About

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! Hopefully you can tell by looking around that I like to make things. I learned how to crochet a little over 4 years ago, but dropped it as soon as my first child was born. I now have two little ones, ages 3 and 4 who provide endless joy and inspiration to my day. As they’ve gotten older, I’ve been able to pick up my crafting a bit and have learned to sew and knit.  I hope to share my makings and offer any tips that I come across along the way. Please feel free to comment on posts. I know very few crafty-folks in my “real” life and would love to get to know you!

And…in case you were wondering…

Here’s the nursery rhyme from which my blog name was derived:

Hickety Pickety

hickety, pickety, my black hen,

she lays eggs for gentlemen

gentlemen come every day

to see what my black hen doth lay

sometimes 9 and sometimes 10

hickety, pickety, my black hen

I’ve also seen it written as “my fat hen.”  Either way, I like the imagery and how it ties into both blogging and making. :)

See ya soon!

  1. Maureen Martin’s avatar

    Hi Chrissy
    Awesome website! You are so talented. The quilt you made for the new baby (Maureen Alice), was gorgeous and OTG will love the stuffed animal.

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    Chrissy Reply:

    Thanks, Mrs. Martin! And congrats on being a grandma…again! She’s absolutely beautiful and I love that Sandy and Dick named her after both of her grandmothers…so cool!

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  2. Lisa’s avatar

    I clicked “Shop Local” on etsy and found your shops and blog. I really like your creations and finds and would like to follow your blog on google reader (if I find a blog and don’t add it to reader, I always forget to go back). Can you add an RSS feed? Thanks!

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  3. Heather’s avatar

    I found your blog when I was trying to find “dress up party” ideas for my 3 year old. You’ve given me lots of idea for a co-ed party! I especially loved the invitations you sent. Sounded like you made them yourself. Is there any way I could get the pdf template and copy your idea? Thanks!

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  4. brenda’s avatar

    I have that same handmade weather piece and am having a garage sale and am unsure how to part with it. are they valuable?

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