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Crochet projects completed!

Posted on August 16, 2025 by jjspina

In between and after I published my latest book I completed these crochet projects. They are to be gifts for family this holiday season. I am way ahead of myself in completing them. It must be all this nervous energy … Continue reading →

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Working on some Easter projects and other things!

Posted on March 18, 2025 by jjspina

I can’t believe that Easter is just around the corner. I began crocheting some Easter gifts for the little ones in the family – great nieces and great nephews. All my grandchildren are older now and don’t appreciate little stuffed … Continue reading →

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Christmas shopping has begun and more crocheting!

Posted on November 24, 2024 by jjspina

Each year I tried to gift some items I crochet for family. This year I crocheted an afghan for our bed and pillows to match. I also made pillows for some of the nieces and nephews. Here are my photos … Continue reading →

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Crocheting in between writing!

Posted on September 18, 2024 by jjspina

I love to crochet especially with blanket yarn. It is so easy to use and soft to the touch. I have completed over 30 afghans, multiple pillows, and baby sets (afghan, sweater & hat). I crochet at night while watching … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather is here! Time to Crochet Again!

Posted on November 15, 2023 by jjspina

Brr! New England is in a cold spell. Temperatures are dropping at night into the low twenties! I added more blankets and Afghans to our bed and may add another if it keeps getting colder. We always keep our temperature … Continue reading →

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Keeping Busy not only Writing but also Crocheting!

Posted on January 17, 2023 by jjspina

Since I have been under the weather lately with a virus I have completed three afghans and working on my fourth. I love to crochet at night while watching TV. Sometimes there is nothing that interests me there so I … Continue reading →

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