New project

I'm trying a new toy for "my shop." An octopus in the rough...

I'll let you know how it turns out, once its done.

New Car ;)

Serendipity Road is located on Main Street downtown Midland. Stop by to see wonderful things from lots of local artist including me. My items are mainly baby related. Here is a little car I will take in next week.

They have a very busy Facebook you can also view by clicking on this link.
"My" Shop's Facebook

New Venture

Today I try something new. I'm going to be a vendor at a downtown shop. I hope that I make money...my history of selling my goods is not too great, but this shop has looked busy every time I've gone. One of the rules for vendors is that they must post on social media at least twice a week, so blog followers, be prepared!

Tractor

I made Abel a new tractor this week.

Owl Baby

Our friend Andrew saw me trying to sell yarn projects at the Church Christmas Craft bazaar. He asked me if I could make an owl blanket and hat for his baby nephew's Christmas gift. So I did.

He was very pleased.

I think I just helped him to win Uncle of the Year award at his family Christmas this year.

Project

I'm making a collection of snowflakes. Here are a couple.

p.s. check back Thursday morning for a super cool post.

Little Dolls

Amy found this pattern on Etsy

Naomi put the faces on them

New pattern

Libby found a new pattern for me to try. It was supposed to be a bunny, but.....

Oh well. I still think it's cute.

Christmas Blankets

This year I combined a few of my passions: sewing, crocheting, knitting, giving gifts, and old people. For months I've been working on making 20 blankets to take to "my-people." During my break time on Christmas Eve, I got a cart and loaded it up. Then I went up and down my hall giving personalized blankets to each of my people.

December 23rd addition

One lady couldn't stop smiling.

One lady told everybody that she had made this blanket for Betsy. When they explained to her that Betsy made it for her and showed her the name tag I sewed into it she responded, "I put that there so she would know that I made it for her."

Finally all done and labeled.

One lady told the CENA to go hide it in her room, she didn't want anyone else to take it.

It was such a delight for me to see my people opening Christmas gifts that I had made especially for them. I don't know if I told you or not, but I love Christmas. And this was one of the best ones I've had.

Blueberry Waves

Today I finished another afghan. 

This one is going to be a Christmas gift for one of my residents. She and I share a favorite color: blue.

detail of pattern. 

This was an easy pattern I made up. It wasn't supposed to be so big, but I started it in the airplane, so I couldn't really tell how big it was!

The pattern goes like this.
(working all stitches in back loop only)
chain in groups of 16 stitches

*double crochet in 5 stitches, 2 double crochet in each of next 2 stitches, double crochet in 5 stitches, double crochet next 2 together, double crochet next 2 together* repeat to end of line. continue this row until the piece measures the desired length.

What did you do today?

I used my cellphone to take pictures. I'm not sure how it decides where to focus? But it did a good job.

I finished this elephant pack

Our shopping trip was turned into a butterfly visit. I think we saved a lot of money.
;)

I tried to complain about the threat bill I received.
Too bad they didn't answer the phone. But I have my ideas ready.

I ate almost an entire package of these today!

I finished tying off a quilt made from Grandma's flannel.

I finished watching Season 1 of "Lucy."

I sewed some pockets together to make a bike pouch.

Plus 

Quoted Salmo 8 from memory, 

Listened to part of George Mueller's "Answer to Prayers."

Attended Spanish class

And maybe a few other things.

I like days off.

I like my life.

Purse

My co-worker and her daughter sorted through "Grandma's yarn." Now I have a whole bag of yarn to make into gifts for a little girl.

Lillian turns 5 on Tuesday. Here is a little purse I'm sending for the occasion. 

This is the link for the pattern  http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/60066.html?noImages=

New Blankets

first I made the pink blanket

then I tried for one that looked more boyish

but I wasn't satisfied so I made an all blue one

Levi likes to try out all my new blankets

and now I have a new wall hanging

at least until the blanket is needed

Christmas

Did I ever tell you that I like to make Christmas gifts?

Snowflakes

I tried a new pattern last week. And it worked!

Here are the snowflakes I crocheted.

 The pattern said "we used the traditional sugar/water starch." 

Good thing it went on to tell me what that was. 

Equal parts sugar and water. Heat but do not burn.

Water and starch.

Immerse the snowflake in water. 

Then dunk the flakes into the room temperature 

(it cooled nicely while I took my afternoon nap) starch. 

The wet mess is then pinned to paper and left to thoroughly dry. 

That was a good place to leave it for my three 12 hour days at work.

pinned to the ironing board

When I came back I was overjoyed to find my snowflakes a success.

Not easy, but quick to make and fun to give.

Niki's Shower

We had so much fun. 

Niki (one of my co-workers) is having a baby in November. This is her first baby and naturally she needs some baby items. 

A bunch of us got together and surprised her with a shower. The big box is a stroller/car seat combo. We all chipped in and really surprised her. The cool thing was, when she opened it up, it was her favorite color (purple) and one she has looked at buying already!

I made a baby blanket and packaged it with one of my favorite children's book. 

Brown Bear, Brown Bear.

Niki had seen the blanket in progress. I had taken the yarn to work and had some of the residents help roll the yarn into neat little balls.

Libby made chocolate cake and frosting from scratch. I frosted the cake and despite Logan's pleas, he received none.

I love life!