21 September 2010

Soft Green Chenille Scarf is Finished!


This is a simple scarf made out of just sc and dc with shells on the edges.
The yarn is :
It is a little frustrating to work with.  A few times when I had to frog a stitch and when I wove in the ends, little bits of the fibers came off in my lap!  I love the finished item though--very soft and cuddly.  This item will probably go to a 'tween girl for Christmas this year.  

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What I Enjoy about Fall...


The season is getting ready to change.  Fall is in the air.  Even though we're still having temps in the 90s during the day, the evenings are sometimes dipping down to 50s.  A few leaves are changing colors and will soon be falling from the trees.  Another blog writer wrote about what she enjoyed about fall and I thought I'd put my 2 cents in about what I think of it too.  So what do I like about this soon to be here time of year?

  1. We usually don't have to run the heater or the a/c so utilities cost less
  2. Pumpkin cappuccino, pumpkin pie and basically any pumpkin foods
  3. Homemade soups and stews
  4. Colors--golds, browns, oranges and scarlets
  5. The comfort of snuggling down under lots of blankets
  6. Beautiful scenery with the trees changing colors
  7. Clothes made for cooler weather
  8. Television reruns are done with
I say "fall" and not "autumn." I'm sure there are more things but this is what I was able to come up with quickly. So, what are your favorite things about fall/autumn???  Hugs...

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