Crochet by Janice

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There are lots of things I LOVE about The Craft Group and one of those things is the "Show 'n Tell" we have. There's no place for holding back achievements by wrapping them in in faux humility. Creating something is to be celebrated! After a bit of a break over the holidays, so many ladies brought in home-made projects to share. Ideas galore!

Janice has been busy crocheting.
When granny squares were reported to be coming back in vogue, I didn't believe it. But there are some ways guaranteed to give them a modern twist and I love them!
Just add white or black borders and enjoy the new version of putting Granny Squares together.



Crocheting with scraps and random colours are so much fun. Here Janice covered some coffee jars. Use them to hold pencils, pot plants, a bright bunch of flowers or look up "Gift in a Jar" for a trillion ideas. (Well, maybe a few less than a trillion).


...and a colourful cushion with a crocheted centre flower.



Thanks for showing your cheerful crochet. 

It makes me stop and give thanks to God that I can show you these things. Janice has had a really challenging year with her health. She always stays positive and God has worked through some amazing medical people to put her on the road to recovery.

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