Pin It for Later! Hook Making 101 Recently I came to possess the most beautiful crochet hook! It is handmade by Leither Co and it is a work of art! You can see it below, in action on an upcoming pattern - it's right next to the energy supply of M&Ms! Leither Co is run by Ashley and Eric Leither -- meet Ashley and Eric Leither Co started, as many things do out of necessity! Ashley, an avid crocheter, was suffering from pain in … [Read more...] about Hook Making 101 at Leither Co
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Friday Finds – Clover Bamboo Crochet Hooks
Clover Bamboo Crochet Hooks I’ve long been a fan of Clover Amour Crochet Hooks, but recently had an opportunity to test Clover Bamboo Crochet Hooks. I found the bamboo hooks to be a delight! They were light weight, smooth and had a good feel in the hand. I was concerned that they might snag on my yarn, but was pleased that this was not the case. I used a silk and bamboo yarn blend for the swatch below - the hook, worked through the yarn smoothly and evenly and produced defined even … [Read more...] about Friday Finds – Clover Bamboo Crochet Hooks
Giving Back – Project Sweet Peas
Want to know what I'm working on in the month of July? I've teamed up with my friends over at ELK Studio From the Heart and together we are making hats and memory blankets for a charity called Project Sweet Peas. I first became aware of Project Sweet Peas when one of the founders wrote to me thanking me for my Sachets of Love free pattern. Jeanne explained that she would use my pattern to make little hearts for memory boxes to give to families who had lost babies at birth. Wow! This hit home, … [Read more...] about Giving Back – Project Sweet Peas
Giving Back – Sick ‘lil Monkeys
I have been blessed with a wonderful husband, children, extended family and dedicated friends. We support each other and power through the tough times. Unfortunately, not everyone is as fortunate and many people find themselves facing challenges alone.  When I have an opportunity, I like to team up with organizations that share my philosophy to help others. Today, I'd like to tell you about an organization that provides support to those in need and touches lives, one person at a time! … [Read more...] about Giving Back – Sick ‘lil Monkeys