Missed Stitches Crochet

As I'm sure you've all seen, my blog hasn't had an update in over a year. Many activities in my life have prevented me from posting. I've also made a turn towards sewing as of late.
I used to be a quilter and designed several quilt patterns. The vast amount of fabric I accumulated during that time has been stowed away safely.... until recently!...

Fall is nearly upon us, can you believe it?! The Summer's heat has definitely got me ready for cool, crisp evenings, sweaters and hoodies and of course beautiful shades of red, yellow, green and brown! To help you get in the mood for Autumn, here are...

Six years ago, tomorrow, I made my first blog post.
I first learned how to crochet using some random colors of Red Heart Super Saver yarn, a 5mm Susan Bates hook and a DvD that today I don't recall the name of. I used my old laptop to watch this DvD; continually pausing, rewinding and replaying each segment...

These place mats are so freaking easy and perfect to whip up! Decorate your table this Summer with colorful pride! Simple 3 double crochet clusters in a row is the stitch that makes these place mats.
I used Hobby Lobby 'I Love This Yarn' in Red, Royal and White. Then for the simple single crochet and double crochet border, I used 'Old Glory'. I think they turned out absolutely awesome!...