tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78554108406253035142024-03-05T07:34:52.729-06:00Happy HandworkTime to take a few moments to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-6350136889238419342010-05-19T10:58:00.018-05:002010-05-19T12:12:28.645-05:00The Perfect Panini<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2d1qT_hwj1XemVuodvNnPgIyDkCVeQY2qMzIYQP8oJIgcXtAEJ4u-iUY25KzzBiH7An4DtmjPQN9CXDUvDE1XdIEpLsSa3beLxaUklrejUNW3e5dFFhfo5rnmtd2Trep_J3L-6n8o6vD/s1600/4621123315_68a7856a32.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2d1qT_hwj1XemVuodvNnPgIyDkCVeQY2qMzIYQP8oJIgcXtAEJ4u-iUY25KzzBiH7An4DtmjPQN9CXDUvDE1XdIEpLsSa3beLxaUklrejUNW3e5dFFhfo5rnmtd2Trep_J3L-6n8o6vD/s400/4621123315_68a7856a32.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473015435528501570" /></a><br /><br />Have you ever had a Panini? This Italian sandwich is similar to a grilled cheese sandwich. Typically the sandwich is pressed on a grill to melt the cheese and toast the bread. I'll show you how I make a Panini.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXo-KcdUGfBIvwblSnrUkP7aDioSG_kABRKFyVe6CO8rRRQKHoUTTlQrSk-upTow3aEP6_GCegO61_QJOAqVkXevoBDCActyDIkQz2tkZvmRZqKLzuoTur0Dhx4yyMJebAI4aj_Iq757HH/s1600/4621115193_07902c6a4e.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXo-KcdUGfBIvwblSnrUkP7aDioSG_kABRKFyVe6CO8rRRQKHoUTTlQrSk-upTow3aEP6_GCegO61_QJOAqVkXevoBDCActyDIkQz2tkZvmRZqKLzuoTur0Dhx4yyMJebAI4aj_Iq757HH/s400/4621115193_07902c6a4e.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473013505494342626" /></a><br /><br />First off, I don't own a Panini press. Don't get me wrong, I would love to have one. I do what I can with what I have on hand. Cast iron pans are my press. I have 4 cast iron skillets including a grill pan. Cast iron is inexpensive, wears forever, heats evenly, is made in the USA and will give your wrist a workout. Start off by pre- heating your skillet or grill pan on medium heat.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKeSo1tVOdIPc1GBu4codGYRJ34gTSCAJhZ_FspcpIH9DYd1T4Xy0fLdv-ZoBuJT5sKRG8ivKj40boZwA3zT0aSX7bueLwHk6LVFag8vkFAvVDcsggqB-ACD96QDxU1r0QrZKTC31L_YmF/s1600/4621117835_03b329c2a9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKeSo1tVOdIPc1GBu4codGYRJ34gTSCAJhZ_FspcpIH9DYd1T4Xy0fLdv-ZoBuJT5sKRG8ivKj40boZwA3zT0aSX7bueLwHk6LVFag8vkFAvVDcsggqB-ACD96QDxU1r0QrZKTC31L_YmF/s400/4621117835_03b329c2a9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473013766806180130" /></a><br /><br />Next use a uncut loaf of bread. Use any kind you like. Italian, Sourdough, Foccacia and Ciabatta. Make sure you pick a dense bread. I wouldn't use a white bread. I love the look of a rustic sandwich. Cutting your bread thick is the trick.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRkMwkRhYJxFUGh7c-B6vxcRoe5RIAR_vzv5JvE-Z3czqYuuU4CWi65IwmAZEUMZvyGyhcBuV0ksvtplO01NJ9KmE0y5IjNTo_daJXYZ1zpQwmqrjzy_hKlJSqimiJ0Vj77yRSu0gJKxMA/s1600/4621716450_5d2dee855c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRkMwkRhYJxFUGh7c-B6vxcRoe5RIAR_vzv5JvE-Z3czqYuuU4CWi65IwmAZEUMZvyGyhcBuV0ksvtplO01NJ9KmE0y5IjNTo_daJXYZ1zpQwmqrjzy_hKlJSqimiJ0Vj77yRSu0gJKxMA/s400/4621716450_5d2dee855c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473014012549392882" /></a><br /><br />Roasted peppers taste wonderful melted in between the layers of meat and cheese. You can roast them yourself on the grill. For this application you can cheat like I did and purchase them already roasted and peeled in the can. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuV1-nyEs0EJM4AueZCp9a6uBLIjFLvJGgO440JYdSpjfIgtKdvslwUQq_YR9_9jwlD9nL5CX5xMrb0bKW39-k7Dwybh6RR0XCTYFpBecHroIjCY98zS6oIv5kXjeNyFwPfnynz6LiDQCi/s1600/4621111657_0de1fb60e9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuV1-nyEs0EJM4AueZCp9a6uBLIjFLvJGgO440JYdSpjfIgtKdvslwUQq_YR9_9jwlD9nL5CX5xMrb0bKW39-k7Dwybh6RR0XCTYFpBecHroIjCY98zS6oIv5kXjeNyFwPfnynz6LiDQCi/s400/4621111657_0de1fb60e9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473014390640181394" /></a><br /><br />I've tried making the Panini's all different ways. I played with all of the different ways to toast the bread. Using butter, olive oil and just plain naked. All work well. Of course butter spread on the outside of the sandwich tastes the best. If you are watching your fat and calories naked is almost just as good. Layer your bread, meat, peppers, and cheese. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwOUCqV1RHXrIhJBWM4WqOVmV-Twg2OcGoqWFSLL8GGkw2DLffh8JM7wx7HKkZg89bL74fBTY6e2WMGDy5fQVfu6xjO0wImKRemsj6gOsnRB0jokNo-_6WPIwOLlIXGzUklkgyahTEhj9/s1600/4621120361_9c87c801eb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwOUCqV1RHXrIhJBWM4WqOVmV-Twg2OcGoqWFSLL8GGkw2DLffh8JM7wx7HKkZg89bL74fBTY6e2WMGDy5fQVfu6xjO0wImKRemsj6gOsnRB0jokNo-_6WPIwOLlIXGzUklkgyahTEhj9/s400/4621120361_9c87c801eb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473014630520760514" /></a><br /><br />This sandwich is made with roasted turkey,cranberry mustard, peppers and provolone cheese. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2GEh_nVf86dSP1_OnUk196bwSViwOoTcl6MYpOgn2-9fPfc-jCSvPhfWcyoZEZvtLEZibD0AXuJumlGzwChEWp4wEAW85bPWhpfOGEqgvcLNwxpHbwH_M4KGyk2YkhQiYfBmU_j6YmLp/s1600/4621125907_efbd95cfe4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2GEh_nVf86dSP1_OnUk196bwSViwOoTcl6MYpOgn2-9fPfc-jCSvPhfWcyoZEZvtLEZibD0AXuJumlGzwChEWp4wEAW85bPWhpfOGEqgvcLNwxpHbwH_M4KGyk2YkhQiYfBmU_j6YmLp/s400/4621125907_efbd95cfe4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473014945061559778" /></a><br /><br />Now for the fun part! Add a skillet to press down the Panini. I normally use 2 skillets to press the sandwich. Press for about 4-5 minutes each side.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYG09MXCEDNB4WXE551QfGOUkTF4ucSDWa3EO8z38Q8GQYNNIlsNUGgdRwFDmFeDSoUCTsVXzS9f-P9D1DxBxrQQ2TikPm9LxH_1gtnl1SNhEGbgzmJyfiMBvq-HmqcpMxw9SxgClVz6Sx/s1600/4621736206_5d8871f5f8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYG09MXCEDNB4WXE551QfGOUkTF4ucSDWa3EO8z38Q8GQYNNIlsNUGgdRwFDmFeDSoUCTsVXzS9f-P9D1DxBxrQQ2TikPm9LxH_1gtnl1SNhEGbgzmJyfiMBvq-HmqcpMxw9SxgClVz6Sx/s400/4621736206_5d8871f5f8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473013325314630418" /></a><br /><br />A perfect Panini. Someone even told me that my Panini was better than Panera Bread's Panini. What a compliment. I encourage you to dig out your iron skillets, throw caution to the wind and create a sandwich all your own.cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-22577394673801874852010-05-05T07:29:00.022-05:002010-05-05T12:20:22.115-05:00Magic Ball<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5bZbUsLeUXxKM0yGanidbRMt_nZiwxBdbtlUxWNjkOzjZ6USqTYcQayKsPt8LiajXlV0LCENDCgDgwgqGJdtXYhYNAcZqtQ04NCKVzZoyYfabuo7jwcnyVcczqCNVSlEeXpbARVbWdYT/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_1043.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5bZbUsLeUXxKM0yGanidbRMt_nZiwxBdbtlUxWNjkOzjZ6USqTYcQayKsPt8LiajXlV0LCENDCgDgwgqGJdtXYhYNAcZqtQ04NCKVzZoyYfabuo7jwcnyVcczqCNVSlEeXpbARVbWdYT/s400/Copy+of+IMG_1043.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467762453764954626" /></a><br /><br />Do you know what a magic ball is? It's a beautiful ball of yarn with special little surprises hidden inside. The theory is that as you unwind your ball of yarn while knitting one will come across fun treasures inside. It's like opening a present.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-BxCi6X6xku7k33bCbV6DLNGflh5M_fpLY0mc7V44HlLw5LMPt2LSopuanUIOjIRI_xnGdKiBwraIbsJobuAcIf1hyphenhyphenlIHvYlBkQyLNkwK8TkTLwQBRxKLzz1piA7k2QDAHcBRx4ZgExe/s1600/4580922863_944f6b6c29.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-BxCi6X6xku7k33bCbV6DLNGflh5M_fpLY0mc7V44HlLw5LMPt2LSopuanUIOjIRI_xnGdKiBwraIbsJobuAcIf1hyphenhyphenlIHvYlBkQyLNkwK8TkTLwQBRxKLzz1piA7k2QDAHcBRx4ZgExe/s400/4580922863_944f6b6c29.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467818327671312098" /></a><br /><br />The sky is the limit when it comes to fiber choice. You can use any yarn you happen to have. I received the pink ball from a swap. My partner used bulky weight alpaca. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPuyuJqX2J9ItgdmGlusJiJ89DoxMHD-EAX-1wxExVwdLiD5t7Z2mD2apfYrELXyXM8pjem-NtC1v0KlY6mDGQslUUIPps0YlNnzeerP-MUbjPXGxQBs9DuNISCKnS2d0aho0iHg-REP_/s1600/4581556532_55e531340b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPuyuJqX2J9ItgdmGlusJiJ89DoxMHD-EAX-1wxExVwdLiD5t7Z2mD2apfYrELXyXM8pjem-NtC1v0KlY6mDGQslUUIPps0YlNnzeerP-MUbjPXGxQBs9DuNISCKnS2d0aho0iHg-REP_/s400/4581556532_55e531340b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467818588348056114" /></a><br /><br />Think about the recipient and choose items they will enjoy. Things like buttons, charms, lip gloss, row counters and stitch markers always are welcome. Even some yummy chocolate hidden inside is nice. I am making one for a young girl who loves to crotchet. