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Project Linus – Blanket #20

Project Linus Blanket #20 I haven’t actually named this blanket. That seems a bit odd since I’ve named every other Project Linus blanket, doesn’t it? I think that I was just too enamored with the yarn. I used three and … Continue reading

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Workshop Cleaning – Again!

Last week Jay took vacation time from work and spent it playing in his workshop. Not making any projects, but actually trying to clean and organize it. If you have any kind of a hobby area you know how quickly … Continue reading

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Project Linus Blanket #19

A few months ago I wrote a blog post explaining how I go about picking colors for my Project Linus blankets. As a quick reminder I ended up going with these colors: My color guide that I had drawn looked … Continue reading

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Real Life – 4-19-19

There have been quite a few reports published recently that show depression has skyrocketed, especially among the youth. When they dug into the causes they discovered that a lot of it has to do with the horrendous amounts of social … Continue reading

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Jewelry Armoire – FINISHED!

Yes, it’s true! I’m not joking. It really is finished! The surprise on my sister’s face says it all… she never thought it would happen! To be honest, there were times I believed that myself! Here it is, before and … Continue reading

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Crochet WIPs – 4-12-19

The crochet hook hasn’t been flying as often as I would like it to, but I’ve been fairly productive. First, let me give you an update on something you haven’t seen in a while. Remember this rug? Well, I put … Continue reading

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Magazine Review – Wood – May 2019

I decided that it might help if I do a little review of the various magazines Jay and I receive. Yes, both of us would prefer to have the paper magazine in our hands as compared to just reading it … Continue reading

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Dresses for Missions – Update 4-5-19

I don’t have a dress to share with you today (I know! I still need to do one for March.) At church we are still collecting items for the Baby Boxes that will be sent to Haiti, so I’ve been … Continue reading

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So Much to Poly!

It feels like forever since I started working on the Jewelry Armoire. The good thing is that the end is in sight! I have poly’d the inside and am now working on the outside. I’m using a clear gloss, but … Continue reading

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Project Linus Blanket #18

Typically when I crochet a blanket for Project Linus it’s for bigger kids. However, I had found a pattern that I wanted to try, so I decided to make a baby blanket this time. Blanket #18 “Blueberry Ice Cream” I … Continue reading

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