Crochet Updates

Yep, more dishcloths but also a hat and scarf set too. Here we go!

More chrysanthemum dishcloths:

Flower power dishcloths:

Hat and scarf set:

The yarn I used here is a reflective yarn. 

I don't have a pattern per se. I found a hat pattern that I thought I liked but when I tried to make it, the pattern did not match up with the pictures that the designer showed. I ended up basing my creation partially on the pattern and partially on my imagination. The scarf is based on another pattern. Yep, you're right, a dishcloth pattern that I modified to create the scarf.

 That's all for now folks!

Hugs,

Sharon

"C" is for Casper the Friendly Ghost

I am having a hard time coming up with things for these blog posts. Hmmm, I even googled "words that start with C." Crochet would have been an obvious choice for my blog but I wanted to be a little less predictable. Here's what I've come up with for today's post--Casper the Friendly Ghost! Casper is another of those things from my childhood that brings back happy time memories of watching the ol' black and white television set that you had to physically turn the dial to change channels because remote controls didn't exist. Even though many of these cartoons are in color, people back in the old days didn't run out and get the newest gadgets until the old ones broke and were beyond repair. I hope you enjoy these Casper videos.

"B" is for Bozo

A popular children's show when I was a tiny little girl was Bozo the Clown. A friend's mother got tickets for the show so a group up us went to Chicago to be part of the audience. I was so shocked-- I thought Bozo's clothes were red but they were actually blue. That's what happens sometimes when you watch shows on black and white television sets. When you're in the audience, you didn't get to watch the cartoons but there were other games that the kids played. I didn't get picked for any of the games but I did go home with a Bozo button and I wish I still had it.

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"A" Is for Adaptable

"A" is for adaptable and being able to come up with solutions outside of the box. A quick solution to not having a hammer handy to hang a decorative plate on the wall with is a meat tenderizing hammer! I used the side of it and it worked great.

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The Snowbird Master Bath is Finished!

Yep, the title is correct--husband has finished the master bathroom redo! Remember the ugly, outdated and dilapidated old bathroom?

Here's the new look moving in a clockwise direction--

There was limited room for a couple of towel bars so we decided to go with hooks that hubby mounted on a board with the edges routered.

Floor is linoleum but it has a nice, rustic wood look to it.

Shower view 1

Shower view 2

This is a very deep linen cupboard (almost 30"). Under it is room for a hamper

Mirror over vanity.

Wanted a secure mirror so mounted directly to wall with a couple screws and anchors. Unfortunately, the screws were ugly. What we came up with was a couple gold buttons with their shanks removed and then glued over the screws! Pretty classy look to it.

Vanity 

Medicine chest

You know what this is :)

New door.

This is it for now. Time to take it easy until next winter's projects. Thanks for stopping in.

Hugs,

Sharon

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Monday's Link to Free Crochet Pattern (28 March 2016)

Today's link is to a book of vintage potholder patterns. I like the vintage look--brings back the feelings of my childhood, family and happy days. Here's the link. Hope you enjoy this.

Happy hookings!

Sharon

Potholder patterns for sale

Status Update on Bedroom

In one day, hubby and his buddy laid a new subfloor in the bedroom--

and installed the flooring. For the flooring, we went with linoleum. I know, linoleum isn't the normal choice for bedroom floors. This is a snowbird/vacation home where cost and ease of care are the top concerns. I chose a linoleum product with the look of aged hardwood. I think it looks great and a bravo zulu to the installers!

Hubby is at the store getting some new baseboards. Things are really coming along and the bedroom and master bath should be done before we head north next month (fingers crossed).

This is all I have for today. I have finished more dishcloths from a new-to-me pattern but I will save those for another day.

Take care everyone!

Sharon

Free Crochet Ebook

Thought I'd share the link on where to get a free crochet ebook. Be sure to double check the price before you check out because the price is free for a limited time and I have no idea of how long that will be. On some affiliate links I do receive a few pennies if someone purchases something but I since these are free items I just wanted to share the freebies to be nice. Anyway, here we go--

 http://amzn.to/1R504sq

 And here are 2 adult coloring books for free too!

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It's always great to get something for free. Hope you enjoy these freebies.

Sharon

Updates...

Hubby has been working hard on the bedroom/bathroom redo. Here are a few updated pictures:

 Hard at work cutting in the new paint

Old carpet gone!

Water to the sink

1/2 wall repaired and primed, ready for paint

Bedroom walls painted and carpet tack strips being removed

Okay, I have some crochet projects to show you but unfortunately I haven't anything "different" to show you too. Here we go

Patterns:

• Bubble dishcloth pattern
• Chrysanthemum dishcloth
• Merry-go-Round Dishcloth

This is all I have for now now folks. I am sending happy wishes to all of you.

Sharon

Carpet and tools for carpet installation/maintenance