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOuDVf8OzGbm8cDcEnsgrmQF6S79SAiy3ss-B6QYegLFK6mwV8O6K2pIzusxpZmupBTDBH9gz2dEEovSyplF-WcSVmij8n-tmhpH5S-dNpRQENHaHZruf-QLNRIbcOXN_isjw8R7yNROe/s1600/4580930521_8506b0d951.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOuDVf8OzGbm8cDcEnsgrmQF6S79SAiy3ss-B6QYegLFK6mwV8O6K2pIzusxpZmupBTDBH9gz2dEEovSyplF-WcSVmij8n-tmhpH5S-dNpRQENHaHZruf-QLNRIbcOXN_isjw8R7yNROe/s400/4580930521_8506b0d951.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467819547594752386" /></a><br /><br />I started with a cute pair of socks in the center. I'm using a yellow cotton yarn that's perfect for crocheting dishcloths. Wind the yarn around the item you have stashed inside.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihn5mbFj7kXhBRDycfMrJM4cdhm8HuV1DGltyf4Zh6GEoQs5y1aTSS3ho4GtnSUrkJcF6kyjlQZDttvYuov_buR_rsLWS_Cs9KxzU0KVHkCvDoBPZ-QwP6gPAx3aMO457UTqstW_Rlk-2m/s1600/4580933075_5850034858.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihn5mbFj7kXhBRDycfMrJM4cdhm8HuV1DGltyf4Zh6GEoQs5y1aTSS3ho4GtnSUrkJcF6kyjlQZDttvYuov_buR_rsLWS_Cs9KxzU0KVHkCvDoBPZ-QwP6gPAx3aMO457UTqstW_Rlk-2m/s400/4580933075_5850034858.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467819068369090866" /></a><br /><br />Keep adding little treasures as you wind the yarn into a ball. Other idea's for surprises are any type of candy, jewelry, or a sweet little note. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3AK3_e2AMfOe0ngb302f4mcewvn32DiHLfawjQZjMeo5Yv7Fk5djQyc2d7ddvJLXlTcQG67UE-MSBMva7XM5fZSxJ0vZ75PBA40S3Lut2nvChX8n7pSwxIIkvNpwh1Nq2V_2qXiRWGsu/s1600/4580936257_4fe538163c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3AK3_e2AMfOe0ngb302f4mcewvn32DiHLfawjQZjMeo5Yv7Fk5djQyc2d7ddvJLXlTcQG67UE-MSBMva7XM5fZSxJ0vZ75PBA40S3Lut2nvChX8n7pSwxIIkvNpwh1Nq2V_2qXiRWGsu/s400/4580936257_4fe538163c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467819214395423474" /></a><br /><br />Tie a pretty ribbon onto the ball or decorate with feathers, bows or floral birds. Adding a crochet hook or a set of knitting needles is a nice finishing touch. Each magic ball is unique and different depending on the recipient. Have fun! Create something lovely for someone you love!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-51305098279479329412010-04-29T11:25:00.008-05:002010-04-29T12:21:19.612-05:00It's Been Such A Long Time........<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6d17FF-v9KptI9inZEN09F03DKsuxB5Sbd9PsrPHUPCMv-fpJmcmcU3e4NImLwebXus1mEDxO39_0zOBaNJ4M4_fpzhQraFxLvrN_ziba8YIOulFCIehJ9Aawt7Vn_HxJHu7e9kX38wp/s1600/IMG_0831.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6d17FF-v9KptI9inZEN09F03DKsuxB5Sbd9PsrPHUPCMv-fpJmcmcU3e4NImLwebXus1mEDxO39_0zOBaNJ4M4_fpzhQraFxLvrN_ziba8YIOulFCIehJ9Aawt7Vn_HxJHu7e9kX38wp/s400/IMG_0831.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465605411806064258" /></a><br /><br />It's been such a long time since I have blogged. I can't believe how fast the time has flown by. I've noticed several things since I've been away from blog world. First and foremost, blogging challenged me to finish what I start. I miss that. Reading blogs inspired me to broaden my skills. I miss that too. So here I go with a new commitment to myself to get back on the blogging train.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqLbIoMWnUqX6iL0GM2FHGQ3xw-vP4qwH3XMK1m2ViAXYIDNOWhMnus8157OhZrd3aNcI38HR7CeMwDAOOX7ZPcndnlVWkFqd6lhMZ2sFOOqrwz9iyQ-CafL0F_ksIt-gFhduxo5HHZ5f/s1600/IMG_0651.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqLbIoMWnUqX6iL0GM2FHGQ3xw-vP4qwH3XMK1m2ViAXYIDNOWhMnus8157OhZrd3aNcI38HR7CeMwDAOOX7ZPcndnlVWkFqd6lhMZ2sFOOqrwz9iyQ-CafL0F_ksIt-gFhduxo5HHZ5f/s400/IMG_0651.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465597481356406066" /></a><br /><br />I have been creating lots of different things over the past 7 months. One thing I have been occupied with is hand painting yarns. I have graduated from Kool Aid dyeing to professional dyes. What a colorful world I have been exploring. The picture above is a sample of playing with different colors of dyes. I'll tell you this, the finished yarn is not what I planned. I sure like it though.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLRnhgHJgX7NJ6uMMy1VmnsBz-ah58PEg-eU4UZBRs43OFmdL8aPVGc1zGZJX9n5IP75OO89y825BPqEUJ_yNb3mPG7ljl2S8IjdwxyBvt8mj-EenORi-cvccDqU7u3FCT_v7M9b_cH2iM/s1600/IMG_0652.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLRnhgHJgX7NJ6uMMy1VmnsBz-ah58PEg-eU4UZBRs43OFmdL8aPVGc1zGZJX9n5IP75OO89y825BPqEUJ_yNb3mPG7ljl2S8IjdwxyBvt8mj-EenORi-cvccDqU7u3FCT_v7M9b_cH2iM/s400/IMG_0652.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465601090457805634" /></a><br /><br />I knitted up a swatch to see how the colors would meld together. The yarn base is a Merino 100% wool bulky weight. The feel is soft and smooth. I knew whatever pattern I chose for this yarn would have to mix up the variegation of color in the yarn. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpQjJDxyf2QzydRECqG2bMIBWhXeWp2tqD7Pr43rH0wuRnBNB5PJQXuz_bq-Q4MKrWxwkl0Bn0RUJ1evjwi3fJsBITpICq03Mxg-Oxx0vpMlUeYwBkkckKPD8hiOTNkNrSHb5tg3ierb4/s1600/IMG_0799.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpQjJDxyf2QzydRECqG2bMIBWhXeWp2tqD7Pr43rH0wuRnBNB5PJQXuz_bq-Q4MKrWxwkl0Bn0RUJ1evjwi3fJsBITpICq03Mxg-Oxx0vpMlUeYwBkkckKPD8hiOTNkNrSHb5tg3ierb4/s400/IMG_0799.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465603323483587458" /></a><br /><br />I came across the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chickadee-cowl">Chickadee cowl </a>pattern with the help of the search tools in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">Ravelry.</a> The stitch pattern is pretty simple. The pattern is a linen stitch. It's perfect for variegated yarns. I love the results!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioH7x5Ni4ZpVE7BvjhGLPtEyUn7oQK9m6vBi5YijJBmZxPTzfWaeqz3un6pfinuz29fim0z-SiuGsTz1_DjcYLLursckrb_QD_mQRHjF5_LjvDi-4qKXhX9vjcWM9SCYz6vUeHpz9GnKkF/s1600/IMG_0605.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioH7x5Ni4ZpVE7BvjhGLPtEyUn7oQK9m6vBi5YijJBmZxPTzfWaeqz3un6pfinuz29fim0z-SiuGsTz1_DjcYLLursckrb_QD_mQRHjF5_LjvDi-4qKXhX9vjcWM9SCYz6vUeHpz9GnKkF/s400/IMG_0605.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465608049028333122" /></a><br /><br />Another experiment in dyeing. I don't know how I did this one, but I adore it! <br />I have a lot more to share with you all in the future. Please stop back again!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-56467697094595289992009-09-09T23:00:00.007-05:002009-09-09T23:30:36.053-05:00Rocky Mountain High<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZThqxuvLYQTTFla0QtFsxFjfC75LcjdTz2nYZ7EGYPFn6dw-RkWrd3taHsQKhtYIbaUFVok122ruHS89grfDA84khmnNIYkR_MQav44WWA29iOAg3BCk5WYAtNmY5H1DLtqPgWkJ95DCb/s1600-h/IMG_0115.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZThqxuvLYQTTFla0QtFsxFjfC75LcjdTz2nYZ7EGYPFn6dw-RkWrd3taHsQKhtYIbaUFVok122ruHS89grfDA84khmnNIYkR_MQav44WWA29iOAg3BCk5WYAtNmY5H1DLtqPgWkJ95DCb/s400/IMG_0115.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379684315087325298" /></a><br />I have dreamed of becoming a forest ranger. That is, I did as a child. My family took camping trips out west to mountain country. I would watch the scenery pass me by from the front window of our truck camper. Being here brings back a flood of memories. Here it is over 30 years later. Today I sit in the front seat of a convertible next to my darling. We spent the day in Rocky Mountain National Park. It's an unbelievable sight! Words can't describe the awesomeness of this park.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Xz3zHw3zvuw3CsXYNiZ61lzA7dSJHe3NwlbeeCY5LVaSUEE0h2gMRIEELu54dLlGKsZ6_quDaI2XEM0-11_9QK4yO9ro6pIXtrv16gE-GkXWVabA9af9zEnVvnQNZGwBB8qPDBUNl0__/s1600-h/IMG_0121.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Xz3zHw3zvuw3CsXYNiZ61lzA7dSJHe3NwlbeeCY5LVaSUEE0h2gMRIEELu54dLlGKsZ6_quDaI2XEM0-11_9QK4yO9ro6pIXtrv16gE-GkXWVabA9af9zEnVvnQNZGwBB8qPDBUNl0__/s400/IMG_0121.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379685773012655234" /></a><br />The road that loops around the park goes up over 12000 feet.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKj1UHe4i6yIQFZlp16BFCAt7IzkBbEPaQt15I0S2dAVGu6dHMHy15QBkulfJ4NEwFYsLmYJtuRxH5asbblOOKaBXPNLy7xkosDgRTyAYPeHB8RYqec8d-PY7TtXrTXIb4GSv0x_oI4-V/s1600-h/IMG_0131.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKj1UHe4i6yIQFZlp16BFCAt7IzkBbEPaQt15I0S2dAVGu6dHMHy15QBkulfJ4NEwFYsLmYJtuRxH5asbblOOKaBXPNLy7xkosDgRTyAYPeHB8RYqec8d-PY7TtXrTXIb4GSv0x_oI4-V/s400/IMG_0131.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379687144895798674" /></a><br />The drive to the top tested my nerves. There came a point that I couldn't look over the edge of the road. There is no guard rail. I will admit that I was terrified!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYv7yeCrggEzMIs9VeEmpO8-reIH5eklsLCwwRh8kcnBCIdWM3WvRT5BiPvdWMxngLZ65V7RdoHtt2shzPHvGNES6rRiaaX0erARLrJp5MhElGYyygtLuFhnBQC8tAUipyvb2a0VmL6NhN/s1600-h/IMG_0134.