Time for myself, what a joke. I am laughing all the way to the laundry, dishes, vacume cleaner, dust rag, etc. etc. any old thing you can think of that has to do with cleaning. I am in my spring cleaning mode. Don't know where the heck that came from. OH yeah, it's spring, DUH. Well that's what I'm doing. Cleaning, and organizing and weeding out that which I no longer use, or even have ever used. LOL I am a packrat. I love to have things. Many things, different things, and shiny things. LOL I collect until there is no place to put the things I collect. So, I get rid of some things to make room for new things. I am a thing woman. :) Free-cycle people just love me.
So, between the cleaning and organizing I have had no time to really crochet or do anything creative. And man, those juices are flowing. I mean they are just gushing right out. My mind won't stop seeing creations in everything I am doing, I want to paint rooms, and I can actually close my eyes and see the rooms complete. I want to crochet tops for me, christmas gifts, (oops, sorry, I said the C word). I want to plant my flowers, I want to paint my ceramics. I know, I'll give up sleeping, cleaning (I wish), just plain give up on everything in my life and create. Even food!!! HA HA, like I could ever do that.
Actually, I am almost done with the cleaning. Three rooms left, and they will be done. YAY. Then, I think I will paint two rooms this summer. My bedroom, and the bathroom. I will make one top for myself, and then start some C word gifts. Make a ghan and smaller items at a time. I can do this. Let's see, I need to make 7 ghans, 17 hat sets, 10 pairs of slippers, 5 bath and beauty sets, 5 doilies, 5 mens sweaters, 4 tot girl clothes sets, 4 tot boy clothes sets, 1 infant boy set, and one filet blessed mother shawl for my mom. The only problem I see me getting into is the sweaters. I have never ever made sweaters before. It will be my luck, they will come out looking like they were made for an orangatang. HA HA HA. Oh well, my friends will love them anyway.
I am off to crochet and watch some tv.
Ciao for now
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The Wedding is over, time to crochet for ME!!!
Well the wedding is finally over and it went beautifully. The bride, my daughter Tiffany, looked like a princess as well as my granddaughter Tatiana, the flower girl. I finished the shawls without a hitch, and the girls loved them. It happened to be chilly out, and most of them are smokers, so the shawls really came in handy. I cried, which I knew I would. But my baby has flown the nest, sort of. She, hubby and the kids, are staying with us until their apartment is ready, which should be next week. I will still see her and the kids almost every day until she is back to work, but after she starts work, I will have the kids during the day, and they all go home at night. Peace and quiet. Sounds like a little bit of heaven to me. LOL.
I have so many CAL's to catch up on and projects I want to make, that I will be in yarn-a-topia for a long time. :) I've already started and almost finished one of the doily's I need to make, and I have a cat bed on my hook as well. Nothing fancy on the cat bed, just something nice for my fur babies to sleep in. It will have to be larger than I first thought because they are growing like weeds. Will have to post some pics of them soon.
I created my first pattern, and it was my daughters bridal pouch (purse), and it came out gorgeous. It was so easy and quick that as soon as I rewrite the pattern so that it is readable, I will post it all for any who would like it.
Well, make sure you check out my pics in the flikr site to see the beautifu shawls and purses, and hopefully I will have the pattern ready for tomorrow. I want to go crochet a little.
until later, Ciao
I have so many CAL's to catch up on and projects I want to make, that I will be in yarn-a-topia for a long time. :) I've already started and almost finished one of the doily's I need to make, and I have a cat bed on my hook as well. Nothing fancy on the cat bed, just something nice for my fur babies to sleep in. It will have to be larger than I first thought because they are growing like weeds. Will have to post some pics of them soon.
I created my first pattern, and it was my daughters bridal pouch (purse), and it came out gorgeous. It was so easy and quick that as soon as I rewrite the pattern so that it is readable, I will post it all for any who would like it.
Well, make sure you check out my pics in the flikr site to see the beautifu shawls and purses, and hopefully I will have the pattern ready for tomorrow. I want to go crochet a little.
until later, Ciao
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Finally pics to the shawls and other things.
Wow, there is way too much going on here. There is only 48 days left until the wedding and all the final plans are being done. My daughter is driving me bananas. I still need to finish 2 more of the watermellon shawls and try and make another evening shawl for her mother-in-law to be, as well as make one for myself. Unless everyone in this house will leave me alone, I don't forsee that happening. But you never know.
I have Tiffany's shawl and pattern listed, no it is not my pattern. It is a pattern from Mary Maxim, http://www.marymaxim.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10054_3074457345616780242_-1_3074457345616693277_3074457345616693278. You must register with them, it's free, and you need to adobe because it is a pdf file. I did alter it a bit. Instead of single crochet, I used double, and I extended the width and length. I made the width 15 inches, and because I crochet so tight I tripled the beginning pattern stitches. I used Patons Brilliant in crystal cream and it is gorgeous if I say so myself. OH wait, I am saying so. LOL
Tatiana's shawl is in the same yarn and it's called the old fashioned shawl, and can be found here http://web.archive.org/web/20000619100725/www.craftown.com/cropat2.htm This is also the shawl I am making for all the bridesmaids. Theirs will be in Carons simply soft, watermellon. I just adjusted Tatian's size to fit her, she is only 5 and small.
