And here is the sweater I made for her:
It is for a 12 month old. I used Caron Simply Soft yarn. The pattern was from Hooked on Crochet (Oct. 2006) and is called, "Bright Stripes". I modified the edges and hood somewhat.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Baby Sweater
Here is the little girl I take care of:
And here is the sweater I made for her:
It is for a 12 month old. I used Caron Simply Soft yarn. The pattern was from Hooked on Crochet (Oct. 2006) and is called, "Bright Stripes". I modified the edges and hood somewhat.
And here is the sweater I made for her:
It is for a 12 month old. I used Caron Simply Soft yarn. The pattern was from Hooked on Crochet (Oct. 2006) and is called, "Bright Stripes". I modified the edges and hood somewhat.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Tile Up / Decor Idea!
The last wall has been tiled.
Now for cleaning and grouting and cleaning and sealing and cleaning. (You get the idea!)
AND I went to Hobby Lobby and found new drawer pulls for our cabinet and a lightswitch plate to match. SO EXCITED!!!
My towels are burgundy. I may have to use a little brown as well, to tie in the countertop and flooring. (Neither of which I like, but changing them will have to wait for a new day and a new set of $$$.)
SO many cute things in black! I plan to pick things up here and there as I spot the perfect touches.
It is so fulfilling to turn a house into a HOME!!!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Promised Pictures
The sweater I am making is one of Kay Meadors from her Fashion Collection, Leisure Arts #3083. The pattern is Crewneck Cardigan. I am using burgundy thread which is quite lovely. It is very difficult, however, to get a good photo of its true hue.
Here is the swatch I made:
It measured right. But you would NOT believe the number of times I have started and re-started this sweater. Grrr!!! But it is SO pretty, that I am persevering. I am. I decided this last round, that if it is too small, I will just try to add more to the edging.
The purse is from a free pattern I got from Patons to use with their Grace yarn. I have several skeins left from a baby dress I made my niece, which is posted here and here. Plus, there is the perfect linen colored material in the stash from my mom to use as a liner. I plan on customizing pockets for my own personal needs. I have about 1/2 of the motifs done now.
The little doilies are for gifts. I REALLY need to get them finished so I can send them off and be DONE with Christmas officially. I also have to send our family picture out. Plus school started Monday. I'm sure it will all get done. I pray it won't take me too long.
Whew! Now all I need to show you is that little 12 mo. sweater...
Here is the swatch I made:
It measured right. But you would NOT believe the number of times I have started and re-started this sweater. Grrr!!! But it is SO pretty, that I am persevering. I am. I decided this last round, that if it is too small, I will just try to add more to the edging.
The purse is from a free pattern I got from Patons to use with their Grace yarn. I have several skeins left from a baby dress I made my niece, which is posted here and here. Plus, there is the perfect linen colored material in the stash from my mom to use as a liner. I plan on customizing pockets for my own personal needs. I have about 1/2 of the motifs done now.
The little doilies are for gifts. I REALLY need to get them finished so I can send them off and be DONE with Christmas officially. I also have to send our family picture out. Plus school started Monday. I'm sure it will all get done. I pray it won't take me too long.
Whew! Now all I need to show you is that little 12 mo. sweater...
Thursday, January 5, 2012
More Crafting
I will start this post with my new bag holders. For these, I used free material from my mother. Several months ago, she gave me ribbon. Then, in December, she brought me a bag of fabric and lace.
I knew just what I needed to do with a couple of the pieces!
Besides these items, I also started a couple of crochet projects for...(gasp)...MYSELF! And I got FOUR NEW CROCHET BOOKS for Christmas from my mother. So I have picked a few out of one, Patricia Kristoffersen's 99 Little Doilies, to try. These are great short projects. The doilies are 5" or 6" in diameter. SO FAST! I have finished 1, am almost done with another, and have started a third. Here's a preview pic:
(You'll have to come back for the detailed photos.)
I knew just what I needed to do with a couple of the pieces!
Besides these items, I also started a couple of crochet projects for...(gasp)...MYSELF! And I got FOUR NEW CROCHET BOOKS for Christmas from my mother. So I have picked a few out of one, Patricia Kristoffersen's 99 Little Doilies, to try. These are great short projects. The doilies are 5" or 6" in diameter. SO FAST! I have finished 1, am almost done with another, and have started a third. Here's a preview pic:
(You'll have to come back for the detailed photos.)
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Crafting Galore!
I was VERY proliferous in the month of December in the crafty department. I made many Christmas presents (and I'm still not quite finished with that holiday even though it is over).
In addition to the crazy amount of food I made, I also made non-food gifts.
For my moms' ministry girls, I made potpourri bags. I made sunflower dishcloths for several family members. I made doilies for some. I made a yarn sweater for a 1 year old in one week. I also am working on a purse and a sweater for myself. I also got my mending done (hemming 7 pairs of pants and sewing up 2 stuffed animals), plus I sewed 2 new bag holders for my closet. One for Wal-mart bags and one for bread sacks.
I will put some pictures in this post and some later. (Somehow I forgot to take a picture of the 12mo. sweater before I gave it to her. I will get one, but for now all I have is a picture of me working on it.)
For the potpourri bags, I used potpourri I found at a garage sale for .25/bag. The ribbon was from the stash from my mom, remember that? And I bought thin gold netting for less than $1.
And this is what the dishcloths look like:
Don't worry; more to come!
In addition to the crazy amount of food I made, I also made non-food gifts.
For my moms' ministry girls, I made potpourri bags. I made sunflower dishcloths for several family members. I made doilies for some. I made a yarn sweater for a 1 year old in one week. I also am working on a purse and a sweater for myself. I also got my mending done (hemming 7 pairs of pants and sewing up 2 stuffed animals), plus I sewed 2 new bag holders for my closet. One for Wal-mart bags and one for bread sacks.
I will put some pictures in this post and some later. (Somehow I forgot to take a picture of the 12mo. sweater before I gave it to her. I will get one, but for now all I have is a picture of me working on it.)
For the potpourri bags, I used potpourri I found at a garage sale for .25/bag. The ribbon was from the stash from my mom, remember that? And I bought thin gold netting for less than $1.
And this is what the dishcloths look like:
Don't worry; more to come!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
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