Rosary Hill Blanket Finishing I can't believe we are at the end of the Rosary Hill Blanket CAL & Charity Blanket! The first three weeks we made three different crochet squares and today's lesson is how to join them and add a border. It has been my pleasure to host you through this beautiful blanket and I hope you will give back to those less fortunate by donating a square or two to the Rosary Hill Blanket Charity Project! Please remember all squares must be received by … [Read more...] about Rosary Hill Blanket CAL – Week 4 Finishing
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Rosary Hill Blanket CAL – Week 3 Afghan Square
Tranquil Garden Afghan Square This afghan square is the last in a series of three used in the Rosary Hill Blanket CAL & Charity Project. Crochet a beautiful blanket for yourself and give back to those less fortunate by donating a square or two to the Rosary Hill Blanket Charity Project! Here's how it will work: The Free CAL Part: The CAL/CHARITY project will run over a 4 week period starting 6/3/2016 and you can read … [Read more...] about Rosary Hill Blanket CAL – Week 3 Afghan Square
Rosary Hill Blanket CAL – Week 2 Afghan Square
Rose Cross Afghan Square This afghan square is the second in a series of three used in the Rosary Hill Blanket CAL & Charity Project. Crochet a beautiful blanket for yourself and give back to those less fortunate by donating a square or two to the Rosary Hill Blanket Charity Project! Here's how it will work: The Free CAL Part: The CAL/CHARITY project will run over a 4 week period starting 6/3/2016 and you can read … [Read more...] about Rosary Hill Blanket CAL – Week 2 Afghan Square
Rosary Hill Blanket CAL – Week 1
 Garden Trellis Afghan Square This afghan square is the first in a series of three used in the Rosary Hill Blanket CAL & Charity Project. Crochet a beautiful blanket for yourself and give back to those less fortunate by donating a square or two to the Rosary Hill Blanket Charity Project! Here's how it will work: The Free CAL Part: The CAL/CHARITY project will run over a 4 week period starting 6/3/2016 and you can … [Read more...] about Rosary Hill Blanket CAL – Week 1
Rosary Hill Blanket CAL & Charity Project – Have Fun!
 Rosary Hill Blanket CAL  Crochet a beautiful blanket for yourself and give back to those less fortunate by donating a square or two to the Rosary Hill Blanket Charity Project! The Rosary Hill Blanket CAL: A labor of love, sparked by the kindness and compassion of a very special woman and her sister. Let me explain. About 20 years ago, I met a woman at my hairdresser. I didn't know her name, but our paths always seemed to cross when I would venture in for my monthly cut and color. Even … [Read more...] about Rosary Hill Blanket CAL & Charity Project – Have Fun!
FREE Crochet Pattern ~ Stitch’n Style Handbag Reveal!
I can't believe that July went by so fast and that our Stitchin' Style Handbag CAL is complete! I've enjoyed hosting this event with Janaya of Charmed by Ewe and Wendy of The Hooked Haberdasher and we hope you've had fun too! Below you will find the complete pattern, just in case you missed any of the weekly posts.   ~Maria~ ***And now for the winners of the prize giveaway***  Materials: Approximately 600 yards of yarn, we used DK weight, but really … [Read more...] about FREE Crochet Pattern ~ Stitch’n Style Handbag Reveal!
Week #4 ~ Stitch’n Style Handbag Blog Hop CAL
Today starts Week 4 of our Stitch'n Style Handbag CAL. This week is hosted by Janaya of Charmed by Ewe so head on over to her blog to get the instructions for the sides and handles of the bag. Let's have fun! Next week is the final reveal! ~Maria~ If you haven't joined the event yet, there's still time, just head on over to the event page and join. … [Read more...] about Week #4 ~ Stitch’n Style Handbag Blog Hop CAL
Week #3 ~ Stitch’n Style Handbag Blog Hop CAL
Welcome to week #3 of the July Crochet-Along featuring the Stitch ‘n’ Style Handbag hosted by Wendy from The Hooked Haberdasher, Janaya from Charmed by Ewe and me!  We hope you are having fun so far. We are excited to see your work in progress each week and are excited to announce that we will have a prize drawing at the end of the CAL after the final reveal. Details will follow, but just to tease you a little, here are the prizes. ~Maria~ So let's recap, in Week 1, Wendy hosted and … [Read more...] about Week #3 ~ Stitch’n Style Handbag Blog Hop CAL
Week #2 ~ Stitch’n Style Handbag Blog Hop CAL
Today starts Week 2 of our Stitch'n Style Handbag CAL. This week is hosted by Janaya of Charmed by Ewe so head on over to her blog to get the instructions for the next two squares. Let's have fun! Next week the party will be at my "house" and I'll show you how to join all the squares! If you haven't joined the event yet, there's still time, just head on over to the event page and join.         Boxed Puff Stitch             Spatter Stitch   … [Read more...] about Week #2 ~ Stitch’n Style Handbag Blog Hop CAL
Week #1 ~ Stitch’n Style Handbag Blog Hop CAL
I'm so excited! Our Stitch'n Style Handbag Blog Hop CAL kicks off today. Week one is hosted by Wendy from The Hooked Haberdasher, so you can head on over there to get the instructions for the first two squares. Let's have fun! ~Maria~ If you haven't joined the event yet, there's still time, just head on over to the event page and join.     ********************************************** … [Read more...] about Week #1 ~ Stitch’n Style Handbag Blog Hop CAL
July CAL – Stitch ‘n Style Handbag
For me, the summer is all about relaxing, slower days spent with family and friends, vacationing or pursuing hobbies and of course barbecues! So, I got together with a couple of friends and we’ve planned a summer CAL Blog Hop – think of it as a crochet barbecue! Who: Janaya from Charmed by Ewe, Maria from Pattern Paradise and Wendy from The Hooked Haberdasher What: A fun summer CAL blog hop, for the Stitch 'n Style Handbag When: Each Tuesday starting July 1st through the 22nd and a … [Read more...] about July CAL – Stitch ‘n Style Handbag