Finding ‘special’ gifts for Christmas and birthdays can be pretty tricky these days. Just over a year ago, I committed to making, or buying, as much handmade love as I… Continue reading The Nifty Knot & Spiffy Dolls
Category: Holidays
This Was Halloween
Pumpkin guts, candlelight, tricks-or-treats, dress up, and pretend. All highly valued ingredients for a memorable Halloween. We had them all, and more. As we recover from our sugar comas I… Continue reading This Was Halloween
Fall Favorites
What are your Fall Favorites? Mine are pumpkins and being able to work on crochet blankets without worrying about heatstroke. There’s also baking and hot drinks. Fall is a great… Continue reading Fall Favorites
Giant Granny Destash
Like many of the crafters in the world, I’ve ‘collected’ quite a bit of yarn over the years. I know I buy it to use but for some reason I… Continue reading Giant Granny Destash
The Joy of Gingerbread (and the Blonde Gingerbread Cookie)
My quest for the perfect gingerbread cookie recipe started decades ago. I tried every recipe in every cookbook I had, could borrow or checked out of the library. In total,… Continue reading The Joy of Gingerbread (and the Blonde Gingerbread Cookie)