This week I am writing an additional blog post because I have been challenged. Challenged to write a short story using a starting prompt.
The challenge –
I am a Nana. A Nana that loves to sew for her grandbabies. I have two daughters with daughters. Cousins. A few weeks ago, one daughter asked me to sew baby (4 months) some summer tops. The other a romper – Size 12 months with a ruffle sleeve.
This is the story of how Nana, adapted a commercial pattern by adding a ruffle sleeve.
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“Mom!! What do you want for Mothers Day?” (Or Christmas, Or your birthday?). Does this question echo in your house? You may want to direct them to this post because you are about to find out What’s on Nana’s Mother’s Day Wish List.
Crocheting, quilting and sewing is What Nana Makes, therefore, I composed a list of what I would want for Mother’s Day. If your Mom sews, crochets or quilts, you may want to check these out . I am sure her Mothers Day gift list might be a lot like mine!
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This week it’s not about What’s Nana Making but What’s Papa Making? After seeing many different variations of a counter stool, I designed this pattern but needed Papa’s help to make it.
Children are curious little creatures and can get underfoot when you’re in the kitchen. This stool lets your little one help by allowing your child to reach the counter while keeping him or her out of trouble. And cooking is a great way to teach your child skills such as counting, science and creativity.
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Easter is near! And you’re in a panic! Have no fear there is still time to make some great holiday gifts and decor. And the easiest way to dress up anything?
Applique of course!
There are literally hundreds of things that can be appliqued and I am here to show you a few…
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If you want to learn to crochet, join us in making this cozy Afghan. Each month, beginning in February, you will learn how to crochet three different blocks. After 10 months (in November, you will have 30 different blocks in total that we will learn to stitch together in December to make a wonderful lap-sized afghan perfect for Christmas gift giving, although, you may be tempted to keep this for yourself to use for snuggling on the couch.
Our crochet along is finished, but you can start anytime and work at your own pace.
If you would like the entire series in one convenient PDF, you may purchase the e-book in my Etsy shop!
This is the fourth part of the twelve-month series.
It is highly recommended that you read the general instructions before beginning Part 3
You can view Part One here and Part Two which includes Blocks 1-3 here and Blocks 4-6 in Part Three.
LET’S START CROCHETING!!!
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