I am not a great crocheter. I only do flat, rectangular projects that involve single, double, or triple stitches. I can crochet two skeins into a blanket at once, but that is the height of my crochet skill. But I love to do it (when I can get Aurelia off of my lap).

I am two precious skeins away from completing my friend E's long-promised afghan. When I finish that, I have unearthed some unfinished quilting and sewing projects from last year. (A puppy printed blanket for Daniel and a Bessie Pease Gutmann print pillow for Aurelia) I believe these will subsidize my Christmas stash nicely.

A word to all who read: I cannot bind a quilt. So if you know someone who can, I will be in the market soon to bind three I think. Needle and thread, I can handle. Sewing machine, hospital trip.

Now to convince the kids it's a good thing that Mommy is otherwise occupied. Wish me luck.

Heather