food, crochet, merriment
I love Easter. I love all the things that shout Spring, newness and light.
All the symbols of Easter, the tulips, the eggs, the bunnies, the baskets–sweet and happy for sure…
but my favorite has always been the little white lamb.
After all…the Lamb of God is what it’s all about–isn’t it?
Take away the miracle of Easter morning and nothing else really matters.
Original Lamb pattern by TheDevaChi
It all started with these pretty little flowers. I’ve used these cute things for many years. They’ve been baby hat accents. They’ve been hair clips. They’ve been key fobs.
But this time, I have bigger, better plans…
that include a bunch of green leaves…
and some colorful baby birdies.
Put them all together…
and you get
the sweetest little Spring garland that you’ve ever seen!!
Happy Spring everyone!!
Here are my latest Copy Cats!!
This is Eva.
And here we have…Thor!
Eva and Thor are on their way to Portugal this very minute as a birthday surprise to my friend Teresa’s son. Sweet Teresa is the dear friend who sent me a Seed Fairy many years ago. It’s hanging in my house still.
I sure hope she loves her kitties!!
Making them was a labor of love.
Ever since Lily went to Cambodia on a service trip…
she has been crazy about elephants!
Their sweet flappy ears…
their funny little toes…
and that crazy trunk!!
So, of course she needs an elephant snuggy for Christmas!!
I hope she loves it!!
Original pattern from BkayCrochetCo
I was once told by a sweet friend that hanging out with my family was like falling into a box of puppies.
Now, I don’t know if that is true, but this week I’ve certainly had an inkling of what that might just feel like. Haha.
Another friend, who had just lost their sweet dog of a dozen years, asked if I would make a tiny replica of their pup for her kids, for Christmas.
I wondered if making four of the same thing would make me nuts–but it didn’t. I was surprised to find that same pattern, same yarn, same everything–and yet–they all had their own look to them–which made it quite the adventure!
I’m pleased to be a small part of easing a child’s aching heart.
Rest easy Duke.
Good boy.
Original pattern is from Jennyloopydo on Etsy