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A hardback copy of The Whisper Man by Alex North lays on a white wooden circle next to a black mug of tea and a black ceramic vase with a gray pocket scarf arranged around it, all on top of a white bedspread.

The Whisper Man – Book Review

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021Leave a comment

I'm not sure any other thriller thoroughly creeped me out the way this one did. I had this perpetual skin-crawling sensation the entire time I was reading this book, and I'm not really sure if it was in a good way or a bad way.

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A lacy shawl worked in a variegated yarn in shades of pink, teal and coral lays with a spring bouquet of cream and pink blooms on a white bedspread.

The Iris Shawl

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021Leave a comment

The wait is over! Grab your favorite hank of sport or fingering weight yarn and get ready to make the Iris Shawl!

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Daisy Jones and the Six – Book Review

March 24, 2021March 23, 2021Leave a comment

I'm afraid once again I am against the grain with many readers of this book. I liked it a little better than okay, but fresh off the heels of reading the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, this book just didn't have the same magic.

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A paperback copy of the novel "The Secrets We Kept" by Lara Prescott sits on a wooden drafting board next to a vase of faux spring blossoms, a lit vanilla candle, and a cup of tea in a burnt orange mug, surrounded by a navy blue throw blanket on top of a white bedspread.

The Secrets We Kept – Book Review

March 11, 2021March 24, 2021Leave a comment

Female spies, forbidden love, and a Soviet traitor....this should be good. I think that it was an excellent portrayal of women in a post-WWII world and the obstacles that they faced both personally and in the workplace....a diverting read and enjoyable enough.

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The Iris Table Runner

March 6, 2021March 8, 20213 Comments

Here it is! My first pattern of 2021, just in time for spring, the Iris Table Runner!

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Fringe Tutorial

February 26, 2021February 27, 2021Leave a comment

Today I want to show you how I make a traditional fringe...fast.

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Lattice Knot Fringe Tutorial

February 26, 2021February 27, 2021Leave a comment

Today I want to show you how to make lattice knot fringe, a fancy macrame technique to add even more flair to your project.

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Modified Iris Stitch Crochet Tutorial

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021Leave a comment

In my upcoming Iris Table Runner, I will be using the iris stitch worked over a series of trellis stitch, so to transition, we need to modify the iris stitch a little. Here's how!

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A paperback copy of the novel "The Night Tiger" by Yangsze Choo sits on a white tray with an amber colored vase, some faux greenery, and a pair of glasses. The tray sits on a white bedspread next to a navy blue throw blanket.

The Night Tiger – Book Review

February 24, 2021February 21, 2021Leave a comment

This story, steeped with the many varied beliefs, myths, and superstitions of several cultures living in 1930s Malaya (now Malaysia), is richly evocative and nuanced with an ethereal quality to the story. Mystery, magic, and amazing world building, this is a sure-to-please read.

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Iris Stitch Crochet Tutorial

February 23, 2021February 24, 20212 Comments

In my upcoming Iris Table Runner, I will be using the iris stitch, so it will be today's tutorial!

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Hi! I'm Kristen, a wife, a mom to two boys, and a breast cancer survivor. I'm passionate about crafting, particularly crochet, reading, and traveling. I love baking and only cook out of necessity. I learned to sew when I was around 9 years old but it's not my favorite thing to do. I love plants, but am not so great at growing them. I can't wait to share my adventures with you!

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