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Two Yarns, One Cuddly Crochet Blanket
One of the first things that I ever crocheted was a super chunky ribbed blanket using the Red Heart Gorgeous Crochet Throw pattern that I found online at Yarnspirations.com. The information about how I made my blanket can be found at the end of this post, and although the pattern calls for a jumbo weight…
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Phenomenal Lavender and a Phenomenal Number of Bees
Bee careful for what you wish for is the theme for the day. As a new empty nester, I was excited to have more time for gardening, and I already had a project in mind. After the kids outgrew the swing set, I transformed the area into my raised bed garden spot. At the time,…
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Beloved Friend and Arch Nemesis
February 12, 2008 to September 10, 2021 I did not want a dog. I already had two kids who kept me in a perpetual state of exhaustion. But, my 8-year-old daughter found a weak point in my armor and exploited it in a brilliant masterstroke. She started with, “Mommy, can we have a dog?” “No,”…
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The Joy of Easter, Growing Tulips in Containers
It totally made my day when my daughter came over to visit and said as she came in the door, “Mom, the house looks like Easter!” That is literally the feeling that I want people to have when they see the blooming tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils in the front yard. The blossoming and greening up…
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Home Grown Sunshine, Growing Daffodils in Containers
In the children’s book Frederick, the little mouse of the same name gets into trouble with the other mice because he doesn’t work to store up food for the winter. Even though Frederick assures the other mice that his work gathering sun rays, colors, and words will come in handy too, they aren’t convinced. When…
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Lavender Laundry Crochet Basket
Doesn’t the Lavender Laundry Basket make you want to do laundry? Okay, no it doesn’t, but it certainly ended up looking really pretty. I first saw the pattern for the Color Block Baskets on the old Red Heart website, now Yarnspirations.com, and I had to make one. The basket pattern comes in a small and…
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Ruffled Lovey Crochet Blanket
I love searching the internet for just the right crochet pattern and yarn combo for my next project. There are so many beautiful designs. For me, crochet is not only about making beautiful blankets and scarves and sweaters, but it is also a tremendous anxiety reliever, and the patterns that work best for me have…
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