SFS2014 - May

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Welcome to the May update.
First, I have a finish. Tada!

I worked on Insanity, In the Garden, and I started Frog Pile.

 


Also picked up this lovely pile of (mostly discontinued) yarn for under $20.




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  1. CathyMay 30, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    All of your projects are looking good. I am partial to frogs. :)

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