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Potty mouth
It amazes me sometimes what comes out of some people’s mouth. I have heard a few times with a surprised demeanor, “everyone talks like that!” And it amazes me when people use vulgarity in messages or on Facebook posts. It … Continue reading
I write crochet patterns
That statement certainly sounds a little ostentatious or grandiose! I have been a prolific crocheter every day since I retired. When I received so many comments on how pretty they felt my shawls were, it occurred to me that I … Continue reading
#4 Medium weight yarn
I’m working on a new pattern. It’s a lovely shawl. I fell in love with a mandala type motif and decided I wanted to create that type of pattern on the back of the shawl. And so I began creating. … Continue reading
Musings
There’s been a lot going on in the world these last couple of years. And it seems that when one thing calms down something else is there to take its place! I’ve discovered that if I pay attention to other … Continue reading
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What to crochet when you don’t know what to crochet?
After I retired I started crocheting prolifically every day. I discovered YouTube and what a learning tool it can be! After a while, it seemed as if I wanted to write down every project I crocheted as a possible pattern. … Continue reading
My new elegant granny squares
After a recent month long illness, I wanted to crochet again. I decided on something small, just to be able to create something after the long absence. For some reason, I decided to make some fancy granny squares. I don’t … Continue reading
Being sick is no fun
There has been a crazy ugly upper respiratory infection something or other going around our area. My daughter first got a nasty head cold and sniffled for several days. And then I got it! Mine was quite different! Lots of … Continue reading
I love to crochet
I first learned to crochet when I was a child, I think in what is now called middle school. My maternal grandmother was special to me and she is the one who taught me. I crocheted off and on over … Continue reading
Lap blanket baby blanket small afghan throw wheelchair | Etsy
https://www.etsy.com/listing/878534148/lap-blanket-baby-blanket-small-afghan I never thought I could crochet something this beautiful! It was the most intricate and fancy thing I had ever tried! I’m so glad I did! I just love it.
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Tagged Afghan, Baby, baby blanket, blankets, Crochet, wheelchair blanket
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Tote of many colors tote bag bag carry-on market bag | Etsy
https://www.etsy.com/listing/994103902/tote-of-many-colors-tote-bag-bag-carry One of my favorite ways to use up those partial skeins of yarn! Make a bag! Can’t have too many!
I’m still here
2020 was a crazy year wasn’t it? We worried about our families and our jobs. We worried that we wouldn’t be able to find toilet paper. I spent the year crocheting a lot. I have a lot of time in … Continue reading
Let’s have a contest!
Let’s have a contest! Let’s have a drawing! I want 50 people to sign up for a new FREE account, (which only commits you to getting a couple of emails but helps me out! You can not be already signed … Continue reading
Procrastination
Originally posted on Nancy Loderick's Blog:
Normally I am not one for procrastination. I am more of a “get it done” type of person. 1. Choosing a gravestone. As most of you know, my Mom passed away a little…
Change is scary
Change has always been frightening to me especially when it’s not my idea. Too people I knew passed away this week. One was the brother of a long time hugging buddy who I met more than 35 years ago. I … Continue reading
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