NEW PROJECT IDEAS FOR 2020

As 2019 draws to a close, we look toward January.  At times, January can be an unpleasant time because the holiday season is over, spring is a ways off, the weather is cold and the only movies are lousy.  Cure the January blues with some brand new projects. 

In the new year, as people in cold climates spend more time indoors, they get inspired to try new hobbies. This website has posts the provide a few helpful hints to help you learn.  And this post is here to offer some suggestions as to are where to find those new projects.

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SAVING AN HEIRLOOM

How Nana turned a tattered old blanket into a treasured heirloom

What is an heirloom?  The dictionary defines it as a valuable object that has been given by older members of a family to younger members of the same family over many years. Well, I think I created one.  Made by my sister for my daughter, then recreated by me and given to my granddaughter, this treasured quilt lives on!

A few years ago, my dear daughter had found a blanket her Auntie, my sister, had made for her when she was a baby.  She had dragged that blanket everywhere she went and when she outgrew it, I had stuffed it in an old cupboard for someday.  Not sure what someday meant but I  soon would!

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LEARN TO CROCHET – PART 12 Finishing

Your blocks are done!! And now it is time to put them all together and finish that gorgeous afghan you have been working very hard to create. This is the last of our twelve part series. To find links to all the posts, please see Part 1.

If you would like the entire series in one convenient PDF, you may purchase the e-book in my Etsy shop!

Today’s post is rather long as you will be learning two things.  How to block your squares and how to join your squares.  I have also included some links to borders should you decide to add a decorative edge to your afghan.

LET’S FINISH THIS MASTERPIECE!!

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