Baby Blankie

Here's a quick blankie made for my cousins baby, using LB Homespun and Bernat Soft Boucle. It's about 35 inches square.

I sure will be thrilled when I can make this for my own grandchildren!!!!

Have a good 'un, y'all!

Fully Dressed Turkey

For some reason, this reminds me of Lady Linoleum, of Monster Crochet fame.

Happy Turkey Day, y'all!

Big Granny

Ahhhh...finally finished mom's granny square afghan. Yarn used is Homespun and Bernat Chunky. Well, it's almost finished. Still gotta weave in the ends. Now it's on to more Christmas WIPs!!!!

Have a blessed day, y'all!!!

Walk On The Trail

Hubby and I enjoyed a beautiful day on the New River Trail!!! Here are just a few photos

Yellow Biscuits and Blue Whirlies

Hey y'all! Happy October! It's a beautiful, sunny day here in Virginia. I even had one of my flower photos featured on a local TV station. A Yellow Hibiscus. Ain't it cool???

And for the blue (since yellow and blue are 2 of my very favorite colors), here's my first ever attempt at doing a chart only doily:
This is the Purple Whirly (done in blues). The pattern was in Greek (literally). Kudos to the wonderful ladies over at Gathering Threads for helping me understand charts! I only had to frog it a dozen times or so.

Got the "Cold Shoulder"

The Cold Shoulder Capelet that is. Pattern is from the SnB Happy Hooker, crocheted in black Caron Bliss. This one is a surprise for my DD, and I think it'll look nice with the Chic Hippie Skirt.

I'm dealing with her absence a little better. I went for a visit a few weekends ago, and that helped me tremendously! We had such a fun weekend! I was able to see for myself that she was happy, and adjusting to college life rather well. She's doing great in all of her classes, with Psychology and New Testament being the most difficult.

This capelet will be in her next goodie package from home.

Chic Hippie Skirt

I am so thrilled, My first crocheted article of clothing!!!!! This is made from Sinfonia yarn, about 9 skeins. The pattern is in the book "Hooked On Crochet". Here's a close up of the yoke:



I'll be mailing this to my DD, who has waited oh so patiently.
I'd love to hear your comments!

Yarn Find!

Nobo yarn from Wallyworld, on clearance for $1.00 a skein! So I had to buy all they had (except for the green). I don't think my hubby was over joyed, but I was ecstatic!!!! I don't usually find the good buys, I just hear about 'em from other lucky people. Yeah, I know, wa-wa.

I Think I'm Gonna Make It

My DD is off to college, and I've just experienced my first full week of empty nest. Gosh, it's been such a killer. It just didn't occur to me that I'd get physically sick. All I can say is, thank the good Lord for "happy pills". I'm embarrassed to say that I had to resort to that, but it was either take 'em or die! I miss her smile, her giggle, her sense of humor. She is so much fun to be with. Good grief, I'm making it sound like she's passed away.

On a brighter note, she's doing great!

Bad, Bad Blogger!

Yep. That's me. I am ashamed. No updates in over a month! I'm not even sure that I have an excuse. Well, my DD is going away to college this week, and I guess I've been a little blue. I made a simple afghan for her to take with her, and I'm working on the Chic Hippie Skirt from Hooked on Crochet. That's kept me somewhat busy. She is soooo excited; I'm trying to be.

Here's a photo of that afghan

Ah....The Reveal Package!

My reveal package from ....
Tada.... Darlene (Houndog)!
Darlene was a great secret pal, you're certainly blessed if you get her as an SP!
The tote will be perfect for transporting projects. Isn't it gorgeous? And that doily booklet has a pinwheel pattern!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh yes! Pinwheels! Love 'em!!!! And they sure are hard to come by, lemme tell ya.
I'm afraid my photo doesn't do the yarn justice. It is so pretty, and I've never seen that brand before. Isn't yarn exciting??!!
Wish I could blog the wonderful lemon scent of the body lotion and shower gel. Wonder when they'll invent scratch and sniff monitors?

Thanks Darlene! You're awesome!!!!

Back From The Beach

Photos courtesy of BT (my DD)



The lovely sailboat was photographed at Southport, NC. I just love this quaint town!






The next 2 were also photographed at Southport. This is one of my most favorite places in the world! Lots of antique shops and victorian homes. The perched birds crack me up!!!

































Ah... the Oak Island sunset! This was our daily evening view. What more could you ask for???

More Goodies!!!

Here's Keegan checkin' out my new goodies. The weird part? Britti and I were just looking at the Caron yarn yesterday, oooing and ahhing. And I've had my eye on that Purse Panache pattern booklet for sometime!
I also received a note pad, a lavender vanilla candle, a heart shaped dish, Pullover patterns, gorgeous Red Heart yarn, and a card, all from my Crochetville Secret Pal.

Thanks SP, you're awesome!!!





On a different note, my baby graduated from high school Thursday night. Oh the parental pride, oh the parental agony. I spent the day being a little klutzy. First, I fell up the steps. Thought I broke my wrist, but not; busted 2 toes. Second, while baking a cheesecake, my head collided with the kitchen cabinet. Nice little lump. Third, I fell up the steps again, busted my other big toe. I think I was a little stressed.
Not sure how I'll deal with empty nest come August.

Some Goodies Have Arrived!

Lookie y'all at my goodies! My SP is being so good to me. She's also sent me several ecards. It's so nice to come home from work to a sweet surprise!!!

Thanks for making my day SP! Hope yours is blessed, too.

Latest Hobby

Well, here it is folks. My latest venture, watercolor painting. I made these cards for Mother's day ( hope you all had a great one ). I think they resemble flowers, don't you? I've even discovered that I like sketching more than I thought I would. James and Britti are very encouraging of my endeavors, but my extended family is rather ho hum about my new hobby. Oh well, I guess it's mainly to please myself anyway.

Speaking of family, Britti is on a Storm Chasing trip out midwest with VA Tech for the next 2 weeks. She was so excited when they left yesterday. My hope is that they view any tornadoes from afar. Very far afar!!! While she's away, I get to send out her graduation announcements. Wasn't it thoughtful of her to make the address labels for me?! ( yes, you do detect a note of sarcasm ) Don't high school seniors magically turn responsible at some point? I guess in her defence, I should say that she is a busy girl. School full time, partime job, piano lessons, dance classes, youth group, AP tests. Yeah, she's pretty busy. Just forget my previous sarcasm. What was I thinking????

Have a very blessed week, y'all!