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYv7yeCrggEzMIs9VeEmpO8-reIH5eklsLCwwRh8kcnBCIdWM3WvRT5BiPvdWMxngLZ65V7RdoHtt2shzPHvGNES6rRiaaX0erARLrJp5MhElGYyygtLuFhnBQC8tAUipyvb2a0VmL6NhN/s400/IMG_0134.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379688618757949106" /></a><br />We were lucky to see Elk graze on the rocky tundra at the highest elevation.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuIDlPiKpsm29mcZqDoGEge4KjS1z2-cWcgrsZbBzP7MhOSzo5L4adVt2vrhbE8yhuJgvZq2mH5OYBNpElVa0p-SYmxpWV3_gDS3xOG8kAPv4zAADAR844kAkO6XSmbZtM3R3DoGMWQRz/s1600-h/IMG_0145.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuIDlPiKpsm29mcZqDoGEge4KjS1z2-cWcgrsZbBzP7MhOSzo5L4adVt2vrhbE8yhuJgvZq2mH5OYBNpElVa0p-SYmxpWV3_gDS3xOG8kAPv4zAADAR844kAkO6XSmbZtM3R3DoGMWQRz/s400/IMG_0145.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379689386915773538" /></a><br />At the highest point it was cold and rainy. Then the sun shone down like a gift from God! What an experience!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-10229574119436064622009-09-07T22:14:00.005-05:002009-09-07T23:02:10.882-05:00Chasing the Sun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_uwpddI9tdUWoBhacYH2TZnQowW0etPePAq2O2_q7U6KUJfSSQd1_JjkUwRGdkGoOEwuzcVjQ3O4kOxqOxSOMlfFKZfCCE2gp83sDFlBSTLwFT0ecteVmjqApEeEQi_WYFvmSYGxHr06/s1600-h/IMG_0054.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_uwpddI9tdUWoBhacYH2TZnQowW0etPePAq2O2_q7U6KUJfSSQd1_JjkUwRGdkGoOEwuzcVjQ3O4kOxqOxSOMlfFKZfCCE2gp83sDFlBSTLwFT0ecteVmjqApEeEQi_WYFvmSYGxHr06/s400/IMG_0054.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378935132558206082" /></a><br />I was lucky to capture these beauties on film Saturday morning. Morning glories are on of my all time favorite annual flowers. They look so pretty climbing up an old gear box.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2Mx7LHzSWxe3utrXSeZoxzOn6neHLBQnaEjs-zCJfSwrnMclv1gBCU3bIshtShbROBWczcQHHMx3xSinhncyKtWWqOEAOvv0wcoEe9_qE3r6vrlZvhZAHw0a9BOzzTVaB4nP9-iwrpmz/s1600-h/IMG_0060.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2Mx7LHzSWxe3utrXSeZoxzOn6neHLBQnaEjs-zCJfSwrnMclv1gBCU3bIshtShbROBWczcQHHMx3xSinhncyKtWWqOEAOvv0wcoEe9_qE3r6vrlZvhZAHw0a9BOzzTVaB4nP9-iwrpmz/s400/IMG_0060.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378936519680000002" /></a><br />I planted several different varieties. I don't remember the name of this purple flower. The colors are so vivid.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIXE5NYpJqMAPRtOCZT-q3UWEv_nGE8JWR4Vv6bFgwDIu2rI6ntHlFVc5Dpt0c_vERKk8B_s83a4iaN6Xvd1m-m6yIitVSCb33j5D1IX3YPFnQd0PiF90mt5RVMVFIb27DJGp2Jv9AY6p/s1600-h/IMG_0058.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIXE5NYpJqMAPRtOCZT-q3UWEv_nGE8JWR4Vv6bFgwDIu2rI6ntHlFVc5Dpt0c_vERKk8B_s83a4iaN6Xvd1m-m6yIitVSCb33j5D1IX3YPFnQd0PiF90mt5RVMVFIb27DJGp2Jv9AY6p/s400/IMG_0058.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378937507000661554" /></a><br />The vines are now climbing on my sunflowers! It's lovely to see. My Grandmother took pictures of her flowers. She loved to garden and wanted to share and remember her success. Grandma would pull out her photo's for all of us to see. When I was younger I never understood the draw of flower pictures. I always politely sped through the dreaded flowers! Look at me now. I never would've thought that I would be taking pictures of flowers. I bet my Grandma would be proud.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIiSyp7FFS_4x3N9HwDqU6aGUK6DhRiT-503AegRwG4v9jshEaiA5HzbJN5-1ShpjW9Mu7kObiBPAM-KjnUW718yUi9XSqdRqoucchlAgyBGbSLcoq1WR5Xxbn5H3a9odfAmw-CLbbxoD/s1600-h/wind.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIiSyp7FFS_4x3N9HwDqU6aGUK6DhRiT-503AegRwG4v9jshEaiA5HzbJN5-1ShpjW9Mu7kObiBPAM-KjnUW718yUi9XSqdRqoucchlAgyBGbSLcoq1WR5Xxbn5H3a9odfAmw-CLbbxoD/s400/wind.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378929997095961586" /></a><br />We have been chasing the sun all day today. We left for vacation and are heading west. It's amazing to see these awesome wind turbines along the interstate. This is a shot of a cool turbine near Paw Paw Illinois. I'm sure the windmills are all over the country. There is something so majestic about these huge power makers. We found ourselves mesmerized by them. I am planning on blogging from the road. That's if I can get Internet. I hope you stop by and join me on our adventure!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-75538000940565810022009-09-04T06:42:00.007-05:002009-09-04T07:13:55.060-05:00Marching On Baby<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7vmif3BG_VtEor5rDpIgh6TnXjENQ3vCzHOu46n1yHy7j35jM9At943JHFcaTJjCZ9BbOqvsvkaYpvyIQI_KnR3tL6USRoSiX3-l7FaSBiy3TaYvjQgIZakuWta-MwMDgJHFmK9XNMv0/s1600-h/100_5660.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7vmif3BG_VtEor5rDpIgh6TnXjENQ3vCzHOu46n1yHy7j35jM9At943JHFcaTJjCZ9BbOqvsvkaYpvyIQI_KnR3tL6USRoSiX3-l7FaSBiy3TaYvjQgIZakuWta-MwMDgJHFmK9XNMv0/s400/100_5660.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377577661725550754" /></a><br />My very first sock is taking shape. I can't believe that I waited so long to jump into sock knitting. So far I am finding the process fairly simple. The pattern is from the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Started-Knitting-Socks/dp/1596680296/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1252065236&sr=8-1">Getting Started Knitting Socks by Ann Budd</a>. The leg of the sock is a simple knit 3, purl 1 rib. I have knitted away with no problems. Or so I thought!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxaftEBhIuSTpnSFdcuNNCf1qVgaVsq9ckmSd9Wg6l-lLZD1YxDn2nkH2vsYKiX3l8ZJ7ZhFRT-fiP2FmcC-uU8s39IIBFQEqmwCmBGG52-SgJdQfD0c1NralA83HquAuNyu64ybrra6yc/s1600-h/100_5659.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxaftEBhIuSTpnSFdcuNNCf1qVgaVsq9ckmSd9Wg6l-lLZD1YxDn2nkH2vsYKiX3l8ZJ7ZhFRT-fiP2FmcC-uU8s39IIBFQEqmwCmBGG52-SgJdQfD0c1NralA83HquAuNyu64ybrra6yc/s400/100_5659.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377579906190416930" /></a><br />The issue is me! I was so excited to get to the point where I could try on the sock. I had been anticipating that moment for several days. Finally I tried on the sock......It's a little big. It's not huge. It doesn't fit snug. I looked back at the pattern. Hmm, what did I do wrong? I read the first paragraph where it talks about size. I just skimmed through that part you see. I knitted the wrong size! When I saw the number 8 and I assumed it meant shoe size.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YTZC26RjJ8jvXaNZacM1sTgtVGWiUaAVh4cJJ4op34iG20uWM-IV-eonBPrSiyLy2K-JtVgKoCsu_OgggIaw_yDx7Ps6FMaDqEQLOCC8wcF2FiMZXKcQyGg8IoAwIRNtVal5B1Mhk3DJ/s1600-h/100_5663.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YTZC26RjJ8jvXaNZacM1sTgtVGWiUaAVh4cJJ4op34iG20uWM-IV-eonBPrSiyLy2K-JtVgKoCsu_OgggIaw_yDx7Ps6FMaDqEQLOCC8wcF2FiMZXKcQyGg8IoAwIRNtVal5B1Mhk3DJ/s400/100_5663.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377582286851998866" /></a><br />My thought about the second sock is to knit the correct size. I can't imagine frogging this entire project. It's just a little big, right? What would you do? I have learned yet another great lesson. Read your pattern carefully from start to finish! lol! It makes for a funny story. I will surely always remember my very first adventure into sock knitting. <br /><br />Have a great weekend!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-66431648683178416982009-08-27T22:00:00.001-05:002009-08-27T22:03:03.981-05:00Back in the Saddle<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu_DYKo3EFI42tU3u3aqAsWzlrikdgh9U2LJ_4LvOkIXSfJS7o-A1e6Z1IqsQ9mFAlXejEIiH37flTVl2kYeY7iz-w7kWFSX9xVoMJtCLwY6SyO6Qr79ULZKh6mk-nGCsvE_8Q9YlsfT-0/s1600-h/100_5630.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu_DYKo3EFI42tU3u3aqAsWzlrikdgh9U2LJ_4LvOkIXSfJS7o-A1e6Z1IqsQ9mFAlXejEIiH37flTVl2kYeY7iz-w7kWFSX9xVoMJtCLwY6SyO6Qr79ULZKh6mk-nGCsvE_8Q9YlsfT-0/s400/100_5630.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374779148115350834" /></a><br />I know it's been such a long time since my last post. I want to thank Grace, Susan and Marsha for the sweet e-mails. You all inspired me to sit back down at the computer and pound out a post. Thanks girls! I can't believe how fast the time has flown. It's been an event filled summer. Lots of work and not enough play! lol! Our summer here in northern Illinois has been a cold one. It's the coolest summer I can remember. The weather is not helping my garden. I am praying for heat so my tomatoes can ripen. I was able to get several jars of pickles made. Looking at the calendar I was shocked to see that fall is less than 30 days away. The first day of Autumn begins on September 22. Speaking of fall, I have finally started knitting my very first socks. I hand dyed the fiber myself. I call it cornfield colorway.