Author Archives: civilwarrose5

Sewing My Own Purse

Posted on April 4, 2021 by civilwarrose5

For many years I’ve carried a leather purse because I feel that they hold up the best to the abuse I put them through. I hate purse shopping so once I find one it had better last for quite a … Continue reading →

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3D Wooden Puzzles

Posted on March 28, 2021 by civilwarrose5

This year Jay’s mom gave him a gift that has ended up costing us quite a bit. It was yet another thing that once Jay started messing with he couldn’t stop. Have you seen the 3D wooden puzzles? This is … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #35

Posted on March 21, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #35: “Skateboarding Dinosaur” When I was crocheting this blanket I had a weird thought that jumped into my head. These colors were ones you would have found on Jams shorts in the 90’s. I could see a … Continue reading →

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Barn Wood Entertainment Center is DONE!!!!

Posted on March 14, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Do you hear the ecstatic roar of the crowd? The cheers, the whistles and the fireworks all going off at the same time? Maybe that’s just in my head. It’s done! Can you believe it? I definitely can’t! I think … Continue reading →

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Solar System Blanket and Towels

Posted on March 7, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Last year one of the magazines I received in the mail was Mandala-Style Throws to Crochet. There were quite a few patterns I wanted to try, but there was one I knew I was going to crochet. Solar System Blanket … Continue reading →

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Entertainment Center Progress

Posted on February 28, 2021 by civilwarrose5

It’s not done, but it’s close! This part of the project has taken so long because it has had to be done on my workbench, and I only have so much room. For instance, here is the top of this … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #34

Posted on February 20, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #34 “Verdant Pastures” You’re probably wondering where I came up with that name. Usually they are self-evident. After I finished weaving in the ends I tried figuring out what to call this blanket. I was going to … Continue reading →

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A Not-so-Entertaining Center

Posted on February 6, 2021 by civilwarrose5

I’m not proud to admit that there was a bit of a problem that cropped up in the house. I got so angry that I wasn’t screaming; I was keeping my arms crossed in front of me so that I … Continue reading →

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Sewing Masks

Posted on January 28, 2021 by civilwarrose5

I know that a LOT of people have been sewing masks in 2020, so this isn’t anything new. I hate wearing them and really resisted making any, but unfortunately if you don’t want to cause a scene you have to … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #33

Posted on January 21, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #33 “Easy Peasy” It’s been a while since I’ve finished a blanket for Project Linus. Looking at my pictures I see that the last one was in April. After that I was crocheting gifts. Baby gifts, birthday … Continue reading →

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