My recent projects.

Here are a few of the recent projects I've made. The three afghans I've made for my children are actually the size of a lapghan. They are quick and easy to make, and I use a yarn with at least a small amount of wool in it as this makes the blanket much softer. Of course it helps that none of the kids are sensative to wool. These blanket are very well used, especially on cool mornings, and chilly winter evenings.

I just finished this tea and mug cozy 2 weeks ago. I'm not really keen on those gathered tea cozies, so I thought I'd try something a little different. I got the idea for the mug cozy from a picture I saw of one not long ago. I thought it would be just the thing to keep my favorite Starbuck mug nice and warm.

Afghan

This blanket is one I made for my Dad's birthday this past winter. It made a nice gift for someone who has everything he needs and is hard to buy for. I buy most of my quality yarns at my aunt's wool shop. Chilliwack Wool and Craft Shop is a wonder store to go to for all your needlecrafting needs.

Welcome to my blog. I hope to write regular updates on my latest handcrafting endeavors. The picture of the bumble bee hat fits most 15" baby dolls, but these were made exclusively for my 2 daughters 'Bitty Baby' dolls. I have also made several variations of this hats such as watermelon, ladybug, and patriotic pride. They each come with a matching purse. I have also made dresses and poncho's for these dolls.
I am currently also working on a comfort shawl, which I will give away when it is done. I'm nearly finished a pillow for my eldest daughter's bed, to match the blanket I made for her this past winter.
I also work on baby blanket's in between my other projects. These I give away to a local charity.
In X-Stitching I'm working on a pillow for both of my boys, (featuring a car of course), and a red, white and black rose pillow for myself.
What I really like about crocheting is that I can take it along to appointment, (dentist, doctor, etc.) and it makes the time go much faster. And it also helps to calm the nerves when the appointment is for myself.