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05-22-2014, 07:23 PM
Thread: A pet bed for my neighbor's dog, Oreo!
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A pet bed for my neighbor's dog, Oreo!
Here is my final blog post on this topic, and here is the project that I finally finished:
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05-19-2014, 04:10 AM
Thread: Half Double Slip Stitch video
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Half Double Slip Stitch video
I made this video to show how I get my crochet circles to lay flat (when needed). I use a stitch I call the half double slip stitch because I don't know what else to call it. I learned it from...
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05-19-2014, 04:06 AM
Thread: Do you crochet every day?
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I crochet every day. Sorry about your job ending....
I crochet every day. Sorry about your job ending. I hope it turns out well for you. Crochet has definitely gotten me through difficult times with work.
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05-05-2014, 03:39 AM
Thread: Crochet selfies
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Crochet selfies
I used a mirror that belonged to my grandmother along with the camera on my cellphone to take this shot. There are more "crochet selfies" in this blog post.
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04-22-2014, 10:52 AM
Thread: A hurry up hostess gift for my hostess
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A hurry up hostess gift for my hostess
We were invited to dinner, and I wanted to give something to the hostess. Here is my blog post about it (which includes after felting photos), and here is a picture of the potholders before felting:...
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04-07-2014, 04:52 AM
Thread: Eight baskets!
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Eight baskets!
These baskets are the first step in a loooong journey to get organized. Here is my blog post about crocheting them, and here they are:
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04-06-2014, 07:21 PM
Thread: A new spring bag for my mom
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Thank you for so many lovely comments. My mom...
Thank you for so many lovely comments. My mom does love the purse, and I'm thinking that I should make a huge afghan using the same square, but maybe with a 5.0 or 5.5 mm hook.
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03-31-2014, 11:13 AM
Thread: A new spring bag for my mom
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A new spring bag for my mom
This worked up pretty quickly despite the fact I change colors for every round.
Here is one of my blog posts about it (with more photos of the finished bag), and here is the bag:
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02-09-2014, 08:01 AM
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Well, I am about half-way through writing the...
Well, I am about half-way through writing the pattern, and hope to have it available for purchase by the end of February.
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01-29-2014, 06:54 PM
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Thank you all! I hope to have it ready to go out...
Thank you all! I hope to have it ready to go out Friday morning so it arrives in California about the same time as my friend who will be coming in from Wales.
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01-27-2014, 05:36 PM
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Working on a cookie-inspired baby blanket for the granddaughter of a friend
Here is my blog post about it, and here is a photo of the cookies:
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10-14-2013, 08:15 PM
Thread: Cookieghan 2.0
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Cookieghan 2.0
Finished it today and got it to the state fairground with 30 minutes to spare.
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10-07-2013, 07:26 AM
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I absolutely love all of the possibilities that...
I absolutely love all of the possibilities that crochet has to offer and want as many people as possible to know what they are.
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09-20-2013, 06:14 PM
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Just posted an update with a link to more photos.
Just posted an update with a link to more photos.
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09-11-2013, 06:38 AM
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Hi, imalefty! A couple of updates for you. ...
Hi, imalefty! A couple of updates for you.
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08-30-2013, 02:22 PM
Thread: Dotghan 1.0
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Dotghan 1.0
I have been spending most of my time on my 2013 State Fair project, but took a break to make this baby blanket and write this tutorial (complete with two short "how to" videos made with Google...
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08-19-2013, 10:27 AM
Thread: The ghosts of state fairs past
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Be sure to let me know when you make it; if I can...
Be sure to let me know when you make it; if I can arrange to meet up with you, that would be great!
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08-14-2013, 06:13 PM
Thread: The ghosts of state fairs past
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I really appreciate that you follow along with me...
I really appreciate that you follow along with me on these crochet adventures. They are so much more fun when they are shared.
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08-13-2013, 06:53 AM
Thread: The ghosts of state fairs past
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You are so welcome, and thank you for indulging...
You are so welcome, and thank you for indulging me in my chosen craft. :)
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08-13-2013, 06:52 AM
Thread: Crochet taco purse
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I was thrilled with the way the straps came out....
I was thrilled with the way the straps came out. No idea why I didn't think of it sooner.
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08-12-2013, 04:51 AM
Thread: The ghosts of state fairs past
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The ghosts of state fairs past
This blog post is a look back at my North Carolina State Fair entries, and includes a few notes about each, including this whirligig/rainbow sherbet inspired piece:
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08-11-2013, 10:25 AM
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It should be about 70"x70" (maybe 6'x6'). I don't...
It should be about 70"x70" (maybe 6'x6'). I don't think it will win as it will not be "drapeable" but since my goal is to "change the world," winning is not required. :)
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08-07-2013, 02:01 PM
Thread: Crochet taco purse
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My first taco project was this taco wallet...
My first taco project was this taco wallet made for a friend I have known since 1967:
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08-07-2013, 06:35 AM
Thread: Crochet taco purse
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Crochet taco purse
You can read the last installment of this crochet adventure here (where there are also more pictures):
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08-05-2013, 12:06 PM
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Update October 7: My 2013 North Carolina State Fair project: Cookieghan 2.0
October 7, 2013
Wow! Time truly does fly. I thought I last updated this about a week ago.
In any event, here is the more recent blog post and an updated photo:
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September 20, 2013
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