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Crochet Anyone?
Look at what I started! I’m so excited!!! I haven’t crocheted in years, and the amazing thing is that once I put that crochet hook in my hand it all came back! I can’t believe that a repetition of stitches can be so ingrained I can recall it years later. This basket of beautiful pink, soft, pink, cotton, pink yarn is going to become a throw! I selected three shades of delicious pink! Here’s what I’ve done so far… It’s a pieced throw that will end up looking like patchwork. It’s worked in long strips, with half double crochet blocks of assorted colors. I’m ready to add the next color! Care to join me? You…
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Bias Maker Heaven
If you haven’t used one of these little tools for making bias strips you are in for a treat! You can have a perfect bias in no time at all! Think of all the little basket handles you can make! It’s so easy! Follow me… Start with a square of fabric. Fold diagonally, wrong sides together. Press the fold… Now let’s go over to the cutting mat… Line up ruler on the pressed fold line and cut diagonally across the square. Bias makers come in assorted sizes. The general rule is to cut the fabric strip double the width of the bias maker. For example: Cut 1/2” strip for a…