Author Archives: janicelynn
Spider Web Afghan Finish
Great project that I finished on Monday. It still came out a little tighter than expected, if I make another in this style I will definitely try a hook size “J”. Advertisements
Spider Web Afghan
This past week I finished 28 rounds of the Spider Web Afghan and was not happy with the results. It looks like an island volcano. I didn’t realize how much the ends were curling and so I decided it was … Continue reading
Mama’s Little Shortcuts & Halloween Afghan
I just finished block #1, Woodpile of the 30’s version of Mama’s Little Shortcuts. I like it… Mama’s Little Shortcuts, Block #1 Another new project that I started is a crochet afghan. This is a kit I got from Herrschners … Continue reading
Mama’s Little Shortcuts – BOM
This is my latest project — it is another oldie that is sure to be fun to make. Mama’s Little Shortcuts is a 1998 BOM from Atkinson Designs. The designer, Terry Atkinson knows how to make things easy and I … Continue reading
DOVE Bandages – Mission Accomplished
Each year I try to complete 6 bandages for the DOVE Bandage Brigade – here they are. The good new is that when I went to the DOVE website there is an announcement that the bandages are no longer needed! … Continue reading
Toothbrush Rug — 8 Day Project
Several years ago I bought a pattern and tool to make a toothbrush rug. I tried to start one and failed and moved on to making a locker hook rug. A couple of weeks ago I stumbled on a youtube … Continue reading
The Last 4 Blocks!
These are the blocks from months 11 and 12. I had fun with these blocks but did have a couple of problems with construction. When you look closely you can see a bit of ripple in each and every flying … Continue reading
And this set of blocks…
I continue to enjoy making blocks for the Indigo Stars BOM, in spite of myself. This is from month 9 — I managed to cut one of the plaid fabrics 2.25 in instead of 2.5 inches. This kit does not … Continue reading
More Big Blocks & Knit Dove Bandages
Here are the blocks for month 7 for Indigo Stars BOM. I had a major miscut so the extra seams are because I didn’t pay great attention to my pattern … oops! So— what did I do wrong? I … Continue reading
NP, Mill Hill, Quilting ….
Once again, time flies… I need to give myself a specific day to post and perhaps I will get back to a weekly schedule. Christmas in July was weak… I did make two Mill Hill beaded ornaments but I only … Continue reading