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFZMg_JRyiXxbRMmJtSLoVzp8R7tW2gXrfuVzYt8FfU_SeHkQcvE2PK5uY6jYIT2zz49JGxXhOH73QI0cKR1C0pr_57nGQJzU_5hdD3BL0RtFvRHiJyEv_zNz0NWEzjJUHDR5gwD4-1D7/s1600-h/100_5596.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFZMg_JRyiXxbRMmJtSLoVzp8R7tW2gXrfuVzYt8FfU_SeHkQcvE2PK5uY6jYIT2zz49JGxXhOH73QI0cKR1C0pr_57nGQJzU_5hdD3BL0RtFvRHiJyEv_zNz0NWEzjJUHDR5gwD4-1D7/s400/100_5596.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374757235602607506" /></a><br />One of the creative things I have been playing with is dyeing yarn. I have been experimenting with different methods cooking batches of wool yarn. I am using simple supplies like good ole Kool Aid. You know, the stuff you drank as a kid. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3G5IWhjcDXrLb_2CjV60Din9xsi60VLVU0r_9UzD8GNDQIrEH9NXcVeSLr-dMuOrZSv4Eo4v3aUC5YczzzwTQb-aKljQEypLnRp1SDPx-JegHXyBfuCB_MYHbhmv_wKobiwIhCgsPOyht/s1600-h/100_5597.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3G5IWhjcDXrLb_2CjV60Din9xsi60VLVU0r_9UzD8GNDQIrEH9NXcVeSLr-dMuOrZSv4Eo4v3aUC5YczzzwTQb-aKljQEypLnRp1SDPx-JegHXyBfuCB_MYHbhmv_wKobiwIhCgsPOyht/s400/100_5597.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374759025628921682" /></a><br />First you need to make sure your fiber is 100 percent wool. For this method I used the crock pot. I filled the container half full of water and set the heat on high. Let the water get steamy. Using yarn that has been skeined soak it in water with a touch of soap for at least 20 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water. You are ready to add the yarn to the crock pot. Because I was experimenting I decided to pour the dry Kool Aid right on top of the yarn. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7Dte8goGscp6SRZbI9hfIhI_p7v3Qu_pTEEEoOIYCdqhVUbFWBmzc1sM2PggJLfRaJpxQB_m74-NaN-gPsQL_WjLgIkXb23YlafPDwwlizGBg6-1_i60cpwgJitObFApVMW4Ci6zbsIh/s1600-h/100_5599.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7Dte8goGscp6SRZbI9hfIhI_p7v3Qu_pTEEEoOIYCdqhVUbFWBmzc1sM2PggJLfRaJpxQB_m74-NaN-gPsQL_WjLgIkXb23YlafPDwwlizGBg6-1_i60cpwgJitObFApVMW4Ci6zbsIh/s400/100_5599.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374760346911925682" /></a><br />I used lemon lime and orange Kool Aid. The smell from the kitchen was perfumed with fruity scents! I gave the yarn a slight stir to dissolve the powder. I wanted the colors to meld together and still look orange and green. I'm not sure how long it took for the colors to bond to the fiber. Probably not more that 30 minutes. You know it's finished when the dye is gone. The water will look clear.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4Lt6t4aCKNwPTVz1nqxaflRqVbtbB_cIckhELquA2CSd3YqUNH3Yikb8HPqVeb79ZZld4XqPdmBfrOhQRIYR6k8kOnjJxjNtxOPhu4q90DxIDdsMm_iP5ioGHcAquQstj8eDfEny6ME-/s1600-h/100_5604.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4Lt6t4aCKNwPTVz1nqxaflRqVbtbB_cIckhELquA2CSd3YqUNH3Yikb8HPqVeb79ZZld4XqPdmBfrOhQRIYR6k8kOnjJxjNtxOPhu4q90DxIDdsMm_iP5ioGHcAquQstj8eDfEny6ME-/s400/100_5604.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374762131452300258" /></a><br />Take the yarn out of the crock pot. Watch out, it's going to be hot. Let it cool off. I rinsed it in the sink. Hang it out to dry and then re-skein the yarn. Here is the finished product.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-FrGITpQ8blqLzgRGjys85kRWcCDhWyckvPwA_gtR_8eWfoKebo4RLnpbVm5rZrcr3nWetueijmkrEdSbxmvhLqs_xdFme0f-bSl_plUAjz4xvAlsqRIUlmhIev7DuxfnX7bMr52qupB/s1600-h/100_5609.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-FrGITpQ8blqLzgRGjys85kRWcCDhWyckvPwA_gtR_8eWfoKebo4RLnpbVm5rZrcr3nWetueijmkrEdSbxmvhLqs_xdFme0f-bSl_plUAjz4xvAlsqRIUlmhIev7DuxfnX7bMr52qupB/s400/100_5609.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374762778586193906" /></a><br />What do you think? Pretty cool. I have tried all different methods that I will share with you in the future. I have to say that the entire process is so enjoyable. If you have any questions please ask. I'm not an expert but I can muddle my way around and tell you what not to do! lol!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-49218917172574436372009-06-20T15:18:00.011-05:002009-06-21T11:51:18.604-05:00Super Simple Clothes Pin Bag<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3_jDgFqU2igGd_kbQgGnbTInJTaqtD2AjVTGUzxcCTXHmfy2cr35putGbJLBuLeRFSwL-7HbAX7MtiZ6LaXUzCHneWEd5_nTdP-BsGYCM6GGTekQeuUMsRWsFHTPvKSTc9sev7GoT4X6/s1600-h/100_5314.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3_jDgFqU2igGd_kbQgGnbTInJTaqtD2AjVTGUzxcCTXHmfy2cr35putGbJLBuLeRFSwL-7HbAX7MtiZ6LaXUzCHneWEd5_nTdP-BsGYCM6GGTekQeuUMsRWsFHTPvKSTc9sev7GoT4X6/s400/100_5314.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349508621055977074" /></a><br /><br />I don't know about you but we have had some pretty wet weather here. Yesterday we got over 4" of rain. This morning the sun was shining and the breeze was blowing. It's the perfect day to hang out the laundry. I got busy sorting and washing. I brought the clothes outdoors and was surprised to find all of my pins on the wet ground. The bag is totally destroyed. All of the rain and wind split it apart. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgngEPp_-t9ezycAcdG_QMfMK5DsAi6vHHYUG-pXGOo0L4A7TanwlvnWxRDIBYABO2jJ8peWfNegEfdRC34dA4zkUN_VzcnvimhleprMglgoqUJQSXf7vyOixExton9zxhV9YFJuvPtDHj8/s1600-h/100_5302.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgngEPp_-t9ezycAcdG_QMfMK5DsAi6vHHYUG-pXGOo0L4A7TanwlvnWxRDIBYABO2jJ8peWfNegEfdRC34dA4zkUN_VzcnvimhleprMglgoqUJQSXf7vyOixExton9zxhV9YFJuvPtDHj8/s400/100_5302.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349507309379773538" /></a><br /><br />I have wanted to make my own bag for years. I never got around to it. Hmm, I need to whip up some kind of bag quick and don't want to go out to the store to get any supplies. I searched through my summer clothes box and dove into the very bottom. That's the archive section. I have things in that box that haven't seen the light of day for years. Yup, many years. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnb3Ux_v5p1zt8Qayqz1yMnPbvBphVRN_xHAk3_kf7QYGv-mhJHiWsyWcFm_eTVq7oZOX06xdOJKdInkYjVPexsZjUDGZfGRhjkXfpz1wkklB1kvJ3sxCagSGrol-53kXIvOUmRW8iiDIv/s1600-h/100_5305.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnb3Ux_v5p1zt8Qayqz1yMnPbvBphVRN_xHAk3_kf7QYGv-mhJHiWsyWcFm_eTVq7oZOX06xdOJKdInkYjVPexsZjUDGZfGRhjkXfpz1wkklB1kvJ3sxCagSGrol-53kXIvOUmRW8iiDIv/s400/100_5305.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349509720662676562" /></a><br /><br />I present you with a sleeveless shirt from the early 90's. Notice how long it is? I don't know what I was thinking when I purchased it at Farm and Fleet. Long shirt on a short person? It never looked good on me. It's better suited as a clothes pin bag.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ytcGOAfS1cAGe-Gn_TDh2nBn484yUlAwnWjiGLLrBzwqYz7xBi0xcp1jxloCuhxlqipyv8omaXKJbR7WYzxK9QeoR-CcB5zaT9A61OrDJi1JkjMMEbQzCncmSDnTeYUvNVa2WpV9Cx2R/s1600-h/100_5309.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ytcGOAfS1cAGe-Gn_TDh2nBn484yUlAwnWjiGLLrBzwqYz7xBi0xcp1jxloCuhxlqipyv8omaXKJbR7WYzxK9QeoR-CcB5zaT9A61OrDJi1JkjMMEbQzCncmSDnTeYUvNVa2WpV9Cx2R/s400/100_5309.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349510526281534082" /></a><br /><br />First thing you have to do is button up the front of the shirt. Turn it inside out and measure down about 5" from the lower edge of the armhole. Draw a straight line across the shirt. I used my favorite blue wash away marker. Whack off the extra fabric of the shirt if you need to. I had to cut off 10". Darn dumb shirt! lol! The next step is to sew on the line. I used a simple straight stitch. Make sure as you are sewing that you won't come up and hit any buttons. That could mess up your machine. I know these things from experience. Trust me.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKQi0TmjBEpLL0wtsfdKc_zBpZh2YLD2Rmyuyp7ST0BzKh04hTmkwtDvHQVOK-OcpASwPeVwCc5p-rwzRgagbJg9e0c-2ZZvs4sgSF_yHb0wHfjinvp-OxXas5KV_VqqVgHdI8E7F1rxy1/s1600-h/100_5308.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKQi0TmjBEpLL0wtsfdKc_zBpZh2YLD2Rmyuyp7ST0BzKh04hTmkwtDvHQVOK-OcpASwPeVwCc5p-rwzRgagbJg9e0c-2ZZvs4sgSF_yHb0wHfjinvp-OxXas5KV_VqqVgHdI8E7F1rxy1/s400/100_5308.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349511640901407554" /></a><br /><br />Next I stitched up the button lapel of the shirt. That's to keep in your pins. Again, be careful of the buttons. I left the top button opened for looks. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Tj9-euWe_C2CrU9O6pTn9PaWPkn31UOirXhXzYYqn0OS5AMOh91h6cQDRy7qs_Px4p2C6XIXM3W3J9jJChswUcuL-fLgMTodV79kNh0IHicTFcgPGDkIeo8lzg660ghphwOcyaLtjxE8/s1600-h/100_5311.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Tj9-euWe_C2CrU9O6pTn9PaWPkn31UOirXhXzYYqn0OS5AMOh91h6cQDRy7qs_Px4p2C6XIXM3W3J9jJChswUcuL-fLgMTodV79kNh0IHicTFcgPGDkIeo8lzg660ghphwOcyaLtjxE8/s400/100_5311.