Bunny Applique

white bunny appliqueBunny Applique

Hey there! Ready for Spring?

I can’t wait! I’m so ready for flowers, short sleeves, open windows and sunshine. I’ve always felt like Easter was the unofficial kickoff to Spring. It’s just that this year, Easter is very early. Here in Pennsylvania, we’ll be dealing with the white stuff for several more weeks.

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Easter Egg Appliques

Easter egg appliques - various flat easter eggs in bright spring colors and using embroidery techniques to decorate themEaster Egg Appliques

Happy almost Easter!

Isn’t it fun to decorate the eggs at Easter time? My boys always have a blast making a huge mess all over my kitchen table, dye and vinegar everywhere! I don’t mind though. It’s fun just watching them have fun.

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Water’s Edge Kimono

Water's edge kimono in Caron yarn in the color ocean. kimono on hangerWater’s Edge Kimono

Hey there!

I’d like to believe that Spring is here since we’ve passed the daylight savings time clock change, but it just so happens to be snowing right now. Hopefully, wherever you are, the weather is warmer.

Even though it’s cold today, I designed this beautiful Water’s Edge Kimono in the hopes that Spring would hurry up. I think sometimes Mother Nature needs a good swift kick in the pants! Ha! I’m only fooling myself though. She’ll do whatever she wants.

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Easter Wreath

easter wreath with banner and bunny and decorated eggsEaster Wreath

Spring is almost here! (Insert happy dance 🙂 )

I’ve finally completed the last wreath in my holiday series and I’m so excited to be sharing it with you today!

I wanted to do something fun and colorful for the Easter wreath and man, did I deliver. It doesn’t get too much more colorful than this.

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St. Patrick’s Day Treat Bag

 St. Patrick's Day Treat Bag Green and white small bags with ribbon tie closure. candy spilling out of one laid on it's side.St. Patrick’s Day Treat Bag

Hey there!

Spring is just around the corner and I cannot wait! St. Patrick’s Day seems to be a confirmation that, yes, indeed, winter is coming to a close and there is a light at the end of this frigid tunnel.

But, besides that, who doesn’t love St. Patrick’s Day? Ireland — beautiful. Luck — everyone can use that. Gold — wish I had some. Green beer — well…I don’t know about that one. 😛

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Rustic Boot Cuffs

rustic boot cuffs with buttons and laceRustic Boot Cuffs

Hey everyone!

Today, I’d like to share my latest design for these simple, yet stunning boot cuffs!

When I set out to design them, I knew that I wanted something a little feminine and a little country or rustic, but I had no set design in mind. And it was actually when I was shopping for buttons and sifting through spools upon spools of ribbon and trim, that the style was decided — A beautiful umber colored wool, buttons that looked like wood grain and an antiqued somewhat lacy trim.

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Aspen Tweed Cowl

aspen tweed scarf. linen colored scarf on a mannequin.

Aspen Tweed Cowl

Well hello there!

Last week I released the pattern for the Aspen Tweed Hat that included the directions for a messy bun style hat or a beanie with or without a pompom. You can see the hat pattern at the link.

This week, I decided to make a matching cowl and, since I had so much leftover yarn, I also created some matching mittens! You can see the pattern for the Aspen Tweed Mittens at this link.

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Aspen Tweed Mittens

aspen tweed mittens

Aspen Tweed Mittens

Hi everyone!

I’m back again with another winter wear set for women! The Aspen Tweed Hat can be seen at this link and the Aspen Tweed Cowl can be seen at this link. There’s nothing like looking coordinated with a matching set.

The Aspen Tweed mittens were crocheted using Lion Brand Yarn Hometown USA, which is a super bulky size yarn and I tell you what — these mittens are so thick and warm! I’m incredibly happy with how well this entire set turned out.

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Special Stitch For The Aspen Tweed Hat

Special Stitch For The Aspen Tweed Hat

Half Double Crochet Two Together (hdc2tog) Photo Tutorial

This tutorial is not for the traditional half double crochet 2 together stitch that uses both loops on both stitches. You are still creating a decrease in stitches, but this special stitch uses the front loop of the first stitch and the back loop of the next stitch or vice versa. It’s used in the pattern called the Aspen Tweed Hat.

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