The black shawl is made from a yarn I had, which I have no clue what kind it was. It's black knitting worsted with silver shot thru it. The patern can be found here, http://www.craftown.com/crochet/pat51.htm The stitches in this are gorgeous. In the first picture you can't quite see them, so I did a close up with white paper underneath.
Got my newest fur member yesterday. We had to drive about an hour and a half to get to the place, but she is so worth it. I have a picture of her as well. She's 7 weeks old and a little ball of puff. She's a grey tuxedo medium hair, and we named her Dusty. Lucifer thinks she's his toy and tries to kick her butt. But let me tell you, she is one tuff little cookie. She hisses at him and gives him more than he can handle. My family is now complete, or I should say, will be after Tiffany gets married. :) Well, I'm off to crochet some more and hopefully soon, I will be done with these and can make something special for myself. Yeah right, like that will ever happen. Somebody always needs or could use something, and I love to crochet that I just have to say, sure.
Ciao for now
I have Tiffany's shawl and pattern listed, no it is not my pattern. It is a pattern from Mary Maxim, http://www.marymaxim.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10054_3074457345616780242_-1_3074457345616693277_3074457345616693278. You must register with them, it's free, and you need to adobe because it is a pdf file. I did alter it a bit. Instead of single crochet, I used double, and I extended the width and length. I made the width 15 inches, and because I crochet so tight I tripled the beginning pattern stitches. I used Patons Brilliant in crystal cream and it is gorgeous if I say so myself. OH wait, I am saying so. LOL
Tatiana's shawl is in the same yarn and it's called the old fashioned shawl, and can be found here http://web.archive.org/web/20000619100725/www.craftown.com/cropat2.htm This is also the shawl I am making for all the bridesmaids. Theirs will be in Carons simply soft, watermellon. I just adjusted Tatian's size to fit her, she is only 5 and small.
The black shawl is made from a yarn I had, which I have no clue what kind it was. It's black knitting worsted with silver shot thru it. The patern can be found here, http://www.craftown.com/crochet/pat51.htm The stitches in this are gorgeous. In the first picture you can't quite see them, so I did a close up with white paper underneath.
Got my newest fur member yesterday. We had to drive about an hour and a half to get to the place, but she is so worth it. I have a picture of her as well. She's 7 weeks old and a little ball of puff. She's a grey tuxedo medium hair, and we named her Dusty. Lucifer thinks she's his toy and tries to kick her butt. But let me tell you, she is one tuff little cookie. She hisses at him and gives him more than he can handle. My family is now complete, or I should say, will be after Tiffany gets married. :) Well, I'm off to crochet some more and hopefully soon, I will be done with these and can make something special for myself. Yeah right, like that will ever happen. Somebody always needs or could use something, and I love to crochet that I just have to say, sure.
Ciao for now
Saturday, February 23, 2008
another shawl bites the dust
Yay!!! I am so excited, another shawl is done. only have 5 more to go. LOL. I took a break today, and went out and adopted a new kitten. It's my first boy as I have always had girls, but he is so cute. He is a heartbreaker. I allowed the grandchildren to name him and they named him after their favorite movie, drumm rolllllll--------------------the movie is, Cinderella. and the cat's name is Lucifer. Yes, I know. All I can think of is the mice saying Lucyfur. LOL. He's great though. Now, I have to find him a sister. I was going to have an all black cat, and an all white cat and name them Ebony and Ivory. But with a 2 1/2 yr old and 5 1/2 yr old around, that was not happening. I did tell the children that they got to name the boy, and it's my turn to name the girl, and I can't do that until I meet her, which I haven't yet. Lucifer is great he has already won over my hubby's heart, which really is not all that easy to do. Hubby likes to think he's this tuff macho man, and he isn't. Lucifer has claimed David, as his. plain and simple. Can't wait to take a picture of him and put him up on the site. You will just fall in love with him.
OK, so I finished another of my afghans and am onto the next. I can do this, 5 more and 64 days to go. It seems like I might be able to do it. but the last pattern, and the next 2 are really simple and quick to make. The next 2 are a little more involved. They are the evening shawl found here; http://www.craftown.com/crochet/pat51.htm I have made this before and it really is beautiful, I made this a really long long time ago, like about 17 years ago. So, the memory isn't quite what it should be. LOL Anyway, I'm off to protect Lucifer from Ashton, and try and work some more on the next shawl.
I will be putting up pictures soon as well as links to make these. I have some things that I have made with my own directions and will put them up as well. I love to get free patterns, and pay for some as well, and I would love to share mine with others of like mind.
Ciao for now.
OK, so I finished another of my afghans and am onto the next. I can do this, 5 more and 64 days to go. It seems like I might be able to do it. but the last pattern, and the next 2 are really simple and quick to make. The next 2 are a little more involved. They are the evening shawl found here; http://www.craftown.com/crochet/pat51.htm I have made this before and it really is beautiful, I made this a really long long time ago, like about 17 years ago. So, the memory isn't quite what it should be. LOL Anyway, I'm off to protect Lucifer from Ashton, and try and work some more on the next shawl.
