Spread the loveFor those folks who do not know, I was taught to crochet by my maternal Lola (grandmother in Tagalog) Gertrude and mother when I was very young, supposedly around first grade. I remember that I enjoyed the craft, but grew bored with it as I came into my tweens. At the time I…
Spread the loveFor some really cool news, my Secret Pal is an absolute LOVE! Her box of goodies arrived on Monday, and that night I carefully opened the package up to find 2 gift bags stuffed with yarn, needles, vanilla-scented items, a dark chocolate bunny, and of course bunny treats. 🙂 **Please note, there are…
Spread the loveIf you felt the earth moving Sunday, it was probably because I was performing the “Happy FO Dance” after binding off the last stitch for Lorain’s Diamond Fantasy Scarf. I did stop after the 6th repeat only because the depth (from mid-shoulders to the center bottom) of this unblocked scarf measured close to…
Spread the loveLike everyone in the world, I have many faces and hats. I began blogging years ago on LiveJournal to keep a personal diary, and still use it to catch up on various groups of interest. I have such a gamut of loves: Classic Ford Mustangs, surfing, rugby, MLB baseball, American football, automobile racing,…
Spread the loveBecause I seem to make all sorts of things for others throughout the year, I always promise to make a full-sleeved sweater and something nice as part of personal selfish love for myself, SlytherBun, BFF, and sometimes close family. Since Spring 2015, if I make myself a shawl or other accessories, I incorporate…
Spread the loveWednesday night on the tenth proved to be a very fun and educational round of learning. After being introduced by Vickie of Island Yarn Company to their fabulous president Kate, I joined the Metro West Guild and attended my first meeting at the public library in Needham, MA. The group was a lively…
