Growing up I had a “worry stone” to rub when we traveled because I would get so worried about everything. Lately I have realized how much more there is to worry about. Whether it is my kids being far away…
Free Pattern: Beary Sweet Pouch
Happy February! By this time each year, I am ready for some COLOR in my life (Januarys in Utah get very blah) so Valentine’s Day is a great way to brighten life. Growing up, my mom always had a special…
Free Pattern: Snappy Friend Water Bottle Holder
This summer, while on our way to Mount Rushmore, I realized I had left my water bottle at home. I like to have one with a short handle to hang from my truck door. We do have lots of cup…
Free Pattern: Snappy Friend Scarf
I recently designed a hat, shawl and water bottle holder with this simple stitch pattern. I love the look of it and knew I wanted to make a scarf. Red Heart Super Saver Ombre Yarn is my current favorite yarn…
Free Pattern: Monster Planter Wrap
I really enjoy working in my yard up until the middle of June and once it starts to cool down in the fall. I am BY FAR a “gardener”, but there are a few plants that have done really well…
Free Patterns: Monster Mayhem
We all can use a boost of happiness so how about whipping up some of these little monsters to leave around for your little monsters… or as a special surprise for someone having a monstrous day. Let’s Spread Some Monstrous…
Free Pattern: Adjustable Visor
Visors are great for keeping the sun out and for keeping heads cool. I designed this visor several years ago and still make some each spring and summer for gifts. I love including several flowers to interchange for a pop…
Free Pattern: Large Plant Holder
A couple of years ago I made some pot hangers for gifts. My father in law requested some bigger ones this year. The yarns I have used in the past have been discontinued so I searched for something new to…
Free Pattern: Smoothie Cloth Set
I love being able to make things for specific needs. Recently I decided a hanging towel would work perfectly in our trailer bathroom. The only problem is there is a hook and not a bar to wrap a tabbed cloth…
Free Pattern: Baby Lucy Headbands
While I was in Texas visiting my daughter and her new baby girl, Lucy Jane, she asked me to make her some headbands. I had a few skeins of yarn from other projects with me and whipped up a few….
Free Pattern: Pocket Tissue Peeps
I needed to make some cute little gifts this week. Since we go through a lot of tissues this time of year I thought I would whip up some new tissue covers. I have made a lot from my original…
More Than 40 Quick and Easy Last Minute Costume Ideas
We love Halloween and it is fun putting costumes together. My kids have always had a hard time narrowing it to just one costume and often had two, one for school and one for trick or treating. It is just…