New Tool
A few days before CJ arrived, the very nice people at Denise Knitting sent me their new crochet hooks. I'm embarrassed to say it took 2 months before I got to touch them (and we all know why, but still...). Luckily I finally got to play with them this week, because I had a few projec

Book Update
swatches Originally uploaded by rchachI thought after weeks of silence it was time for an update. Book work is back on at the CBF headquarters. Amazingly, CJ is letting me get a bit of work done each day. Not a ton, but hey, a little is better then none.We have been doing a lot of swatching during pl

Baby Inspiration
one of my favorite gifts so farOriginally uploaded by rchachFinding cute baby clothes can be incredibly challenging. Especially for a mom like me, that doesn't dig overly frilly, girly, cutiesy-poo baby clothes. I like baby cl

Berry Sneak Preview
Sneak Preview Originally uploaded by rchachThis is my first full project that I completed with CJ. From concept to completion, she was my little assistant. The project has a great berry stitch pattern that is easily memorized since it really only has 2 rows that repeat. That makes for very easy baby

Handmade CJ Gifts
CJ is one super lucky girl. She received tons of handmade gifts. Each one was so sweet of the crafter to think of us and spend the time making them. A lot of them are from fellow crochet designers, which really touches me since I know how little time they have to crochet. And the ones from family are especially touching, in the knowledge that we are all connected through our crafty ways. I hope they inspire you in your next gift.