“Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory or defeat.” Theodore Roosevelt

“I do this for myself because I am my own fatherland, and my handkerchief is my flag.” Reinhold Messner

“A blessed thing it is for any man or woman to have a friend, one human soul whom we can trust utterly, who knows the best and worst of us, and who loves us in spite of all our faults.” Charles Kingsley

“Good planning is important. I’ve also regarded a sense of humor as one of the most important things on a big expedition. When you’re in a difficult or dangerous situation, or when you’re depressed about the chances of success, someone who can make you laugh eases the tension.” Edmund Hillary

“The sea, the great unifier, is man’s only hope. Now as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: we are in the same boat.” Jacques Yves Cousteau

“We have seen God in His splendors, heard the text that Nature renders. We had reached the naked soul of man.” Ernest Shackleton

Snakes leave amazing markings in the sand as the wind there way from one spot to another. They can never truly hide as long as you can see where they have been.

Note: This is part of the Earth’s Wonder Collection and available at a discount when purchasing the entire collection. Collection is priced at $20 for six patterns.

Note: This is part of the Earth’s Wonder Collection and available at a discount when purchasing the entire collection. Collection is priced at $20 for six patterns.

Note: This is part of the Earth’s Wonder Collection and available at a discount when purchasing the entire collection. Collection is priced at $20 for six patterns.

Note: This is part of the Earth’s Wonder Collection and available at a discount when purchasing the entire collection. Collection is priced at $20 for six patterns.

Note: This is part of the Earth’s Wonder Collection and available at a discount when purchasing the entire collection. Collection is priced at $20 for six patterns.

Note: This is part of the Earth’s Wonder Collection and available at a discount when purchasing the entire collection. Collection is priced at $20 for six patterns.

Roman Laurel Wreath shawl is reminiscent of the crown that was given to the ancient Grecians to celebrate important events in their lives and victories in the first Olympic games. You can see the olive leaves in the simple lace pattern of the applied edging. We all have times in our lives where we have had to push deep within ourselves to overc...

Beyond the Horizon Shawl is designed to display the brilliance of late spring and early summer. During the twilight hours of this magical time each year, if you look off into the horizon you will see not only grass and flowers, but also birds as they fly to find their roosting spot for the night. 

Buffalo River meanders through several different landscapes before they reach their destination. Over rocks and around bends as it ebbs and flows. The drop stitches in this pattern represent the ripples that are made by water moving over the rocks. The side cables represent the grass and reeds that grown along the banks.

My sister wanted a hat that looked like Jovie’s hat off of Elf! This is what I came up with. Hope you enjoy!

Angel Babies was designed to provide preemie babies with warmth and beauty as they spend their time growing strong enough to be able to go home.

The Mae Flowers shawl is in celebration of all things spring. Spring is a time for rebirth and renewal of the earth. The simplicity of this shawl brings out both of these aspects. The garter body reminds me of the furrows which are plowed into the ground every planting season and the lace edging is the plants as they start to blossom and sprout.

The Lindisfarne shawl is reminiscent of the pillars found outside of the Lindisfarne Priory. Although the pillars have started to crumble over time, the distinct zig zag etchings are still visible today.

The Loire cowl is reminiscent of the stained glass window found in the Loire Valley castles. Many of these windows arched at the top for added beauty and grace. They were surrounded by stone walls to offset their splendor. The Loire Cowl is the perfect weight to wear during the Spring, Summer and Fall.

The Loire shawl is reminiscent of the stained glass window found in the Loire Valley castles. Many of these windows arched at the top for added beauty and grace. They were surrounded by stone walls to offset their splendor.

Lacuna refers to the air space which is found in cellular tissues of plants. The body of this shawl is much like a plant, which we view on a daily basis without the aid of a microscope. To us it appears whole and without gaps. However, once you examine a sliver of the plant using a microscope, the lacuna become visible creating a lace-like netw...