Show Me The Yarn

October

2009-10-10T13:35:00.005-06:00

I've got my crocheting mojo back. I have made 3 shawls in the past month and a half. Ok. So it's taking me alot longer but there's this new thing I found about 6 months ago called Facebook. It's taking up part of my crocheting time. They will just have to share.

I joined a swap last month at the Ville. It was the shawl swap. I received the most gorgeous knitted shawl in the mail on Thursday. I absolutely love it and it couldn't have come at a better time seeing how it was 38 degrees here this morning. Brrr. It was so nice to wrap up in my shawl and drink my coffee. :)

I am posting a picture of the shawl that I made for my partner. I made her a seraphina using Homespun. I also made her a pair of slippers. I found a new pattern and jsut had to try it. LOL The shawl turned out so nice that I made myself one. I had a ginormous ball of chunky yarn from Hobby Lobby so I used that for mine. I will post a picture of my shawl in a day or two.

I am currently working on a pair of slippers for Thing 2 and some more dishclothes for me. I just love using handmade dishclothes.

Everything is pretty much status quo. What a boring life I lead but it's all mine and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Take Care!!

Update....

2009-08-20T03:50:00.002-06:00

Well. I managed to log in. That's a plus. Been alot of nothing happening around here. I think my break from blogging and crocheting is coming to an end.

The kids started school on Tuesday. They both seem to like their new teachers and friends. I still can't believe that Maddy is in 2nd grade and Cole started 7th. Where did the time go??

Facebook is also taking up quite a bit of my time. LOL. Love Farmtown and Farmville. It's very addictive. I also like being able to post short blips about my day. Guess I could do that here also.

I'll try to post more often than every year. LOL. But this will still be for my crocheting progress and pics.

Take care!!

50 Things

2008-06-02T19:56:00.003-06:00

Because I can't find anything to blog about.....Here is an email sent to me from my best friend.......

50 ODD Things about you! If you opened this, FILL IT OUT! Learn 50 things about your friends and family, and let them learn 50 things about you!

1. Do you like blue cheese? Yes
2. Have you ever smoked heroin? R U CRAZY!!!!
3. Do you own a gun? NO
4. What flavor do you add to your drink at sonic? Diet cherry
5. Do you get nervous before doctor Appointments? No
6. What do you think of hot dogs? Only all beef
7. Favorite Christmas movie? A Miracle on 34th St
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? coffee
9. Can you do push ups? CAN I OR DO I
10. Age? 33
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? MY WEDDING RING
12. Favorite hobby? Crocheting
13. Favorite Actor: Julia roberts
14. Do you have A.D.D.? Yes
15. What's one trait you hate about yourself? Temper
16. Middle name? Lynn
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment?
1. I'm tired
2. I want the neighbor kids to go home.
3. I have a headache
18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday/today:
1. Groceries
2. Lunch
3. hot dogs
19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink?
1. ICED TEA
2. coffee
3. Diet Pepsi
20. Current worries? Can I be asleep before 10 tonight
21. Current hate right now? Stupidity
22. Favorite place to be? At home
23. How did you bring in the New Year? At home
24. Where would you like to go? New York
25. Name three people who will complete this?
1. Whoever wants to
2.
3.
26. Do you own slippers? Yes
27. What shirt are you wearing? Button down shirt
28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? No
29. Can you whistle? Yes
30. Favorite color? Red
31. Would you be a pirate? SURE
32. What songs do you sing in the shower? I DON'T SING IN THE SHOWER
33. Favorite girl's name? Madeline
34. Favorite boy's name? Cole
35. What is in your pocket right now? 0.50
36. Last thing that made you laugh? My kids
37. Best bed sheets as a child? SESAME STREET and Strawberry Shortcake
38. Worst injury you've ever had? Both legs broken at the same time
39. Do you love where you live? Yes
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 4 and 1 in the camper
41. Who is your loudest friend? Alicia
42. How many dogs do you have? 2
43. Does someone have a crush on you? My husband
44. What is your favorite book(S)? Anything my Debbie Macomber or Patricia Corwell
45. Where were you born? Maryville Mo
46. What is your favorite candy? 100 GRANDS
47. Favorite Sports Team? NASCAR----Dale Jr..
48. What song do you want played at your funeral? No clue..
49. What were you doing at 12 A.M.? Sleeping
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? WHY does that alarm work?!

Remember me??

2008-05-03T14:59:00.002-06:00

Not sure if anyone is still even coming around. I think I have settled a few things that were overwhleming me for the past few months.

I am back to crocheting but only for me. Still taking a self imposed break from testing patterns. Even though I truly enjoy the process, I enjoy the process of crocheting for me more.

Hopefully, I will be able to blog a bit more regularly and even throw a picture or two in.

On Vacation

2008-02-28T19:23:00.000-06:00

I am taking a break from blogging and everythig online. I might be back someday.

All I have to say is....

2008-02-09T22:10:00.000-06:00

IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR!!!!!!! Jr. won the Shootout!! You have no idea how happy this makes me. Now it's on to the Duels on Thursday (and yes....My hubby will be treating me to a night in and watching the Duels via DVR). Then, next Sunday is the 50th Daytona 500. I can't wait to see how Jr. is going to do. Hopefully, with his new car and his new team....HE WILL ROCK!!!!!

Sunday update

2008-01-20T18:31:00.000-06:00

Well, even with my good intentions I guess I am now going to shoot for Sunday updates. I can't even find the time to visit all my friends and forums I like.

On to updates, Cole went to the orthopedic surgeon for his final visit last Thursday and the doctor said that his arm is healed. Thank the lord for that one. That same day, we ended up with 5-6 inches of snow and he wanted to go sledding. Being the good mom....I said...Ummmmm NO!! I told him that he needed to let it heal a bit more (as this was his first day without any support on his arm in well over 14 weeks). He ended up being ok with that seeing that it was only in the single digits.

The pics I have to share today are a baby round ripple for Jennifer and my latest tested doily.

Enjoy the upcoming week. I've gotta run as hubby is taking me out to dinner and the children are spending the night with their grandparents. Gotta love those grandparents. Love having a break every now and then.

enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Remember me??

2008-01-07T17:51:00.000-06:00

It's been awhile. Alot has happened while I have been MIA. Just a quick recap...I started a new job in October. I'm loving it! It's so nice to have work to do. LOL. My mother moved 3 and 1/2 hours away. We miss her... Cole and one of his friends were playing in the front yard the first weekend in November and Cole fell and broke both bones in his arm..OUCH!! That bought him a 3 day stay in the hospital along with sugery and a cast for 11 weeks. He is doing much better now.

The holidays have come and gone. Thankfully. I just don't like all the stress and hubbub that goes along with the holidays. And lets not even talk about how rude everyone is. We had a great Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

On the crocheting front...
I have finished my Lace and Bobbles afghan. It ended up being a Christmas present for one of my friends. She loves it!! I really enjoyed making it (even with all the single crochet rounds...)

I also tested this scarf for Katchkan at Simply Crochet. Another great pattern from a wonderful designer. Go check her out, if you haven't yet.

Well, gotta get dinner on the tables. The troups are hungry.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Scattergories

2007-11-16T21:27:00.000-06:00

SCATTERGORIES...it's harder than it looks!
Use the1st letter of your name to answer each of the
following... *they have to be real places, names,
things...nothing made up! Try to use different answers
if the person in front of you had the same 1st
initial. You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name
question.

What is your name? Miranda
Vehicle: Mustang
City: Maryville
Boy Name: Mark
Girl Name: Madeline
Alcoholic drink: Martini
Occupation: M.D.
Something you wear: Make up
Celebrity: Madonna
Food: Mushrooms
Something found in a bathroom: Mirror
Reason for Being Late: Morning sickness
Cartoon Character: Minnie Mouse

Leave me a comment if you post this. I would love to read your answers.

Something interesting...

2007-11-12T05:41:00.000-06:00

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A thank you and a FO

2007-11-07T18:18:00.000-06:00

I want to first show you my new teapot cosy. I joined the teapot cosy at Crochetville and this is my package. I just love it.

Here is a round ripple that I finished a couple of weeks ago. I really like the way the colors fall in this one.

I have finished up all swaps but one. I still have the purple square swap going but I should be able to finish that one up within the month. I have 32 made and need 32 more so that will be my portable project for the near future.

I will post more in a bit about how my son broke his arm. Fun. Fun.

It's almost Halloween!

2007-10-27T11:09:00.000-06:00

Sorry for my abscence. I've been aclimating myself into my new schedule. I love my new job but it's been a few years since I have worked in Corporate America. I don't have as much time for the computer as I used to. I am trying to cruise through the forums I visit at least every other day.

I have 2 swaps wrapped up. And I am thankful. I just logged on to a bunch of comments that I rejected. Apparently, one of the swaps (HSKS 3) decided that it would be a contest to have everyone leave messages for the members to remind them to participate. It was very annoying to log on to this. This will be the last time I participate in that swap. I like making the bag and all that goes along with it but some people need to realize that I signed up for the swap and not all the extras. Anyway---enough of that rant.

I also have my secret pal package ready to mail but my partner did not list her address and she is not answering emails at the moment. So when she does that package will ship and I can share pics of it with you.

Here is a round ripple that I made to donate to my friends church. I really liked the way that it turned out. I love the muted colors.

Anway---gotta run.
Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Update

2007-10-14T01:37:00.000-06:00

My poor, neglected blog. I haven't been crocheting much lately, and what I have been has been test projects that I can't show you. Hopefully soon though, I will have new pics.

I start my new job this coming Tuesday. I am hopeful that this will be a wonderful move for me. I am going back to working 40 hours a week, but the hours are much better and the money is a whole lot better. I feel like now is the time to make this move and it all happened within a week. From the time I set up the interview to the time of the job offer and acceptance. Since both of my children are in school now, it's time to start stepping it up.

