At the first of the year i had my projects picked out to be working on but so far have not had the desire or that spark that helps bring to fruit those projects. And since Josie’s heart attack and not being able to go back to work where she was and not being able to find a job, this year has been somewhat depressing. Ali had to quit because we were afraid of some lashing out on her because of the management moving out a former employee and her and Josie’s loyalty to that person.
Instead I’ve been working on getting together some watercolor supplies (not easy to do) and looking for photos to paints and any free watercolor lessons on the internet. That has been keeping me busy. I think that if I hadn’t known Jesus i would have just given up. The car Josie has need repairs and we had not money for snow tires or insurance and the financial help that she has received, of course does not pay for all of the bills. The monetary help that i am able to give her is not enough either. Ali does not drive yet and if she did she doesn’t have a car and being out here in the rural areas of a small town in an agricultural area does not help either. So here I am making lemonade…want to see?
I haven’t posted for so long I have to put something up. Since Christmas i haven’t done hardly any crochet. This is not usual for me, but since i am in this kind of spot I will put up a little edging that is a favorite of mine. It is a Coats pattern and is re-printed here with permission.
Width of Edging: Size 10 Thread, Size 7 [1.5 mm] Hook = 1 1/2";
Size 20 Thread, Size 10 [1.15 mm] Hook = 1";
Size 30 Thread, Size 12 [1.00 mm] Hook = 3/4".
Starting at narrow edge, ch 8. Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, skip next 2 ch, dc in next ch, 4 dc in next ch; turn. Row 2: Ch 5, skip first dc, [dc in next dc, ch 2] twice, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 3: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 1; 5 dc in next ch-2 sp, remove hook from lp and insert from the front into first of last 5 dc, draw lp through —popcorn made; ch 1, dc in next dc; rep from * once more; ch 1, popcorn in next sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of ch-5; turn. Row 4: Sc in first ch-1 sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp] 5 times, sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 5: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, 5 dc in top of ch-3, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp; turn. Row 6: Ch 2, skip first dc, [dc in next dc, ch 2] 3 times, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 7: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, [ch 1, bobble in next sp, ch 1, dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 1, bobble in next sp, ch 1, dc in next sc of Row 5; turn. Row 8: Sc in first ch-1 sp,[ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp] 7 times, sl st in next dc **, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn. Rep Rows 5-8 for desired length, end Row 8 at **. Fasten off.
If anyone ever wonders why it takes me so long to finish a project I will tell you. It goes like this
I find out that i am about to become a great grandmother on the 24 of Feb about the 1st or 2nd of Feb. And as i start making a mental list of the stuff i need for what i want to give as a gift to the new little baby. I want a ‘sacque’ with bonnet and bootess, another set of bootees and a blanket.
I start to work ; i had ordered some yarn for a Barbie project and since that fell through and it was about the right type for baby yarn (which used to be thinner than it is nowadays) with this yarn and I only have one skein but that is enough to start out with and i can order more from Herrschners. No problem; they always carry this yarn. But the the first rude awakening happens. That yarn (which is the afghan yarn) is not what i thought it was. It was not as nice as it had been the last time I had ordered some (2 years ago). Well, i start any way and find that it is working up rather nice anyway and so proceed to work on the item and then check with Herrschners and find that they had put this yarn on won of there great sales and I can only get some in blue or green that nobody wants. The I go look around for the pattern (on eBay) for the blanket and the 2nd pair of bootees because i cannot find the book that i had around here and so had to spend time and money on that.
Well another week goes by and the sacque is as finished as it is going to get, i think. about half done. the books have arrived and it is a good thing that i didn't try to order yarn for that as it was not what i thought. and so have to go and find another pattern as i don’t have the money to get some at this time. It is a good thing that i have this other yarn sitting around from another project that just would not work out so I try the other patter and find it will be alright. But the bootee are working out just fine; i have size 10 thread in white! Amazing! And they are so cute and finished. The blanket is done this far but i don’t care for the edging and want to use the other edging on another blanket. And Life goes on. It is now 2 weeks before the baby is due (cesarean section) what’s a grandma to do!
Things are looking up at the moment though, the Yarn i ordered from Herrschners came so I can get started on the white afghan. I wonder if i can finish it in time…
I think it is about time i wrote something. I have not done anything much since the holidays. Have been looking around the internet for various and interesting stuff. Here is one link that you might be interested in: http://www.gizmology.net/dollhouse.htm. This is a work in progress.
This man has a very interesting site for those into making things a Barbie-size dollhouse. If you click back on the bottom of the page you find there are more interesting things.
Another link I will be visiting soon is this one: http://www.onlinediscountmart.com/aw-f5223.html. I think that is the cutest little tea set ever! Have fun!
