Monthly sewing/knitting/crocheting projects for members to participate in and gift to a worthy clause
Knitters have to plan ahead. When you are expecting a baby, knitters are expecting a few months to whip up a blanket, booties, and a cardigan. When they want to create unique Christmas gifts, knitters have to start by Halloween. Knitters are the ones working on sweaters in the July heat or socks on an… Read More
I’ve been signing books at quilt shows in Texas. It’s so much fun! I love being around these ladies who are committed to continuing this time-honored tradition. All of my books have quilting in them. One entire series (my Shipshewana Amish mystery books) are set in a quilt shop. But the truth is that I’m… Read More
I am sure you’ve probably heard the adage: The journey of a thousand steps begins with the first step. As I was knitting the other day I thought, The journey of a finished sweater begins with the first stitch. A finished sweater takes 10,000+ stitches. And the average knitter will need 40 to 60 hours… Read More
Knitters collect yarn. Quilters collect fabric. Crafters of all kinds love supplies. Part of practicing a hobby is having the goodies to play with. Unfortunately sometimes having the things gets to be more important than using what you have. The pile of goodies gets so big, it’s embarrassing. I have a healthy stash of yarn… Read More
Back in the days before it was so easy to pop in Target to buy a gift for a new baby or a wedding, it was more common to make a gift to give to someone. It really wasn’t even so long ago, really. I wonder though, have people lost the appreciation for the gift… Read More
Amish novels are so much fun to read! The characters are always taking walks, or cooking, or sewing! Many times the characters are ministering to someone else—someone who is sick or maybe just someone who is a bit lonely. So what can you do to minister to someone you know? I came up with five… Read More
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