This year, I have been focusing on learning new crochet skills. Even as a designer, who has over 30 years of crochet experience, I have so many things to learn. This past month, I had a guest speaker come and talk to my facebook group (SP3 Crochet & Conversations) about…
Mom's are the best, they give so much of themselves for their children. They pray for, teach, guide, love and cherish their children all their lives. Growing up, I always felt blessed to have such an amazing mom and today, being a mom to 3 children, I strive to be…
I love that we live in a country that celebrates different cultures. One of my favorite ways to do this is through the Cinco de Mayo Celebrations. Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the…
We are currently all living in a time in our lives of uncertainty. As our entire world is staying home to help fight the spread of the Corona Virus/COVID-19 all our lives have changed. Some are working from home, some are unable to work, some are able to help others…
The feast of St. Patrick's Day is nearly here and it is time to get your crochet on and whip up some lucky patterns for the occassion. Every March 17, the United States becomes an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and quaff green beer. Green milkshakes, bagels and…
The beauty in nature inspires so many things from cooking, crafting, designing and just getting out to enjoy the fresh air. Wood textures help step it up to the next level with all the different grains, textures and colors. Natural woods are currently a top material when decorating homes for…
Only a few days away from the holiday that focuses on love, Valentine's Day will be here before we know it. Crocheting a handmade gift is one of the greatest ways to show how much you love someone. I have rounded up 14 FREE crochet patterns that you can work…
Sloths are known for their slowness in movements, have you ever felt a little bit like a sloth? I have been feeling a little sluggish, it may be the dreary weather, the business of life, the need to take a break. Whatever the reason is, these Sloth patterns cheered up…
My popular Sleep Tight Teddy Bear Blanket is one of the cutest additions to any nursery. However, Teddy Bears may not be the theme of your decor. So have some fun and switch it up to customize the blanket with other Darling Animal Appliques. I rounded up some of my…