Repetitive Patterns are Perfect for Waiting

Dear Friends,

I used to stay away from repetitive patterns; because, after I learned the basic sequence, I got BORED.  I like variety, so doilies and patterns that change are generally my favorites.  But now that I am SWAMPED, I am appreciating a predictable pattern more.

The Summer Breeze sweater pattern that I have been working on for awhile has been pulled back out.  It is perfect to work on when I go to wait for a dental cleaning, to pick up a prescription, or during whatever other unavoidable wait times I encounter.  I have almost completed the upper back during these times!

So many times I think, "I want to finish my butterfly, but I don't have the brain power to tackle that right now."  But I CAN pick up Summer Breeze and crochet a few stitches without having to tax myself at all.  I have even taken to doing it while the boys are doing their science experiments and I just have to be a supervisory presence.  :)   

Happy, happy!!!

So, I've been playing Hooky without bowing out of my responsibilities!   Hip-hip-hooray!!!

Happy Hooking to you as well!!!

With great satisfaction,

MamaLezlie

Beautiful Song

I love the lyrics of the writer of song-writer, Phil Wickham! And this is SUCH a COOL rendition of his song, Eden, by an acapella group called For Christ's Sake.

I hope you enjoy it!

And so a new week begins...

...full of opportunities to love and serve others, to laugh and cry with them, to be there for them.

I hope that all my blogging buddies have a GREAT week and that they see glimpses of God's work in their lives.

Hopefully, I will have a little hooky time squished into my week by the time it's done, but it may not happen.  Our church's AWANA program starts up tomorrow night.  Tonight is Worship Team practice & a trip to Wal-mart.  Teaching and house-keeping are most of the day.  And company may be coming this weekend.

If I get done with my butterfly, I will make sure and share pictures!

May God bless and keep you and make His Face shine upon you!!!

Love,

MamaLezlie

Beautiful Birthday Butterfly - WIP

Well, as usual, I was not able to finish

a birthday present on time.

This one is for my Precious Mommy.

But...

I'M GETTING SOOOOO CLOSE!

Just one more piece of wing left.

Her favorite color is red.

So I'm using red for the wing accent

with a white/gold variegated combo.

It's turning out quite nicely!

TONS of ends to tuck in, 

but I'm almost done with 

that part as well!!!

I got the free pattern off of Ravelry.

It's called Delicate Crochet Butterfly.

Working with the 2 colors is somewhat

tedious because you have to switch and tie off

FREQUENTLY.

But I think the outcome will be worth it!

Especially since it is for my Mom and

she's VERY worth ANY amount of trouble!

Pink Booties - WIP

Here's what I was working on

while watching the CMA Festival:

PINK booties!  The pair on the left is the girl version

of the navy crocheted sneakers I made previously.

The other 2 pairs are going to be crocheted ballet slippers

when I get the finishing touches on them.

Both patterns are some of the test patterns

I'm doing for Kay Meadors over at

Natural State Knitting.

These will be great for winter babies!

Coming up soon...

a WIP for my mom's birthday!

Hooray for Crochet!

Well, Friends, I FINALLY had some time to crochet, last night!  I watched the CMA Festival (which I didn't think deserved the honor of being considered country music in many respects) and crocheted away on some booties.  Finished one, made a whole one, and started another one.  Quite satisfying!

I hope to post pictures later,

God willing and schedule permitting!

This morning my boys are going to 'fly solo' on their schedule while I go have a MUCH NEEDED (and much anticipated) time of refreshment with my partner in crime (um, I mean ministry) this morning.  She and her DH have just completed building their home together.  (This will make the 2nd home they've built together and they're STILL married!  Incredible!)  And I'm going to see it for the 1st time today.  I can hardly wait! 

Have a blessed day!

Almost!

RATS!!!  I thought I was finally going to get some hooky time in yesterday.  But I didn't.

I did, however, get through all the work I had to do for the day in that day, and that, in and of itself, is a huge accomplishment these days.  My interest at least is reviving and my fingers were anxious to get themselves on some yarn and work on some booties.  But, alas, no.

Maybe tonight during the CMA Festival!