Last week, I finished The Alice Network. It has been a long time since I've read a book that I would keep saying "just one more chapter", but this was one of those books. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I learned something new (The Alice Network was a real female spy unit in WW I) … Continue reading Yarn Along
Tag: Stash Buster
Stash Busting for Charity
Yesterday, it really felt like it should be a lazy day around the house. So, still in my pjs at noon, I decided to do some sewing for charity. I'm not sure where I saw Simple Simon & Company's Skirting the Issue 2017 (I'm sure on Facebook), but thought this would be a good charity … Continue reading Stash Busting for Charity
Lemonade from Lemons
A while back, I saw this hat posted on Ravelry. I loved the cat hat and I LOVED the yarn from Hedgehog Fibers. Unfortunately, no shop near me sells Hedgehog and, honestly, I didn't want to spend a lot of cash on more yarn. One day, while walking through Joann's, I saw Big Twist Sincerely … Continue reading Lemonade from Lemons
Hodgepodge Quilt
I finished my first quilt! The quilt top pattern is MSQ Jelly Roll Race #1 and I used Kona Sunrise purchased from MSQ. This was a great project to work on my "I need to figure out how to sew a straight line" problem. I used my fabric guide and kept muttering "don't look at … Continue reading Hodgepodge Quilt
Half Pint
When I was little, I LOVED the Little House on the Prairie series. One of my fondest memories is from the end of my second grade year. Our school was closing and the librarian brought me to the library on one of my last days. She gave me the entire series of books. I still … Continue reading Half Pint
Charlotte Part 4
Happy Memorial Day. I thought it was fitting to work on something red, white and blue. I completed Part 4 of my Charlotte Square Blanket. I am totally making up this blanket from Part 4 on. Included in this part: Round 1: Double Crochet Back Loops Round 2: Back Post Half Double Crochet Round 3: … Continue reading Charlotte Part 4
Yarn Along
This week I am finishing up On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle. Today, I picked up The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick. In this poignant and sparkling debut, a lovable widower embarks on a life-changing adventure Sixty-nine-year-old Arthur Pepper lives a simple life. He gets out of bed at precisely 7:30 a.m., … Continue reading Yarn Along
