Enter now our stormy season! Even as I write this Mother Nature is laying siege to my neck of the woods with fierce storms, hail, and tornado outbreaks. There’s a lot of trepidation during this time and I find that crafting help takes my mind off the worry. With summer...
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Category Archives: Crochet
The Doilie Giftbag

Mother’s Day is coming up soon! I hope everyone has grand plans for their mother! Not sure yet what I will do for mine. Maybe round up all us kids (that I can) and treat her to a fun filled day. While thinking of what to give my mom to...
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Giveaway: ‘Coasting Into Spring’ Crochet Coasters

Time for another giveaway! These delicate crochet coasters are perfect for protecting your furniture as well as adding a splash of color to your living space. Soft and romantic, I am totally in love with these and getting ready to make a set for myself! The set comes with six...
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Fabric Friday: Fun and Funky

Whew! The holidays are over and while I miss the joy of family, friends, and a warm hearth, I am glad to be back in the swing of making, blogging, and just plain doing! I hadn’t planned on such a long hiatus but with a sister in town, a best...
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New Items In Shop!

Meet Blue Crush, Mint Dreams, and Orange Ziggy: my newest creations! You can purchase one via my Etsy. These are one of a kind creations with custom embroidery. They would make the perfect gift for that crochet lover in your life! Or treat yourself! Happy Making! Blue Crush: Mint Dreams: ...
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A Brief Interlude

Thistle and Leaves is now on Facebook! Follow HERE. Now time for some pretties! I’ve discovered a magazine that I feel was made especially for me. Mollie Makes is about everything I hold dear in crafting and making. They cover sewing, quilting, photography, thrifty buying, decorations, and myriad other topics....
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Project Passion: Part II

Sewing has taken up much of my time lately. Little projects that I’ve had floating in my mind are coming to reality the more I practice with my machine. A while ago I had the idea to make a bigger crochet hook organizer since the one I had couldn’t hold...
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