Had a lovely week away down on the Central Coast of NSW for  family wedding. We camped on the way down but motel'd and cabin'd all the way home but up the inland road due to all the flooding and road closures. Anyway, here is a photo of my little Owl Obsession I finished while on the road. Just love it... and those eyes !!

Feeling like I need to share this beautiful piece of handmade love with you all. My dear departed grandmother handcrocheted this bed cover way back in 1919-1920 while she was pregnant with my father. There is so much love and patience hooked into every stitch, and I think of her everytime I see it. It must have millions of little stitches. Hope you all love and appreciate it as much as I do. 

Well, with only 3 days till Valentines Day, its time to think about giving a heart to your special Valentine, or perhaps just to attach to your little gift. Enjoy the pattern link to this

Crochet'd Danish Heart

http://alipyper.com/2012/12/03/free-danish-heart-crochet-pattern/

Well, I did say I would link some lovely free patterns from time to time. Just finished this gorgeous Doily Floor Rug. I found the pattern on line. 

Here's the link:

http://www.pkcrochet.com/Splendid.pdf 

Enjoy !!

Morning happy hookers.
Saw this link about  Kathryn Vercillo's new book, and you know it really does make sense. I know that when I sit down to crochet or handcraft, I feel better. Take a look at this book... Who needs Prozac?
http://www.crochetsavedmylife.com/

Its TUESDAY !!!!

That means that there are some great savings to be had from my online yarn shop http://lovehandmade.yarnshopping.com/

Thats right, every Tuesday, there are some great yarns marked well down and really worth a look. This week, there are yarns of all kinds and weights. Just take a look at this for example:

 

Medium Worsted Weight ; 65% 35% Nylon ; Its only A$0.39 cents a ball, and we sell in packs of 8. for A$3.15. A bargain. So take a wee peak at ALL the specials for today at http://lovehandmade.yarnshopping.com/promotion

Just want to share with you what I'm up to right now.. I making an Owl Obsession afghan for our newest grandchild to be born in August. Aren't these owls cute?

I bought the pattern from the designer on Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/transaction/111906443 

Its pretty easy, but the yarn she used can't be bought here in Australia, so my search lead me to ICE Yarns.I need some lovely bright self striping yarn, and this is what I'm using and its just lovely. Will definitely share the finished product with you all when its done.

 

Check out all the other colourways on my website

http://lovehandmade.yarnshopping.com/