Another Doily

This is the Cutie Pie Doily from Panda Crochet. This is the third doily I have ever made and so far the best one I have made yet. I made this for a dear friend of mine I really hope she likes it. She is always doing something for other people and I just wanted to make something for her.

I also made a bookmark using the shell stitch, it started out to be a sachet but really became mind numbing for me for some reason so I ripped out several rows turned it into a bookmark.

I really want to try a bigger doily now just to see if I can do it.

Just a small doily and dishcloth

I made the small doily last night. I really want to keep working with thread as well as yarn but I want to keep practicing. I want to make a bigger doily eventually.

The dishcloth is a 9" square I also made one in 8" just to see what size I liked better. I love these dishcloths the thickness of them and the size are just wonderful. Never again will I buy dishcloths!

Nothing really to update on my afghan, I am still making granny squares for it. I know I could of had the afghan done by now but I picked up thread and a hook and started to play.

I also have to finish a blanket which is not crochet, I am making for one of my nephews I started it awhile back I just need to sew on the finishing edge. Its really neat though, the blocks are all Americana type blocks and the back is navy blue. When I get that done I will post a pic of that.

I am also going to make something for my niece and my other nephew but not sure what yet, I have been thinking about crocheting them each a round ripple afghan.

I just want them to have something that I made. Probably sounds corny but I don't get to spend time with them, like I would like to. This way they will always have a part of me with them.

Shades of the past!

I got the biggest crack up today. I have been looking for this pullover forever, I go to start laundry and there it was laying on top of the dryer. My oldest had found it and washed it for me. How cool was that.

Anyway I thought I would share this. My dads Aunt Claire had made this for me when I was just a little chit. Somewhere floating around my parents house is a picture of me wearing this when I was little.

She had passed away years ago but I still have very fond memories of her. She was the greatest, wonderful sense of humor and loved to pick on us kids. I also remember she did crochet a lot but sadly I can't remember what.

I was so happy Cody found this, I had started to think it grew legs and walked off somewhere......Now to find the ripple afghan my Grandma had made me when I was a kid! I know its put up but I can't remember where I put it lol......I'm really good at that.

I have always kept everything that was made for me, to me that is the best gift anyone could receive. Till next time! =)

What I Am Thankful For

Recently I received one of those emails that are similar to the Myspace surveys and questions games asking me what I was thankful for, that friends and family send. Although I didn't respond to it or forward it on to my friends and family I am just going to put it here.

I am most thankful for my wonderful husband and our two boys I can't imagine anything without them, they are my everything. I am thankful for our families through all the years their love and support has gotten us through some very difficult times. I am also very thankful for our dearest friends they have also been through some real fun times with us, its never been a dull moment here.

I am also thankful for humor, if I wasn't able to laugh I would definitely cry.

Although I posted this a little early I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
God Bless!

My newest wip and update on afghan

Ok so I learned a new nickname wip= work in progress......I love that I learn something new everyday lol........

Anyway I started my very first shawl here is what it looks like so far, I ran out of yarn oh the horror...... I found my first pet peeve about crocheting I absolutely despise running out of yarn! Don't mind the crinkle lol I forgot to smooth it out before I took the picture my bad.......I really wish I could remember where I found the pattern for this I would post a link to it as it was sooooo easy and a very fast working pattern. Great for a noob like me!

Yay I have an update go me! This shawl is called bottom up granny shawl and I found the pattern here I am so glad I found it again. It truly is an easy pattern to follow.

My update to my nine patch I have a whopping 8 more rows to go I am so thrilled how its coming along. I cant wait till its done but will a post a finished afghan pic. I can now officially make the basic grannies without looking, which really comes in handy when CSI Miami is on tv yup I am a sucker for the red head lol......

I'm going to close this out with a link that literally has over 1,000 crochet projects be sure to check them out I can guarantee your eyes will never be the same.......

My HQ

Side Tracked!

I keep getting side tracked while working on my nine patch. Wonder if this is normal.......I have recently made clothesline clothes from Vanna's book once I get the final touches done I will post a pic. Then last night I made a rug for my bathroom to set in front of my washer and dryer as well as trying to learn new blocks. I also made my very first kitchen towel topper, it turned out ok I seriously need to practice this one.

I have decided to try thread crochet again, but no guarantees because it just hurts my hands, living with oa really does n't help much. I would so love to do this and make doilies.

I really appreciate all the hard work that goes into these projects. I also do counted cross stitch so I know about time and pain! The results are always worth it in my opinion.

I don't know why it took me so long to look at yarn companies websites there is are a lot of great free patterns on their sites. Here is a few links that I have bookmarked.

Bernat

Red Heart Yarn

Yarn Market

Caron

Lion Brand Yarn (membership required to view free patterns)

Cascade Yarns

Coats and Clark

Lily Sugar & Cream

Berroco

NY Yarns

Crocheting with plastic bags

Ok so I have been crocheting my plastic grocery bags as I get them. I don't know why, I just wanted to try it. I think I will turn what I have into a plastic bag holder. Its actually quite addictive.
There are so many things you can crochet with plastic bags.

Here are a couple of links to check out. Also do a search through google on crocheting with plastic bags it will turn up quite a bit. There are also a couple of videos on youtube as well.

HGTV

Canadian Living (I love this one I wish we had that blue of plastic bags)

Thrifty Fun (one of the many ways to make a rug out of plastic bags)