Since regaining the use of my right arm, I have been working on getting back into oil painting. It’s been a challenge to try to fit it into my schedule. It’s not just busyness with work, but with family, church, and personal goals (meal prep, exercise, language-learning). When I’m trying to fit it all into a day, something has to … Read More
Crochet Potholder Tutorial for Beginners
I have another crochet project for you this week! A couple of weeks ago, my mom requested that I figure out how to make a pair of potholders similar to the ones my great-grandmother made her over 50 years ago. I didn’t even have to ask which potholders she was referring to. I knew the pair well, as I witnessed … Read More
My Europe Sketchbook
Just an FYI to those who might be thinking about Mustard Seed Mentoring, but you’re on the fence. We close our doors tonight (Thursday) at midnight, but before we do, we’re offering the opportunity to have a full membership for ONE WEEK for $1.00! You can snoop around, join us for a live session and see if this group is … Read More
How to Crochet a farmhouse dishcloth for absolute beginners…
Just so you don’t miss it, I’m giving away a set of three of these dishcloths towards the bottom of this (rather long) post! Ever since I started showing my crocheted dishcloths, I’ve been asked by readers and followers if I could share a tutorial for how to make them. Since I’m a beginner myself, I have been directing … Read More
crocheted mittens & dishcloths
Over the Christmas break, I did a lot of intentional sitting around. While I’m not typically a sitter-arounder, but was much needed and I embraced the slower pace. I didn’t want to be entirely idle, though, so when we weren’t playing a game or doing something together as a family, I pulled out my yarn and bag of hooks and … Read More
so, you want to learn to crochet?
Since I started crocheting, many readers and followers have asked me to share how I’m learning and the books and patterns I’m using, so this post is the answer to those requests! Now, keep in mind that I have just been crocheting for a few weeks, so take all of this with a grain of salt. If you’re an experienced … Read More
kittens & crochet
Based on the title of this post, I’m officially turning into my great grandmother. I don’t mind that too much, though, because she was a pretty awesome lady. Anyway, if you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know we adopted a couple of kittens last Saturday. It was something we’ve been thinking about for a few months and decided … Read More
basket full of yarn & crochet update
So, I have fully embraced the crocheting thing! I made three trips to the craft store last week, which is no small thing because I couldn’t drive. I had to ask someone to take me and witness me exploring this new world of yarn. I’ve actually always been drawn to yarn and have found excuses to buy some here and … Read More