Martha and Maurice. They met by chance, as so often happens. Forces of fate brought them together in my dusty house, over coffee and crafts. Their meeting pushed me to persevere when I might have given up. And by doing so, they helped me discover connections between my work as a children's book author/illustrator and my yarncrafting adventures.

I am a Martha Stewart fan and when I read about her new loom kit, I was ready to voyage beyond my usual knitting. Then a glimpse of the adorable loom animal patterns grabbed me. They were an easy way to try something different. A spring break from a winter of shawls, socks, and other utilitarian warmth. And in the middle of a revision of a new children's book story, I needed to play. At the top of my list was the bear.

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Recently, we learned about a wonderful organization, making beanies and other items for babies in need. Created to honor the memory of little Rosie, who was born at 23 weeks and passed away after two weeks, Rosie's Cozies encourages individuals to donate hats to families with children in the NICU.

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