SWAP UPDATE~~
1. C'ville Secret Pal~~reveal package ready to mail on Wednesday.
2. HSKS 3 ~~I am making the sock bag tomorrow and will mail this on Saturday.
3. C'ville teapot cosy ~~ Mailing deadline of November 5th.
4. Swap #90 ~~ 40 of 64 made. Mailing deadline December 31st.

That's it for the swaps. Taking a break from these as the square swaps are time consuming and I really want to crochet for me for a bit.

Everything else seems to be status quo around here. Once I settle into my new job I should be back to crocheting more.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!

C'ville secret pal revealed!!

2007-10-09T16:50:00.001-06:00

My partner was kidget29 aka Kathy. She sent me an awesome reveal package. She sent me my very own Blue Ribbon afghan made in earthtone colors. This matches my living room to the letter. I love having an afghan that I didn't make. It makes it all the more special to me. She also sent me Mr Scarecrow. Since I don't have much in the way of autumn decorations he is sitting in the middle of my kitchen table as the centerpiece. He definately looks better than a candle. LOL. Kathy also sent me some wonderful smelling body butter, some very pretty glycerin soap, some tea, a baggie of assorted candies (I have already had to fight the kids off), 4 new notepads, and some palm tree ribbon. Also, she sent me 2 skeins of Homespun in Harvest and Sugar and Cream in country twist.

Kathy~~I can't thank you enough. I love everything!!

Long week....

2007-10-04T08:28:00.000-06:00

Well it's been awhile since I have posted. I interviewed for another job last week and was offered the job. I think it's the right move for myself and my family to move onto this new opportunity.

I have been crocheting, although not nearly as much. I think (fine, I know) that my hand is not healing as fast as it should because I never really stopped crocheting. I am working on a couple of swaps and a couple of test items. I have really backed down on my participation as I am trying to crochet no more than an hour per night. We will see if this helps all the scar tissue settle down.

Here is a completed bag that I finished over the weekend. I was wandering through Wal-Mart one night and found a pattern book on sale for 0.75 and had to buy it. The book had a pattern for a tote. I love making purses and totes. But then again, you all knew that already. LOL. This tote took 3 skeins of RH stripes and was very easy to follow.

Current Swaps~~
1. Autumn Secret Pal - to be mailed by Oct 17th
2. HSKS 3--Sock Kit Swap - to be mailed by Oct 31st
3. Purple square swap (28 squares done) - to be mailed by Dec 31st

There will be more pics to come soon.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

What love means to a 4 year old

2007-09-20T13:42:00.001-06:00

This was an email I received earlier today and couldn't help but post it here.

What Love means to a 4-8 year old . . . Slow down for three minutes to read this. It is so worth it. Touching words from the mouth of babes. A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, 'What does love mean?'
The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:

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'When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore.
So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love.'

Rebecca- age 8

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'When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different.
You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.'

Billy - age 4

'Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.'

Karl - age 5

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'Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.'

Chrissy - age 6

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'Love is what makes you smile when you're tired.'

Terri - age 4

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'Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.'

Danny - age 7

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'Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more.
My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss'

Emily - age 8

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'Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.'

Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)

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'If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate,'

Nikka - age 6
(we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)

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'Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday.'

Noelle - age 7

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'Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.'

Tommy - age 6

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'During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling.

He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore.'

Cindy - age 8

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'My mommy loves me more than anybody
You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.'

Clare - age 6

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'Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.'

Elaine-age 5

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'Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.'

Chris - age 7

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'Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.'

Mary Ann - age 4

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'I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.'

Lauren - age 4

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'When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.' (what an image)

Karen - age 7

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'Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross.'

Mark - age 6

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'You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.'

Jessica - age 8

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And the final one -- Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge.

The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child.

The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife.

Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.

When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said,

'Nothing, I just helped him cry'

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Quidditch - Round 1

2007-09-13T13:25:00.000-06:00

Quidditch ~ Round One
Sept. 12/2007 Trivia
These answers are to be posted on your blog BEFORE the Snitch is found. The Snitch will be released

on Saturday. Once the Snitch is found the trivia will be removed from this site.

1. Who is the Hogwarts teacher that Voldermort performed the Avada Kedavra curse on in Deathly Hallows?
b. Charity Burbage
2. Who replaces the Muggles studies teacher in Deathly Hallows?
c. Alecto Carrow
3. When Harry meets Mr. Olivander for the first time, which wand law is introduced?
c. The wand chooses the wizard.
4. According to Mr. Ollivander, what is not necessary to take true possession of another wizard’s wand?
a. to kill the owner
5. If you know anything about Harry Potter, you will know that Harry’s Patronus is a stag. But what is his best friend Ron Weasley’s Patronus?
d. Jack Russell Terrier
6. Now for the third member of the trio. What form does Hermione Granger’s Patronus take?
a. Otter
7. What did Mrs. Wealey make to eat the first night that Harry arrived at Grimmauld Place?
a. Stew
8. In book 5, at the start of term feast, what is Ron eating when trying to talk to Nearly Headless Nick?
c. Roast potato
9. A half-giant called Rubeus Hagrid takes you to Diagon Alley for the first time. To get there, you go into the courtyard of a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. There, Hagrid taps a certain brick on the courtyard wall three times with his pink umbrella, revealing the entrance to Diagon Alley. As he decides which brick to tap, he mutters instructions to himself. What instructions does he mutter?
b. ‘Three up… two across
10. The first place you go in Diagon Alley is Gringotts bank, where you can withdraw money from your vault and Hagrid can withdraw a top-secret package from Vault No. 713 on Dumbledore’s orders. On the second set of doors leading into the bank you notice a poem written. These are the first two lines:
Enter, stranger, but take heed
Of what awaits the sin of greed,
What is the next line?
d. ‘For those who take, but do not earn

Picture Scavenger Hunt

You may either post these pictures on your blog OR simply link to them.

I've been tagged

2007-09-05T14:07:00.000-06:00

Anna tagged me with this so here goes~~
Here are the rules of the tag:

Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the questions. Your answers must be real places, things, names... nothing made up. If you can't think of anything, skip the question. You can't use your name for the boy's/girl's name question. If your name happens to start with the same letter as mine, sorry, you can't use my answers.

FAMOUS SINGER:
Madonna

FOUR LETTER WORD:
moon

STREET:
Main

COLOR:
Magenta

GIFTS/PRESENTS:
Movies

THINGS IN A SOUVENIR SHOP:
Mirror

BOY'S NAME:
Mark

GIRL'S NAME:
Madeline

MOVIE TITLE:
Macbeth

DRINK:
Milk

OCCUPATION:
Manager

CELEBRITY:
Mary Tyler Moore

MAGAZINE:
Martha Stewart Living

U.S. CITY:
Maryville Missouri

PRO SPORTS:
Mets

FRUIT:
Mango

REASONS FOR BEING LATE FOR WORK:
Morning sickness...

SOMETHING YOU THROW AWAY:
Milk cartons

THINGS YOU SHOUT:
Mwahaha!!

CARTOON CHARACTER:
Mickey Mouse

Okay. Now for the tags. I tag Barb, Sonia, and anyone else who read this. Don't forget to leave a comment when you answer your questions so I read yours.

Thank you!!

2007-08-31T08:10:00.000-06:00

To Secrete Paal. I loved my package and want to say thank you. Here is a pic of my package. I have already picked out a couple of patterns to try.

I also took a pic of my progress of my Navajo blanket.

Have to get going on cleaning so that we can start to tear out carpet tomorrow.

Have a safe and great holiday weekend!!

WIP Wednesday

2007-08-29T09:23:00.000-06:00

I don't have any pictures to share just now but thought I would post an update anyway. My son's Navajo afghan has gotten a few more rows put on it over the last week. I have my 8 pocket tote almost done. I just have to sew on that last pesky strap and weave in the ends. I really must make a point to finish that up tonight.

I started another couple of projects that have to remain a secret until the end of the Autumn secret pals round. That should be around the end of September or beginning of October. I have a few things in mind for my pal and wouldn't want to spoil her surprise.

Speaking of swaps--I've done it again and have a few going right now. None of them are overwhelming especially with the way the deadlines are spaced. Three of them are from Swap bot and they all need to be mailed next week. Not a problem. I have 2 partners for the Coffee and a surprise swap, and 1 partner for a magic yarn ball swap.

I also joined the HSKS3 swap. This one will be fun (especially now that I have at least seen all 5 movies...LOL). I am in the Gryffindor house again. Can't wait to see what house my partner is in so I can start shopping!!

Partners for the 'Ville's Autumn purse swap should also be out this weekend. I have the pattern picked out and waiting for my partner's color preferences.

The last swap will be a bit more labor intensive. I joined a purple square swap. Good news is that the mailing date is after Christmas, bad news is that I could end up making 80 8" squares. That's ok with me because that means I will receive 80 8" squares and will be able to make a good sized afghan for myself.

I think that is all that I have to update for this week.

Take care and have a blessed day!!

HSKS Swap

2007-08-24T12:16:00.000-06:00

I joined another swap. This one is the HSKS 3 sock kit swap. I had so much fun in the HSKS 1. Go check it out at HSKS3

WIP Wednesday and update

2007-08-22T14:20:00.000-06:00

I am crocheting some now. They took my stitches out last week. That helped a bunch.

These first pics are of the items that I won from the Crochetville auction. This first one is the afghan that some of the villagers made and donated.

This next pic is of my tote. I love this tote. TampaDoll did a great job on it.

This next tote was made by KnicKnack. I love the material she used to line it.

Up next is a pic of my 8 pocket tote. I joined the CAL at the 'Ville. All I have left to do on this one is the joining and sewing the handles on.

This next project is a Navajo afghan. Another CAL at the 'Ville that I joined. This will be for Thing 1.

And the final pic is of a couple of face cloths and soap holders that I made for my partners in a Swap Bot swap.

In other news, the kids started school on Monday. Thing 1 is in 5th grade this year and loving it. Thing 2 started kindergarten and so far so good. Hubby and I took them to school Monday morning and then got the dismissal kiss from Thing 2. She was ready for us to leave and to get to learning and playing. It's a new feeling to be home alone during the days I have off.

