Sharon's Eclectic Retreat

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have gone before us; the military who stood tall ready to protect us and for some their loved ones who have passed on. Traditionally Memorial Day in the U.S. was celebrated on May 30th and called Decoration Day. It was a day to decorate the graves of ou

My door bell rang, the furbabies started barking something fierce. I go to the door and I'm greeted by this huge box. I bring it in, open it up and much to my delight I see this: It's some "raw" afghans! I'll be putting these afghans together for my good friend. Deadline is before Christmas so I

Picture from here You can win 10 Skeins of Pickles Thin Organic Cotton Yarn by going to this page and putting in your entry. Sounds like a super prize to me! You get an entry for blogging about it and there are a few other opportunities for extra entries. I've never heard of this yarn before so it

Needed a quick sense of accomplishment so I made a summer hat. I love this pattern. It was easy to work up. The only thing I wish was different about the pattern is that it had a gauge posted. I crochet rather loosely so this did turn out a tad bit big. That's okay, because I'm sure there will be a

(photo from http://www.allfreecrochet.com/sweeps/Magenta-ish-Stitch-Rock-Love-Sheep-ish-Vickie-Howell-Yarn) Go to this page on AllFreeCrochet for your chance to win Stitch.Rock.Love yarn. There are a few options to get extra entries such as blogging about it like I'm doing. Good luck, I hope someon

Working on my latest project, I have decided that I am a sloooow crocheter. I really have put several hours into this most days for about a week. OK, the truth be known, I am slow and easily distracted. I did start weaving some ends in after changing colors to save the procrastination at the the end

 (photo from http://premieryarns.com/patterns.php?id=215) I know I should concentrate on posting smaller projects here with the weather getting warmer but I just saw this afghan pattern and felt compelled to post it here. This pattern is rated "easy" but the use of color and the flowers on it step i