About Needlecrafts: Go Go Granny!

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Needlecrafts From Connie Barwick, your About Needlecrafts Editor This week we are talking Granny Squares and other such things - see more below. Get yer Granny on! Granny's are kewl, ya know - just ask my Mom! Granny Square Variations Basic granny squares can be made in many different colors, fibers and sizes. Granny squares are very easy, and make a perfect beginner's project. However, granny squares aren't only for beginners; crocheters of all skill levels enjoy creating them and using them in innovative ways. There are limitless possible granny square variations. See More About:  free granny square patterns  crocheting in rounds  Read My Tea Leaves Cross Stitch Pattern The bands in the free Read My Tea Leaves Cross Stitch pattern were inspired by the Tea Leaf Quilt Block pattern. As I wrote this poem, I imagined a young girl sitting in the kitchen asking her grandmother or old aunt to read her tea leaves and tell her fortune, hoping for a good one. See More About:  free cross stitch patterns  saying cross stitch patterns  sampler cross stitch patterns Not Your Granny's Embroidery! I've seen embroidered tattoos, but this photo takes "needlework" to a whole new level. The photo will make it clear. Jewel Box Quilt Block Pattern What does this have to do with Granny? My paternal Grandmother's name was Jewell - so I had to toss this one in the mix. And, guess what - she was a quilter. And, she was also a jewel. She passed her love of needlework down to me. Featured Articles Grandmother Bracelet How to Felt Autumn Needlepoint Projects Great Grandmother's Gift Basic Bead Embroidery Stitches Tutorial Directory of Arts and Crafts Online Marketplaces   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Needlecrafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   More Granny Goodness Plarn Projects: Granny Square and More Choosing Your Grandmother Name Grandma Camp Advertisement