Crochet Queen: Royal Ramblings

September 10, 2014 As I watch the arc of the late afternoon sun gradually shift, my thoughts can't help but think about the next season that will be upon us: Autumn. I  enjoy Autumn, almost as much as I do Spring. The colors are gorgeous and delight us as new shades appear almost daily tease us with waning sparkle as the sun hits the leaves. the smells, the foods and the holidays during this season are nothing but good. The waning sunlight is only a tease only if we let our thoughts migrate to what is coming next: Winter! I live in the Midwest so I have learned to adapt to four distinct seasons, each with their pros and cons. Those of you in other, more stable climates, might not be able to relate in quite the same way. There is a certain satisfaction to re-arranging the closet and preparing to wear clothes that almost seem like new again since they've been under wraps for months. Our crochet habits are seasonal, as well. Many people do not work on afghans in ...

Monday, October 21, 2013 Much as I hate to see the vibrant colors, invigorating air and doses of sunshine on the shoulders come to an end, it is also fun to pull out last year's scarves, cowls and shawls in anticipation of wrapping up for cozy days and nights of crocheting. Paisley Cowl-2013 Seven paisleys were languishing in the "deal-with-this-later" pile when the President of my CGOA chapter offered up a UFO Challenge. I didn't win the $50.00 drawing, but I got a new cowl finished! To "wrap up" news of my autumn activities, all I can say is it has been quite hectic. Capitol Building, Des Moines, IA: birthplace of our eldest Riverwalk in Des Moines: clear skies, crisp air! Quilt Study Center, Lincoln, NE Visiting Alan's sister, Alice: tractor museum Chicken wire gown: art museum campus of U of NE Detail Promoting my book, blogging more often and an array of guest bloggers has kept me on my toes. I have been...