Enough rambling and I will try to post a bit more often.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Nothing new to report

2007-08-08T09:30:00.000-06:00

Surgery went well. Healing is happening. No crocheting going on. I did try to pick up a hook last night. It didn't hurt but still can't hold things for very long.

Since I can't crochet I have been reworking my to do list. I have decided on 2 afghans that are in the very near future. One is for Thing 1. HE seems to get discouraged that most patterns are for girls. Well, in one of my pattern books that my secret pal sent me there is a pattern for a crocheted mitred square dishcloth. I worked it up last week into a dishcloth and thought that it would work well for a 'ghan for him. I will *finally* be using all that camo yarn I ordered. Thing 2 has also expressed a desire to have one just like her brother's but of course hers will have to be pink. The second afghan is the Najavo Afghan. They started a CAL at the 'Ville but I didn't join with my hand such as it is. I will be making this ghan with lime green, bright blue, white and banana berry varigated that I already have. I am trying to use up some of the yarn I have without having to buy all new. We will see how long that will last. LOL.

Kathy was such a doll and sent me a get well pattern to do after the bandages come off. That will be a beautiful doily for my living room. I also am about half done with a PK doily that I started before surgery. Hopefully, I will be mended enough by the end of the month to get back to it.

I didn't realize how much I really do crochet. This last week has shown me that I don't care to sit and watch TV, reading is ok but 3 books since Friday is pushing it, and there is really NOTHING on cable TV. Last night Thing 1 wanted to play the Game Cube. I told him that was fine. Well, I give myself points for trying but it didn't last very long with my hand.

Ok--enough with the rambling.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Secret Pal Reveal Package

2007-08-02T07:36:00.000-06:00

Here is my Summer Secret Pal Reveal package. My partner was Deborah (Wildthing1058). She sure knows how to spoil her partner. I love everthing that I received. The top pic is my reveal package and the bottom pic is the package that she sent me about half way through the swap.

Deborah,
Thank you again for my packages. I love all the knitting supplies you included. Since I am such a newbie at knitting, I will have fun using my new notions.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Gone for a bit.

2007-08-01T13:04:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to drop in and post that I am sill alive. My hand surgery is scheduled for this Friday the 3rd of August. I am hoping to only be down for a couple of weeks. I won't be crocheting but will still post occassionally. See you all soon!!

Busy week

2007-07-19T21:05:00.000-06:00

Here is my third finished object this week. I swear my hook is about to fly away. I am trying to get a few things done before my surgery in 2 weeks.

This is another pattern that I has the pleasure to test for
Kathy.

Better run. I have a couple of more projects to get done.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Second FO of the week.

2007-07-18T23:03:00.000-06:00

Here is my second FO of the week. I responded to a post at Crochetville to test a shawl for a member. The pattern called for bulky yarn, that meant a trip to Michaels. I'm glad I went. I found this really cool yarn. It's Patons Nuance which is an acrylic/wool/mohair blend. The best part of this yarn was it was on clearance for $2 a ball. I put extra fringe on this shawl so it ended up taking me 5 balls to make this. Bottom line--new shawl cost me $10 and about 5 hours. BTW--this one is mine.

I should have another FO by the end of the week.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Another Finished Object

2007-07-15T21:42:00.001-06:00

Here is the latest doily. This is the Fair Play Doily from Kathy. This is my first attempt with size 20 thread. I really enjoyed working on this doily (even though it took me awhile).

There should be more pics to come soon.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Update

2007-07-13T22:11:00.000-06:00

I know. I'm a bad blogger but with all the swaps ending at the same time I have been keeping a couple of things under wraps. Well, all the packages have been received and I can now show pictures.

This is my finished Candy lace shawl (pattern available at Anna's). I love the color. I can definately see myself making another one of these. Very easy pattern and quick too.

This next shawl is a seraphina made with Joann's Boucle Sensation. Another quick and easy pattern.

I only have one more swap to finish--another shawl. LOL. I am hoping to get this one done before I have surgery on August 3rd. I am having carpal tunnel and deQuervains release. I so need this surgery. I am hoping that after the surgery I will be able to crochet again without pain.

I am taking a break from the swaps for awhile also. I am planning on participating in the Autumn Secret Pal swap at the 'Ville but that should just about be it for the year. I am wanting to crochet a few things for myself.

I will try to post my WIP's next week.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

July 2

2007-07-02T06:08:00.000-06:00

The new patterns have been released at Lullabies and Lace. This pattern for the Cheeky Squares Apron is also a free pattern. Go on over and check our Anna's patterns. She has quite a few that are free.

In other news.....I am almost finished with my swaps. I am going to back off the swaps for awhile. I just am not finding the time to crochet the stuff that I want to test. I am still planning on participating with a couple of swaps. Here are the ones that I still have to send out.
1. 'Ville Secret Pal - Mailing end of this week.
2. Spoil Me Because I deserve it - Mailing end of the month
3. Squares in Six - Mailing end of month
4. Shawl swap - waiting to hear from my pal to determine mailing date.

I mailed out 4 swaps last week. Whew--those deadlines ended on the same date.

I will report a status on my WIP's on Wednesday. I am also hoping to have something to show you later this week.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Finally----pictures

2007-06-25T19:18:00.000-06:00

So blogger has not been coorperating lately. I have tried to post pics over the last few days and for some reason they won't post. Hopefully, this time it will work.

This first pic is of my SP10 package. My pal is wonderful and sent me 8 skeins of Knit-picks shine sport in turquoise. She also sent me some knitting needles, notepads, and candy. This is the shawl that I made with the yarn. It was perfect. Thanks a million. The pattern is from www.lullabiesandlace.com. It's Anna's Candy Lace Shawl. Wonderful pattern. Go check out her site.

This next pic is from my Secret Pal at the 'Ville. She is awesome!! I just love everything she sent. The only thing missing is the candy that she sent. That had to be put up right away to keep the kids and dogs out of it. The tote is perfect for my afghan WIPs.

This last pic is from my Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap pal. Becky is the best. I love the color combination she picked. Absolutely fabulous yarn and my favorite. Lorna Laces!! I just love this yarn.

I have more pics to come later this week.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Happy Birthday

2007-06-22T05:00:00.002-06:00

Happy Birthday Selah.

Happy Birthday to Me!!

2007-06-22T05:00:00.000-06:00

Your Birthdate: June 22

You tend to be understated and under appreciated.
You have a hidden force to do amazing things, doing them your own way.
People may see you as strange and shy, but they know little.
Your unconventional ways have more power than they (and even you) know.

Your strength: Standing up for what you know is true

Your weakness: You tend to be picky and rigid

Your power color: Silver

Your power symbol: Square

Your power month: April

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Happy Birthday Madeline....

2007-05-20T19:48:00.000-06:00

Five years ago this evening you, my darling daughter, came into this world. You started your life off by giving mommy quite a scare. You were born via an emergency C-section 6 weeks early. Early or not you still weighed 7lbs 9ozs and were perfect. We had some issues with your asthma in the beginning but for the most part you have outgrown it. You have shown me that every child is different. You are so outgoing, bright, beautiful and full of life. You are almost the polar opposite of your brother (he is all those things too but more laid back in nature). You definately keep daddy and I on our toes. You have also shown me that my love was able to grow and that my heart just doubled the day you were born.

Happy 5th birthday sweetie!!

I love you!!

Mommy

YAY!! A finished pic

2007-05-20T14:30:00.000-06:00

Technically, the UFO CAL I joined doesn't start until tomorrow but I have been working on a couple of things over the weekend. I finished 2 and should finish up the 3rd today! Whoo Hoo!!
Here is a pic of my Elegant lacy stole.

I will post pics of the test items when the patterns are available for sale on their sites.

Monet Monday ~~ (Anything that has a varigated yarn in it)
Lace and Bobble afghan
Cheeky squares afghan
Camo Afghan
Round ripple

TV Tuesday
Peaceful Interval afghan
Splendor Afghan
Slouchy purse
Edging for hubs afghan
Finished~~Lacy Lattice Stole

WIP Wednesday (I renamed this Swaps/testing Wednesday)
Summer Secret pal swap
SP10 swap
Fridgies swap
Square in six swap
Summer shawl swap
Test items - Finished~~baby ghan and apron

Thankful Thursday (Crocheting and knitting for charity or people in need)
Prayer shawls x3
2 baby afghans

WIP's update

2007-05-18T08:39:00.000-06:00

I know it's been awhile since I have posted an update on my WIP's. I joined a CAL at the 'Ville that is a UFO (unfinished object) CAL. The object is to finish up all those projects that are just laying around and you can't find to work on them. Julie even made a theme for each day. Here are the themes and the WIP's that correspond with them.

Monet Monday ~~ (Anything that has a varigated yarn in it)
Lace and Bobble afghan
Cheeky squares afghan
Camo Afghan
Round ripple

TV Tuesday
Peaceful Interval afghan
Splendor Afghan
Slouchy purse
Edging for hubs afghan

WIP Wednesday (I renamed this Swaps/testing Wednesday)
Summer Secret pal swap
SP10 swap
Fridgies swap
Square in six swap
Summer shawl swap
Test items

Thankful Thursday (Crocheting and knitting for charity or people in need)
Prayer shawls x3
2 baby afghans

Photo Friday
Pics of progress we have made each week. I will post the pics here as well.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be the projects that have a deadline or need to be mailed out the following week. If I don't have any of those then these days will be used for whatever I want to work on.

I started to have a panic attack when making up this list because there is quite a bit on this list. Once I really sat down and looked at the projects, most are over halfway done and some (like hubs afghan) just need the edgings done. I am hopeful that I will be able to finish at least one or two a week so that I will get my WIP baskets (yes, more than 1) cleared out. My reward will be to 1. buy more yarn and 2. look for new patterns.

That's it for today!!

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

I've been tagged

2007-05-13T13:50:00.000-06:00

Barb tagged me so here goes~~

Each person tagged gives 7 random facts about themselves. Those tagged need to write in their blogs 7 facts, as well as the rules of the game. You need to tag seven others and list their names on your blog. You have to leave those you plan on tagging a note in their comments so they know that they have been tagged and to read your blog. Here are my facts:

1) I have been married for 4 years to the love of my life.

