. . . for all the kind comments, wishes, and prayers you sent our way after my last post. I keep being amazed at the love and care you so freely share, and I’m determined to pay it forward every chance I get.
We’re home now after spending many treasured hours with our family. So, as Vida would want, I’m ready to go back to “making stuff” and sharing about other people I admire who do the same.
One of my resolutions this year is to learn to crochet, and I was ever more inspired while watching my sweet daughter-in-law Tiffany (who JUST learned how!) finish this adorable scarf for cutie Miranda last night while we were all piled into our hotel room chatting. The Bernat Pipsqueak yarn is about the softest thing I’ve ever felt, and I LOVE how it designed itself as she worked.
Thank you to Tiffany for all the tips and to Miranda for modeling. And please watch for a new series of Shop Love! posts while I travel to attend a conference for a few days and then catch up on some projects of my own! ♥
PILLOWS A-LA-MODE 
You’re so very welcome, and it is great having you back. I love the scarf, and thank you for being so kind to share. Best, Mtetar
Thank you, Mtetar! It’s good to be back, too! 🙂
You’re Welcome, and I look forward as always for more great posts. Mtetar
Good to see you back. Glad to hear you are going to have a look at crochet. Any questions ask me! Hooray for making stuff. 🙂
I actually tried a few rows in the car ride back . . . but my sampler is rainbow-shaped instead of rectangular. I’ll have a LOT to learn!!! 🙂
It’s lovely to see you back again 😀 Avis x
Thank you, Avis! Hugs, Katherine
Glad to hear all is well with you. So excited for your year and new ventures!
Thank you! I am, too! 🙂
Welcome back.
Thank you! 🙂
I only just saw this 😦 I am so sorry for your loss x
Thank you so much. Hugs, Katherine
so, so sorry for your loss. Big hugs.
I so appreciate your kind words. Thank you!
I’ve missed seeing your little red headed gravatar popping up, it’s so lovely to see you back. Your Vida would have loved the sharing of her embroidery on your blog and to see you back to creating. I hope it brings you lots of comfort. Jen x
That is SUCH a sweet thing to say, Jen! Thank you so much for your thoughtful ways. Hugs, Katherine
You are so creative and will find many ways to keep your lovely Vida alive in all the beautiful things you do and give. Your generous heart will come back a thousand fold! Hugs and blessings, Doreen
Thank you, Doreen! You’re absolutely one of the most positive persons I’ve ever met . . . it’s your gift! Hugs back, Katherine
Welcome back, and what a cutie pie as a model:)
Thank you! And yes, she’s so adorable! We have lots of fun together! 🙂
Glad you are back! i missed seeing your posts inmy reader! Hugs and good thoughts!
Thank you, Josee! Now I am traveling to New York for a training, but I have some Shop Love posts in the queue so we can enjoy looking at some of our blogging friends’ cool creations while I’m gone! 🙂 BTW, those mittens and gloves you made are amazing!!! 🙂
Thanks 🙂 i love your shop love serie! It’s so fun to discover nice crafter this way!
It’s good to have you back. My thoughts are with you. It’s so difficult to lose a loved one.
Thank you so much, Sheryl. Having these sweet little ones around really cheered us!
Adorable, love the red hair. The name of the yarn is cute too.
She IS adorable, inside and out! 🙂 And I love that yarn name, too! When else can you say the word “pipsqueak” and not get into trouble??? 🙂
The scarf looks so cozy! I know you’re going to crochet some amazing projects this year…. I’m glad to hear that your time spent with family was treasured. I thought this was a beautifully composed line that you wrote: “So, as Vida would want, I’m ready to go back to “making stuff” and sharing about other people I admire who do the same.” I trust that your projects will be a great outlet for you as you continue to mourn her loss, but also celebrate her life. Hugs.
What a sweet, encouraging thing to say, Lauren! I so appreciate your thoughtfulness. Hugs back, Katherine
Really glad you managed some special family time, so precious:)
Thank you, Vicky! It really was a special time.
“Cutie” is exactly the word that came to mind when I saw that smiling face. What a doll.! How splendidly life goes on.
Thank you, Kerri. She IS a cutie, and super-sweet, too.:) We had LOTS of little ones around, and they definitely kept everything in perspective. I know Vida was looking upon all of them with a huge smile on her face!
Glad to have you back….and you’re going to love crocheting:)
Thank you! My first few rows are pretty but super-wonky . . . I’ll keep practicing!!! 🙂
You’ll get it!!!!!
You’re quite welcome and I’m happy that you’re back. Look forward to seeing your crocheting projects in the future!
Kenley
Welcome back Katherine, happy to see your posts again, I read the last one too this morning, thank you for sharing her blog and her creations 😉
Thank you, my dear! 🙂
Nice to see you back, we missed you !!
Awww . . . that’s so sweet! It’s good to be back, too! 🙂
Hi Katherine, I was sad to hear about your recent loss, but I just had to say that you should definitely learn to crochet. It’s a really creative craft and so easy to learn. Plus, whenever I’ve had hard times, I’ve always found comfort in expressing myself (and distracting myself!) with crafting. I hope you do find comfort in something. And just let me know if you need any advice on how to crochet – it wasn’t long ago that I learned so I remember how it felt! Take care, Becky x
That is so sweet, Becky! I really love all the crochet projects my blogging friends make, so I know I’ll enjoy it, too. And it looks like it’s portable . . . I like that idea! 🙂 Thank you for your kind thoughts.
Miranda is too cute…modeled that scarf like she did it all of the time…
I agree! I told her mama that she definitely has a modeling career ahead if she wants it! 🙂 And those dimples . . . . 🙂
Welcome back. And hope you are alright.
This young lady is adorable. The scarf looks gorgeous on her. You will be busy crocheting soon 🙂
Thank you!!! And I agree that Miranda is adorable! Spending time with sweet little ones always makes life better. 🙂
Glad you are back 🙂 Just learning myself, it is so much fun, I love watching videos on YouTube. I can’t wait to see what you make!
Thank you, Liz! I can’t wait to see yours, too! 🙂
I’ve been working backwards to catch up and had to go back to your previous one. I was very sorry to read about your mother-in-law. It sounds like you had a kindred spirit in her and have many fond memories of her, not to mention crafty things she made that bring back memories. She was loved and will be remembered. 🙂
We are cleaning out her apartment now, and I’m finding SO many handmade treasures! It will be a joy to share them with our big family. Thank you for your kind thoughts! 🙂