Over at the Beach Bungalow, Sue is giving away a beautiful trio of potholders to one lucky winner. Why don't you go stop in at her place and check it out?
Crochet, Reading and whatever catches my fancy.
03 February 2012
There's a Giveaway!
Over at the Beach Bungalow, Sue is giving away a beautiful trio of potholders to one lucky winner. Why don't you go stop in at her place and check it out?
02 February 2012
My Other Blogs
Hey, did you know that my chihuahuas--Nellie Belle and Opi have their own blog? Also every now and then I blog a little bit about historic type topics and you can see them here. Originally, I had everything on one blog but I decided that it wasn't such a good idea so I started the other 2 blogs. I try to keep the chis' blog kid friendly because I wanted a place for my adopted great granddaughter to visit online when she got on the computer. OK, that's enough self-promotion. Take care....
01 February 2012
I'm Feeling Chatty Today :)
Today, I'm writing a more "chatty post" that I haven't had the chance to do lately. A little over a week ago, I came home from visiting friends in California. One friend sent me a ticket to help celebrate her birthday. This year was sort of a special birthday for her. She turned 56 and was born in 56--both days were Friday the 13ths. I didn't get anything crocheted during my entire trip with the exception of finishing a sweater for my friends delightful furbaby. Unfortunately, the sweater was a bit big but my friend told me that was ok because it's warmer that way. The pattern I used for the sweater also came with a pattern for a dog hat:
I added the pom-pom. A teddy-bear now wears the hat. :)
Here's a look at my "furfriend" wearing her sweater:
After 1 week visiting in northern California, I hopped on an AMTRAK train and then a bus to head down south to visit another friend east of Los Angeles. We did the shopping thing and I was happy to find a few good bargains to take home. I found a Vera Wang shower curtain for only $4.99
and a matching heavy-duty rug for $5 at one of the stores that is actually a "true" outlet-type store. This friend's little granddaughter tagged along and she liked to "hide" from us:
I recently finished a cute dishcloth:
The pattern for this is a freebie at Lily Sugar 'n Cream.
We're having some crazy weather here in the vicinity of Ft. Knox, Kentucky. A very small dusting of snow twice this winter and both times it went away quickly. Now, with warmer temperatures in the 60s some days, some plants think it's spring and have started to grow and get buds. I'm hoping the weather stays warmish for them the rest of winter. Funny thing about the weather here, it's the same as the weather was when I visited California.
I know I had bunches to share with with you but now that's I'm sitting here typing, I can't think of anything else to say. I know it will come back to me later and I'll just include it in another post--this post is long-winded enough anyway!
Take care everyone...
Here's a look at my "furfriend" wearing her sweater:
After 1 week visiting in northern California, I hopped on an AMTRAK train and then a bus to head down south to visit another friend east of Los Angeles. We did the shopping thing and I was happy to find a few good bargains to take home. I found a Vera Wang shower curtain for only $4.99
and a matching heavy-duty rug for $5 at one of the stores that is actually a "true" outlet-type store. This friend's little granddaughter tagged along and she liked to "hide" from us:
I recently finished a cute dishcloth:
The pattern for this is a freebie at Lily Sugar 'n Cream.
We're having some crazy weather here in the vicinity of Ft. Knox, Kentucky. A very small dusting of snow twice this winter and both times it went away quickly. Now, with warmer temperatures in the 60s some days, some plants think it's spring and have started to grow and get buds. I'm hoping the weather stays warmish for them the rest of winter. Funny thing about the weather here, it's the same as the weather was when I visited California.
I know I had bunches to share with with you but now that's I'm sitting here typing, I can't think of anything else to say. I know it will come back to me later and I'll just include it in another post--this post is long-winded enough anyway!
Take care everyone...
29 January 2012
Heart Pillows
A friend asked me if I knew of a pattern for a heart-shaped pillow. I don't think I found the pattern she was interested in but I did find a few patterns that are very nice. A couple are for patterns that are for sale and the rest are freebies. I decided to post the listing here in case any of you are interested in them too. Here they are--
Pay:
Free:
Monday's Link to a Free Crochet Pattern (30 January 2012)
This weeks's link to a free pattern is for an older pattern for a pretty dress for a toddler. I love to see little girls in dresses like this with patent leather Mary Janes. Hope you enjoy...