2) I love to camp. In fact, I just got home from a weekend camping trip.

3) I actually have a job that I love. I do medical coding and billing.

4) I love Diet Pepsi but don't care for Diet Coke.

5) I have learned how to knit and purl. Next year I might learn how to increase and decrease. LOL.

6) I love Nascar racing. Dale Jr is such a hottie.

7) I sleep late when I am at home but usually get up early when camping.

I tag,
Anyone reading my blog but especially Jodi, Sonia, Cindy, and Shari.

General update and pictures

2007-05-09T12:58:00.000-06:00

I have some pics to share. Not only do I have pics but I have finished project pics. Whoo hoo. It's been awhile. So without further ado.
I tested these patterns for Kathy. I have decided to use these for mothers day gifts. The Clematis doily is for my mother and the Willow Wisp doily is for my mother-in-law.
Clematis Doily

Willow Wisp Doily

I ordered some stitch markers the other day from my friend Sonia. I got my package on Moday. Inside were the stitch markers I ordered and 2 sets she sent for me. She is so sweet. She had some made for me that spell out my name. I love them.

I received another package on Monday from Lisa. I am a member of her board and she has raffles. I won!! Whoo Hoo!! Here is what I got...

Now I am off to clean my house. Will post more later.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Please pray for Mei-Ling

2007-05-04T12:05:00.000-06:00

You can get updates on little Mei-Ling and her family here

HSKS Trivia Question

2007-05-01T12:36:00.000-06:00

"You will have your reward, Wormtail. I will allow you to perform an essential task for me, one that many of my followers would give their right hands to perform..." Who is speaking?

Answer: Lord Voldemort

HSKS Questionnaire

2007-05-01T12:21:00.000-06:00

1. What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into? Gryffindor

2. List your three favorite double-point needle brands, including size and length. I honestly only have one set of double points of the bamboo in size 4 and not wild about the bamboo needles.

3. Would you like to try a new brand needle? If so, which brand? Size? Length? I would love to try the Addi double points. Not picky on size

4. If you are a RAVENCLAW, do you prefer the colors in the film or the book? Do you have a strong preference?

5. If your pal decides to send candies or chocolates are there any that you don't like? Nope--not picky.

6. What are your favorite scents? Rain, melon, vanilla.

7. Do you have any allergies? To some florals.

Another Swap

2007-04-25T09:37:00.000-06:00

Sort me!

I just joined the Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap. In order to join this swap you must be sorted into the different houses. Well, I was sorted into the Gryffindor House. More details to come later.

Swap update for this week

2007-04-25T08:38:00.000-06:00

Current swaps~~
1. SP10~~This one just started and will run through June. I have some ideas for my partner.
Update~~Swapping.

2. Spring purse swap at Crochetville. I have the pattern picked, just need to get the yarn.
Update~~Mailing out today.

3. Summer Shawl Swap at Texas Two-Stitch.
Update~~Picked yarn and pattern

4. Square a month at Texas Two-Stitch. We are cruising right through this one. This one is set to end in June, I think.
Update~~Working on April squares.

5. I just signed up for the Magic Yarn Ball Swap at Lullabies and Lace.
Update~~Mailed and Anna had received.

6. I signed up for the fridgie swap at the 'Ville. This one should be fun.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Pics

2007-04-23T09:32:00.000-06:00

So I've been a slacker lately. I've not felt too hot and been too lazy to grab the camera and give proper thank to my swap pal.

These are from the Swap Ranch dish cloth swap. My partner, Misty, rocks. She sent me the cutest little tea/coffee cup coaster with my dishcloths. She also made me a plastic bag holder which will replace the tacky one that I bought for my first apartment eons ago. And the big surprise was----a book from my Amazon.com wishlist. Again~~THANK YOU MISTY!!

In some testing news--
I just finished a retest for Lisa over at Crochet Garden and they are of course for Thing 2. These were fun to make and made up very quickly too. Adds a dainty touch, don't you think?

This next pic is a doily that I tested for Kathy at
Simply Crochet. And let me just say this. She is an amazing thread designer. I have overcome my fear of thread and am actually enjoying working with the finer thread.

There are a couple more things that I tested that have now been released at Lullabies and Lace. Anna is another talented designer that I have the priviledge of testing for.
Here is her Simple teapot cozy

And her Cradle Purse, which is one of Thing 2's favorites and must haves to take along with us.

So I think that should be it for now. For the looks of my WIP pile last night there should be some more pics soon.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Happy Belated Birthday, Cole

2007-04-22T09:25:00.000-06:00

10 years ago yesterday the first love of my life was born. Just shy of 10 lbs and the cutest thing ever came into this world. I found out what the meaning of a mother's unconditional love meant. Through the ups and downs of the last 10 years you have shown me what a truly spectacular person you are growing into. I see the world again through a childs eyes. You remind me to slow down through this crzy world and see the birds sitting on phone lines, you make me drink in the colorful rainbows, you show me what true terror is when I find you walking on a 6 foot wall at 4 years old and tell me "Mommy--watch this".

My world has definately changed since you came into---for the better. I can't imigane my life without you and the life lessons you have taught me along the way.

Enjoy your day baby and all of them to come.

Love,
Mom

WIP's for this week

2007-04-19T13:06:00.001-06:00

Ok--Really I promise that I have been crocheting but aparently not enough to have anything really move from this list. Yes---I do know what the afghan in line one looks like and I believe I even put a few more rows on it over the last week.

Honestly--I have been knitting more than anything right now. I am getting closer to having my first finished knitted object. Now believe me when I say that I chose and extremely easy project and in awe that I actually found a use for novelty yarn. Now I am the first to admit that I can not stand to crochet with novelty yarn bit but it's not bad at all to knit with. I am hoping to have a pic of a finished project over the weekend.

I have a new pattern to test from Anna. She is a wonderful designer and you should check out her site.

There is a very special post being planned for Saturday and it's not crochet related but check it out just the same.

Here is my current list of WIP's.

Current WIP's
1. An afghan from the Lesuire Arts Rose Cottage Afghan collection--Peaceful Interval. I have about 40 inches of the main ghan done. It calls for 50 inches but I am going to make it a tad longer and then do the 10 rounds of edging. I am using TLC Luster in Claret for this one.
Update~~I am getting close on this one. I am hoping to be able to start the edging in a few days. There is 10 rounds of edging for this one.
2. An afghan that I bought on http://www.marymaxim.com which is named Splendor Afghan and it is made with the Bernat Satin Yarn. The color on this one is Bordeaux. This one is to match the one above with just subtle differences.
Update~~found the time to put a few rows on this one
3. Testing a doily for Katchkan from Simply Crochet Forum.
Update~~About 2/3 done
4. I started a Sampler Stitch afghan from Leisure Arts.
Update~~I am about 1/4 of the way done with this.
5. I am testing a baby afghan and a 12" square for Lullabies and Lace.
Update~~finished
6. A knitted object
Update~~I am about 3/4 of the way done with this.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

April 12th

2007-04-12T10:16:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday to Sonia.

Bookmarks

2007-04-10T11:51:00.000-06:00

Here are a couple of bookmarks that I made for Thing 1 and Thing 2. We were watching a movie Sunday and I whipped these up in no time flat. You can find these patterns at Crochetroo. I love her patterns. I also love her teapot cosy patterns.

I made the stingray for Thing 1 and the turtle for Thing 2 (She insisted that the Turtle be pink. Gotta love the independent 4 year old. LOL)

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Swap update

2007-04-10T11:48:00.000-06:00

Current swaps~~
1. SP10~~This one just started and will run through June. I have some ideas for my partner.
Update~~Mailed first package.

2. Spring purse swap at Crochetville. I have the pattern picked, just need to get the yarn.
Update~~I have the purse made and just need to attach handles and mail out.

3. Summer Shawl Swap at Texas Two-Stitch. This one is still open for sign ups.

4. Square a month at Texas Two-Stitch. We are cruising right through this one. This one is set to end in June, I think.
Update~~Working on April squares.

5. I just signed up for the Magic Yarn Ball Swap at Lullabies and Lace. I am planning on getting this one mailed out next week.

Ok~~now this looks a bit cleaner. I am planning on scaling back on my swaps as summer is coming and that means camping!! There are a couple coming up that I am going to do for sure. Other than that~~just join the ones that I can't resist.
Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Swaps

2007-04-03T22:19:00.000-06:00

Well--I am thinking that I may be caught up with these swaps. I have to go and get my first gift for my SP10 pal tomorrow and then to the post office. Here's an update of my status for the other swaps.

Current swaps~~
1. Spring round of Secret Pal at Crochetville. We have a couple more weeks of this one.
Update~~Mailed out reveal package.

2. Dishcloth swap at Texas Two-Stitch Ranch forum. I have 3 out of 5 done for Miss Sonia. Still have to pick up her goodies.
Update~~Mailed

3. SP10~~This one just started and will run through June. I have some ideas for my partner.
Update~~Mailed first package.

4. Spring purse swap at Crochetville. I have the pattern picked, just need to get the yarn.
Update~~Have this one started and hoping to have shipped next week.

5. Summer Shawl Swap at Texas Two-Stitch. This one is still open for sign ups.

6. Square a month at Texas Two-Stitch. We are cruising right through this one. This one is set to end in June, I think.
Update~~Mailed March squares.

7. I just signed up for the Magic Yarn Ball Swap at Lullabies and Lace.

I think those are all the swaps that I have right now. I'm sure there are more to come. I just can't say no.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Swap update

2007-03-22T14:21:00.000-06:00

I love swaps. I just can't say no. I have decided that I will keep my swaps updated here instead of my steno pad that Thing 2 keeps taking off with.

Current swaps~~
1. Spring round of Secret Pal at Crochetville. We have a couple more weeks of this one.

