Category Archives: Charity

Project Linus Blanket #16

Posted on February 5, 2019 by civilwarrose5

“It’s Not Easy Being Green” This afghan came about because my mom had given me some variegated green yarn that she had in her yarn closet. I thought I had figured everything out, but I hadn’t. When I was crocheting … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #15

Posted on November 28, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #15: “Winter Blues” Perhaps I was inspired by the permanent color of our sky now, but as I was crocheting this one the colors reminded me of the cold sky filled with snow clouds. If you have … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #14

Posted on November 18, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #14: “Coastal Waters” This blanket has actually been done for a little while, but I just finished weaving in the ends and getting it ready for pictures. I used yarn from Hobby Lobby and A.C. Moore for … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions #38

Posted on September 20, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Last weekend I made Dress #38: I had to give a talk at church about our ministry, Dresses for Missions, and figured that I needed an example to show. My friend Jamie had sent me this really fun material and … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #13

Posted on September 10, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #13: “Branch” I actually named this after the troll, Branch, on the movie Trolls. Justin Timberlake is the voice of Branch and throughout much of the movie he’s a grayish-blue troll. As I was crocheting this he’s what … Continue reading →

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Project Linus – #12

Posted on August 29, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Prior to going on vacation I finished another blanket for Project Linus. Blanket #12 “Ode to Deadpool” When my sister was home this summer she saw me crocheting this blanket and said that it reminded her of Deadpool. He’s a … Continue reading →

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Prayer Shawl #3 – May 2018

Posted on July 12, 2018 by civilwarrose5

I didn’t intend to crochet another prayer shawl. It just happened. You see, when I went to Atlanta in May I took enough yarn to make myself a fancy black shawl: We headed to Atlanta on a Tuesday so I … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #11

Posted on June 27, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #11: “In the Army” This blanket’s true colors really don’t show up very well in this picture. I keep missing natural light and so I had to use my cross stitching lamp to light it up. I … Continue reading →

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Dresses For Missions… Finally!

Posted on March 26, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Yes, it’s been a while. It’s not for lack of materials, either. Other hobbies have taken up my time. However, I purchased some cotton batik when I was working on the chasuble for Advent that didn’t end up getting used. … Continue reading →

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Project Linus – March 2018

Posted on March 19, 2018 by civilwarrose5

My crochet hook has been busy. I finished my 9th blanket for Project Linus in January: “Coffee Shop” Why do I call this ‘Coffee Shop’? Well, let’s start at the bottom and work our way up.. You start with a … Continue reading →

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