Entry for November 13, 2007

Entry for November 13, 2007

I know that I have already given you two places on the web to go for daily free patterns. Annies Attic is one and the other is Daily Crocheter. The third that I have not told you about is JPFun . With the cost of patterns being kind of high especially if you're a collector/hoarder of patterns like I am it is nice to find some variety in the freebie category.
Sorry that I haven't written lately. I've been shopping around for a new space. I am frustrated that 360 as we know it will be closing. I wonder if it will be a thing like when Yahoo photos shut down and in order to get comparable service with Flickr, there were fees attached. Who knows, we'll see. I hate to lose everything I've put in here to date. I guess it's a hurry up and wait situation. (Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for October 25, 2007

Entry for October 25, 2007

On this day in history 1764--Abigail Smith married the future President of the United States John Adams. Because of government business this couple was often separated for months and even years. Nevertheless, they were devoted correspondents and often carried on intellectual and stimulating "conversations' through the mail. A famous quote from a letter by Abigail to John is "In the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bounds by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation." (March 31, 1776) Go to the Massachusetts Historical Society to read the correspondence of this couple. (Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for October 23, 2007

Entry for October 23, 2007

On this day in history 1775 Continental Congress approves resolution barring blacks from army. Go to this short article for more information. This ban didn't last long and in January 1776 blacks were allowed in the army upon request by George Washington. (Originally posted in my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for October 21, 2007

Entry for October 21, 2007

On this day in history 1797 US Navy frigate Constitution, Old Ironsides, launched in Boston. What is interesting about this ship is that it is still in commission as part of the navy's fleet. If you go here you can go on a virtual tour.

And to my dh today Happy Birthday!!! (Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for October 19, 2007

Entry for October 19, 2007

This day in history 1720: Birth of John Woolman, American Quaker reformer. His "Journal," written from 1756-72, greatly influenced 19th century abolitionists. Go here to read a short article about him. If you go here you can read his journal. Here you will can read some of his correspondence.

Crochet update: I've been working on a sweater for my friends furbaby. I'm a bit nervous about it because she sent me some of the new Vannas Yarn and I don't want to "goof." I wish I could do some fittings on the darling but I'll just do my best with the measurements she gave me. I'll try to get a picture tomorrow and post it for you. The pattern I'm using was generated by Knitware but the measurements are way off from what I input.

(Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for October 13, 2007

Entry for October 13, 2007

On this day in history 1775 - The Continental Congress establishes a Continental Navy, later known as the U.S. Navy. The Naval Historical Center has a great online article about the Continental Navy so why don't you go visit their page and read it? (graphic from http://www.history.navy.mil/library/online/continentalnav.htm)

Hey, I found a really great crochet page. It has crochet pillows shaped like the alphabet! Wouldn't it be interesting to crochet pillows spelling out your child's name and putting them on his/her bed? Here's the link for the patterns.

(Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

NOTE: The link for the pillows isn't working. I found a few patterns for letter pillows.

For J go to http://crochetingcommuter.blogspot.com/2007/07/completed-project-alphabet-pillow.html

Letter B http://eyenowhour.blogspot.com/2008/05/alphabet-pillow-letter-b.html

Letter D http://eyenowhour.blogspot.com/2008/05/alphabet-pillow-letter-d.html

You may be able to find other letters by using your favorite search engine.