2. Dishcloth swap at Simply Crochet forum. I am mailing this out this week.
Update~~Done.

3. Dishcloth swap at Texas Two-Stitch Ranch forum. I have 3 out of 5 done for Miss Sonia. Still have to pick up her goodies.

4. SP10~~This one just started and will run through June. I have some ideas for my partner.

5. Spring purse swap at Crochetville. I have the pattern picked, just need to get the yarn.

6. Summer Shawl Swap at Texas Two-Stitch. This one is still open for sign ups.

7. Square a month at Texas Two-Stitch. We are cruising right through this one. This one is set to end in June, I think.

8. I just signed up for the Magic Yarn Ball Swap at Lullabies and Lace.

I think those are all the swaps that I have right now. I'm sure there are more to come. I just can't say no.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Movies meme

2007-03-21T19:59:00.000-06:00

It’s been alleged that if you’ve seen over 85 movies you have no life. Mark the ones you’ve seen. There are 239 films on this list. Copy this list, go to your own blog, paste it in and put x’s by the ones that you have seen. Add them up, figure out whether you’ve got a life or not, and post it.

( ) Rocky Horror Picture Show
(X) Grease
(X) Pirates of the Caribbean
(X) Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man’s Chest
( ) Boondock Saints
( ) Fight Club
(X) Starsky and Hutch
( ) Neverending Story
( ) Blazing Saddles
( ) Airplane
(X) The Princess Bride
( ) AnchorMan
( ) Napoleon Dynamite
( ) Labyrinth
( ) Saw
( ) Saw II
( ) White Noise
( ) White Oleander
( ) Anger Management
( ) 50 First Dates
(X) The Princess Diaries
(X) The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
(X) Scream
(X) Scream 2
(X) Scream 3
( ) Scary Movie
( ) Scary Movie 2
( ) Scary Movie 3
( ) Scary Movie 4
(X) American Pie
(X) American Pie 2
(X) American Wedding
(X) American Pie Band Camp
( ) Harry Potter 1
( ) Harry Potter 2
( ) Harry Potter 3
( ) Harry Potter 4
( ) Resident Evil 1
( ) Resident Evil 2
(X) The Wedding Singer
( ) Little Black Book
(X) The Village
(X) Lilo & Stitch
(X) Finding Nemo
( ) Finding Neverland
(X) Signs
(X) The Grinch
( ) Texas Chainsaw Massacre
( ) Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
( ) White Chicks
( ) Butterfly Effect
( ) 13 Going on 30
(X) I, Robot
(X) Robots
( ) Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
( ) Universal Soldier
(X) Lemony Snicket: A Series Of Unfortunate Events
( ) Along Came Polly
( ) Deep Impact
( ) KingPin
(X) Never Been Kissed
(X) Meet The Parents
(X) Meet the Fockers
( ) Eight Crazy Nights
( ) Joe Dirt
( ) King Kong
( ) A Cinderella Story
(X) The Terminal
( ) The Lizzie McGuire Movie
( ) Passport to Paris
( ) Dumb & Dumber
( ) Dumber & Dumberer
( ) Final Destination
( ) Final Destination 2
( ) Final Destination 3
( ) Halloween
( ) The Ring
( ) The Ring 2
( ) Surviving Christmas
(X) Flubber
(X) Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle
(X) Practical Magic
(X) Chicago
( ) Ghost Ship
( ) From Hell
( ) Hellboy
(X) Secret Window
( ) I Am Sam
( ) The Whole Nine Yards
( ) The Whole Ten Yards
( ) The Day After Tomorrow
(X) Child’s Play
( ) Seed of Chucky
( ) Bride of Chucky
( ) Ten Things I Hate About You
(X) Just Married
( ) Gothika
(X) Nightmare on Elm Street
(X) Sixteen Candles
( ) Remember the Titans
( ) Coach Carter
( ) The Grudge
( ) The Grudge 2
(X) The Mask
( ) Son Of The Mask
(X) Bad Boys
(X) Bad Boys 2
( ) Joy Ride
( ) Lucky Number Sleven
(X) Ocean’s Eleven
(X) Ocean’s Twelve
( ) Bourne Identity
( ) Bourne Supremecy
( ) Lone Star
( ) Bedazzled
( ) Predator I
( ) Predator II
( ) The Fog
(X) Ice Age
(X) Ice Age 2: The Meltdown
(X) Curious George
(X) Independence Day
( ) Cujo
( ) A Bronx Tale
( ) Darkness Falls
( ) Christine
(X) E.T.
(X) Children of the Corn
( ) My Bosses Daughter
(X) Maid in Manhattan
( ) War of the Worlds
( ) Rush Hour
( ) Rush Hour 2
( ) Best Bet
( ) How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
( ) She’s All That
( ) Calendar Girls
( ) Sideways
( ) Mars Attacks
( ) Event Horizon
(X) Ever After
( ) Wizard of Oz
(X) Forrest Gump
(X) Big Trouble in Little China
(X) The Terminator
(X) The Terminator 2
(X) The Terminator 3
(X) X-Men
(X) X-2
(X) X3
(X) Spider-Man
(X) Spider-Man 2
( ) Sky High
( ) Jeepers Creepers
( ) Jeepers Creepers 2
( ) Catch Me If You Can
(X) The Little Mermaid
( ) Freaky Friday
(X) Reign of Fire
( ) The Skulls
( ) Cruel Intentions
( ) Cruel Intentions 2
( ) The Hot Chick
(X) Shrek
(X) Shrek 2
( ) Swimfan
(X) Miracle on 34th street
( ) Old School
(X) The Notebook
( ) K-Pax
( ) Krippendorf’s Tribe
(X) A Walk to Remember
( ) Ice Castles
( ) Boogeyman
( ) The 40-year-old Virgin
( ) Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
( ) Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
( ) Lord of the Rings: Return Of the King
(X) Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
(X) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
(X) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
( ) Base-ketball
( ) Hostel
( ) Waiting for Guffman
( ) House of 1000 Corpses
( ) Devils Rejects
(X) Elf
( ) Highlander
( ) Mothman Prophecies
( ) American History X
( ) Three
( ) The Jacket
( ) Kung Fu Hustle
( ) Shaolin Soccer
( ) Night Watch
(X) Monsters Inc.
(X) Titanic
( ) Monty Python and the Holy Grail
( ) Shaun Of the Dead
( ) Willard
( ) High Tension
( ) Club Dread
( ) Hulk
( ) Dawn Of the Dead
(X) Hook
( ) Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
( ) 28 days later
( ) Orgazmo
( ) Phantasm
( ) Waterworld
( ) Kill Bill Vol. 1
( ) Kill Bill Vol. 2
( ) Mortal Kombat
( ) Wolf Creek
( ) Kingdom of Heaven
( ) the Hills Have Eyes
( ) I Spit on Your Grave
( ) The Last House on the Left
( ) Re-Animator
( ) Army of Darkness
( ) Star Wars Ep. I The Phantom Menace
( ) Star Wars Ep. II Attack of the Clones
( ) Star Wars Ep. III Revenge of the Sith
(X) Star Wars Ep. IV A New Hope
(X) Star Wars Ep. V The Empire Strikes Back
(X) Star Wars Ep. VI Return of the Jedi
( ) Ewoks: Caravan Of Courage
( ) Ewoks: The Battle For Endor
( ) The Matrix
( ) The Matrix: Reloaded
( ) The Matrix: Revolutions
( ) Animatrix
( ) Evil Dead
( ) Evil Dead 2
( ) Team America: World Police
( ) Red Dragon
(X) Silence of the Lambs
(X) Hannibal

This really is pathetic. I obviously don't watch movies. So I have a life apparently. LOL

Wednesday March 21st

2007-03-21T11:26:00.000-06:00

Current WIP's
1. An afghan from the Lesuire Arts Rose Cottage Afghan collection--Peaceful Interval. I have about 40 inches of the main ghan done. It calls for 50 inches but I am going to make it a tad longer and then do the 10 rounds of edging. I am using TLC Luster in Claret for this one.
Update~~I am ready for the edging. Hopefully will be able to get to this soon.
2. An afghan that I bought on http://www.marymaxim.com which is named Splendor Afghan and it is made with the Bernat Satin Yarn. The color on this one is Borddeaux. This one is to match the one above with just subtle differences.
Update~~found the time to put about 8 more rows on this one
3. I started a Sampler Stitch afghan from Leisure Arts.
Update~~I am about 1/4 of the way done with this.
4. I am testing a baby afghan and a 12" square for Lullabies and Lace.
Update~~finished part of the squares. Waiting for the rest of the pattern. Also waiting for the pattern for the baby ghan.
5. I am making an Amish star doily.
Update~~I have 1 and 1/2 rounds left on this and it will be finished.
6. I started a doily from Annie's Attic Old Fashioned Doilies (pattern by Kathy White from www.simplycrochet.com~~~YAY!! Kathy on your publication).
Update~~On round 14 of 28. This one is beautiful!!

I seem to have a few swaps going on now. I will update those here tomorrow.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

I have an Amazon wishlist!!

2007-03-15T19:26:00.000-06:00

Well, I finally wandered over to Amazon and created a wishlist.

WIP's Wednesday

2007-03-14T10:37:00.000-06:00

Current WIP's
1. An afghan from the Lesuire Arts Rose Cottage Afghan collection--Peaceful Interval. I have about 40 inches of the main ghan done. It calls for 50 inches but I am going to make it a tad longer and then do the 10 rounds of edging. I am using TLC Luster in Claret for this one.
Update~~I am getting close on this one. I am hoping to be able to start the edging in a few days. There is 10 rounds of edging for this one.2. An afghan that I bought on http://www.marymaxim.com which is named Splendor Afghan and it is made with the Bernat Satin Yarn. The color on this one is Borddeauz. This one is to match the one above with just subtle differences.
Update~~found the time to put a few rows on this one
3. Testing a doily for Katchkan from Simply Crochet Forum.
Finished.
4. I have voluteered to make some preemie items for a lady at Crochetville.
Update~~Finished.
5. I started a Sampler Stitch afghan from Leisure Arts.
Update~~I am about 1/4 of the way done with this.
6. I am testing a baby afghan and a 12" square for Lullabies and Lace.

