In 9th grade my art teacher, Mr. Powers, told me he’d pass me if I stopped doing art projects. “You’ll never be an artist,” he said. I was crushed. Not because I had a burning desire to become an artist, I never had visions of becoming a Renoir or Matisse … Continue reading
Popular crochet blogger and author Kathryn Vercillo has just announced her newest project, Hook to Heal. The project, which is a book and corresponding set of online classes, is receiving overwhelming support from funders on Indiegogo. Crochet lovers, artists and makers of all kinds are donating to the cause because they believe … Continue reading
Because it IS personal Kathryn Vercillo did something very courageous and extremely significant in writing this book. She gave voice to the many thousands (if not more) women (and men) who turn to crochet to make it through one more moment, one more hour and yes just one more … Continue reading
As we near the fifth birthday celebrations of the CLF, I thought I would bring us back to our roots. When I started blogging four years ago, almost all of my posts centered around our VALUE as people who crochet. We were so under appreciated by both society at large … Continue reading
Wowsies! After a blazing summer with only 5 full rainy days, October has become rather chilly here in the great Northwest! It’s so cold at night we’ve actually starting building a fire, which I LOVE! It’s cozy, and homey, and of course that makes me break out the hooks and … Continue reading
I’m of two minds about rules. On the one hand I am at heart an academic, I love to study and learning the rules to any given matter is exhilarating to me. To delve as deep as possible into the knowledge base of a matter is intoxicating; I adore knowing … Continue reading
