My Etsy Store

Ok. I've been really bad about blogging lately! I know....don't fuss at me. It all started as a way to keep our friends and family up to date on our adventures, and an outlet for me and my photography. Now, thanks to Facebook, we share photos and stories there. So, I decided to dust off the old blog, and instead highlight what I hope to turn into a business some day.

Growing up, my grandma B was always sewing or crocheting something. Looking back, I wish I had let her teach me the art then. It took me until I was well into my 20's to cherish her art, and decide to teach myself. Using lots of books, I finally sat down and learned to crochet. That first Christmas, I think everyone in the family received an afghan handmade by me. Then people I work with would request I make afghans for them. Over the years, I bet I made over 100! After awhile, I set the hooks down, and started into other craft ventures. Last February, John and I were taking our annual trip to Vermont. With nothing to do but sit in the car for 2 days, I thought I'd pull out the hooks and make a small blanket for a co-worker who was pregnant. During that car trip, I not only made the blanket, but a hat for that baby, then a second hat, because I was afraid the first hat wasn't big enough! A beanie for my husband, a scarf for me, etc, etc, etc! When I got to Vermont, I discovered You Tube videos showing how to create things. So my obsession with crocheting restarted! I haven't sat the hooks down since February. And, if I sneak one more skein of yarn into the house, I'm afraid John will evict me! LOL!

After I got over the rush of crochet orders from friends on Facebook, and work, I decided to set up shop on Etsy and offer some of my completed work. This is only a small sample of what I do, but I wanted to get the store up and running, and see what happens. My store is:PJ's Designs.
I'll upload more photos here, to give everyone an idea of what I've been up to.


My animal hats were EXTREMELY popular for Christmas! Can't tell you how many I made for friends to give as gifts. A co-worker wanted an owl hat to give to her teen daughter. But, she didn't want "owl colors". I came up with this color combo. Can't say I've ever seen an owl that is purple and grey! LOL!


Who's ready for some St Patty's day fun? Savannah has the second largest parade in the US! Folks come from all over to experience a southern St Patty's day festivities. I thought I'd jump on the band wagon quick, and stitch these up for my friend's kids. Can't wait to see them donning their new hats!

Crocheted Panda ornament I made my nephew's girlfriend for a quick Christmas gift. I found the pattern on-line. It stitched up really quick, and easy. The hardest part was finding the tiny eyes!

Crocheted mug wraps I made for my co-workers for Christmas. They went over really well, the hardest part of the job was figuring out which wrap to give to which person!