I will be putting up pictures soon as well as links to make these. I have some things that I have made with my own directions and will put them up as well. I love to get free patterns, and pay for some as well, and I would love to share mine with others of like mind.
Ciao for now.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
2 Shawls done, 6 more to make
Finally I finished Tiff's shawl 2 days ago and started and finished Tati's. Oh what a relief, the 2 most important ones are done and I only need to make 6 more, with 68 days left. Sounds like a lot of time, but in all reality it is not. I don't get to crochet for long periods of time because Ashton doesn't like it. Little shit. He seems to think that the world revolves around him. Oh wait, it does, he's only 2 and that is what all 2 yr olds think. LOL Now I will be starting on the brides maids shawls and when I get back from David's Bridal, yes we are going there today. FUN FUN FUN. I will then know what colors I will need and measurments. One thing I truly hate is a shawl that is not long enough. It can be a bit too long, but short shawls suck. I mean they don't keep you warm, or comforted, and they look retartded. So, this is what my day is about. Looking at bridesmaid dresses, listening to all of the complaining, "oh they don't have the color I want, I look fat in this color, this makes me look like a cow" and then, I get to feel like a cow. Cause to tell the truth, I am a cow. LOL I so desperately need to starve myself and drop a few. OK, maybe more than a few. Either that, or I am wearing one of my corsets, and having it laced so tight I won't be able to sit and eat at the wedding. That's it, I'll just walk around looking good, and being friendly no food will interest me. YEAH right, when has food not interested me. I'm doomed. LOL I really should be drinking my tea. This green tea stuff I bought called Wi Tea is supposed to help me lose weight, but I don't think it works if I don't drink it and only look at it. DUH. So, I will now go make a cup of tea, and get dressed to go shopping.
Ciao til later
Ciao til later
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Just another day. Well not quite. I just started tanning with my daughter to get ready for the wedding. I mean really, we have to look good for this don't we. And nothing says I look good like a nice tan. LOL. Still working my butt off on Tiffany's shawl. I thougt I was done when I reach 60" but her being such a tall young woman, she's almost 6 feet, I decided to make this 6 feet long. So a few more rows and I'll be done. and it is beautiful if I say so myself. Hey wait, I am. :) I will be putting up pictures of my stuff very soon. The problem is, that I received a new camera for xmas and it came with no program so I can't download the pics into my computer. I tried getting a hold of the company, but no one is responding. So, for now, I will use my daughters and get all my stuff up on flickr.
Not much else happening around here so, I'm off to finish this shawl while everyone is sleeping.
ciao til later
Not much else happening around here so, I'm off to finish this shawl while everyone is sleeping.
ciao til later
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Spring 2008
So, today I start my blog. It seems so funny that I am blogging, but I want a place to show my crafts, share my life, and rant if needed. Today I will start with where I am in my life. I'm in my office. LOL No seriously, I am beginning a new stretch to my life. I am crocheting my ass off to get my daughter's shawl done for her wedding so that I can then crochet my own shawl. as well as one for my mother, my daughter's mother-in-law to be, and each of the 3 bridesmaids. All of these must be done before the wedding which is April 26, 2008. I can do it. At least I'm thinking positively.
So, what do I do. I am a homemaker, and I babysit my 2 grandchildren. Ashton Jamison, AJ, who is 2 1/2 and a boy from hell, and Tatiana, Tati, who is 5. I watch AJ six days a week and he is just uggghhh. I love him dearly, but he sure keeps me hopping. Tati goes to school, so I only have her in the afternoons. Of course they live with my husband and me along with their mother. But that is only until she gets married. Yup, you guessed it, she's the one getting married in April. Thank the Hallowed Halls of Hell. I love her dearly, but please, I need some peace and quiet in my old age. HA HA She says I'll miss her and the kid's so much, I'll just ramble around the house complaining that I miss them. Yea right. Not. I'm getting my motorcycle license this spring and I will be tooling down the road with hubby. Oh do people still say that? Whatever.
So this is it for now. Gonna go explore this blog stuff and add more garbage soon.
ciao til later.
So, what do I do. I am a homemaker, and I babysit my 2 grandchildren. Ashton Jamison, AJ, who is 2 1/2 and a boy from hell, and Tatiana, Tati, who is 5. I watch AJ six days a week and he is just uggghhh. I love him dearly, but he sure keeps me hopping. Tati goes to school, so I only have her in the afternoons. Of course they live with my husband and me along with their mother. But that is only until she gets married. Yup, you guessed it, she's the one getting married in April. Thank the Hallowed Halls of Hell. I love her dearly, but please, I need some peace and quiet in my old age. HA HA She says I'll miss her and the kid's so much, I'll just ramble around the house complaining that I miss them. Yea right. Not. I'm getting my motorcycle license this spring and I will be tooling down the road with hubby. Oh do people still say that? Whatever.
So this is it for now. Gonna go explore this blog stuff and add more garbage soon.
ciao til later.
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