This list seems to be getting shorter. For now. LOL

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Pictures

2007-03-13T07:46:00.000-06:00

I have some pics to share. I forget to charge my camera because the battery holds a charge for about 6 months so that meant I was left with a dead battery. Now that it's charged I've been taking pics and here they are.

Let me first say that I LOVE MY JIMBO HOOK!! I finally won one of his hooks. I am in love with this hook. I have already made quite a few things with this hook.

Next up are some preemie hats that I made for a fellow member of Crochetville.

I have also spent the last couple of weekends learning something new. I learned to knit. I am using that term very loosely. I can knit and purl and that's about it. I bought a dishcloth pattern book and am trying to make a scarf. Not sure how long this will take me to get comfortable with but I am trying.

Lastly~~I was walking through Hobby Lobby last weekend and found some beautiful varigated yarn. Of course, I had to buy it and find a pattern to use it in. I actually found this pattern on the label. Here is my latest afghan in progress.

That's about it. Tomorrow I will be posting what my secret pal has sent me. She is spoiling me so much. I love it!!

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

WIP for this week

2007-03-09T11:27:00.000-06:00

Haven't had much time this week. Basically just had time to put a few rows here and there.

Current CAL's
1. I joined the Lumberjack Flannel CAL at Crochetville. 1 of 6 panels done
2 I joined the PK Doily along at Crochetville. I am done.

Current WIP's
1. An afghan from the Lesuire Arts Rose Cottage Afghan collection--Peaceful Interval. I have about 40 inches of the main ghan done. It calls for 50 inches but I am going to make it a tad longer and then do the 10 rounds of edging. I am using TLC Luster in Claret for this one.
Update~~I am getting close on this one. I am hoping to be able to start the edging in a few days. There is 10 rounds of edging for this one.2. An afghan that I bought on http://www.marymaxim.com which is named Splendor Afghan and it is made with the Bernat Satin Yarn. The color on this one is Borddeauz. This one is to match the one above with just subtle differences.
Update~~found the time to put a few rows on this one
3. Testing a doily for Katchkan from Simply Crochet Forum.
Finished. Just need to block
4. I have voluteered to make some preemie items for a lady at Crochetville.
Update~~I have made 5 hats so far.
5. I am starting a Patricia Kristoffersen doily
Update~~Finished.
6. I started a Sampler Stitch afghan from Leisure Arts.
Update~~I am about 1/4 of the way done with this.
7. I am testing a baby afghan and a 12" square for Lullabies and Lace.

I wish I could find a way to only work on one thing at a time but I know that won't happen.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

ABC Meme

2007-03-07T11:37:00.000-06:00

A- Available or taken? Taken

B- Best Friend? Alicia

C- Cake or Pie? Cake

D- Drink of Choice? Diet Pepsi

E- Essential Item? Hook and yarn

F- Favorite Color? Reds

G- Gummi Bears or Worms? Both

H- Hometown? Maryville Missouri

I- Indulgence? Yarn

J- Job? Medical Coder

K- Kids and names? Cole 9 and Madeline 4

L- Life is incomplete without? My famile

M- Marriage date? April 5th

N- Number of Siblings? None

O- Oranges or apples? Oranges

P- Phobias/Fears? Heights and closed spaces

Q- Favorite Quote? Whatever!!

R- Reason to Smile? My children

S- Season? Spring

T- Tag three people! If your reading this, consider yourself tagged !!

U- Unknown Fact About Me? I am shy until I get to know you!!

V- Vegetable you hate? Brussel sprouts

W- Worst habit? I drink too much pop.

X- X-Rays you’ve had? back, leg, wrist, arm, nose

Y- Your favorite food? Steak

Z- Zodiac? Cancer

Finally~~A finished object

2007-03-01T10:59:00.000-06:00

Well~~I think this funk has finally lifted. Amidst a tornado warning and heavy rain and hail last night. I was sitting there watching American Idol and decided to try a Patricia Kristofferson doily. Now I am not completely nutso here so I found a mini doily that I wanted to try. It was easier. I guess I am getting more comfortable with the thread as I finished the doily early this morning.

Better run~~
Will have more pics tomorrow.
Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

2007-02-28T11:21:00.000-06:00

I want to start by saying HI and Thank you to my C'Ville Secret Pal. She has sent me some of the cutest e-cards.

On the other front, I know today is Wednesday and I have been trying to keep my WIP's updated. This week I am not going to copy it all over here because I badically haven't done anything. I have managed to get one more row on the doily I am testing and 3 rows on one of my afhgans. Other than that---NADA, NOTHING, ZIP on the crochet front.

I have been wanting to learn to knit. So in my effort to futher my love of yarn, I took a class over this past weekend. In 2 frustratingly (not sure if that is a word but last Sunday it sure was :)) long hours of trying to figure out how I was suppose to hold a needle and yarn in my right hand, the instructor showed me the Continental way to knit. Now I don't know anout anyone else but once she showed me this way, it was so much easier. I now know how to cast on and the knit stitch. This weekend is our second class where we learn how to bind off, the purl stitch and possibly increasing and decreasing.

I know that knitting will never take the place of my crocheting. I have decided that if nothing else I will be able to say that I can knit, whether or not I choose to do it is another story.

I might try taking the rest of the week off from my crocheting just to have a break. This is the time of year that I get spring fever. I am just ready for the weather to get warmer and the kids can get outside and run off their energy. I love to stand by the front door and just listen to the kids playing outside. I love the enthusiasm and excitement that you can see from the kids when they discover that stepping on that bug does really kill them. Or the fact that the boy on the scooter actually won the race against the 2 on the bikes because they gave him a head start.

I also want to be able to sit outside with a cup of coffee and talk to my husband after the kids are in bed.

Well~~Enjoy and have a blessed day

WIP's for this week

2007-02-22T10:10:00.000-06:00

Not too much has changed since I have replaced each of my finished objects and started new ones to replace. I am working on trying to organize my stash and get my yarn separated into projects so that when I am ready for a new one I just have to grab the bag and go.

Since camping season is almost upon us (Whoo hoo....next month) I will try to have at least one WIP that will be manageable to take with me. I am seeing alot of thread in my future for these campouts.!!

Current CAL's
1. I joined the Lumberjack Flannel CAL at Crochetville. 1 of 6 panels done
2. I joined the PK Doily along at Crochetville. I am on round 7 of 21.

Current WIP's
1. An afghan from the Lesuire Arts Rose Cottage Afghan collection--Peaceful Interval. I have about 40 inches of the main ghan done. It calls for 50 inches but I am going to make it a tad longer and then do the 10 rounds of edging. I am using TLC Luster in Claret for this one.
Update~~I am getting close on this one. I am hoping to be able to start the edging in a few days. There is 10 rounds of edging for this one.2. An afghan that I bought on http://www.marymaxim.com which is named Splendor Afghan and it is made with the Bernat Satin Yarn. The color on this one is Borddeauz. This one is to match the one above with just subtle differences.
Update~~found the MIA yarn for this one
3. Testing a doily for Katchkan from Simply Crochet Forum.
Round 13 of 18
4. I have also started a 12" sampler afghan for my daughter (Thing 2).
Update~~I have 7 of 12 squares done.
7. I have voluteered to make some preemie items for a lady at Crochetville.
Update~~I have made 2 hats so far.
8. I am making a double stranded baby ghan for a friend at one of the boards.
Update~~Done.
9. I am starting a Patricia Kristoffersen doily.
Update~~Round 4 of 21
10. I started a Sampler Stitch afghan from Leisure Arts.
Update~~I am about 1/4 of the way done with this.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Monday's Finished Objects

2007-02-19T13:06:00.000-06:00

Let me start off by saying that Crochetville Secret Pal's ~~ Spring round started last week. My partner is awesome and has been sending me some of the cutest Strawberry Shortcake and Hello Kitty e-cards. I just love checking my email now to see if there is anything new in there. SO~~THANK YOU to my SP!!

Well I took advantage of this weekend and crocheted up a storm. Now some of my pics I can't show until their intended receivers actually receive them but I can list them.

I finished up a rather large doily that I was testing for a dear friend. (Sorry, can't show pics until she releases for publication).

A lady at one of the testing forums I am a member of requested items for one of her friends who just gave birth to a preemie. Since the baby won't be a preemie long but will be a baby for awhile I opted to make a full size baby ghan for him.

I also worked on 2 of my swaps over the weekend. Misty is my partner for the Get to know you swap and she was in the first month for the squares swap. Well, after changing my mind about 50 times on what to make for her I finally decided and will post later this week.

I also started a new afghan for me. I found that www.smileysyarns.com had the RH Tweeds for $1.50 a skein. Well, you all know how I am with yarn sales. HEY~~this was one that even hubby didn't argue with. LOL. I love you Jas. Here is a progress pic of my ghan. It is a Sampler Stitch Afghan and I love the way it is turning out.

Well~~gotta run.
Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

WIP Wednesday~~Almost

2007-02-15T14:39:00.001-06:00

Well I know today is Thursday but yesterday was Valentine's Day and my husband was very sweet this year. He took the day off without me knowing it and bought me a stargazer. Now anyone who knows me knows that this is my ultimate, all time favorite flower and they aren't cheap. Anywho~~he got it right this year.

