Bootie Love!

There are so many fabulous baby bootie patterns available, that I get dizzy just trying to decide which one to make! When we have friends who are getting ready to have a little one, I love knitting or crocheting a pair of booties as a gift. Hmmm...should I crochet a pair of these as I've … Continue reading Bootie Love!

Knitterly Notes

 Have I ever told you I love to knit?  And so I have...here and here and here. The only thing better than knitting, is to draw or paint what I'm knitting or crocheting. I loved making this little painting of my hands knitting a scarf. Mind you, this lace scarf was begun several years ago...but … Continue reading Knitterly Notes

Resurrection Shawl

When I received the diagnosis that I had Ulcerative Colitis, and the medicines that were intended to put it into remission, I had such hope of recovery! I wanted to make something through the recovery period that would be a part of  my healing and then represent God's faithfulness to me as I wrapped it … Continue reading Resurrection Shawl

Not Enough Daffodils

Before I landed in the hospital, colitis had progressed to where my everyday life was pretty miserable. I was rapidly losing strength and weight, due to 15-20 visits to the bathroom a day. I couldn't go anywhere. And I couldn't find the energy to do even the simplest of things, like make dinner for my … Continue reading Not Enough Daffodils

Buried!

As if it weren't enough to have an Art Show to prepare for, Genevieve has also dived, head first, into SEVERAL knitting and crochet projects! Add to that the drawcumenting of her days, the cooking for family, the shuttling children here and there, the everyday goings on of small town living...and she's waving her white flag! "Uncle!" Lucy, … Continue reading Buried!

Buried

As if it weren't enough to have an Art Show to prepare for, I've also dived, head first, into SEVERAL knitting and crochet projects! Add to that the drawcumenting of my days, the cooking for family, the shuttling children here and there, the everyday goings on of small town living...and I'm waving my white flag! … Continue reading Buried

Completely Succumbed

I've completely succumbed to the call of yarn and fun knit/crochet projects!! Now to stick to them and see them through to the end...that will be for another post!