Are You Ready for a Yarn Crawl Adventure? Yarn crawl experiences have re-energized the LYS (Local Yarn Shop) in the US. Regional yarn-related small businesses have banded together to promote yarn crafting. They issue passports for a small fee and provide a yarn crawl...
The Crochet Retreat A crochet retreat with close friends or a large group of complete strangers can completely change your crocheting journey. Everyone needs time to unplug, re-fuel and re-charge. Crochet lovers are no exception. Plan a successful crochet retreat...
On a late April day, when the spring season finally intruded on our long winter, I headed north to Sleepy Hollow, New York, near Tarrytown, to watch sheep get their spring coats at the Historic Hudson Valley’s Sheep to Shawl Festival at Philipsburg Manor. To my...
I was delighted to discover an alpaca farm near me in Mississippi and marked my calendar to make the short trip to Stringer, Mississippi for a visit. Each year the farm has a fall festival, and it was a wonderful experience. This working alpaca farm is located just a...
Are you ready to spice up your next stay in the New Orleans Garden District? The Parisian Courtyard Inn in New Orleans’ famed Garden District is the answer. One of the oldest buildings in New Orleans, this home was built by Rufus McIlhenny of the Tabasco family...
Live like Mark Twain for a few hours during a river cruise with the Steamboat Natchez in New Orleans, Louisiana. Early March brought a chilly breeze, but I enjoyed an educational river cruise learning about the 300 years of port city history. The “Muddy...
Crafting vacations have long-standing popularity. As travelers cherish time away from work for holidays, themed cruises are continuing to grow in popularity. A crochet cruise is a wonderful vacation opportunity for crafting, networking, and learning new skills while...
The sweltering heat and New Orleans’ city commotion can overwhelm one’s senses. However, the Steamboat Natchez provides a relaxing two-hour cruise and relief from the weather and chaos. The calliope whistles a familiar ragtime melody as passengers board the...
Our adventure began in Florida with a Disney experience. With only two days to spend at the Walt Disney Resort, we knew the hours in Orlando, Florida would be action-packed. We started our Walt Disney explorations at the Magic Kingdom. Visiting the park for the...
The annual CGOA conference, officially known as the 2015 CGOA Knit & Crochet Show in Mission Valley, California, was an educational experience that transformed some of my thoughts about crochet. As a first-timer (newbie), I had to acclimate to the spirit and high...
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