Yarn

Been missing in action again.  It has been crazy busy in my little world.  Dating seems to take up a lot of craft time for sure.  Not complaining just stating a fact.  Have done very little stitching.  Most things done have been yarn related.  Probably due to the push to get Christmas presents done for everyone.
Here is the purse I am making for my neice.  She wanted blue and orange.  I think this is a direct reflection of school spirit even if BSU is not doing well in football this year from what I hear.

 

 

Not the greatest picture but it is crocheted and being blocked this morning.  Hopeing to get the finishing done this week.

Did a row on this this morning.  Must say it has been on my needles way to long.  It is labor intensive as each row takes about 1/2 hour to knit.  It will be finished one day.  I will not give up on it.  :)

Since the weather has turned chilly here in Idaho, I have been thinking warmth in my craft project selection.  Here is another oldie that is just begging to be finished.  It is a Maggie Walker design that was a block of the month.  This one has been languishing far to long and now needs to be finished.  Here are the finished blocks so far.

Made a deal to try and work on my two oldest projects a bit every week.  So far the only work done has been to move the pieces from one place to another.  Did I mention that dating takes up a lot of craft time???  lol  Since I also had Parent/Teacher conferences and a teenage boy kicking around the house more it isn't just the dating that is distracting me.  Oh look at the time!  I best get going or I will be late.  Got to run.

Happy stitching!

Happy Sunday!

Really should be doing more canning today.  Need to finish up the pears.  Did peaches earlier this week.  They were so pretty.

My pantry is looking quite full now.  Was in my sister's pantry today and I must say mine is packed in comparison.  Maybe I just have a food obsession. lol

Not much really going on.  Went to a gun show today.  In my stitching world, my Christmas presents are moving right along.  Nothing complete yet but maybe one this month.  Time is just going to fast for me this year.

My cross stitch is coming along too.

Also pulled this one out again.  Have been working on it since 2004 so really need it done this year as I am tired of looking at it.

As you might be able to tell there is the whole side to do on the ocean part.  Worked on it before this picture and was able to roll it.  Huge accomplishment!  Not much else in my little corner of the world this week other than a visit from my niece and her husband.  Only saw them for a little while.

Happy stitching!

Labor Day

This has been a very busy weekend for me.  I left work early on Friday and went to Costco and then Williamson's Orchard.  Mom and Dad came with me to the orchard and we had homemade ice cream after our purchases of fruits and vegetables had been made.  I also did some wine tasting while there as they have a tasting room now.  Came home with a bunch of stuff to can.  That night I felt like getting out and ended up going to Corino's and a movie with the dm (dear man).  He told me I don't have to go to movies alone any more which I thought was sweet.  Then he sat through "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" with me. : ) 

Saturday I did a bit of canning but was frustrated because I wasn't having a good go of it.  My neighbor came down for a visit, so canning was halted in it's tracks.  Then I took dinner to the dm's house.  Nothing fancy just tacos.  So easy when it is in the freezer and you just grab taco meat and fixings.  I am a firm believer in having meals prepped and in the freezer.

Sunday went to church early to help the dm because they would be short handed.  He bought me breakfast and then we went in.  He was glad I volunteered to help because there were a lot of people that didn't show up.  After church it was out to lunch and then looking at Corvettes.  Convertibles no less.  I got a bit of an education in the different body styles.  Always amazes me how me can memorize the different body changes but I guess that is no different then us recognizing the styles of our favorite cross stitch designers.  Also went to Barnes and Noble and picked up the lates "Just CrossStitch" magazine and the cookbook called "Don't Panic More Dinner's in the Freezer".  I have the first one which I recommend.  The boys were looking at it today and putting their orders in.  lol

Today has been a day of canning tomato sauce and just relaxing.  Did a bit on my tapestry cross stitch and will post a picture if I ever get the first page done.

So here is my progress on Virginie this week.  Not much done really since the Christmas presents are started and being worked on.

I also have made some progress on my crocheted table cloth.  It is slowly getting there. 

Not sure if I will be able to fit it all in the picture next time.  Would like to have it done by Christmas but will see.  Life has gotten busy for me which isn't a bad thing at all.  Enjoying it. : )

Might have some pictures to post next time of some of the Christmas gifts that I can share.  In the mean time....

Happy Stitching!