Crocheting Is My Life!

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Why I Crochet

A conversation about why I enjoy crocheting so much and how it has become such a passion in my life.

You can get my free crochet pattern designs at: http://hometown.aol.com/sheilaschnauzies/SheilaPats.html

Crochet Is The Thread of Remembrance 

An essay I wrote for a crochet group contest long ago...

Crocheting, to me, is the thread of remembrance. It is the means of joining me to my late mother, who taught me so much. I hold her old doilies and remember watching her make endless, perfect tiny stitches.

I leaf through her pattern books and remember her many gifts of love to family and friends - intricately edged pillowcases and starched doilies made. It makes me proud that I do the same as an adult. It is the primary way in which I can hope to emulate her.

It is "my thing," a talent that others in my family do not share nor have patience for but admire. It is so exciting to see them open gifts knowing they will be thrilled with whatever little treasure they have come up with. It is that excitement, the joy of sharing with others, that inspires me to keep creating.

But the biggest thing crocheting means to me in this part of my life is the ability to accomplish tangible creations, despite disabilities that have taken away my career and many things I formerly enjoyed in life. Somehow, miraculously, I can still crochet and I have taken an unbelievable measure of comfort in it! It relaxes me no matter how tense I am and gives me an unlimited source of things to continue accomplishing in the future!

Crochet thread is the ink with which I will sign my life.

Get My Crochet Theme Artwork, Sayings & Humor At CafePress! 

Crochet Theme Stuff Printed On T-Shirts, Bags & Other Cool Stuff!

Before becoming disabled years ago I spent part of my career as a graphic designer. I love to make designs relating to crochet and I put them on the many items available at CafePress. They have everything from sweatshirts and t-shirts to license plate holders, calendars and mousepads.

The link to my store there is http://www.cafepress.com/Schnauzies

I am always adding new designs so stop by often and check to see what's new!

Just Off My Hook... 

Whatever I Just Finished!

Here 'tis, whatever it is I've been working on recently. It's my own little "Show & Tell!"

This is my newest scarf design. It is made out of Paton's "Carmen." It has to be the most delicious yarn I have EVER worked with.

This scarf solves the problem of scarf ends flapping in the breeze being annoying! It is joined on the front and has separate pockets for your hands, and there is a button further up I also plan to make a hooded version in another color of Carmen.

This pattern will be available for sale very soon at my pattern site, http://hometown.aol.com/sheilaschnauzies/SheilaPats.html

My Crochet Supports My Schnauzer Rescue! 

These kids like to eat...

I have been rescuing miniature schnauzers since 2000. Right now there are eight little mouths to feed here:) My three kids are Sparky, Scrappy Jack and SueSu (a former rescue). The rescue kids are Bailey, Koby, Whizzer, Monty and Harry.

Our dream is to raise funds to build an outdoor kennel building so that we can expand our rescue efforts and to put a new liner in the above ground pool that was here when we bought the place, since water therapy and exercise are fabulous for dogs!

On a much smaller scale, sales of my patterns and finished objects help support the ongoing expenses of food, veterinary care, and the occasional new toy.

My Favorite Things To Crochet 

Some Of My Recent Projects

Moving to a place in the country 500 miles away has given me a WHOLE lot of free time to crochet! I have completed several "lifetime dream" projects - a thread filet shawl that took two months, doggie theme filet curtain valances for several windows took up the summer... then I worked on some really fun designs in thread for Christmas in a poinsettia theme. Right now I'm working on a new set of doggie sweaters shown here. The sweaters will be for sale to people who want to spoil their furkids soon!

My Flickr Photos 

Pictures of All My Crochet Designs

If I made it... it's probably here!

Sheila's Crochet Links 

Some of my favorite spots to visit

This module is always under construction!
My Original Free Crochet Pattern Designs
This is where you can find my free patterns as well as patterns for sale on the Net.
Sheila's Schnauzies Miniature Schnauzer Rescue
Here is my Miniature Schnauzer Rescue's official website where you can purchase my finished crochet objects, handmade jewelry, home grown comfrey salve, and lots more!
My MSN Crochet Group
Here's where I hang out with frequent posts, "insider" first looks at my new designs, free patterns, occasional games, photos of all my work, and lots more.
My Crochet & Dog Artwork At CafePress 4 Sale
Buy my crochet theme designs printed on many items at CafePress! All proceeds benefit my miniature schnauzer rescue.

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Lyndamae wrote

I enjoy your site it is so friendly and has lots of info on it..it is also fun...I enjoy the dogs and what you are doing...Keep up the great work

Reply Posted January 20, 2008

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Cindi D wrote

I love your new site! It works well with AOL, too.

Reply Posted January 15, 2008

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Karen OGrady wrote

I like this site, it loaded well for me.

Reply Posted January 14, 2008

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Shirl wrote

This seems to work out great!! Love your site!!

Reply Posted January 13, 2008

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Arlene in the Adirondacks wrote

Nice website and came up perfectly. I have an 8 yo Schnauzer who is our furbaby.

Reply Posted January 13, 2008

 
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Schnauzer Girls Dressed Up & Wrestling! 

This is too much...

I was dying laughing over this one.

Schnauzer Girls In Fancy Dressup Clothes Wrestling!

My little grandpuppy Winnie and her "sister" SueSu are dressed up in the outfits I just crocheted for them and decided to have a wrestling match!

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Sad News About Sparky Lynn 

Our Baby Is At Rainbow Bridge

Sparky Lynn was Sheina's best friend and our heart dog. We bought him as a 4-month old pup in the days before we knew about rescue. He was our "Pookie" and was a quiet, trusting soul. He was my daughter's constant best friend, they grew up together. Sparky got sick in January and we started treatment for Cushing's disease. At the end of February he started losing his eyesight, and was totally blind within a week. Strong of heart, he adjusted and kept fighting. On March 14, he became suddenly very ill and I took him to the vet. He had developed severe diabetes and some type of infection. He was hospitalized and after rallying for two days, he passed away after a sudden downturn on March 17, 2008. Sparky will have a memorial page soon on the web adjacent to his friend Sheina's. She died in 2005 of cancer.

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