All Free Crochet Afghan Patterns is Having a Give-Away
You Have a Chance to Win This!!!
Go to All Free Crochet Afghan Patterns for your chance to win a copy of Crochet Gift List from Crochet Today!
Remember, you can never have too many crochet patterns. Hope everyone has a great week.
23 January 2012
Mondays Link for Free Pattern (23 January 2012)
With Valentine's Day coming up, here's a pattern to crochet a heart pillow for your special someone. For your info, pattern is in British terms so you'll need to make some adjustments. Hugs....
16 January 2012
Mondays Link for Free Pattern (16 January 2012)
Cute pattern for slippers made out of hexagons. Enjoy!
10 January 2012
I'm Taking Off Again...
A good friend has sent me a ticket to go visit her in California. I'll be leaving a little later today. I've been planning my crochet projects to go--dishcloths and slippers (a different pattern than my usual.)
I really don't care for living where we do so any chance I get for a get-away I'm game for. I'm pretty weird, because I'm agoraphobic (honestly, I've been diagnosed) but I can handle, and eagerly look forward to seeing old friends (old as in long-time not age.) The friend I am going to see has been my friend since high school!
I have a doggie sweater finished for my friend's furbaby--hope it fits! I'll get a picture when I visit them and post it when I get back. Postings will be pretty slim for the next 2 weeks so I'll try to remember to take lots of pictures to post. I'm pretty bad about taking pictures when I go visiting. When I was at my uncle's I managed to take pictures of all the projects he had done around his house and you got it, I forgot to get one of him!
I'm just rambling on here so I'll sign off. Hugs....
09 January 2012
08 January 2012
05 January 2012
I'm Boycotting Walgreens
I'm boycotting Walgreens because they no longer accept the military's health insurance (Tricare). I will miss them because I always enjoyed couponing at our local store after perusing the Sunday ads in our local newspaper. I'm encouraging participation in this boycott. With support of our military a high priority among many American's this is something we can do to benefit them. This boycott will hurt Walgreens where it counts--their bank account!
04 January 2012
WIP Wednesday (03 Jan 2012)
Working on a sweater for my good friends' furbaby Oodie. I did some changes to my use of the yarn colors. A few ends to weave in, buttons to sew on and a pocket to attach then it will be done. I hope to finish it tonight unless something comes up.
Here's a list of what I completed in 2011:
Every year I think I have finished more that what I did. But as I look at the list, that's really quite a few projects although some are small like the dishcloths. I'm documenting this here so that I can go back and compare what I do year to year.
Did any of you save your yarn "snippings" from last year. I know that many of you said you were and I was wondering if anyone did and what your plans are for them. I have a small gift bag full.
If you click on the button below, you can see what some other people have been working on.
Take care!
Here's a list of what I completed in 2011:
Completed
1. Scarf (7)2. Baby cocoon w/ hat
3. Earwarmer
4. Baby booties (3 pr)
5. Granny ripple afghan (1)
6. Dog shrug
7. Adult Slippers (13 pr)
8. Afghan out of squares (4)
9. Doily out of ww (3)
10. Hooded Scarf
11. Hat 2
12. Baby Blanket
13. Dishcloth (20)
14. Hat--little girl
15. Left-over granny ghan
16. Wave afghan (3)
Every year I think I have finished more that what I did. But as I look at the list, that's really quite a few projects although some are small like the dishcloths. I'm documenting this here so that I can go back and compare what I do year to year.
Did any of you save your yarn "snippings" from last year. I know that many of you said you were and I was wondering if anyone did and what your plans are for them. I have a small gift bag full.
If you click on the button below, you can see what some other people have been working on.
Take care!
02 January 2012
01 January 2012
New Year and New Beginnings...
In my last post, I alluded to some things that I probably shouldn't have. My extended family has some "issues" that at times are overwhelming to me and I just about blurted some of them out in my last post and I'm sorry about that.
