Time Flies by....

How can it be April already! It isn't possible!! Only 3 more weeks and my daughter should be holding her little son in her arms (and she better pass him onto me too!!) One baby afghan has been completed and she will receive it tomorrow. A second one is being made for the other grandma to have.

This is her 1st grandchild. Boy, do I remember that excitement. Not saying that the second time around isn't exciting too. Trust me, it is VERY exciting!

One more yo yoghan has been almost wrapped up. Just the dreaded ends need tying in. It gets worked on between the baby afghan, home work, regular work and house work.

What do you think of of this pic?

It was taken last week after the Shuttle went up and the upper winds swoooshed around the trail of smoke it left. I watched it light up the morning sky before heading to work. It was spectacular! The sky was so clear you could see it forever and ever and ever! And with the sky being so clear, the roar and shaking of the windows lasted longer than normal. I am going to miss the rumble and views once this fabulous "aircraft" is retired. Oh, I how I wish this weren't happening. What about all those little tots and teenagers who have dreams of becoming astronauts and exploring space and other worlds. This is a true tradgedy.

Good Bye 2009

Hello 2010!!! And as with every new year, there are so many WIM's floating around the house. Well, with Rav, I guess you could say they are all floating around in my que.

The table runner was finished with time to spare and really set off the kitchen table. No crochet projects were made for Christmas presents this year, so there was no stumbling over my fingers to finish projects on time. This made for a mostly relaxing pre-holiday.

Another tulipghan is on the hook. This one will be for a Breast Cancer charity auction put on by my cousin and her team (Team Cowgirls).

And I am also working on the Alpine Lace Scarf using the finest yarn I have ever used before. Fine as in the quality and the thinness. Jaggerspun Zephyr Wool-Silk. Have a feeling it won't get finished until next winter. Oh well. Told my daughter I will make one for her also - for next Christmas.

Off to do the household chores that never got done during my week off. Back to work tomorrow. UGH!!! Oh, and I signed up for a college class this term. Time away from crochet, but it will be worth it. Tah tah and Happy New Year to you all!

Let's Say Thanks to Our Troops

Project Updates

(just accidentally deleted my new post - YUCK!)
O.k. Let's see if I can do this again WITH OUT screwing it up.

With Christmas being only 4 weeks away, I figured it was time to make the Diamond Table runner (from this pamphlet). The plan is to have it all done and on my table for Christmas dinner. It is done with #3 Crochet Thread. Wish me luck!




A little over a year ago, my SIL gave me a dishcloth she bought at an Amish flea market. No, not for me to use, but for me to re-create and make for her. lol After having it glare at me for this long, I figured I would actually look closely at it and give it a shot. Voila' Such an easy project to do! Now to get a few made for her, wrap them and put them under the tree (which will be up on Sunday with the help of my 5 year old granddaughter.)

The projects completed for the infusion center (CFAC) - 2 Super Simply Charity Blankets and another Yo Yoghan. They are all being mailed off today for the next infusion center delivery (along with 2 previously made yo yoghans). 2 scarves and one hat will need to be put in the mail soon - these are going to the Pine Ridge Reservation. Just waiting for mom to finish the scarf she is working on - that will make 3 scarves!! Just can't imagine how cold it gets on the reservation. Trying to keep as many warm as possible.

Other than crochet, I have been cleaning and painting the "kids" bathroom now that all the kids are on their own. (did you hear me yelling YEAH!!!) All that is left to do is paint the baseboards, put up a new mirror and get the shower curtain ordered. And this all has to be done before Christmas so our guests can use it. I love making old rooms into new rooms. After this little room is done, I will start working on what will be my new computer/toy room (for the granddaughter). Already have the curtains picked out - just need to find the right color paint.

Guess it is time for me to start my day. Have lots to do, then heading up to Daytona Beach (45 min drive time) to pick up my granddaughter for the weekend. Alligator Farm tomorrow...decorating for Christmas on Sunday. Yes, I am just a tad bit excited. lol
Toodles for now!

Need Christmas Ideas?

Do you need help with your Christmas shopping ideas? Want something unique and not "store bought"? Check out the Crafting for a Cause Web Store. At the top of the page you will see tabs for Handcrafted Items, Craft Supplies, Craft Books and more. There is jewlery, angel ornaments, a baby doll with 2 sets of clothes, burp cloths....all kinds of good finds.
The best part is that when you shop at this site, all the money raised goes to buy propane for needy families on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in SD. Please, come check out the store and tell your friends. Remember, this could be a two-fold gift - a gift for your loved one and a gift of warmth this winter for a needy family.
P.S. There are no shipping costs. Woo Hoo!!

The Lost Crocheter Returns

Well, not really lost. Just lazy. Too lazy to sit and post an entry. But I can sit and play Bejeweled for hours. lol Some crochet has been done. Several hats were made and sent to the CFAC Web Store. (come by and take a peek at what is for sale!!) About a dozen hangars were sent along with the hats too. The Wool Eater is off the hooks and was mailed to the happy couple. Now they will be really warm in the cold Buffalo winter. One more yo yoghan is ready to be sent to the children's infusion center. This one turned out so different since it was joined with purple instead of white. And 3 out of 6 placemats are done.

More hangars are being made for the church's fall flea market. So far, 23 are ready to go. The Super Simply Charity Blankie was started from some gifted white yarn. But it is on hold as I wait for some blue yarn being mailed from a fellow Rav member. It was going to be all white, but thought NAH. It needs some other color. Off to Rav to search for someone who was trying to offload their stash. Voila!! And it was so much cheaper than buying it at the store.

Time to go play Bejeweled - then off to crochet or read a book. Oh, did I mention?? I am now officially an empty nester. The last of my 3 rug rats moved out yesterday!!! What to do...what to do....(p.s. today is mine and hubby's anniversary! What a great present our youngest gave us. Don't ya think??)

Too Much to Do!!

I've gotten to the point of feeling overwhelmed with my crochet projects again. Not good. The latest yo yoghan just needs a few ends tied in and the border completed. That should take all of 1/2 hour, but just can't seem to pick it up. Instead more projects were started. A dish cloth, 1 out of 6 placemats and the wool eater blanket. Now CFAC's CAL for August is making hats, mittens and scarves for the kids on the reservation. Several hats and scarves are already made and anxiously awaiting to be mailed. (yes, I kinda knew this CAL was coming up, so I started early.lol) Hats and scarves are great stashbusters!

My mom gave me the coolest book a while back. The Complete Book of Crochet - dated 1947!! Everyday I seem to flip thru the pages looking at all the fun patterns - and some kinda REALLY dated ones too. Beautiful doilies, very pretty edgings and some pretty funky loooking hats. One day maybe I will try something in there. But not until the WIPs are completed.

How is everyone else doing? What projects are on your hooks/needles - or what patterns are calling your name?

Take care and until next time...

Toodles!