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349512640932233490" /></a><br /><br />Now you are ready to sew up the armholes. If I was using a shirt that had sleeves I would sew up the edges of the sleeves. Pretty easy so far. Now we are ready to turn it right side out.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbr4XJPGy8Ctm0ec5LS9uc9vnGd6RnWSdNZpOqdNObJjlXv5EyhyYLZJtV00dm5JjErCr-hzgI5Yqhy1mW1RsPSlC7Ys0aDXCfWh7VG2NSZ6QgpwkT7_H0-er1k854vULqbUKnu9wAUNs-/s1600-h/100_5312.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbr4XJPGy8Ctm0ec5LS9uc9vnGd6RnWSdNZpOqdNObJjlXv5EyhyYLZJtV00dm5JjErCr-hzgI5Yqhy1mW1RsPSlC7Ys0aDXCfWh7VG2NSZ6QgpwkT7_H0-er1k854vULqbUKnu9wAUNs-/s400/100_5312.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349513290561432914" /></a><br /><br />Final step is to put it on a hanger. I used a cheap 10 for $1.00 plastic hanger. It fits snugly. Now put it to work! This took me about 30 minutes from start to finish. Yes, that includes fishing through the "vintage" clothing! <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lk2FWnJbFtWPJMgbIqNiLC96FPIvaJlKWoN4ihRB3Cb7WwieiDgAnTDfRCShlQb0E3fSyqUD5LvvnSVmlSubb4-aATPKTZ41lY3swyuypIVfghCqrnNaLKdIYTjEO4k0XVE4WyjL0ziR/s1600-h/100_5317.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lk2FWnJbFtWPJMgbIqNiLC96FPIvaJlKWoN4ihRB3Cb7WwieiDgAnTDfRCShlQb0E3fSyqUD5LvvnSVmlSubb4-aATPKTZ41lY3swyuypIVfghCqrnNaLKdIYTjEO4k0XVE4WyjL0ziR/s400/100_5317.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349518531105379826" /></a>cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-51875965859802219542009-06-15T21:46:00.010-05:002009-06-15T23:04:00.129-05:00Warm Woolies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5WF_KyeQkSwmgAVbBqHrjNfFkUnW-lbz_B-1QHe4KHKVsgCNuD-1e7mdNEDQw-_atBJcDD-ioM-ZnnzNZowBgkJyVIAAMj9Q2-ILxCagHTFsDDApYMF2CAhzKJJoh34Yx09RDDUwtwzD/s1600-h/100_5286.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5WF_KyeQkSwmgAVbBqHrjNfFkUnW-lbz_B-1QHe4KHKVsgCNuD-1e7mdNEDQw-_atBJcDD-ioM-ZnnzNZowBgkJyVIAAMj9Q2-ILxCagHTFsDDApYMF2CAhzKJJoh34Yx09RDDUwtwzD/s400/100_5286.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347757768968499586" /></a><br /><br /><br />One of the groups I belong to on Ravelry is Malabrigo Junkie's. For the month of June we are participating in a charity KAL. One of the charities is <a href="http://www.warmwoolies.org/index.html">Warm Woolies.</a> This vest is my first item that I am donating to Warm Woolies. It's also my very first vest I have knitted. You can find the vest pattern <a href="http://www.warmwoolies.org/vest.html">here</a>. Warm Woolies knit warm wool items for deserving children living in orphanages in Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. The organization also donates to Native American Reservations in the United States.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqq2mIA_05InxxynK7haOE70XOG8fgQ-gKewwAtq6w3Nuw_NmSPanDu5D_2io4xwJ3rRh9abH-VDvFNpo5EaL1ul1vIjTu3MNcBEDWm8E3YZ3R7hGQqHKeyvYoMUMFneWIo0hvo7DCATa/s1600-h/100_5293.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqq2mIA_05InxxynK7haOE70XOG8fgQ-gKewwAtq6w3Nuw_NmSPanDu5D_2io4xwJ3rRh9abH-VDvFNpo5EaL1ul1vIjTu3MNcBEDWm8E3YZ3R7hGQqHKeyvYoMUMFneWIo0hvo7DCATa/s400/100_5293.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347752814758743154" /></a><br /><br />Do you remember a quite a few years back when Diane Sawyer reported on the state-run orphanages in Russia? It's a story that has stuck with me since it first aired in 1989. I know that many children were rescued from the horrible conditions and continue to be adopted to loving homes. The winter conditions in these nations are brutal. They don't have the luxury of well heated buildings. About 8 years ago a very dear friend and I made several baby quilts for hospitals in Romania. I quilted the fabric together and Ann Marie sat at the serger sewing the edges together. I'm not sure how many we made but it was a lot. Any little way I can try and help some little child that needs to be kept warm is well worth the effort. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVRluSbDYcOVZetw4Oc4pdwb6ViWwVnv7M8DhJyFn1BlKRcRobVJegC4pUXjR0nsPM60JOKpBgcaPr_N0NAoulU-aMUz8lU-CzqwXIatM2WPmFr26E4sF18sSd-6R_gEEcnkQiOS7QwSF9/s1600-h/100_5296.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVRluSbDYcOVZetw4Oc4pdwb6ViWwVnv7M8DhJyFn1BlKRcRobVJegC4pUXjR0nsPM60JOKpBgcaPr_N0NAoulU-aMUz8lU-CzqwXIatM2WPmFr26E4sF18sSd-6R_gEEcnkQiOS7QwSF9/s400/100_5296.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347762984058006610" /></a><br /><br /><br />Part of the requirements for the knitted items are they must be made with animal fiber. Also you must knit in bulky weight. I used worsted Patons doubled for the vest. It's knit on large needles size 10 1/2. I used 2.25 skeins for this size 6-8 project. The great thing about knitting with bulky yarn is instant gratification. It knits up super fast too. I'm going to knit a hat to match next. I wanted to start today but I got caught up in mulching the flower beds.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlabBf9650N89KDfAyzlVkgHX_Jm2Hm_-xkshmZLyvC2faxpNnt0mA_dFFEpAk8h7dGzpA11jZwsDDZUI_bJ6a2IBhwXN_rrgXA5A42sOIFL63O5Aca-6JCLGV9UKyEguIidbXJ1t8vLFF/s1600-h/100_5282.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlabBf9650N89KDfAyzlVkgHX_Jm2Hm_-xkshmZLyvC2faxpNnt0mA_dFFEpAk8h7dGzpA11jZwsDDZUI_bJ6a2IBhwXN_rrgXA5A42sOIFL63O5Aca-6JCLGV9UKyEguIidbXJ1t8vLFF/s400/100_5282.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347764415858487394" /></a><br /><br />A very good friend of mine gave me a whole case of vintage natural wool. I am planning on making more 100% wool items for Warm Woolies. I plan on dyeing the vintage wool in bright colors. I have experimented with Kool Aid and will share that with you later in the week. If you would like to join me in a charity KAL for Warm Woolies please check out the link at the top of this post.cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-16405660647996496232009-06-08T22:00:00.003-05:002009-06-09T06:09:14.121-05:00Is It June?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVD1KUHo1mPXsEQR9Oko0qV7sRK2iKqlpNrlHbdZhTwfvjdqv5I003egYgvMeuVayUxGD_NCBy-WqLKOvgBNEuj5SUmNMqlfFfQOrKeD4RbXBdnQIFy-QJTMHX24V0BjUt7w83QF2yNksL/s1600-h/100_5166.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVD1KUHo1mPXsEQR9Oko0qV7sRK2iKqlpNrlHbdZhTwfvjdqv5I003egYgvMeuVayUxGD_NCBy-WqLKOvgBNEuj5SUmNMqlfFfQOrKeD4RbXBdnQIFy-QJTMHX24V0BjUt7w83QF2yNksL/s400/100_5166.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345149835572680066" /></a><br /><br />The weather man just commented that June 2009 is one of the 14Th coolest on record. It feels like April. Lots of cold and rain. It's great weather for handwork. I recently finished machine quilting this beautiful log cabin quilt top for one of my very good friends. There is something so special about this simple quilt block. Come in for a closer look.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1aIsM3teiWtN3NKe7yG6Apfs8UvA3pkz6UZKdX77kLCuwaO-fyoCj63ooU-gKvgG46EjrjeI0Qcqwgyb7-SwpNejvl5mETDqGY4XihE_bfptzfneUnhTtLhVH4JF3oKFlYC9WmEd9u2jf/s1600-h/100_5167.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1aIsM3teiWtN3NKe7yG6Apfs8UvA3pkz6UZKdX77kLCuwaO-fyoCj63ooU-gKvgG46EjrjeI0Qcqwgyb7-SwpNejvl5mETDqGY4XihE_bfptzfneUnhTtLhVH4JF3oKFlYC9WmEd9u2jf/s400/100_5167.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345150923031323154" /></a><br /><br />When I quilt a design for someone it usually takes a lot of planning and playing. I get to know what my customer likes. I try and get a feel for her personality. I ponder on as many combinations as I can think of. I always pray over each top I quilt. My friend is passionate about her garden and is an expert gardener. I tweaked this floral design and quilted it all over the quilt especially with her in mind. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXL6aIk8E2GUMWj71g-zAaW99BxgVKdySXSBPJ-gC7r7jOadTW3BLr4loXk3KJBmkC4ILRpqPNyeywS-6q5NB25Ceb7GCb3-jTN48wk7UGMmKVejcsB5WXzTiT_ym6zEaSzoKnLMqFTVf7/s1600-h/100_5169.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXL6aIk8E2GUMWj71g-zAaW99BxgVKdySXSBPJ-gC7r7jOadTW3BLr4loXk3KJBmkC4ILRpqPNyeywS-6q5NB25Ceb7GCb3-jTN48wk7UGMmKVejcsB5WXzTiT_ym6zEaSzoKnLMqFTVf7/s400/100_5169.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345151699441079394" /></a><br /><br />I quilted large and small flowers. I wanted it to look like flowers were scattered all over her quilt. I also used a green and blue variegated YLI thread. It was a dream to work with. The machine quilted flowers glowed with color. Her response? She cried when I unfolded her treasure. I love those kind of reactions! I am so blessed!<br /><strong><strong><em><br />NASB:Psalms<br />{7:17} I will give thanks to the Lord according to His righteousness <br /> And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.