Straight From the Heart Archives • Simply Collectible Crochet

Crochet Heals

by Celina | Jun 25, 2014 | Straight From the Heart

As you know, I am so deeply moved by how crochet heals us. It saved my life, mentally and physically! You can read about that HERE. My life has changed so dramatically- and continues to do so every single day- that I started this very series called Straight From the...

Straight From the HeART – Leighla Miharo

by Celina | Jun 17, 2014 | Straight From the Heart

Getting to know Leighla Miharo and what moves her has been a joy! I’ve asked her to share some of her story and I am deeply moved by her transformation every time I read it. Art replenishes. Art saves us from ourselves. Art brings us back to life. Meet Leighla:...

Straight From the HeART – Tangerine Washington

by Celina | May 16, 2014 | Straight From the Heart

Straight From the HeART – Tangerine Washington Meet Tangerine Washington! (She made those great earrings.) She is extremely kind, funny and supportive. Her interaction with me online has always been genuine and put a smile on my heart so I had to ask her some...

Straight From the HeART – Pamela Emerson

by Celina | May 13, 2014 | Straight From the Heart

Straight From the HeART – Pamela Emerson I’ve been deeply touched by Pamela’s history and I certainly hope that you are as well. Let’s hear from Pamela now. ‘My maternal grandma learned to knit in school. They made socks for our...

Straight From the Heart – Angie Wells

by Celina | Apr 28, 2014 | Straight From the Heart

Straight From the Heart – Angie Wells I love hearing from you all and this post really touches my heart in such a special way. Thank you for telling us your story, Angie. Meet Angie Wells: ‘My great grandma taught me how to crochet when I was about 6 or 7....

Johnny Navarro – Straight From the HeART Interview

by Celina | Apr 24, 2014 | Free Crochet Patterns, Straight From the Heart

Original Pattern by Lion Brand – linked at the end of the interview. My heart grew to follow Johnny as I knew he was fully committed to his craft. Watching him grow as an artist through Instagram is a delight. I’m intrigued by what he has accomplished in a...