Instead of a boring old card, let your child give his or her classmates personalized cookies this Valentine’s Day! This is a fun way to bond with your child while teaching them life skills. There are great kits that come … Read More...
Fiber Festival 2007
Did you think that the ONLY places that have Fiber Festivals are in NY & CA, or Maine & Vermont? Many of my meanderings online have led me to think that was the case. Well, IT’S NOT! Right here in … Read More...
Class Projects
t’s almost Valentine’s Day and that means classroom parties! I loved these parties when I was young. I would always search through the cards I received for that one special card from the cute boy in my class. They … Read More...
CROCHET HUGS FOR YOUR VALENTINE??
I love the shape of a valentine heart. I am very attracted to stars, half moons, and hearts. I also LOVE turtles!
This time of year, we might want to think ahead to … Read More...
Have you seen the spring/summer LB catalog??
This issue of the Lion Brand Yarn catalog (lionbrand.com) is really a beauty. I hadn’t seen a LB catalog for awhile because they never made it into the mailbox at my house. So, I emailed LB and had … Read More...
Your New Moderator is Here!
Greetings to all crocheters! My name is jd and I’m the new Moderator for this Blog. I have been active in the world of crochet for about 8 years, having founded the St. Louis Crochet Club shortly after I learned … Read More...
It’s In The Mail!
There are many types of kids craft of the month clubs, featuring different types of craft projects. Do your homework before you decided, show them to your child and get their opinion on what types of things they would like to create.
What’s New? In Craft Toys
There are tons of fantastic kits out there to introduce your child to the world of crafting. One that I recently found is fast, funky, and fun! It’s Knot a Quilt
, by Alex Toys. In just a few hours … Read More...
Let them decide.
My mother has sewn, crocheted, knitted, and done practically everything else her entire life. When I was young, she tried to get me interested in crafting, but it just wasn’t my thing. I remember when she tried to teach me … Read More...
Mom…..I’m Bored!
I enjoy the peace and tranquility of my craft room. The hum of the sewing machine puts me into an almost zen-like state. I become so focused on what I am doing that nothing else seems to exist….until….”Mom, I’m bored!” … Read More...
Gel Candle Horror Stories
Gel Candles have been around for some time now but very little is known about their safety. You might have heard stories of how safe they are and horror stories too. In my opinion I believe them to to be … Read More...
Faux Food Candles
Faux food is pretty popular right now with imitation food being made out of every craft material from knitting to wax.
Let’s start off with lisa’s hot baked apple pie candle, it looks good enough eat thats for sure or … Read More...
Chocolate Recipes
Chocolate is one of my favorite things to eat and is actually ideal for the skin when absorbed from the outside too. Chocolate contains oil’s and fats that while your hips and thighs hate that, you skin will love it.… Read More...
The Best Crochet Podcasts
Pod casting is the latest way to learn new things and crochet is no exception, I often find myself listening to pod casts while I crochet so a pod cast on the topic of crochet is pretty darn relevant … Read More...
Crochet Bag Patterns
Crochet bags have been around for years and are making a comeback fast as shabby chic and kitsch projects become more and more in fashion.
You can just about crochet a bag for every occasion and even bags you … Read More...
Sushi Anyone?
Knitting and Crochet patterns have taken an oriental flavor since the introduction of Japanese craft books and a knitting craze amongst young crafters. I thought I would start off the feast with a platter of sushi delights.