Monthly Archives: April 2011

Pattern – Crochet Granny Square

Talk about versatile! You can do so much with a Granny Square.  My grandmother made afghan blankets that were one GIANT granny square. Four Round Granny Square Here is a granny square that I whipped up during the 10 free … Continue reading

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Work It Wednesday

This week is a get it done week for me. I am finishing up the handwork on Anne’s Butterfly Quilt. I want to have it done by the end of this week so I can show it to my mom … Continue reading

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Tutorial Tuesday for all you hookers out there

And by hookers, I am of course referring to those of you who CROCHET! Stand up and testify: “I, Melissa D, am a hooker”. I say it with pride. My grandma taught me how to crochet when I was 7 … Continue reading

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Earth Day 2011 Projects

Happy Earth Day 2011!  My parents met on the very first Earth Day back in 1970 and the rest is history!   This Earth Day I have decided to share what I am doing with my craft library to lessen … Continue reading

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Pillow Party!

I have decided to enter into the Pillow Party that is going on over at Stitched In Color.  I haven’t entered anything I have made into any kind of contest since I was 15. This is a huge leap for … Continue reading

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