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One Down, Four to Go! - February 11, 2008 9:27 PM
Yes, I've been working on the patterns and I have one complete.  I just have four more to go!  Right now, Christian is playing this game online: Oh, go ahead!...
Update on the New Kids Collections - February 10, 2008 10:50 PM
I want to thank everyone for the lovely compliments on my new Kids Collection. I am currently working on the patterns. Right now, it's grading the sizes that I'm doing. And,...
Introduction of the first Kids Collection! - February 9, 2008 8:30 PM
As promised, I have been working long hours to get this collection prepared for you.  These five designs have been specifically designed with boys in mind.  However,...
While You Were Sleeping ... - February 7, 2008 6:58 AM
I spent the last 8 hours re-designing my website at Kimane Designs.  Whew!  I'm pretty exhausted now.  I still need to fix some links at my other sites. ...
Yep, Still Here! - February 4, 2008 8:42 PM
Before someone sends out a posse, I wanted to post a quick entry to let you know that I'm still here and all is well.  Currently, I am waiting for several design...
New Publication: Raspberry Stripes Pillow - January 27, 2008 12:31 AM
I keep forgetting to tell you that I have a design published in the new issue of Crochet! magazine.  If I'm not mistaken, I believe this is the third issue in a row! ...
Just Say No - January 25, 2008 11:39 PM
I must admit that I am pretty overwhelmed by the response I have received to my post of January 17.  When I first posted it, I was so embarrassed and considered deleting it...
She Be Knittin'! - January 23, 2008 1:31 PM
Yes, I've been knitting the past couple of days.  I still have two WIPs to complete.  Remember when I made that top for myself that I posted a few weeks' ago?  I...
New Publications in Quick & Easy Crochet magazine! - January 19, 2008 4:02 PM
After the post the other day, I really wanted to lighten the mood by showing you two new publications in the current Quick & Easy Crochet magazine.  Like I've said...
It's Time for the Brutal Honesty - January 17, 2008 5:52 PM
I just finished my taxes, so it's a perfect time to be giving you these figures.  This last year, I worked 355 days out of the year for approximately 10 hours every single...
Christian's Birthday Photos - January 14, 2008 9:16 PM
First, we have the clever decorating skills of said 3-year-old.  Notice the keen eye he has for detail!  It takes talent to get all the sprinkles stacked so...
New Publication: Afghans for All Reasons and All Seasons - January 14, 2008 8:08 PM
I received a box today along with my designer copy of Afghans for All Reasons and All Seasons.  I'm pretty excited because this is the first time my designs have been...
Happy Birthday to Christian! - January 11, 2008 1:43 PM
Yes, Christian is 3 years' old today!  Woo hoo!  We have a cake to put together later complete with lots of sprinkly things.  Just like last year, Christian will...
Errata - Drop Stitch Spring Shawl - January 9, 2008 10:26 PM
A kind crocheter has brought to my attention that there is a mistake in the pattern for the Drop Stitch Spring Shawl. Errata:  When performing the stitch pattern, repeat...
Crocheting, Knitting and more - January 4, 2008 4:06 PM
I didn't tell anyone here on the blog, but several months' ago, I submitted a book design proposal.  I'm still working toward that proposal.  But, I've never worked...
2007 Recap - January 1, 2008 12:35 PM
Well, now.  We've reached the first day of the year 2008.  So, I'll take this opportunity to do a recap of the work I've done this year. First and foremost, I made a...
Conversation with a Two-Year-Old - January 1, 2008 3:45 AM
Christian:  Tree.  Lights.  (Edit:  Mom, the Christmas tree lights are not on.) Me:  Well, turn them on. Christian:  Mom.  Tree. ...
Happy New Year! - December 31, 2007 3:04 PM
Traditionally, I make black-eyed peas for good luck on New Year's Day.  But, I'm starting them a day early because I just wanted to.    And, we'll be having black...
Firefox? - December 29, 2007 11:20 PM
If you are reading this and you are using Firefox, please let me know as soon as possible.  You can just leave a comment.  I can't get my posts to show up in Firefox...
Post Christmas Update - December 28, 2007 3:45 PM
Well, it is now my third day of enjoying a delicious cappaccino treat in the morning!  I started thinking about this and, for someone who absolutely hates milk, it's a...
Preppy Backpack Published! - December 26, 2007 4:19 PM
I received notice of a new publication.  This is the "Preppy Backpack" published in Crafts 'n Things magazine, February 2008. This project was fun because I used some...
So, How is Your Holiday Going? - December 26, 2007 1:44 PM
We didn't have a very big Christmas.  Earlier in the year, I had purchased a lot of things for Christian and Brianna.  Brianna is perfectly content and Christian has...
Thank You, One and All! - December 24, 2007 11:45 PM
I am incredibly humbled by all the wonderful, warm comments about my latest design.  You guys are the BEST! Several of you have asked whether I will be making this design...
Calgon, Take Me Away! - December 21, 2007 6:34 PM
Sooo, in an effort to knock myself out of a serious blue time, as you know, I started working on a top for me.  All mine!  I'm calling it the "Calgon, Take Me Away"...
The Flower Seed - December 21, 2007 2:04 PM
Copyright December 2007 by Cylinda Mathews of Crochet Memories, reprinted with permission. The Flower Seed A lady once planted a flower seed in her little garden. She tilled...