</em></strong></strong>cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-29304931516774124662009-05-29T08:36:00.002-05:002009-06-08T22:17:57.240-05:00Bowled Over<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWNiwfm5dVf_v7LCUzzr7okyN-qEkQdizPw7kMQKD_JQcrygFI1LsxRNyH4x2UqvEjtYjRSKo62AiOYUfgcg_3ohACN-ibMqPxU3v78YRbSEAc7lHis1rR4-6ejdbMplqHiAJUYKc6yUY8/s1600-h/100_5210.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWNiwfm5dVf_v7LCUzzr7okyN-qEkQdizPw7kMQKD_JQcrygFI1LsxRNyH4x2UqvEjtYjRSKo62AiOYUfgcg_3ohACN-ibMqPxU3v78YRbSEAc7lHis1rR4-6ejdbMplqHiAJUYKc6yUY8/s400/100_5210.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341233205130782866" /></a><br /><br />I didn't do much knitting the past month. I have been in a knitting slump. After ripping out my last scarf I felt burned out. Frogging back 400 stitches per row will do that to a person. I set my scarf aside and kind of gave up for a while. I knew I needed to find something small to work on that was totally different and new. Knitted and felted bowls. There is something so unique about a handmade bowl. It defies all logic. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhijWiQDoV6D3UKvLfebuAu7bQ4C4KtKFHw0JyKc03B_3eLo1bwMNObfCcVbVBgOC05AwKOR1GcYTJ-9DR2jTcGyC2msgZyB-0rJo5W-UiBD5CLNs9TK83koMDOHcnkwBnPLdle_2iSG6UY/s1600-h/100_5199.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhijWiQDoV6D3UKvLfebuAu7bQ4C4KtKFHw0JyKc03B_3eLo1bwMNObfCcVbVBgOC05AwKOR1GcYTJ-9DR2jTcGyC2msgZyB-0rJo5W-UiBD5CLNs9TK83koMDOHcnkwBnPLdle_2iSG6UY/s400/100_5199.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341229966749280258" /></a><br /><br />The pattern is pretty simple yet so creative. I got it from the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Skein-Quick-Projects-Crochet/dp/1931499748%3FSubscriptionId%3D1YZR91QYB6WCG3PM78G2%26tag%3Dravelry-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1931499748">One Skein </a>by Leigh Radford.<br />The fun thing about these projects is how you can use them. They look so darn cute with a few eggs inside.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsDhqibFulMGXbRYsiiH6vgY0QW_l0bgz8K3WN32lbAwSrV4DJ2cSdKKb8RytBzhS5CMUYUv9F1_8HRWez2Zt-snDwtK4P1PLlnqfHhmYM3ebU1ONrWwNROxhcWYWDB9LcxdyjWfjsC0ZY/s1600-h/100_5206.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsDhqibFulMGXbRYsiiH6vgY0QW_l0bgz8K3WN32lbAwSrV4DJ2cSdKKb8RytBzhS5CMUYUv9F1_8HRWez2Zt-snDwtK4P1PLlnqfHhmYM3ebU1ONrWwNROxhcWYWDB9LcxdyjWfjsC0ZY/s400/100_5206.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341234865309724578" /></a><br /><br />I think a felted bowl full of buttons is so sweet!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBRtc5jAX2XA_Vr_BiTkYb_EDSnWkPDT1X0qGXQLH4PAVHY1BtDz46aYIhE8vuNEHXG61_ZPr_0UpYHpcHjCD3bFjqb1FT5s-la1I3QYgGFBYxJqTExCPUUk60ffASuf1t8ZjUG3rIOIBl/s1600-h/100_5208.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBRtc5jAX2XA_Vr_BiTkYb_EDSnWkPDT1X0qGXQLH4PAVHY1BtDz46aYIhE8vuNEHXG61_ZPr_0UpYHpcHjCD3bFjqb1FT5s-la1I3QYgGFBYxJqTExCPUUk60ffASuf1t8ZjUG3rIOIBl/s400/100_5208.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341235436459736770" /></a><br /><br />How about a bowl filled with sewing notions. It just fits.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6iF3ImMe38wb_yX6VCMW6zhWDgD-_vHKFHQB8pcYqfF704caoTEKjy70C1PYxiv6_-m8RCe8UxTa95P9aDoalCvVh5zKp3R2c55YHaRSwVZG9HKwAa0dmh68TF2_CjWCCXfGHIIQ7US9f/s1600-h/100_5200.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6iF3ImMe38wb_yX6VCMW6zhWDgD-_vHKFHQB8pcYqfF704caoTEKjy70C1PYxiv6_-m8RCe8UxTa95P9aDoalCvVh5zKp3R2c55YHaRSwVZG9HKwAa0dmh68TF2_CjWCCXfGHIIQ7US9f/s400/100_5200.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341235821739834706" /></a><br /><br />Or how about adding an adorable knitted strawberry to a handmade bowl?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictPnBhqnGQdbrzpNVJ3dRZMBBfJd-6iIozeiLKj6NP_8Fal02rT5RwZgFB6tmmfQnED0KhGLBxSFHL8OPAUwPQO-XGkkGIEV4Vf-OtMURbRGRPT0ilpkvwCHQXuWx2smhmXjGo9E3jNrf/s1600-h/100_5195.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictPnBhqnGQdbrzpNVJ3dRZMBBfJd-6iIozeiLKj6NP_8Fal02rT5RwZgFB6tmmfQnED0KhGLBxSFHL8OPAUwPQO-XGkkGIEV4Vf-OtMURbRGRPT0ilpkvwCHQXuWx2smhmXjGo9E3jNrf/s400/100_5195.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341236475465087490" /></a><br /><br />I love this itty bitty pattern. You can find it <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pezdiva/133734949/">here</a>. These bowls would make a great gift filled with the recipients favorite things like chocolate perhaps. The best thing for me was I got my groove back! Yippee!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGECwnZXlZr_EC-sIZMNkEBNEfsrd1_JITWJuXqXpN648TZRpylQDq8pVg0mZNYtYfTOcFffc52pWCKKmZRoPIzI_WPomSCVfYDeBOmXfZWthH1UAc6grMbalRPju2MQOZ1DX-rZrNO0Cl/s1600-h/100_5188.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGECwnZXlZr_EC-sIZMNkEBNEfsrd1_JITWJuXqXpN648TZRpylQDq8pVg0mZNYtYfTOcFffc52pWCKKmZRoPIzI_WPomSCVfYDeBOmXfZWthH1UAc6grMbalRPju2MQOZ1DX-rZrNO0Cl/s400/100_5188.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341238357664162562" /></a><br /><br /><br />Thank you for stopping by. I have a ton of stuff to share over then next few weeks. I have been working on all kinds of things. Everything from knitting to quilting and gardening. I leave you with this final shot of my first small harvest from the garden. Mmmm, fresh radishes!<br /><br /><em>Psalms{128:2} For you will eat the labor of your hands.<br /> You will be happy, and it will be well with you.</em>cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-32956209938240353722009-04-29T07:29:00.014-05:002009-06-08T22:18:39.417-05:00What's Going On?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBYXA0F3pZSrtuXHnSMviJUeyN6otnQDOdc3oKURrpKzdPNE7EvsydleH_ih1lDGZPQhoiHntlOMi2j_GOSsdCUSYSHcCMg0KWkaPBEgBYW7sQMKWfvhgN0ccSRD6jLZYZIV0UqmWsREo/s1600-h/100_5122.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBYXA0F3pZSrtuXHnSMviJUeyN6otnQDOdc3oKURrpKzdPNE7EvsydleH_ih1lDGZPQhoiHntlOMi2j_GOSsdCUSYSHcCMg0KWkaPBEgBYW7sQMKWfvhgN0ccSRD6jLZYZIV0UqmWsREo/s400/100_5122.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330094220379187874" /></a><br /><br />I was so surprised to notice how long it's been since I have written a blog post. Time seems to go by so quickly. So, what have I been up to? Actually lots of stuff. Today I wanted to share this cute little baby ruffled hat. The pattern is called Lilly and you can find it <a href="http://larissmix.typepad.com/stitch_marker/2005/09/a_little_hat.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsAMaLhdr-z8NBgTfBbNSrtgWm2pDNc5lbz0Kojg-iHqMwH-udFsBGDoEzJwEpHh4DWbPH1_0-5BlOKMab3_BnFylNMV8UXLZ4gZ-0IWXyKnzmSeRE5OigmO_a_Yfk9i-3A7HWhyGOXbQ/s1600-h/100_5123.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsAMaLhdr-z8NBgTfBbNSrtgWm2pDNc5lbz0Kojg-iHqMwH-udFsBGDoEzJwEpHh4DWbPH1_0-5BlOKMab3_BnFylNMV8UXLZ4gZ-0IWXyKnzmSeRE5OigmO_a_Yfk9i-3A7HWhyGOXbQ/s400/100_5123.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330094470354896882" /></a><br /><br />The yarn is Bernat Cotton Tots colorway wonder dreams. I used size 9 needles. It's a fairly fast knit. Perfect for a little baby girl. I have finished a few other items this past month. I'll blog about those later. Lately my mind is not on knitting. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zccOta39FGfKbQUjR_2BY_pOgPNj65dzSZy_vAWOb87lCM0DELW50KgBeM7SebaJv_MotVxQ5c0YdL860rjmYWRjUyAaMhW5H5Xj3PBcHLz1_li81Ww2WvJHL55rQoc8ymwgGyFjylDC/s1600-h/100_5114.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zccOta39FGfKbQUjR_2BY_pOgPNj65dzSZy_vAWOb87lCM0DELW50KgBeM7SebaJv_MotVxQ5c0YdL860rjmYWRjUyAaMhW5H5Xj3PBcHLz1_li81Ww2WvJHL55rQoc8ymwgGyFjylDC/s400/100_5114.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330096549588865650" /></a><br /><br />It's spring and my mind has been on gardening! Look what's growing in the basement. Yup, I've got lots of tomatoes and a few mini pepper plants growing.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CAxXNW_3wi7E7WuLn3xjkxUC32DMe_4B5Ox21sH5reeqNtmGbrYzahDtyx-OHjr3UIqUVtSCKBNwKeo1zeV7TNhbL_moP-Z1vHvIuc1QM-_utkgdUpMh6b36cCTbK9OdpbFNvJMb35Bn/s1600-h/100_5116.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CAxXNW_3wi7E7WuLn3xjkxUC32DMe_4B5Ox21sH5reeqNtmGbrYzahDtyx-OHjr3UIqUVtSCKBNwKeo1zeV7TNhbL_moP-Z1vHvIuc1QM-_utkgdUpMh6b36cCTbK9OdpbFNvJMb35Bn/s400/100_5116.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330096843456383426" /></a><br /><br />I also started herb plants. I've got basil, sage, dill and thyme ready to transplant into larger pots. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY2GmDAek6tFNuCW_EuLHljnpBWm3Kti3JPei-fSyFocEsrACQCe1aZW79TmOcPimpEEBFjwUwlSQjII3BOEC4zJ2e5rQ1tRy7SBrbCUS3wvuei_bjsksBaA790FFFUs9kIhB5uRNV8ZbN/s1600-h/100_5110.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY2GmDAek6tFNuCW_EuLHljnpBWm3Kti3JPei-fSyFocEsrACQCe1aZW79TmOcPimpEEBFjwUwlSQjII3BOEC4zJ2e5rQ1tRy7SBrbCUS3wvuei_bjsksBaA790FFFUs9kIhB5uRNV8ZbN/s400/100_5110.