Recent Articles
Timeless Impressions
This was an article written by Jeanne Delathouder with photography by Marcy Black Simpson in the May/June 2011 issue of Victoria Magazine. The article is a beautifully written story of my life journey. From her Kernersville studio in North Carolina, Maggie Weldon preserves priceless memories with delicate imprints of antique lace. A discovery she made [...]
Maggie’s Creative Journey
Crochet became Maggie’s first creative endeavor. Between 1981 and 1996, Maggie spent time designing hundreds of afghan crochet patterns and various home decoration projects for needlework publishers as well as yarn companies. Her designs have been showcased on television, featured in various books, magazines and leaflets. Maggie’s Crochet was started in 1996 along with the [...]
Basic Pearled Barley Recipe
Ever since watching Food Inc. I have been trying to eat better. On my weekly trip to Wholefoods for groceries I could not pass up samples that their in-house chef was giving out. I am always up for trying samples, especially when I am hungry. The chef had prepared a sample of Basic Pearled Barley [...]
My Trip to the Asheville Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum, located in beautiful Asheville, is settled within the Pisgah National Forest and is truly one of the most luscious and biologically diverse places in North Carolina. In additions to gorgeous gardens, it has more than 10 miles of biking and hiking trails suited for the easiest of skill levels to more [...]
Birthdays – Then and Now
Six years ago I rescued a thirteen year old Beagle – Annie and two of her puppies. These precious little five week old puppies were very sick. One night I stayed up all night in tears, trying to get them to eat. I worried they would not make it. Fortunately they made it through. Annie [...]
Vintage Potholders
When I try to remember the very first vintage crochet potholder that started my obsession with collecting, I cannot. I do remember so many thrilling moments hunting through piles of linens and digging through boxes at flea markets, searching online auctions, and strolling through antique stores in search of the next delightful treasures. Online auctions [...]
Friends Come to Visit, Part 1
This week my dear friend Judy and her daughters Nichole and Megan from Michigan came to visit. I was so excited for their arrival and I actually enjoyed cleaning my house and decorating! Judy and I have been great friends since 1997. We met through our husbands who used to ride motorcycles together. We married [...]
My Favorite Crochet Designs
Regardless of what I am designing, I dearly love the process of designing. It is really gratifying when I dream up a new idea and then see that idea come to life exactly how I saw it in my head. Many talented crocheters, pattern writers and staff, help me translate them into reality. My creativity [...]
Lace Makes Home Decor Look Better
In March I was blessed with my sister and nephew visiting me on their way to Florida and a week later my dear friend Judy and her two daughters visiting from Michigan. Our children are around the same age and they grew up together. With so many visitors coming I had a lot of cleaning [...]
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Coming Attractions: Maggie’s Crochet Adds Inventory!
Dear Friend in Crochet, Years ago I loved all crafts including knitting, crochet, macramé, embroidery, loom knitting, weaving and more. My goal was to master them all! At one point I had tons of craft supplies flowing out of my craft room and all over the house. My husband demanded that I “pick one” so [...]