Current CAL's
1. I am going to make another stepping stones afghan for a CAL at crochetville.
2. I joined the Lumberjack Flannel CAL at Crochetville. 1 of 6 panels done

Current WIP's
1. An afghan from the Lesuire Arts Rose Cottage Afghan collection--Peaceful Interval. I have about 40 inches of the main ghan done. It calls for 50 inches but I am going to make it a tad longer and then do the 10 rounds of edging. I am using TLC Luster in Claret for this one.
Update~~I am getting close on this one. I am hoping to be able to start the edging in a few days. There is 10 rounds of edging for this one.2. An afghan that I bought on http://www.marymaxim.com which is named Splendor Afghan and it is made with the Bernat Satin Yarn. The color on this one is Borddeauz. This one is to match the one above with just subtle differences.
Update~~found the MIA yarn for this one
3. Testing a doily for Katchkan from Simply Crochet Forum.
DONE!!
4. I have started The Crochet Dude's Flying Afghan. I have 6/28 squares done.
5. I have also started a 12" sampler afghan for my daughter (Thing 2).
Update~~I have 7 of 12 squares done.
6. I am testing a baby ghan for Crochet Garden.
Update~~DONE!!
7. I have voluteered to make some preemie items for a lady at Crochetville.
Update~~I have made 2 hats so far.
8. I am making a double stranded baby ghan for a friend at one of the boards.
Update~~I have it about 1/4 of the way done.
9. I am starting a Patricia Kristoffersen doily.
Update~~Round 4 of 21

I hope everyone has a great week!!

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

February 14th

2007-02-14T11:05:00.001-06:00

SP10 Questionnaire

2007-02-11T18:34:00.000-06:00

Whoo Hoo!! I joined both Secret Pal 10 and the Spring round of secret pals at Crochetville!!!! As you can tell---I love secret pals. It's just so much fun being mysterious..Tehe..

Here is my SP10 Questionnaire
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I like most yarns but my favorite is TLC Essentials. About the only yarn that I don't like is fun fur. I am jsut learning to knit and haven't tried any of the yummy yarns yet.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I have a sewing organizer that sits on my end table and it holds my hooks, scissors, pendant cutters, tape measure, and everything that I need.

3. How long have you been crocheting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I have been crocheting for 26 years now. My grandmother taught me at a family Christmas get together. I would consider myself to be advanced.

I just took my first learn to knit class. I can knit and purl but that's it so far. So I am definately a beginner in knitting.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? No.

5. What's your favorite scent? Vanilla

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Anything chocolate

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? The only craft I do is crochet and knitting. No I do not spin.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I really like anything from the 70s, 80, 90s and now. My computer will play MP3s.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? My favorite colors are earthy colors. I also love deep purples and deep blues. Can't think of any colors that I don't like.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I am married and have a 9y/o son and a 4 y/o daughter. We have 3 doggies and 1 fish.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Sometimes.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to crochet? I like to make afghans.

13. What are you crocheting right now? Since it's winter I am making my afhgans.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes!!

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I prefer wooden hooks. Since I am just learning to knit I could use any size needles. I only have a set of sice 8 needles and size 10 needles and they are both bamboo.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? I do own a yarn winder.

17. How old is your oldest UFO? 11 years old. I started this while pregnant with my DS and they discontinued the yarn. I did find the pattern recently and think I can finish it with plain white.

18. What is your favorite holiday? All of them.

19. Is there anything that you collect? Teapots and tea cups with saucers.

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What crocheting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I would love any begginers patterns for knitting. I love surprises.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Can't think of any

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I haven't knitted any socks yet. This was my goal and why I am learning to knit. I have no idea what or how to measure my foot.

23. When is your birthday? June 22

What's Your Celebrity Baby Name?

2007-02-10T09:13:00.000-06:00

Your Celebrity Baby Name Is...

Luna Zola

What's Your Celebrity Baby Name?

WIP Wednesday

2007-02-07T09:29:00.001-06:00

Wow!! It's February already. I just blinked and January was over. The weather has somewhat improved ~~ less snow and the temps are coming back up. I can't wait for Spring to get here to be able to crochet on my front porch again and listen to the birds sign and the children play.

On to my status for this week..

Current CAL's
1. Drew's Monet at the 'ville---Yes I know I just finished one but have another to make in camo for my son (Thing 1). Update~~put on hold for now!!
2. I am going to make another stepping stones afghan for a CAL at crochetville.
3. Stashbusters CAL~~4 points for this week (so far)(324 YTD).

Current WIP's
1. An afghan from the Lesuire Arts Rose Cottage Afghan collection--Peaceful Interval. I have about 40 inches of the main ghan done. It calls for 50 inches but I am going to make it a tad longer and then do the 10 rounds of edging. I am using TLC Luster in Claret for this one.
Update~~I am getting close on this one. I am hoping to be able to start the edging in a few days. There is 10 rounds of edging for this one.2. An afghan that I bought on http://www.marymaxim.com which is named Splendor Afghan and it is made with the Bernat Satin Yarn. The color on this one is Borddeauz. This one is to match the one above with just subtle differences.
Update~~found the MIA yarn for this one
3. Testing a doily for Katchkan from Simply Crochet Forum.
Update~~on Round 27 of 35.
4. I have started The Crochet Dude's Flying Afghan. I have 6/28 squares done.
5. I have also started a 12" sampler afghan for my daughter (Thing 2).
Update~~I have 7 of 12 squares done.
6. I am testing a teapot cosy (3rd version) for Anna at www.lullabiesandlace.com
Update~~Finished
7. I am testing a baby ghan for Crochet Garden.
Update~~almost done with the body and waiting for the edging
8. I have voluteered to make some preemie items for a lady at Crochetville.
Update~~I have made 2 hats so far.
9. I started the lumberjack fleece afghan. I found this pattern at the ville and wanted to give it a go.
Update~~I have one of five panels done.
10. I am making a double stranded baby ghan for a friend at one of the boards.
Update~~I have it about 1/4 of the way done.

One of these days I am hoping to whittle this list down. Still replacing my WIPs with new ones as fast as I weave in those last ends of the finished ones.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Ok--I have a problem

2007-02-06T16:23:00.000-06:00

What is my problem you ask?? I have absolutely no self control when I find a good yarn sale. Now most of my friends jokingly say that I have enough stash to start my own yarn store. This isn't a problem except I don't think they are far from wrong. I mailed out over 200 skeins last week and that barely made a small dent in my stash.

Well, I have been trying to be good and only use from my stash since the beginning of the year. I even joined a CAL over at the Ville to help. I was doing well, been to WalMart a few times and petted the yarn but resisted. That was until today. I was reading a post at the Ville that listed some online retailers and that's when it happened. I went to www.Smileysyarns.com and they had some great yarn at even better prices. I bought 10 skeins of RH Heathers in lavender and 10 skeins of RH tweeds in a dark brown and light brown.

So now I have 30 skeins of yarn coming. Now I must find a pattern to use the RH Tweeds with. I am going to make another round ripple with the RH heathers. LOL. I guess I am just addicted to buying yarn.

Enjoy and have a blessed day

Swap updates

2007-02-06T13:03:00.000-06:00

This will become a weekly post to help me keep track of my swaps.

Here is my list of my current swaps....
1. Seasons Afghan swap - mailed all and received all. Just need to join my ghan!!
2. Get to know you swap at Texas Two Stitch Swap Ranch
3. Squares in six ~~ 12" squares in six months from Texas Two Stitch Swap Ranch
4. Still waiting on confirmation from SP10

Your inner Candy Heart Quiz

2007-02-05T12:40:00.001-06:00

discover your inner candy heart @ quiz me

FO-Friday

2007-02-04T21:52:00.000-06:00

Well sorta~~I tried to post this one all day on Friday and Blogger just wasn't cooperating.

I actually finished these two afghans last week but with the passing of my uncle I really haven't accomplished much but jumping from project to project.

This first round ripple is a baby ghan that I made for a co-workers daughter. I am so proud of myself because I found all the yarn in my stash!!

The second round ripple is for me!! I fell in love with the Choco-cherry varigated and had to find something to make with it. This is only the 4th afghan ever that I have kept over the last 25 years. LOL.

Well--The Colt's won the Superbowl and tomorrow is back to work so I am signing off!!

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Another WIP Wednesday

2007-01-31T11:07:00.000-06:00

But first I want to show you what I got. Last week my mother was given an afghan. It was made by her mother back in the 70's (and yes, the colors reflect this era..LOL)

Now onto my current WIP's for this week. Sadly, last week my uncle passed away so I didn't have alot of time to crochet.
So here is this weeks updated list~~
Current CAL's
1. Drew's Monet at the 'ville---Yes I know I just finished one but have another to make in camo for my son (Thing 1). Update~~put on hold for now!!
2. Ripple along at Crochet Happy--I have 2 of the round ripples (my favorite pattern) almost finished and still need to start a baby one.
Update~~Finished one of the full sized ones and the baby round ripple.
3. I am going to make another stepping stones afghan for a CAL at crochetville.
4. Stashbusters CAL~~14 points for this week (so far)(286 YTD).

Current WIP's
1. An afghan from the Lesuire Arts Rose Cottage Afghan collection--Peaceful Interval. I have about 40 inches of the main ghan done. It calls for 50 inches but I am going to make it a tad longer and then do the 10 rounds of edging. I am using TLC Luster in Claret for this one.Update~~this one is now at 50". I am going to add another 10" and then do the edging.
2. An afghan that I bought on http://www.marymaxim.com which is named Splendor Afghan and it is made with the Bernat Satin Yarn. The color on this one is Borddeauz. This one is to match the one above with just subtle differences.
Update~~found the MIA yarn for this one
3. Testing a doily for Katchkan from Simply Crochet Forum.
Update~~on Round 27 of 35.
4. I have started The Crochet Dude's Flying Afghan. I have 6/28 squares done.
5. I have also started a 12" sampler afghan for my daughter (Thing 2).
Update~~I have 7 of 12 squares done.
6. I am testing a teapot cosy for Anna at www.lullabiesandlace.com
Update~~Finished
7. I am testing a baby ghan for Crochet Garden.
8. I have voluteered to make some preemie items for a lady at Crochetville.

