Random thoughts from a mom whose blessings are overflowing.
About 2 weeks ago I crocheted hats for my kids. They are simple double crocheted hats done in the round. I used Paton’s Merino wool yarn for the boys’ hats, and Licorice wool yarn for my daughter’s hat. I found the pattern for the hats on Diaper Sewing Divas. It was written by one of …{Continue Reading}
Two weeks ago I started making some crocheted washcloths. I made ten in four days. They went very quickly. I used Lily’s Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn. I had bought 5 skeins of yarn, and I was able to make two washcloths out of each skein. I also had enough scraps left over to make two …{Continue Reading}
A couple of weeks ago I made another wool wrap diaper cover. I used a blue skein of Paton’s Merino Wool. The pattern I used was the Tickle Turdle Wrap pattern. Below are pictures of the wrap in action on my little guy. I made the small size, but somehow this one turned out bigger …{Continue Reading}
I was inspired to make a wrap skirt by a thread on Diaper Sewing Divas. I used the tutorial from this site. I made one on Saturday and wore it to church the next day. I liked that I didn’t have to use 60″ wide fabric like this tutorial showed. I think I didn’t fully …{Continue Reading}
I decided to make some things for Julia today from some fleece I got recently online. I made a pair of pants (a pattern I drafted) for her and used an old t-shirt of mine to make the waistband. I had a few issues trying to do this. I thought I would like it better …{Continue Reading}
I decided to make a crochet hook roll last Friday. I had seen some knitting needle rolls online and decided to come up with a design that would hold my crochet hooks. Below is a picture of it all rolled up. The top folds down over the crochet hooks so they don’t all out. Then …{Continue Reading}
I have wanted to learn to crochet for quite a while, but was never industrious enough to teach myself. I had tried to have my grandma teach me about four years ago, but all I learned was the chain stitch. She passed away a few months later. I inherited all of her crochet hooks, and …{Continue Reading}
Written on December 21, 2007 The journey to have our new baby started 18 months ago. I became pregnant in June of 2006, but I miscarried at 13 weeks in September of 2006. I lost over 3 pints of blood and there was concern for my health. The thought of not being able to bear …{Continue Reading}
I really believe that getting the toxic cleaning products out of my home has helped my family. There are many companies who sell natural cleaning products, but they cost more than I am willing to spend. So, in order to clean my house I make my natural cleaners. The main items I use are vinegar, …{Continue Reading}
I have always loved the concept of babywearing. I plan to wear my new baby a lot. I used to only have a Nojo baby sling with my older kids. I learned how to make pouch slings when my youngest was about 1 1/2. I decided I wanted to branch out more this time and …{Continue Reading}