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Like to Crochet? This is a book for YOU!

I’m aware ‘mistressed’ not a real word, but I like to use it. Seriously, what is the percentage of women vs. men who are reading this right now?

I like to think in terms of ‘mistressing’ a technique, it’s one of my idiosyncrasies that make me so – what? – loveable? Irascible? Lovably irascible? Continue reading

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Crochet Like You Knit It

When Robyn Chachula asked me to be part of her book, Unexpected Afghans, I jumped at the chance. For the record, WHENEVER Robyn asks me to do anything I jump – I love her that much! I love working both … Continue reading

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Divisions are Sexy (book giveaway – read on…)

False division compels folks to fight with each other, and when people take sides, they become engaged and they’ll buy papers or watch TV shows that support their position. Continue reading

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Crochet By Way of Faye*!

I’ve written and rewritten this next sentence to make it more poetic, but there’s no need; everything I want to say about Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia is contained in the following 8 words…
IF YOU LIKE TO CROCHET, GET THIS BOOK! Continue reading

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Baby Blueprint Crochet

I’ve been quiet for more than a week, my reason is not-great health and maybe a touch of laziness.  And, ironically, being very busy with submissions and figuring out patterns for a few upcoming designs. I’d write in detail about … Continue reading

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Crochet for Bears to Wear

Crochet For Bears To Wear is NOT a child’s book, although anyone who can crochet would enjoy working up the patterns. It does, however, have such a wide ribbon of whimsy running through it that it would engage anyone. Continue reading

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A Place of Love; Moving Beyond Logic

Why on earth would anyone knit unless they’re making something? Continue reading

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