I had an old skein of white Caron Simply Soft yarn in my yarn box and I couldn’t remember what I bought it for. So, I decided to make a hat.
I used this pattern from the Caron website. (I think you need to register to see it.)
The pattern uses a yarn that is [...]

A while back, a favorite wool sweater of mine was accidentally put in the dryer.
For some reason, I kept it. Probably because it was so pretty and purple. And I guess I thought I might be an 8-year-old again.
Well, I am glad I did. I found this craft on Martha Stewart that [...]

I recently started crocheting again.
I used to crochet, but the projects just took too long. I didn’t have the patience, I guess.
Then I decided to try crocheting with bigger hooks and/or open patterns, which cuts down on time.
I am addicted.
I will post some projects soon, and a couple of crochet book reviews.
Speaking of which, [...]

I saw a lovely piece of crochet lace and decided to look into how it was made. I discovered that particular style is called “filet crochet.”
It turns out that it is rather simple to do and, best of all, inexpensive.
I had $6 left on the Michael’s gift card that my parents-in-law gave me for [...]

I have had that song in my head all day, since we made our little Love Shacks.
We used graham crackers, royal icing, and lots of candies.
(To make royal icing without the hassle of raw eggs, try meringue powder. I used Wilton, which I bought at Michael’s craft store in the cake decorating aisle.)
You can [...]

Last year, I was really into Knifty Knitter. Really into it. I made hats, purses, neck rolls, scarves, booties. You name it, I Knifty Knitted it.
But for some reason this year, I am not that into it.
Maybe it was the lack of challenge. Once I learned to make all those things, [...]

Back in October, I mentioned that I was learning embroidery, so I could make something for my parents-in-law for Christmas.
Well, even though it took me until February to post the picture I took, I did embroider a towel for them.
Here it is.

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas. I wanted to post a Christmas message, but I was busy with family, which I rightfully decided was more important than blogging. Not that I don’t love you all.
This Christmas was really great for me. For whatever reason, it helped me put in perspective [...]

The kids and I made some cute Christmas cookies (or are they candies?) today.
To make these adorable Christmas Mice, gather the following ingredients:Semi-sweet chocolate chipsHershey’s KissesOreo cookiesMaraschino cherries, with stemsSliced almonds

Melt the chocolate chips, using whatever method you prefer - a bowl over a pan of hot water, a microwave-save dish, or the really cool [...]

So, here we are with only 10 days left (after today) to get ready for Christmas. Or in my case, I only have 7 because my mother- and father-in-law are coming up next Saturday to celebrate with us.
::sudden overwhelming feeling of panic sets in::
I have found that the best thing to do when planning [...]