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330097633206163282" /></a><br /><br />Lat Thursday I spent most of my day playing in the dirt. It was wonderful to get my hands in the warm dirt. My mind swirled with grand gardening idea's! I bought a few plants at Home Depot.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIjmuJyX6q0UgWco6aQs0C3YuSOd74CCe-fedSAmWoRwDBR2vgMbICvT5bl7MOO_33xZnlfCnPWGT-roCpDZi9xqbcmEHC8iTkvYfv3N4OyN2BPAtqabIPg9G78qwjxB9n7PJEl-82br3/s1600-h/100_5112.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIjmuJyX6q0UgWco6aQs0C3YuSOd74CCe-fedSAmWoRwDBR2vgMbICvT5bl7MOO_33xZnlfCnPWGT-roCpDZi9xqbcmEHC8iTkvYfv3N4OyN2BPAtqabIPg9G78qwjxB9n7PJEl-82br3/s400/100_5112.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330099119615762146" /></a><br /><br />Here are a few of the items that have been planted: Bok Choy which tastes great stir fried. Several broccoli plants, red romaine lettuce plants. By accident I purchased some iceberg lettuce plants. Those plants should be interesting. I planted radish seeds and all kinds of greens including my favorite, arugula. Yum!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhit0Ms_JHtgaOoSNNXcryy7keMYCs8mZOHq6JVmpP1vYeM-pUXwD4Z310egnpKcXcjvK30HUARlxmb_bjctxrNDGRqxctuHoRaTNmNUA4IqJs_PeaMXIteoDr3itsLrl7kfb4w_VsMj28j/s1600-h/100_5119.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhit0Ms_JHtgaOoSNNXcryy7keMYCs8mZOHq6JVmpP1vYeM-pUXwD4Z310egnpKcXcjvK30HUARlxmb_bjctxrNDGRqxctuHoRaTNmNUA4IqJs_PeaMXIteoDr3itsLrl7kfb4w_VsMj28j/s400/100_5119.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330100593938866882" /></a><br /><br />This morning I checked the progress of the garden and look what I saw. You have to look closely. Yes, the greens are growing! Now if it would only stop raining and dry out a bit. I have lots more to plant.cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-74571270286185799642009-04-08T06:56:00.002-05:002009-06-08T22:19:08.934-05:00Need an Idea For Dinner?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUVUCnMO5KswUKfzHYrySfC0BVAmCM_7gff6fz6qql5Gc0kI0iTnTv6mSn37_weT0zHRjWBzX6FYY6FSaO9Pstdh-gr1SPiq5xm7nUgecXGmQH7tvHaK9OWzK34S1J6-DuD3q3e5Z7Phlp/s1600-h/100_4853.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUVUCnMO5KswUKfzHYrySfC0BVAmCM_7gff6fz6qql5Gc0kI0iTnTv6mSn37_weT0zHRjWBzX6FYY6FSaO9Pstdh-gr1SPiq5xm7nUgecXGmQH7tvHaK9OWzK34S1J6-DuD3q3e5Z7Phlp/s400/100_4853.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321774372824112786" /></a><br /><br /><br />Do you need an idea for a great, quick meal for dinner tonight? Boy, do I have the recipe for you. I am passionate about creating a fantastic meal each and every night. Most evenings when I come home from work I know that time is of the essence. I can't spend 2 hours chopping and sauteing. Lets not even think of all of the clean up time. I don't want to spend a full evening chained to the stove and the sink.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0lQTOv2ruCj_ixHFUMTU0SQLAkGCFrheIQGAngG3zsbYq1pWb7eZbZz77TESoWbydDxWv0cs27o4kx0gkVMEahAgXqzJe2YBTzFRZxEo2SdfnbQ8i_4FiR5OOsEjqd5RaV2kcXvsHsS8/s1600-h/100_4845.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0lQTOv2ruCj_ixHFUMTU0SQLAkGCFrheIQGAngG3zsbYq1pWb7eZbZz77TESoWbydDxWv0cs27o4kx0gkVMEahAgXqzJe2YBTzFRZxEo2SdfnbQ8i_4FiR5OOsEjqd5RaV2kcXvsHsS8/s400/100_4845.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321767894389426626" /></a><br /><br />Beef Fajitas fits the bill. I promise it's easy peasy. This meal can be made entirely on the grill. First you want to start out with a great piece of flank steak. I get my meat from a small local grocer. I find that the larger the grocery store the less quality meat they offer. At least that's how it is in my area. I always let my meat get to room temperature. I never cook a cold piece of meat. Alright if you are using a gas grill like I do pre heat your grill on high for 15 minutes. Next squeeze 2 to 3 limes over your flank steak. Don't forget to salt and pepper your steak. There is no need to marinate your steak for hours. Just sprinkling your juice while your grill heats is enough. Throw your steak on your grill and cook each side for about 5 to 7 minutes. On my grill it turns out medium to medium rare. Just the way my family likes it. Remove your steak from the grill and tent it with tin foil so it can rest for about 10 minutes. While it rests we can cook our veggies.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALtZIBjbr5VV1RhyphenhyphencsUc6o9JXHNtHhnw3v6udLQSYVrNUSv7kdUD7ju_743JNfVtWNghlyqRLwb9zHD2BBSb8aIr1OIH22-lZssMFBinUvIz4X4k3of5Pm7Gi0pyfsPjHqasIjjZdAS5H/s1600-h/100_4850.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALtZIBjbr5VV1RhyphenhyphencsUc6o9JXHNtHhnw3v6udLQSYVrNUSv7kdUD7ju_743JNfVtWNghlyqRLwb9zHD2BBSb8aIr1OIH22-lZssMFBinUvIz4X4k3of5Pm7Gi0pyfsPjHqasIjjZdAS5H/s400/100_4850.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321770743395802818" /></a><br /><br /><br />Check out this beauty! Trust me, it's out of this world! Is your mouth watering yet?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvZE1727k6vXNcd9oQYFt-SzBFzcpINsLuCeOU67Q8koHDc93ssk6S9RBQcsgWSO9a65gbA6Lkl1yvx6eLoEfHYKXmWl-Lcw3c_TCD4OP5kBbVa2hbXlDi1dVesvF2ZLuWv5JZIWVyxYF/s1600-h/100_4848.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvZE1727k6vXNcd9oQYFt-SzBFzcpINsLuCeOU67Q8koHDc93ssk6S9RBQcsgWSO9a65gbA6Lkl1yvx6eLoEfHYKXmWl-Lcw3c_TCD4OP5kBbVa2hbXlDi1dVesvF2ZLuWv5JZIWVyxYF/s400/100_4848.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321771522924885394" /></a><br /><br /><br />Next get your veggies ready. Remember we are cooking everything on the grill. Slice your onions in 1/2" rounds. Don't separate them into rings. Seed and cut your peppers like I have so they can cook easily on the grill. Turn your grill to medium heat. If you like add a bit of olive oil to your veggies to keep them from sticking to the grill. It will take 8 to 10 minutes to cook. After you have removed the veggies from the grill quick throw on your flour tortilla's for 20 seconds per side.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqLvfCiKpOIOToV_uDU6LLR9Eq7R-1BHBykFInu1VvpVLacluxjEk-ghZc3sxSoamPWLr3eAO1gFvS9gmoNtLaY18K4qTJVfH5LfjRuMsLciCqV8YBwiBYT4PQDMopJGRlJ0UzCGvk92n/s1600-h/100_4852.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqLvfCiKpOIOToV_uDU6LLR9Eq7R-1BHBykFInu1VvpVLacluxjEk-ghZc3sxSoamPWLr3eAO1gFvS9gmoNtLaY18K4qTJVfH5LfjRuMsLciCqV8YBwiBYT4PQDMopJGRlJ0UzCGvk92n/s400/100_4852.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321773566872234354" /></a><br /><br /><br />Slice your rested meat thinly on the bias against the grain. Next slice your veggies. This is great! Not a pot or pan to wash! Yippee!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEIZfirdJb4P7sGJNn72U_OMPwf_7pdu6iwI2zkyn9xahGEhwssBcv3296DlZCuSFe0rb54TFxGYYJFe5e2L_uPNHFEuimMZ3hj2BjamLCSeMZT8kmBsMX9BubmtvRyKfeXCwkJYCkAJH/s1600-h/100_4854.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEIZfirdJb4P7sGJNn72U_OMPwf_7pdu6iwI2zkyn9xahGEhwssBcv3296DlZCuSFe0rb54TFxGYYJFe5e2L_uPNHFEuimMZ3hj2BjamLCSeMZT8kmBsMX9BubmtvRyKfeXCwkJYCkAJH/s400/100_4854.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321763829359595618" /></a><br /><br /><br />Put together your Fajitas. Yum! Make sure to make some guacamole and salsa if you are a fan of those condiments. I have a great recipe from guacamole. If you are interested just let me know in your comment. I am always happy to share.<br />I guarantee you that if you serve this meal for your family or friends you will be a total rock star! Enjoy!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-66294289147908627032009-04-06T20:48:00.001-05:002009-06-08T22:19:38.258-05:00Unique Gifts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSScZtzCFkI01MW4pvCbBcFpyfcMlPIgBsVgz150glalT6fQD_6hrM3s1b-i0h6t2QhIqSL8E68Xpvb3sHwaclqEVvcubTRPT0jMHfedJQRSD-tR05xzH-4p-Klh9bRqgvyYr1af_ynbZ/s1600-h/100_4924.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSScZtzCFkI01MW4pvCbBcFpyfcMlPIgBsVgz150glalT6fQD_6hrM3s1b-i0h6t2QhIqSL8E68Xpvb3sHwaclqEVvcubTRPT0jMHfedJQRSD-tR05xzH-4p-Klh9bRqgvyYr1af_ynbZ/s400/100_4924.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321573723999841122" /></a><br /><br /><br />How about a little something different today. Want to make a pincushion? Do you have any scraps laying around? How about some pretty fun fabric?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhld9Yk4qc6N7FJ2g9fR9mHFq1ff5bRTJAEEAjTipt5-kT39vJ-haOsz4aWPQR6P3FUK9ubbLWbFi6P99NcvFz8MBbrZ2J4cTLOxHPyNowCD9DzSGxA80bfyI5hhsgoLvh_Fnc28aPg4m5W/s1600-h/100_5029.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhld9Yk4qc6N7FJ2g9fR9mHFq1ff5bRTJAEEAjTipt5-kT39vJ-haOsz4aWPQR6P3FUK9ubbLWbFi6P99NcvFz8MBbrZ2J4cTLOxHPyNowCD9DzSGxA80bfyI5hhsgoLvh_Fnc28aPg4m5W/s400/100_5029.