My Dishcloth Obsession

You are probably aware that I have become obsessed with making dishcloths. They're easy projects that I can make in an evening as I watch a bit of television. Another reason I think I like making dishcloths is that I can use so many different colors because I can quickly make one and start another with completely different color scheme. I haven't posted pics for a little while so I have a pile to share with you today. The first 2 are more or less based on some I've made before but I can't remember what pattern I used.

No written pattern:

I made the above dishcloths by using an H hook and chaining 30. 1st row, 29 sc. 2nd row (and all even number rows) ch1, then alternate sc and dc across. 3rd row (and all odd number rows) ch1 and sc across the 29 stitches. Make it as long as you want and end with an odd number row (all sc).

Merry-Go-Round Dishcloth:

Bubble Dishcloths:

Made from left-overs

Chrysanthemum Dishcloths:

The following dishcloths were made using the same Chrysanthemum pattern but omitting the last round because I was running low on yarn.

Later,

Sharon

Dish towels to coordinate

Working on Our Snowbird Master Bathroom

I thought that I might share some pictures with you of the bathroom remodel that the husband is doing. This place may have been "cheap" to purchase but the remodels that we have undertaken are more than we thought we'd have to do and this is after we paid a home inspector! Anyway, here we are at the beginning stages after clearing out for the work to commence.

This tub is dangerous. Stepping in or out of it is a fall hazard. It is also worn out and has cracks in it.

OOPS, forgot to take hamper out and I didn't want you to see our undies.

There is a hole in the wall that hubby had covered with tape because he was afraid a critter might get inside and BITE us! The hole is at the correct level and size for a madman sitting on the john to do a sideways punch and damage the wall.

As you can see, there was no trim at the top of the shower walls.

Blue trim in shower was painted with regular wall paint. It has gradually been washing off.

Ugly light fixture that will be replaced with an exhaust fan and light combo.

Ugly light and mirror. Both will be replaced.

Bathtub shower combo has been removed. Look at the acorns that were under the tub!

Wall that was damaged by a roof leak. I knew there was a problem when I cleaned the shower walls and there was quite a bit of "give" when any amount of scrubbing power was used. Glad we replaced the roof.

Another look at the wall that was damaged by the leaking roof.

And yet another look at the damaged wall. You are seeing into the master bedroom.

Here's a closeup of the acorns that a critter deposited under the tub.

Here is a look at the hole in the wall that was next to the toilet.

Looking from the bedroom into the damaged wall into the shower.

View of wall in master bedroom that needs repair

Tub and vanity ready for disposal.

Looking at shower area. Flooring will all be replaced.

Spot for the new toilet

I think we have just about everything to do the job except for the drywall and new toilet. I went today and did the shopping for new faucets, some fasteners and towel bars. We have a nice vanity that we bought 2nd hand last year and it has been sitting in the living room since then--how crazy is that? It is about 60" long and has much more storage room than the old one. Stay tuned for more pictures to watch the progress as this scuzzy space becomes a pretty and practical bathroom.

Take care everyone!

Crazy Dishcloth Making Lady

Hey, it's that crazy dishcloth making lady back here again. Why am I making so darned many dishclothes? The answer to that question is easy. One of these days years days, I am going to have a bunch of stuff crocheted and sell it at a craft show. I know, I should have enough things made now but I enjoy giving these things away too. I've never participated in a craft show but I understand that often space rent is pricey and you have to sell quite a bit to at least make your money back. Now, I am hoarding crocheted items. I'd like to sell things at a reasonable price but if the only one making money is the venue and I'm not going to break even then it seems that I need a fairly large stockpile of things to sell that are practical and not too pricey. Anyway, that's my theory on selling at craft shows. What about you? What craft show experiences have you had?

Here are a few more dishcloths that I've made. As I've mentioned before, when I'm showing things made from a pattern I've used previously, I'll try to include something made from a new-to-me pattern to put a little spice in the mix. So here we go--

• Dishcloths made from a new-to-me pattern

• Dishcloths from my favorite pattern--

Made from scraps

We're still down in Florida. Hubby is getting ready to do some work on the master bedroom and bath. We have a small, single wide trailer and we thought we would have a good deal after a little bit of sweat equity was put into the place. Unfortunately, the "little bit" of sweat equity turned into a very big bit. I'm looking at things optimistically--in a few years we want to move down here year-round and get a house. Husband and I are having a learning experience with the work that is going into this place so we'll (okay mainly husband) be better qualified when it comes to fixing up a house. I will show you some pictures later) on.

This is all I have for now. Y'all take care and stay warm!

Sharon

cotton yarn for dishcloths

Kitchen Things

I'm am still obsessed with dishcloths and have some more to show you. Before I post them, I'm going to show you what I made with the sewing machine I received for Christmas. I made this curtain to go inside the glass door of a kitchen cabinet. I think it turned out cute. I am trying to include something "different" here when I become obsessed with the same crochet things.

And here's the dishcloths--

Halloween colors in this one.

We came to Florida to stay warm in the winter but this morning, it was 38 degrees when hubby got up to take our Nellie Belle for a walk--BRRRRRRR! Stay warm everyone.

Take care,

Sharon