Winding made easy

I have been working on my spindle and part of the process is plying after you create your first threads. Because I dont have a wheel – I was looking for instructions on how to ply via the spindle – found them easy peesy no problem. But this brought up one issue – how to [...]

Free Pattern from Annies

I did not want to loose this one – its so beautiful. I am going to start copying free patterns into my blog as WIP mental notecards to myself. I see so many lovely items I want to start but loose bookmarks after the fact. I remember my grandmother tatting making lace and crocheting these. [...]

Crochet Classes and other finery

I have started the online basic crochet classes over at CraftyDaisies.  I am really excited. I have basic knowledge but am really looking forward to getting a leg up on my skill set and really learn the right way to do this.
I am in the process of working on so many projects and actually was [...]

yarn score!!

I was reading craigslist – as I usually do and found someone offloading boxes of yarn!
I am so excited I go tonight to pick it up. I am not sure whats in there for certain, as its really a hodge podge of collected stash from years of crafting. I am hoping that most will be [...]

Johnny Cakes and Chardonay!!!

This is a private joke between BigDaddy and I. I just love to say it out loud in the Tech Dept. The reaction I get from my Dev’s is always fantastic. I still have this urge to go streaking in the office one day.
They are all so super uber conservative, in a very good way. Those that [...]

Starting Seraphina

I have one of my first official works in progress!!!
I am so EXCITED!!
I had the absolute worst day today the car died – I dropped everything was a complete clutz I am worried about  money and the bills arent paid.. ahh whats new! Poo !
So I come home and start this while watching dancing with [...]