Tiger Crochet Hat

Just finished this tiger hat for little Rocky. He wanted it to match his best friend, Hobbes. I am quite happy with how it turned out, but will not have quite so much trouble with the ears on the next one. Ada wants one, too, so the next one will come together quicker.

You can find the pattern here: http://epicbunny.com/2012/big-kitty-tiger-hat/

Gosh, my project list just keeps growing and growing, so many things to make and so little time. Isn't that a problem we all have?!

I really like this...

Soup and Chili Time

Yep, another soup...This is my version of Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana. I did not use a recipe on this, have made it in the past using a couple of different recipes I found, this one is a combination of different ones I looked at. The one thing I did different in this soup is, adding smoked paprika - thrilled I did, it added a different twist to this soup that I loved.

There is an endless amount of recipes on the Internet if you want to make this soup. And I always say, BE BRAVE and do your own thing when it comes to soup.

Another couple of things I have made...this scarf...and it feels like butter, it is so soft.

And a striped slouchy hat.

And Wednesday thoughts...

What I've Been Doing

Finally finished up with a few projects that have been on-going for a while now. It feels good to complete some. I'm good at starting things, but once I get interrupted, I find it hard to pick it back up. I'd rather start something new? I'm sure there is a deep-seeded meaning for this, I just do not know what it is.

I just love this one, made it using up some scrap yarn. Can't wait to wear it.

Wrist cuffs, using different vintage buttons. I made this pattern up as I went. Wishing now that I had written down the pattern, so when I want to make more. I'm so 'bad' at doing this, thinking...I'll remember that. I never do. :(

Love these, though, and look forward to wearing them this fall and winter.

I started out making this one to sell, but they yarn was not that great once I started crocheting with it, too many knots. :(

Maybe the inspection team was napping?

Anyway, I love it for myself and will enjoy the comfort and softness of wearing this one.

Oh my, this is so nice! I am debating on whether to keep this one or sell it, I just love the colors and the feel of this one. It is super soft and comfy, super big. It reminds me of the sea. :)

Another one I am debating of selling or keeping. I had made this some time ago, when I wore it to work, a lady bought it off my shoulders. :) It is so bright and fun. I was thrilled when I found enough of this yarn in my stash to make another.

Another multi-color, no pattern (my favorite kind) of scarf.

A couple purses I made for my little Ada. She picked the yarn for the first one. Her bd is coming up, I will make her a necklace and ankle bracelet to put inside. She has a couple of these I made her some time ago, just now getting into carrying them.

Coffee cozy I made for my french press, keeping coffee warm longer. Love it!

I do make things and sell them - if you are interested in anything, let me know and I'll be glad to create something for you.

Crochet Bow Necklace

Photo by spbm

Made this really cute crochet bow necklace. Love wearing it - it's so feminine, but not too dainty.

Romancing The Ordinary

Romancing The Ordinary by Sarah Ban Breathnach

Along with committing to journal on a daily basis this year, I also committed to reading something every day. I had this book on my bookshelf, so pulled it off and placed it where I can get my hands on it any time of day. Not all days allow me the luxury of reading as much as I would like and this book is for daily reading - words worth pondering. Let me tell you, if you do not own this book, find it and buy it - so worth it. If I read from it in the morning, it gives me something to think on during the entire day, and if I read it at night, it gives me something to ponder before going to sleep, either way it’s all good.

Blackeyed Peas, Cooked Cabbage, and homemade dinner rolls were perfect for this winter day.

I am keeping up with my journal, so far. :)

 

 

Finished another scarf. Yeah. I will get this listed tomorrow.

You can purchase this lovely scarf for yourself, your friend or realitive here:
Maxie Grace

 

I'm tired and it's almost midnight - time for a relaxing HOT bath and sleep.

 

Sweet Dreams to every one out there.

New Notes

A couple of pages I made last night, it feels very good.

Found this quote and thought it was perfect for beginning a new year.

And what does January hold? Clean account books. Bare diaries. Three hundred and sixty-five new days, neatly parceled into weeks, months, and seasons. A chunk of time, of life...those few first notes like an orchestra tuning up before the play begins.

-Phyllis Nicholson

Country Bouquet (1947)

Made this from a scrap piece of yarn...so much fun to wear. I love it!

Emerging...

The New Year has me hoping more... longing to emerge from that dark place I have been for too long. I promised myself that "I" would force myself to get back into my hobby room and start working on my visual journal. And, that maybe, just maybe, it would be my ladder to climb out of the dungeon. Yesterday was my first day back to journaling - it felt good. Sometimes I find it hard to write things down, to be real with myself - as if I am afraid that writing it on paper makes the fear and pain even more real. Maybe I am afraid someone will actually read it someday? And frankly, it felt a little awkward and I know I really held back, but with time, I want to shed the fear and allow myself to "walk on water" so to speak. There was a time when I wrote a lot, and wrote a lot of poetry - not afraid of the words and thoughts or, putting them on paper. Maybe this will help to find my way back the feeling the way I used to feel, alive.

You can purchase this beautiful Seashell Crochet Scarf at my Etsy shop.

 

Also worked on a crochet project and finished it, trying to get my handmade Etsy shop going. Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this scarf!!! I'm finding it hard to list it, but I MUST. :) It is so soft and cozy, long, and the color is delicious!

 

                                            

Colorful Hand Crochet Scarves

A few of the scarves I have made this winter. I do make and sell them, so if you are interested in buying one, let me know.

The fuschia shawl is one of my favorites to wear; there are so many different ways to wear it.

I wear these things inside the house.:) I can actually keep the thermostat a little lower, therefore, saving on my gas bill.

Last Days of Fall

The colors of fall are fading fast; most of the leaves have detached themselves from the trees and fallen to the ground. I've raked and cleaned my yard more times than I want to recall, and there may be one more cleaning left. Yes, I know I should wait until all the leaves have fallen and do it one time; it's the kind of thing that drives me crazy. This beauty is outside my yard, but I can visit its beauty anytime by walking to my kitchen window.

Spring, Summer, and Fall, the leaves do a very nice job of blocking my view of the ugly city buildings. Aren't the colors BREATHTAKING!?

So...I've been crocheting a pillow cover with the beautiful colors of fall, because they are so warm and comforting.

If only...I had something wonderful baking in the oven. Maybe tomorrow.:)

My home is filled with castaways, things other people throw away. I found this wonderful old table on the streets while living in Germany. Also, the marble slab on top of the old feed bin was a treasure I could not pass up when I saw it laying on the side of the road. I miss that about Germany. I can't tell you how I got the thing home; my back still gives me fits. It is a perfect example of how my determination can give me enormous strength.:) I just found this wonderful old chair on my last trip to the dumpster. Am I the only person who comes home with more trash than what I take?

I HOPE everyone has a wonderful and blessed weekend.