Wow~~I thought by doing this I would be able to stay on top of my WIP's. I never realized that as soon as I get one done I am starting another. At least it's better than not doing anything. LOL.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Happenings the year I was born

2007-01-29T08:58:00.000-06:00

In 1974 (the year you were born)

Gerald Ford becomes president of the US
Hank Aaron hits his 715th home run to beat Babe Ruth's record
Impeachment hearings are opened against President Nixon by the House Judiciary Committee
President Nixon resigns
President Gerald Ford issues an unconditional pardon to ex-President Nixon for all federal crimes
Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman in the eighth round to regain the heavyweight crown in Zaire
Heiress Patty Hearst is kidnapped by and eventually joins the Symbionese Liberation Army
Dungeons & Dragons officially released
People magazine is published for the first time
Kate Moss, Alyson Hannigan, Penelope Cruz, Alanis Morissette, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Ryan Seacrest are born
Oakland Athletics win the World Series
Miami Dolphins win Superbowl VIII
Philadelphia Flyers win the Stanley Cup
Blazing Saddles is the top grossing film
All the President's Men by Bernstein and Woodward is published
"Killing Me Softly With His Song" wins Grammy for song of the year

I've been tagged

2007-01-24T20:10:00.000-06:00

I have been tagged by Sonia for this Meme.....Do you ever wonder why me? LOL!

THE RULES: Each player of this game starts with the 6 weird things about you. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says you are tagged in their comments and tell them to read your blog.

1. I eat donuts on a plate and with a fork. I can not stand to have the gooey and sticky on my hands.

2. I still carry baby wipes in my purse and in my car for my 9 year old.

3. I don't mix my food when I am eating. For instance I will eat all the vegetables and then all the meat and all the macaroni.

4. I can not sleep with the sheets tucked in. No matter how cold my feet have to be uncovered.

5. When I am getting ready for work I have to do everything in the same order. It get all flustered if I brush my teeth before I put on my facial moisturizer.

6. I dip my french fries in my chocolate shake.

I am tagging the following

Barb

Jodi

I know I was suppose to tag 6 people but I could only come up with 2.

WIP Wednesday

2007-01-24T08:56:00.000-06:00

Time seems to be getting away from me the last couple of weeks. Things will settle down soon though!! LOL

It's time for another update on my WIP's.

First let me tell you about this CAL I joined over at the 'Ville. It's the Stashbusting CAL and you get points for using/giving away your stash. This worked pretty well for me as I have 2 huge boxes that are going out tomorrow morning.

Here are pics of the boxes.

So here is this weeks updated list~~
Current CAL's
1. Drew's Monet at the 'ville---Yes I know I just finished one but have another to make in camo for my son (Thing 1).
2. Ripple along at Crochet Happy--I have 2 of the round ripples (my favorite pattern) almost finished and still need to start a baby one.
Update~~Finished one of the full sized ones and the baby round ripple.
3. I am going to make another stepping stones afghan for a CAL at crochetville.
4. Stahsbusters CAL~~286 points for this week.

Current WIP's
1. An afghan from the Lesuire Arts Rose Cottage Afghan collection--Peaceful Interval. I have about 40 inches of the main ghan done. It calls for 50 inches but I am going to make it a tad longer and then do the 10 rounds of edging. I am using TLC Luster in Claret for this one.Update~~this one is now at 50". I am going to add another 10" and then do the edging.
2. An afghan that I bought on http://www.marymaxim.com which is named Splendor Afghan and it is made with the Bernat Satin Yarn. The color on this one is Borddeauz. This one is to match the one above with just subtle differences.
Update~~found the MIA yarn for this one
3. Testing a doily for Katchkan from Simply Crochet Forum.
Update~~on Round 24 of 35.
4. I have started The Crochet Dude's Flying Afghan. I have 6/28 squares done.
5. I have also started a 12" sampler afghan for my daughter (Thing 2).
Update~~I have 7 of 12 squares done.
6. I am testing a teapot cosy fro Anna at www.lullabiesandlace.com
Update~~Finished

Well that's about it for this week. I will be posting my Finished Objects tomorrow instead of Friday as I will be out of town.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

FO(Finished object) Friday

2007-01-19T14:03:00.000-06:00

I have crocheted quite a bit lately. Mostly I can't show pics because I have been testing projects for a couple of designers.

This first picture is of a Bits of bobbles and cables bag from www.lullabiesandlace.com.

The second pic is of a hat that I crocheted for Thing 2. I used a free pattern from www.crochetgarden.com.

I have also tested a Doll cradle purse, teapot cosy and a necklace and earring set. Watch for those pics to come in the future.

WIP's Wednesday~~well almost

2007-01-18T13:30:00.000-06:00

Yes I know today is Thursday but a family situation dictated that I be gone yesterday. I haven't been crocheting as much as I would have liked this week but I guess that's the way it goes sometimes.

So here are this weeks WIP's......

Current CAL's
1. Drew's Monet at the 'ville---Yes I know I just finished one but have another to make in camo for my son (Thing 1).
2. Ripple along at Crochet Happy--I have 2 of the round ripples (my favorite pattern) almost finished and still need to start a baby one.
3. I am going to make another stepping stones afghan for a CAL at crochetville.

Current WIP's
1. An afghan from the Lesuire Arts Rose Cottage Afghan collection--Peaceful interval. I have about 40 inches of the main ghan done. It calls for 50 inches but I am going to make it a tad longer and then do the 10 rounds of edging. I am using TLC Luster in Claret for this one.
Update~~this one is now at 50". I am going to add another 10" and then do the edging.
2. An afghan that I bought on www.MaryMaxim.com which is named Splendor Afghan and it is made with the Bernat satin yarn. The color on this one is Bordeaux. This one is to match the one above with just subtle differences.
3. A scarf for a co-workers grandson in navy and gold. This one shouldn't take me very long. Update~~Finished.
4. Testing a doll cradle purse for Anna at www.lullabiesandlace.com.
Update~~Finished.
5. Testing a doily for Katchkan from Simply Crochet Forum.
6. I have started The Crochet Dude's Flying Afghan. I have 6/28 squares done.
7. I have also started a 12" sampler afghan for my daughter (Thing 2).
Update~~I have 7 of 12 squares done.
8. I am testing a teapot cosy fro Anna at www.lullabiesandlace.com

As soon as I find my camera I will post pics of the WIP's. Right now the camera is MIA.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

WIP Wednesday

2007-01-10T09:55:00.000-06:00

In an effort to post more on my blog, I am going to try to post my WIP progress on Wednesdays.
This should please a certain someone who doesn't think I post enough. (You know who you are...)

Current CAL's
1. Drew's Monet at the 'ville---Yes I know I just finished one but have another to make in camo for my son (Thing 1).
2. Ripple along at Crochet Happy--I have 2 of the round ripples (my favorite pattern) almost finished and still need to start a baby one.

Current WIP's
1. An afghan from the Lesuire Arts Rose Cottage Afghan collection--Peaceful interval. I have about 40 inches of the main ghan done. It calls for 50 inches but I am going to make it a tad longer and then do the 10 rounds of edging. I am using TLC Luster in Claret for this one.

2. An afghan that I bought on MaryMaxim.com which is named Splendor Afghan and it is made with the Bernat satin yarn. The color on this one is Bordeaux. This one is to match the one above with just subtle differences.

3. A scarf for a co-workers grandson in navy and gold. This one shouldn't take me very long.

4. Testing a doll cradle purse for Anna at lullabiesandlace.com.

5. Testing a doily for Katchkan from Simply Crochet Forum.

6. I have started The Crochet Dude's Flying Afghan. I have 6/28 squares done.

7. I have also started a 12" sampler afghan for my daughter (Thing 2).

I believe that is all for this week. This may change though depending on my mood....LOL

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

My Monet is done!!

2007-01-09T11:09:00.000-06:00

I started this afghan back in September before I got sick. Well, it obviously took me a little longer to finish. I had intended this ghan for my daughter but-- after watching her stick her toes through the holes the very first time she used it--I have now reconsidered and am making her a round ripple. So watch for that one to come in the near future.

Well 2007 is upon us. I am obviously not blogging any more than I did last year. LOL. I am feeling better and back into the full swing of testing patterns again. I love to test the patterns for various designers. I also have a few things of my own I want to accomplish. More info to come later on that.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Welcome to 2007

2006-12-31T22:46:00.000-06:00

I hope everyone has a peaceful 2007!!

How I spent my holiday!

2006-12-26T15:19:00.000-06:00

Hope that everyone had a great holiday! I know that I did. We decided to spend our Chrismas (after the presents) just relaxing. We watched Pirates of the Carribean 1 & 2. I spent my time making myself a purse with some new yarn that I got. I love the way it came out. The name of the purse is Autumn Cables Carpet Bag and can be found at www.lullabiesandlace.com.

2006-12-15T13:49:00.000-06:00

Where does the time go?? It seems that this year has flown right by. I am flying through my WIP's almost as quick. I actually started a couple of new ones this week also.My first completed WIP was a table runner that I was testing for Katchkan over at Simply Crochet. I love her patterns because (a) they are very well written and (b) they are simple for those of us whom are thread challenged. I made this particular one for my end table. It's going to look great there (after the holidays and all the Christmas stuff is put up for another year).I have also made a couple of doilies. I have tried 2 Patricia Kristoffersen mini doilies. I stuck with using size 3 thread with these. I haven't gotten brave enough to try using size 10 thread yet. Although I did buy some size 10 thread to make a larger one of her doilies. That one might have to wait until after the first of the year.I received my Holiday gift swap box from my partner over at the 'Ville. My partner for this swap was Nikki (sfgwife). She is amazing and I can't believe her generosity. She made me a pair of socks, slippers, hat and mittens. How cool is that. The amazing this is that I had already made myself a scarf with the exact same yarn. So now I have a matching set.She also sent me some Santa ornaments. I absolutely adore anything Santa. There are now 4 of them (which are Santa thimbles) which will sit on my shelf all year long.She also sent me some Chocolate and Coffee. My two favorite things. Those alone will help me through the freezing temperatures we are having right now.Well~~I really must run. I am still sorting Christmas presents to make sure that no one gets missed. Maybe I will try to wrap them in the near future. LOLEnjoy and have a blessed day!!

Welcome

2006-12-15T13:38:00.000-06:00

I am in the process of starting a new blog. Please feel free to tag along with me as I acquire yarn and crochet it into finished projects.