I had to put this picture here of Nellie Belle and dh. Nellie B. hates to have clothes on but I kind of made her wear her Santa suit on Christmas Eve.
I would like to post the project that I'm working on but since it is a gift to one of my blog readers I can't. That's you LJS lol! After I give it to her, then I'll post a picture. Anyway it's a sweater for her sweet little furbaby, Oodie and I hope to get a picture of Oodie wearing it.
That's about it. Think I'll make some more cookies.
Hugs to all and prayers that this year will be a better one for all of us.
31 December 2011
Happy New Year Everyone!
Happy New Years!!!
You know you're getting old when the bottle of champagne bought to celebrate New Years a year ago is still in the fridge.
Anyone make resolutions for 2012? I shouldn't because I didn't stick with last years. My big resolution then was to organize my craft room aka the yarn warehouse. That didn't get done but dh promised me the other day that if I emptied the room, he would build some shelves for storage. I'm going to take him up on that.
Anyway, I am making one resolution and that is to take in stride ignorance from others. I will pray for them that they will remember the Golden Rule and think before they speak. I had some tremendous lies told about me and a relationship with a sibling has suffered tremendously because of this. Eventually the truth will come out because the truth always prevails. I have to be very strong to forget what has been said and to offer forgiveness.
Anyway, on a happier note, here's Mariah Carey singing Auld Lang Syne just for you!
(Every now and then my blog may have music playing and you can mute it by scrolling down the column on your right and muting the music player.)
You know you're getting old when the bottle of champagne bought to celebrate New Years a year ago is still in the fridge.
Anyone make resolutions for 2012? I shouldn't because I didn't stick with last years. My big resolution then was to organize my craft room aka the yarn warehouse. That didn't get done but dh promised me the other day that if I emptied the room, he would build some shelves for storage. I'm going to take him up on that.
Anyway, I am making one resolution and that is to take in stride ignorance from others. I will pray for them that they will remember the Golden Rule and think before they speak. I had some tremendous lies told about me and a relationship with a sibling has suffered tremendously because of this. Eventually the truth will come out because the truth always prevails. I have to be very strong to forget what has been said and to offer forgiveness.
Anyway, on a happier note, here's Mariah Carey singing Auld Lang Syne just for you!
(Every now and then my blog may have music playing and you can mute it by scrolling down the column on your right and muting the music player.)
Insomnia and the Munchies
Couldn't sleep and had the urge for some cookies. The only cookies remaining in our house were some rum balls and I'm not too fond of them. Sooo,
Here's the recipe if anyone is interested:
Pizzelles
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon anise seed
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup melted margarine or butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
In a small mixing bowl stir together the flour, baking powder and anise
In a large bowl beat the eggs with electric mixer on high for 4 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. With the mixer on medium, gradually beat in the sugar. Then beat in the melted margarine or butter and vanilla. Add the flour mixture. Beat on low speed until combined.
Place a slightly rounded tablespoon of batter slightly off center toward back of grid. Close lid. Bake according to manufacturer's directions. (For a nonelectric iron, bake for 30 to 60 seconds or till golden, turning once.) Turn wafer out onto a paper towel to cool. Repeat with remaining batter. Makes about 18.
YUM!
Note:Recipe is a modified version of one found in Better Homes and Gardens Cookies Cookies Cookies
This Week's "Monday's Link to Free Crochet Pattern" Very Late
I'm sorry that I spaced out posting a link for an interesting pattern on Monday. Guess it's better late than never but I do need to be more reliable about it especially since I call it "Monday's Link."
Here's a pattern for a different sort of afghan--it looks like a crazy quilt. Another thing to go on my 20 mile long want-to-do list! Enjoy and y'all have a wonderful new year.
27 December 2011
2011 Crochet Projects
Here's a quick look at the crochet projects I completed this year. At the end of every year, I always think that I did more than I actually did. Maybe next year I'll do more. Thanks for looking!
Every now and then my blog may have music playing. If you go to the column on your right and scroll down to the music player you can mute it.
Every now and then my blog may have music playing. If you go to the column on your right and scroll down to the music player you can mute it.
25 December 2011
Christmas Greetings
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