This was the year I dreaded. Decking the halls without the girls. Oh I remember when they were little and I had to hold back my perfectionism and let them decorate the house for Christmas. I even cleverly gave them their own tree to decorate a few years. You know the one…beautifully adorned with[Read more]
Scarves, scarves, scarves can we ever have enough scarves? Here in Nebraska we love scarves. They are not only beautiful but functional. What I love about the Ladder Scarf pattern is that it is easy and you can knit it in a soft, cuddly merino wool to keep away the[Read more]
What does winter in Nebraska bring? Yes – snow and ice. And what does all Nebraskan’s have in their winter wardrobes? Hats! Yes, we all need hats to keep our heads and ears warm from the cold. Today I am going to share an easy knitted hat pattern you can[Read more]
Are you a person who wants your gifts to be surprise or someone who likes to give specific hints as to what you would like to receive? Let me be transparent here – I love a surprise! BUT…I have received gifts in the past that I did not appreciate and[Read more]
What is a Hostess Gift? With the season change we are reminded that the holiday parties will soon start. I always like a good party with friends and family. You either get to spend a more casual time with co-workers or get to see family and friends that you only[Read more]
Though I’ve been knitting for 10+ years now, there are still many stitches, techniques, and projects I have yet to try. Only in the past 5 years have I started to place more value on the craft of knitting and crocheting and trying to improve my skills and learn more.[Read more]
I had never heard of a “guestbook” quilt prior to Courtney’s engagement. She, however, had been scouring the internet for ideas. She didn’t want the typical, traditional guestbook – who would, right?! With a smirk on my face I wasn’t surprised. Creativity was built into the genes of my girls. With[Read more]
Well, in case you were wondering, my stash of yarn still exists! It’s slowly dwindling, but with every new project I take on there’s always that awkward half skein left over. And that’s exactly how I acquired the yarn I used in this project! I originally used this yarn to whip[Read more]