Category Archives: Charity

Project Linus Blanket #19

Posted on April 23, 2019 by civilwarrose5

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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Crochet WIPs – 4-12-19

Posted on April 12, 2019 by civilwarrose5

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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Dresses for Missions – Update 4-5-19

Posted on April 5, 2019 by civilwarrose5

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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Project Linus Blanket #17

Posted on March 22, 2019 by civilwarrose5

A few weeks ago I gave you a tease of this blanket: Have you been able to picture it in your head? Let’s see how close you were. Project Linus Blanket #17 – “Monsters Inc” I used my LED sewing … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions – #40

Posted on March 19, 2019 by civilwarrose5

I did something unusual and shared a progress picture last week. Were you able to picture it in your mind? I know that my mom did, but for the rest of us who are challenged in this aspect: I was … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects Update

Posted on March 12, 2019 by civilwarrose5

In the past there have been numerous projects that I’ve waited to post about until they were completed. Well, I seem to have so many different projects going right now that if I don’t post them little-by-little it will take … Continue reading →

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WIPS – Crochet Projects

Posted on March 1, 2019 by civilwarrose5

A few posts ago I mentioned that this year is the year of Crochet. Somehow I have managed to accumulate a handful of WIPs (Works In Progress) that are beginning to drive me crazy. Let me show you what I … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions – #39

Posted on February 22, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Dress #39 It’s been a few months since I’ve made a dress… I know! I was actually motivated to make this dress after receiving the fabric for the ruffle: This past fall after I gave my talk about this ministry … Continue reading →

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How I Kit Up My Crocheted Blankets

Posted on February 15, 2019 by civilwarrose5

This year appears to be the year of crochet. At least, for me it is. I have so many projects that I want to try and definitely not enough time! About a month ago I went through my yarn and … Continue reading →

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Odds & Ends – 2-8-19

Posted on February 8, 2019 by civilwarrose5

I hope you don’t mind, but I have some random things that I’ve been wanting to share. The problem is that I haven’t really had the right posts for them to be included. I decided that I’m just going to … Continue reading →

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