It took Nana awhile to write this post because I had to wait for all the grandkids to finish their birthday celebrations. (I didn’t want to give away the surprise!)
For the last few months, Nana has been very busy creating Amigurumi gifts for my treasured grandbabies. Here is what I made. PS. Everything was easier than expected!
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If you are looking for something quick and easy to crochet for Valentine’s day, Nana has compiled this list just for you.
Whether you need a gift for your Valentine or something to decorate your home, these suggestions are sure to help and inspire you.
Simply click on the photos to find the pattern and start to crochet for your sweetie this Valentine’s day!
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Christmas is fast approaching and if you haven’t started your Christmas shopping, here are a few stocking stuffers for the quilters you may have on your list.
All of these items are unique and available from ETSY.
Have a peek…….
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Nana has spent most of the summer working on a fabulous quilt (her COVID project). But that is for another post. I have also been crocheting. The first of the gifts I am making for Christmas and HOTH is the Veronica Cardigan. SSHHH – don’t tell my daughter!
This project really had it’s challenges but it is finally complete and looking fine….
Goblins, ghouls, ghosts and monsters, oh my! Halloween can be a fun time of year. In this post, Nana brings you some fun patterns to crochet for Halloween that will brighten your home for the season. Ten to be exact!
UPDATE: Nana added more!! Come and see our 2021 Halloween patterns.
And as the weather turns chillier, there is no better time to curl up with your crocheting and create just the right accessories……
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If you can sew a straight line, you can make a rag quilt.
Rag quilts sew together quickly, are fun and unique and make great gifts! A favorite among my family. We call them “TV blankets” because they are great for cozying up on the couch to watch your favorite flick.
No special quilting skills are required and you can make one in a weekend (or less)!
Let’s start quilting…….
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I know, I know it will soon be fall, so why is Nana making summer dresses. First, it is spring in the southern hemisphere. Second, Nana goes away for the winter (Covid permitting) and Third and most important – ALL the summer fabrics were on sale!!
Want to find out more about this quick and easy, FREE pattern – Read on!
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This is the seventh of a ten part series which will teach you the basics of quilting from choosing fabric to displaying the finished product and everything in between. It is meant to help make that special quilt even more fantastic. This post is all about making your quilt “sandwich” by adding the batting and backing.
So you have decided to quilt your quilt yourself. By hand or on your domestic sewing machine. The quilt top has been sewn and is looking lovely. Now is the time to add your batting and backing and create your quilt “sandwich”.
Part Seven will guide you through the process of choosing your batting and backing, then putting your three layers together so they are ready to be quilted.
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As the weather turns cooler, we begin to think about items to crochet to keep us warm and cozy this fall. And all the rage this year is pocket scarves!! Everyone LOVES pockets, so why not add one to your scarf to keep your favorite things such as phone and keys handy.
With or without hoods, these scarves can be worn in many ways. and they all have handy pockets. You can layer them them on top of a sweater and wear the hood up or down, or you can tuck them inside your coat. And don’t forget they make great gifts because they are quick and easy to crochet!
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Have you ever shopped on Etsy? Nana does – a lot! I was recently asked what I buy on Etsy and decided to write this post on Why Quilters Love Etsy. But if you love to crochet, you will also LOVE ETSY.
If you crochet, you will Love Etsy for a number of reasons from the uniqueness of products available to the almost free patterns available at your fingertips. Come find out why Nana loves Etsy.
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