Monthly Archives: February 2012

Ciabatta and Biscotti-Slipper and Biscuits

Since I was craving a panino, I thought ciabatta would be a good bread to make panini.  The last time I made this bread was four years ago when I made Italian sandwiches using ciabatta. My plan was to have … Continue reading

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Three Mittens Fiasco

When my daughter, Carrie, was a child, I crocheted mittens for her using a pattern that I purchased. A couple of weeks ago, I got the bright idea to design children’s mittens and write the pattern down to share. The first … Continue reading

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Owl Ways Love You

Happy Valentine’s Day! I designed and crocheted this stuffed owl a couple of weeks ago and didn’t get it upload until today. I also made a larger one and with the instructions, pattern and photos, I am hoping to add … Continue reading

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La Mia Famiglia, Vecchie Foto

For my family and relatives- 1944-Gates Street-Portsmouth, New Hampshire Maternal Grandmother, Grandfather, Great-Grandmother and Great-Grandfather Camilla, Biaggio, Lucia, Nicola

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Hanging Hearts Trio

Besides cupids, the only other thing I can think of when I think of Valentine’s Day are hearts. After I finished the “Springtime Crocheted Accent Pillow“, I got busy and crocheted three different sized hearts using a pattern from Red … Continue reading

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Springtime Crocheted Accent Pillow

I haven’t been feeling felt well for the past few day. I started this pillow last Friday and finished with it Monday morning. It reminds me of the colors of spring. It consists of 3 row of sc (after each sc row ch … Continue reading

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