Teddy Bear Gets a Shirt

I was trying to organize one of the spare bedrooms today.  This room temporarily lost a closet to the new hall/stairs leading to the garage.  One of these days, we'll put a small closet back in there.  For the time being, I have a pile of "stuff" to do something with.  I found a box of stuffed animals that I had here for my dil's granddaughter to play with when she was smaller.  This "nekkid" teddy bear called out to me that he needed a shirt.  Then, a loose pattern was in the room for teddy bear shirts!  Musta been in the stars for this bear to get a new shirt today.  Here's the pic of him and the link to the pattern.  If you're going to make this, take the designers advice and MEASURE where she says measure and don't guesstimate because I had to add extra on the side seams before sewing them up. Takes a tad bit over 1/2 hour to make this.  Enjoy!

Major Dad--Good Sitcom for the Family!

I was watching this episode of Major Dad on hulu  and it cracked me up! I hope you enjoy it too! I'm almost finished watching all the available Major Dad shows they have and will be sad to see the last one. I just love a cute, wholesome sitcom. Enjoy!




Major Dad

Monday's Link to Free Crochet Pattern

Here's a sharp looking free pattern for a Ribbed Scarf and Brimmed Hat from Lion Brand.  Sharp looking, and rated as a beginner's pattern. Check it out!  Have a great week "hooking!"

ps You need to be a member of Lion Brand to access their patterns. Go ahead, they won't "spam" you.  :)

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I Reported the Bums to the "Do Not Call" Folks!

I filed a complaint with the "Do Not Call Registry" about Credit Card Services.  I'm just so ticked that these people are free to make calls trying to scam people!  ERRRGGGGGHHHH!

It's Been A While But the Scammers Are Back!

I haven't received calls from scamming companies that promise to lower my credit card interest rates for a while.  Today, they're back in action.  The call came from 779-000-2145 (Name not found) at 3:02 pm.  I pressed 9 to get them to take my name off the list.  The lady wouldn't do it without me giving her my number!  I told the wench that since SHE had just called me, she already had my number and should lose it because the next time I received a call from that number I was reporting them for violating the provisions of the no-call list.  Geez, some people need to get REAL jobs and leave the rest of us ALONE!

Edited to add:  Got ANOTHER call from another phone number for the company Credit Card Services about lowering my interest rates.  The number on my caller id was from "wireless caller" with the phone number 813-332-5027.  I pressed 9 again and told the operator to stop trying to SCAM me!  The gentleman hungup.



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Elementary Statistics My Dears...

My daughter-in-law's 6th grade granddaughter called for homework help and I'm not quite up to snuff on statistic problems...you know--mode, median, range, stem and leaf plots--all that sort of thing. I had to look up help on the Internet! The basic problems she had to do came back to me after review but geez, I was totally lost for a while there and I had a college statistic course (a requirement for a BA in history)!  Here's a video from Youtube that may help you if you're confused (like me).  A bit more elementary video is found here but it does not allow embedding to other sites.  Have fun y'all...!!!!
Oh yeah, before I forget to mention:  Math Playground is a great site to go to for homework help. Nope, they're not paying me to mention this; I have used it with great results before helping tutor this young lady a year ago.




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Great Song...

There is a ton of controversy about building a mosque near Ground Zero. We need to remember that our country has been built on a foundation of religious tolerance. It wasn't Islam that caused such tragedy to happen on 9-11 but rather some warped, fanatics twisting the religious tenents of Islam for their actions. Christianity has its shames too--child molestation, the Crusades and lets not forget when the Americas were newly visited by Europeans whose mission was for God, gold and glory and resulted in the enslaving and death of many natives. So, "Remember who we are!"


And here is a news story that shows a little glimpse at how individuals on both sides of the story feel about this issue.

On this day in 1906, 16 August, Prince Franz Josef II Was Born

Prince Franz Josef was born at Frauenthal Castle in Styria on 16 August 1906. He was the first son of Prince Alois of Liechtenstein and Archduchess Elisabeth Amalie of Austria.  To read more about him go to this Liechtenstein Museum page  and this Royal Forums page for more information on him.

Monday's Link for Free Crochet Pattern

Today's pattern is for one version of the classic ripple afghan.  Easy to make and always appreciated.  Hope you enjoy.  I've made a few of this style, the first was a baby one before my first son was born almost 32 years ago.  I had saved it but my ex husband wouldn't let me have it because he kept it to use for the daughter he and his second wife had!  Hugs...

My Round Ripple So Far...

I just love round ripple afghans.  This is the pattern a member from crochetville.org has generously shared with members who pm her requesting it.  This is being made as a gift for someone near and dear to me.  I can't say who because this person doesn't know anything about it.  I'm using yarn from my stash--4 different brands of ww acrylic.  I really need to work on shrinking my stash so I can get into the extra bedroom where it is stored.  Hope y'all have had a great weekend.

