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Cozied Vials

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Vials

I have my new line of Cozied Vials now listed in my Etsy shop! I’m listing them for just $12 with free shipping. These tiny glass vials are snuggled in Continue Reading →

Posted in Etsy | Tagged bohemian, boho, cozy, crochet, etsy, vials, workbench

Free Crochet Motif Pattern: Rosebud Wreath

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Rosebud Leaf Block

I developed this motif based on this rosebud pattern I came across. I previously shared my version of that pattern, Field of Rosebuds. Rosebud Wreath Motif Yarn Colors A: Wreath Center color: Continue Reading →

Posted in How-to | Tagged block, crochet, crochet flower, free, free pattern, granny square, guide, how to, how-to, motif, pattern, photo guide, photo tutorial, rosebud, square, tutorial

Backpacking: Arch Canyon, Utah, October 2014

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Arch Canyon

Every October, Stuart and I celebrate our anniversary, and the beautiful fall weather, with a hiking trip. In addition to our Colorado trip earlier in the month, we did a Continue Reading →

Posted in Backpacks | Tagged arch, autumn, backpacking, canyon, fall, hiking, outdoors, rock formation, ruins

Granny-a-Day 28-29: CAL Blooming Blocks

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Eight Pointed Flower

These blocks are from the Crafty Crochet Community Block a week 2014 CAL. Most folks are using DK weight, resulting in 12″ blocks. I’m using lace weight acrylic-wool blend, resulting in Continue Reading →

Posted in Grannies & Motifs | Tagged crochet, crochet flower, granny square, granny-a-day, motif, workbench

Granny-a-Day 24-27: CAL Blocks and Fancy Grannies

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Starfire

Between working on a custom crochet pouch order and fall hiking trips, I’ve been falling behind a bit. I’m crocheting nearly every day, just not getting grannies done for this Continue Reading →

Posted in Grannies & Motifs | Tagged crochet, crochet flower, granny square, granny-a-day, motif, workbench

Autumn Loop Hike: Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Abineau Trail

2014-10-13: With the fall colors peaking throughout Flagstaff, we decided to hike the Abineau-Bear Jaw trails  loop, one of the best autumn hikes in the San Francisco Peaks. The loop Continue Reading →

Posted in Hikes | Tagged Abineau, autumn, Bear Jaw, fall, flagstaff, hike, hiking, outdoors, trail, Waterline

Granny-a-Day 22-23: Odyssey and Popcorn Parade

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Odyssey

These two blocks are from the Crafty Crochet Community Block a week 2014 CAL. Most folks are using DK weight, resulting in 12″ blocks. I’m using lace weight acrylic-wool blend, Continue Reading →

Posted in Grannies & Motifs | Tagged CAL, crochet, crochet block, granny square, granny-a-day, motif, workbench

Granny-a-Day 19-21: Fancies with Perle Cotton

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Edwardian Fantasy

These three squares are from 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match (I’m using the 2005 edition with the red color scheme on Continue Reading →

Posted in Grannies & Motifs | Tagged crochet, granny square, granny-a-day, motif, perle cotton

Hiking Loop: Dry Lake, Brookbank, and Sunset Trails

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
View of the San Francisco Peaks from Sunset Trail

2014-09-23: Dax (our Australian Shepherd) and I took advantage of the perfect fall weather to hike around Flagstaff’s Dry Lake hills. Starting from the Sunset Trailhead, we took the two-track Continue Reading →

Posted in Hikes | Tagged autumn, Brookbank Trail, dog, Dry Lake Hills, fall, flagstaff, hiking, outdoors, Sunset Trail, trail

Granny-a-Day 16-18: Wheels, Rounds, and Roses

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Deborah Lee Soltesz
Catherine Wheel

These three squares are from 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match (I’m using the 2005 edition with the red color scheme on Continue Reading →

Posted in Grannies & Motifs | Tagged crochet, granny square, granny-a-day, motif, workbench

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