive to make and it takes about 5 minutes. Simply hang a wreath or pretty ring style…