My Current Crochet WIPs

I haven't really posted too much lately about my crocheting.  Right now, I am working on my 1st crocheted doll. I am using this free pattern.  Of course, my doll won't be known as Goldilocks because her hair is black.  She needs legs and clothes.  My embroidered mouth leaves something to be desired and I made some make-shift eyes out of buttons--a little black button on a big white button-- because I didn't want to buy any eyes or attempt to embroider some.

I also started another round ripple.  I'm not sure how big it will end up being because I'm using odds and ends of yarn that I have in my stash.

Stay tuned for more updates...

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Monday's Link for Free Crochet Pattern

Here is a versatile pattern that has adjustments to make an afghan, baby blanket or lapghan.  The simplicity of the design is very appealing.  The pattern sounds like a piece of cake to make too.  Is this on my to-do list you may be asking?  Just about everything I see is on that list lol!  What I make is the result of what I feel like making at that instant and what I have enough yarn on hand for.  Enjoy this one folks!

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Monday's Link for Free Crochet Pattern

Most of the ladies who read this blog have enjoyed playing with Barbie dolls and may even collect them.  Here is a sweet wedding outfit to crochet for your Barbie or a friends.  For me it might be a challenge but for many of you it should be a piece of cake.  Hope you enjoy!

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The Promised Picture of a Junior Spiderman!

Here's a picture of my new little friend with his spiderman ghan!  Isn't he a cutie?  I am so excited and happy that a crochet project of mine was so well received.  He's won my heart fer sure!

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Lotsa Fun on Vacation...

On July 14th, I went to California to visit some friends. The first stop was to visit a friend in Antioch. I hadn't seen this friend in person since we were in high school back in the 70s! The 2nd friend, has been a friend since 1980.  I met her when I was in the Navy. I only have a few true friends and it is great to have had them for such a long time. My time with them was too short even though I missed my husband and the chis.  Wish dh would have gone with me but he refuses to fly since 911.  Here is a slide show to see a little bit of my trip. For some reason my photos came out blurry and I apologize for that.  Usually my camera takes good pics.

Did you notice that I'm in some of the pictures?  That's a very, very rare occurrence and won't be repeated anytime soon--LOL!

Note:  My friends are as bad as me--we don't like our pictures taken.  So, I switched out a few of  the pictures on the slide show they told me had to GO!  This is take 3 so unless one of us objects to some of the pictures again, this should be it :)

Spiderman Needs an Afghan Too...

A friend of mine shamed me because I made blankets for my friends when they had babies but she didn't get  one for her son.  Shame on me!  She liked the Spiderman version of the round ripple because her son is wild about Spiderman.  So, I put my mind to making one for the little guy.  Then, I got sidetracked and the the thought "I have plenty of time to do this.  It'll go fast."  Yeah, right.  When I finally got down to the nitty-gritty, I ended up making it a few rounds shorter than planned and I was weaving in those irksome ends as I was riding down the road to see them!  Didn't get a chance to do a quick laundering so the little guy has also received some strands of little doggie hairs from my "kids."  He asked me what the ghan was for and I told him that when he covered up with it then Spiderman's web would keep him warm and safe.  His mom has reported to me that he has tossed aside his store-bought blanket.  This little guy is so cute and I was so happy to have a crochet project so well received.  Here's a picture of it---

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I Updated My List of Links for Round Afghans

I updated the list of round afghan patterns that I have here .  The new pattern is at the bottom of the list.  It is a cute baby blanket and the link for the pattern is here if you want to go directly to the pattern instead of visiting the list.  Hope you enjoy!

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Monday's Link for Free Crochet Pattern

I owe you an extra pattern this week since I was bad and didn't have a pattern posted last week when I was visiting friends in California.  Anyway, here is a pattern for mittens for men that was just posted on another blog. They're a small enough project that won't be a hassle to make during these warm hot summer days.

Another pattern that I am linking to for you is the Circles in Square afghan pattern.  The squares are a good take along project and as crocheters know, small projects are much better to work on in the summer.

Have fun everyone and hugs to all...

Playing With Photos Online

I'm back!  I thought I'd do a quick post.  I found another place to play around with special effects.  Here's one of my sons when they were youngsters.

Pencil Sketch Generator by WishAFriend.com

Monday's Link for Free Crochet Pattern

I've been trying to keep a list of round afghan patterns.  When this new one at Lion Brand Yarn came up I decided it would make a great link for free pattern Monday.  Here it is!  If you go here you can see all the links I've gathered for free round afghan patterns.  Enjoy....

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