Month: June 2014
“Stars and Stripes” Crochet Purse! FREE Pattern! Happy 4th of July!!!
Patterns - PursesIt is an absolutely gorgeous day at Lakeview Cottage. And, I am starting to get ready for our 4th of July Celebration! A little early, yes, but I am having Read more
“One Green Leaf”……. FREE Crochet Leaf Pattern #2 Today!
Patterns - EmbellishmentsHere is the second leaf pattern. You will notice that it is very similar to the “Little Leaf” pattern. This one, though, has a little more width at the base Read more
A “Little Leaf” ……. FREE Crochet Leaf Pattern!!!
Patterns - EmbellishmentsToday I was looking out of my window and, seeing how green and leafy everything has become, I decided to write up a few of my leaf patterns. On this Read more
It was a busy day for us at Lakeview Cottage Kids, so it was so nice to go on a boat ride tonight! Here are a couple of pictures of Read more

FREE Pattern…..”Sunny Day” Crochet Coaster Set
Crochet Coaster PatternsThis color combination just makes me smile! It just makes me happy! Of course, the pattern can be made in any color combination. As you can see, I have chosen Read more

FREE Pattern……. “Berry-licious” Crochet Coaster Set
Crochet Coaster PatternsHere is another super colorful coaster set…Again, it is based on a mandala design idea. The colors just remind me of blueberries, red raspberries, and black raspberries! Mmmmmmmmm…… “Berry-licious” Crochet Read more

FREE Crochet Coaster Pattern…….. “Blueberry Delight” Coaster Set
Crochet Coaster PatternsI am really on a roll creating some really fun and colorful coasters! I’ve been selling them at craft fairs, giving them as gifts and keeping many for myself! This Read more

FREE Crochet Coaster Pattern! “Colors of the Rainbow” Coaster Set
Crochet Coaster PatternsWell, it’s almost all the colors of the rainbow! At any rate, this set of six (6) crochet coasters is so pretty! I think you will love them if you Read more

FREE Pattern for “Oh So Colorful Summer Coasters”
Crochet Coaster PatternsThese coasters are a kind of tribute to the mandala design! They are very easy and quick to make. They will look so cheery and colorful on your summer table! Read more
FREE Crochet Hat Pattern!!! “May Flowers” Beanie…Now in All Sizes!!!!
Patterns - DecorWhen I first released this pattern in May, it was only for the 3 – 6 month size. In this posting today, I have released the pattern in Sizes 0 Read more
So, now that the perennials are all up and going great, I had to get lots of annuals! Here are photos of my shady plants! I’ll post sunny annuals pots Read more
Spring Gardens at Lakeview Cottage!!!! Watching the Perennials Flourish!
NewsAs I’ve mentioned before, I love gardening! And, it is always so amazing to me how my gardens transform themselves in the Spring! I am posting photos of my gardens Read more

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