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Strange Relief from Back Pain - May 10, 2008 5:48 PM
Some of you know that I have a lot of lower back pain.  A LOT!  This started happening about four years' ago when I fell on ice going to work in lovely, snowy, icy...
Did I Mention That I Will Be Very Busy? - May 6, 2008 9:59 AM
Last week, I was beginning to fret.  I have three designs which I had on my plate to be purchased by editors.  And, I haven't been very diligent about submitting new...
A Podcast Interview with Me! - May 2, 2008 11:22 AM
I'm so excited!  I can't hardly stand it.    Marly, the host of the Yarn Thing Podcast, interviewed ME!  It was just posted this morning.  And, I want...
Crochet Radio! - April 29, 2008 12:38 PM
In this day of podcasts, you have several from which to choose.  But, did you know that there is a REAL, LIVE blog radio cast?  Mary Beth Temple is the host of Getting...
Garden Party Wrap - Not Really Errata, But Further Instruction if Necessary - April 24, 2008 12:44 PM
I've had some discussion about this pattern and I wanted to post a clarification.  If you have run into problems on Row 10, not to worry!  A lot of people are rockin'...
Making a Little Progress! - April 21, 2008 3:30 PM
I'm not sure what evil non-crafty demon has attacked, but I'm having a really difficult time focusing on my work lately.  Whatever it is, I hope it's just some sort of...
Didn't Realize It Had Been Over A Week Since I Last Blogged... - April 13, 2008 2:56 PM
I'm sorry, folks.  I blame it all on life.  I know some of you were worried and emailed me.  I appreciate it!  But, truly, it has simply been very hectic...
Two New Patterns Available! - April 3, 2008 12:50 AM
It appears that the proverbial cat is now out of the bag!  A new website has launched at NaturallyCaron.com.  And, it includes two of my designs! The yarn used for...
Number One! - March 31, 2008 11:12 AM
  What fun!  The Garden Party Wrap is now at NUMBER ONE in the most popular recent patterns on Ravelry!  Woo hoo!
Garden Party Wrap Revisited! - March 28, 2008 12:13 AM
I have had such a big ego boost in the last few days since I first posted about the Garden Party Wrap!  Very exciting!  There is quite a buzz going on over the...
Death of a Computer - March 25, 2008 9:42 AM
Those words are pretty scary, aren't they?  I kind of figured that our main computer was on its last leg when I had to run the system disks last month and lost every single...
Garden Party Wrap Revealed! - March 23, 2008 7:45 PM
For several days, I've been working on a gorgeous laceweight project.  It's not something I've done before and I was experimenting with some laceweight yarn someone had...
First Sale Doctrine with Regard to PDFs - March 23, 2008 8:49 AM
I don't usually post controversial topics in my blog.  But, this particular topic has forced me to really think about this and I wanted to bring it to a broader audience,...
Schematic for Friendship Shawl - March 21, 2008 2:24 PM
I am including a schematic for the Friendship Shawl shown here and available from the Caron site here. I am hoping this schematic will aid in your stitching.  If...
A Quick Photo Shoot Today! - March 20, 2008 3:50 PM
We had an absolutely gorgeous day today and I was able to get some pictures of Christian in the new designs.  Yay!  Near the end, he was really quite annoyed. ...
It's a First! The First Knit Design for Kimane Designs! - March 19, 2008 9:33 AM
This week, I've been working on getting a knit design available for Kimane Designs.  Below you will see the Childs Tweed Zip Front Vest.  I need only to put in the...
New Publications in Quick & Easy Crochet! - March 14, 2008 10:06 AM
I just received my new issue of Quick & Easy Crochet magazine and I've got two new designs published! Baby Sweet Mints Top and Shorts Set This little set is made in Moda...
Holy Mother Filet Shawl Now Available! - March 9, 2008 11:01 PM
Just when I thought I couldn't possibly do anymore this week, I want to say that I am tired and I believe I want to take the rest of the weekend off!  hahahaha The Holy...
An Update on the Little Guy - March 9, 2008 8:00 AM
I realized that I haven't said much about Christian lately, other than professing to the world his obsession with deodorant!  So, this post will be all about the little...
Girls Victorian Princess Dress - March 7, 2008 11:10 PM
I know that you are probably wondering where I find the time!  But, I now have this pattern ready for you at pre-publishing pricing! This dress was inspired by Victorian...
New Publications at Caron.com! - March 7, 2008 3:51 AM
I realized that I should probably post about this since I forgot in my last post.  Woops! First, there is a lovely new shawl pattern I designed at Caron.com called...
Whew! I Can Finally Take a Little Breather! (Just a little one) - March 7, 2008 3:10 AM
I have been working quite hard lately.  And, it doesn't help that Brianna, Christian and I have been battling a cold.  It's not too bad because it's been over a year...
The Heat is On! - February 24, 2008 1:27 AM
That isn't a reference to the gas heat in the apartment.  It is the heat emmanating from the crochet hook!  We are really cookin' now! You see, I'm making an...
Whew! The First Kids Collection Now Available! - February 20, 2008 1:29 AM
My self-imposed deadline of February 20 has been met!  All pre-publishing orders have been emailed.  If you did not receive your order, please be sure to let me know....
Four Down, One to Go! - February 16, 2008 8:59 PM
Yay!  Four first drafts are complete!  I have one more in this Kids Collection.  One thing that had me confounded is the difference between the All Star Jacket...