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321566246750524626" /></a><br /><br /><br />Quilting stores offer charm packets for sale. The package usually contain 5" squares of a collection of a fabric line. I enjoy picking up some of these and trying to come up with different ways to use the mini collections. I belong to a group on Ravelry that swaps pincushions. After checking out my secret partners collection I thought she needed something totally different. Something pieced with pretty fabric. Maybe even a monogram.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jVKdExpAC0KDk-ZiVe7tOM1u95dZ6nbjLFVh51AYCvCDc1PxwMC1nGHfEHBdAzHHx4XXn8ENgGKgmDSaA4ZBzVB8NUgwk7Iea0-alJwE4wuG6FNC-cO_o2lnrMPtW_AeV7qqH-rCBVsK/s1600-h/100_4904.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jVKdExpAC0KDk-ZiVe7tOM1u95dZ6nbjLFVh51AYCvCDc1PxwMC1nGHfEHBdAzHHx4XXn8ENgGKgmDSaA4ZBzVB8NUgwk7Iea0-alJwE4wuG6FNC-cO_o2lnrMPtW_AeV7qqH-rCBVsK/s400/100_4904.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321567006819832962" /></a><br /><br />I got busy cutting strips. I cut strips in different widths. I wanted the finished piece to look like a pieced quilt but I wanted the process to be easy. I cut 1", 1 1/2" and 2" strips. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-AAT3OS9UKFVagAQwsFHWqPVDBIZCyzL_7hcNUhcdt4-cuEJG53zi8gL59RPldF76v4jttDDqPNqehk5uXr5t_07s6zwAXG5TxrxDRLLk06U5oxSPBNHbkDEPfkOF7G03K9ZkivnSZKmQ/s1600-h/100_4905.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-AAT3OS9UKFVagAQwsFHWqPVDBIZCyzL_7hcNUhcdt4-cuEJG53zi8gL59RPldF76v4jttDDqPNqehk5uXr5t_07s6zwAXG5TxrxDRLLk06U5oxSPBNHbkDEPfkOF7G03K9ZkivnSZKmQ/s400/100_4905.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321568019265768354" /></a><br /><br />Start sewing the strips and mix up the widths. After you have your desired Width finished cut on last large strip about 2 1/2" X 5" to finish off you piece. For my project I made 2 sets of strips.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0stRDLWOyvggZFJQdCpg439awlGr6jm_c5mw4ZkBORDuhMqemFKFDu2PeYcdwtPJVSDmXLp_rBwk00G8TY-PSXwgyfPiuFJ_lZSobRrpOGqw4xvKLlRkLwTzSVQdGacQuBhy8aSAptmCq/s1600-h/100_4909.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0stRDLWOyvggZFJQdCpg439awlGr6jm_c5mw4ZkBORDuhMqemFKFDu2PeYcdwtPJVSDmXLp_rBwk00G8TY-PSXwgyfPiuFJ_lZSobRrpOGqw4xvKLlRkLwTzSVQdGacQuBhy8aSAptmCq/s400/100_4909.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321569533233700882" /></a><br /><br />Sew your 2 sets together. Looks pretty good.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY7S9hyphenhyphen-QoU_eNkWspXc3PE63d__lcHvlKx6QcnhuaU466r0Wd7Uh-dcHu8xQYWIuV_LyKmtF0QIfiaOoSvl8KbWo8_EFEN9qx6Qin5LHi9IKOmEpQZwWDBfAAXawV453s-IhyphenhyphenWonuc4DD/s1600-h/100_4911.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY7S9hyphenhyphen-QoU_eNkWspXc3PE63d__lcHvlKx6QcnhuaU466r0Wd7Uh-dcHu8xQYWIuV_LyKmtF0QIfiaOoSvl8KbWo8_EFEN9qx6Qin5LHi9IKOmEpQZwWDBfAAXawV453s-IhyphenhyphenWonuc4DD/s400/100_4911.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321570121249271570" /></a><br /><br />The possibilities are almost endless. This would also make a great scrap quilt block.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jgoJkLxo9E3khyy4pgohYieHSCjMMP1YovuexveFr9qsSM1Ta_AoOR5icDghIJtLeAwYoN8OAEhVvglqarF8ZXWdw5homEXbVNaBE_0PKA8hA4p53J4ZwK-YRVru8M21oXk9yjvINXio/s1600-h/100_4912.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jgoJkLxo9E3khyy4pgohYieHSCjMMP1YovuexveFr9qsSM1Ta_AoOR5icDghIJtLeAwYoN8OAEhVvglqarF8ZXWdw5homEXbVNaBE_0PKA8hA4p53J4ZwK-YRVru8M21oXk9yjvINXio/s400/100_4912.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321570461391825666" /></a><br /><br />If you are able add a monogram for that extra special touch. Then you cut your piece to your desired finished shape.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWB2d2YdxiglswmsMT8Yube0q346EiH2zzp1iuylmtSbZrhOTmhfAt5Kw__v4t9ibkpE4BRDY5HUT_TRbFNxIj5uIlYYfifPgyk32jOKI6w1VeUQYs78BLx1hdbRLsf1RIBVY0gx57lFi/s1600-h/100_4917.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWB2d2YdxiglswmsMT8Yube0q346EiH2zzp1iuylmtSbZrhOTmhfAt5Kw__v4t9ibkpE4BRDY5HUT_TRbFNxIj5uIlYYfifPgyk32jOKI6w1VeUQYs78BLx1hdbRLsf1RIBVY0gx57lFi/s400/100_4917.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321571283875358450" /></a><br /><br />Here is the first one. I love how it turned out. It's unique and sweet.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnL__8g8cn1DAKqpTnU80Ejik47cWXuGfHTCYeZDJAPqEWq3aJbxd1oUrKrU9Zwr3c4GYYflb7USOBKE0TIZXotFnHBQJF4rBAlV5zcAUtCJmyfo3IZMAFtxiHLLehAVmkQYybblnDb7k/s1600-h/100_4916.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnL__8g8cn1DAKqpTnU80Ejik47cWXuGfHTCYeZDJAPqEWq3aJbxd1oUrKrU9Zwr3c4GYYflb7USOBKE0TIZXotFnHBQJF4rBAlV5zcAUtCJmyfo3IZMAFtxiHLLehAVmkQYybblnDb7k/s400/100_4916.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321758711619093090" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I made a few others for some quilting friends that have birthdays coming up. If you are looking for a special gift for a friend that sews give this a try.<br />Thank you for stopping by!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-80443323862776033352009-03-25T07:52:00.011-05:002009-06-08T22:20:22.825-05:00Spring Has Sprung!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFmIX1L8c2QDbIN5WVqTC6efQmtfNCIXDFiR6ZBDK6uj7lmNELoQZw0H7WdbymRXX8TT2sTmvPXv2_7I5zSQD4AMDSxDrKoEOrw3QxKQoKsQu9pH9CPD8hfFH9GVU8Zb2DVQ2_sHQl7JD/s1600-h/100_5010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFmIX1L8c2QDbIN5WVqTC6efQmtfNCIXDFiR6ZBDK6uj7lmNELoQZw0H7WdbymRXX8TT2sTmvPXv2_7I5zSQD4AMDSxDrKoEOrw3QxKQoKsQu9pH9CPD8hfFH9GVU8Zb2DVQ2_sHQl7JD/s400/100_5010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317107701504652770" /></a><br /><br />It's such a joy to see a pretty flower among the brown colors of early spring. I have these tiny Iris's growing in my perennial bed. They are the very first to greet the change in season. The iris's only stand 5" tall. The sight of them reminds me of all the colors to come. I am so grateful that winter is over.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaqLd3-ieMZCgYdH-cwwlyPy8ikvuoPStq7UvVj6vga6qssUGjGABZH6SbYupiu-Mpyes6oxkJ_oVVneX41g5re9N-kn2DMD-4Tz-wrF21PZipE-rnrNJYu3pgQ1_ZmniQTHdXX40vUSx3/s1600-h/100_5012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaqLd3-ieMZCgYdH-cwwlyPy8ikvuoPStq7UvVj6vga6qssUGjGABZH6SbYupiu-Mpyes6oxkJ_oVVneX41g5re9N-kn2DMD-4Tz-wrF21PZipE-rnrNJYu3pgQ1_ZmniQTHdXX40vUSx3/s400/100_5012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317110655051948130" /></a><br /><br />I love the sound of spring also. This morning the birds woke me up with their beautiful singing. Such lovely sounds. The robin's arrived a few weeks ago.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRwPzwzlpuYPLbGJlXW-Q3EVQ8tMo4RAnqgpik782x4zuce3fSYC9N3FyPAVT1giz7QaDaEcgq877knkfN0zppSC-YuULRktH8XHYPcPdY8nEIdx0K75JRxntHbH7Iq5S7zbKZk_UgiiYJ/s1600-h/100_5013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRwPzwzlpuYPLbGJlXW-Q3EVQ8tMo4RAnqgpik782x4zuce3fSYC9N3FyPAVT1giz7QaDaEcgq877knkfN0zppSC-YuULRktH8XHYPcPdY8nEIdx0K75JRxntHbH7Iq5S7zbKZk_UgiiYJ/s400/100_5013.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317111612084172802" /></a> <br /><br />I am amazed at the Lord's creation. New life springs forth!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbO5Rb7jIeTHcy0B9FOgtxQCdH7nM00dL7X9guhRg0qKG_ZF3YWU-83G9xRJs4r3nRIwoIxKSer-RiVHJeHo01romX2CIsB8CJiC8nROT-8mYrPC2p-CNbwNARoPmlJiZQ3s1ruHuBfT8E/s1600-h/100_4949.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbO5Rb7jIeTHcy0B9FOgtxQCdH7nM00dL7X9guhRg0qKG_ZF3YWU-83G9xRJs4r3nRIwoIxKSer-RiVHJeHo01romX2CIsB8CJiC8nROT-8mYrPC2p-CNbwNARoPmlJiZQ3s1ruHuBfT8E/s400/100_4949.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317112360357011442" /></a><br /><br />How about a little knitting? I have been working on a really unique and pretty scarf.<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/just-enough-ruffles">Just Enough Ruffles</a> is the pattern. I was able to finish it in time for our trip last week down south. I used a Malabrigo yarn in worsted weight. The color is pollen. The colorway looks like spring to me. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVPXkZZ5-fsCbjhJyypKAbAWiRLef9awNrDQKVATgonC4tvJyfempe43gRiEja-nlbZuGu0f-vyqadkZEWpAJ39H-GHrQHgx0y6buX9m-_QbEZn92YuAnSokZhiKE-8vlvnQJna51Xova/s1600-h/100_4951.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVPXkZZ5-fsCbjhJyypKAbAWiRLef9awNrDQKVATgonC4tvJyfempe43gRiEja-nlbZuGu0f-vyqadkZEWpAJ39H-GHrQHgx0y6buX9m-_QbEZn92YuAnSokZhiKE-8vlvnQJna51Xova/s400/100_4951.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317114942131887714" /></a><br /><br />I love how soft it is. I am calling it my butter ruffle. I cast it off too tight so I didn't get all the ruffling I wanted. I still love it. I also learned a new short row technique.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjod0M4LUFTEQa3A_tJ1LdAdfO8Zcix4QsrVGWzt2VB-5uug1rbWGNxBe3QKMqb3-bS4EUbhY2tYmLN7Uod4osq_IVmjAJ3k9DUBjh6l8PCrlS0rVFhB04q_Mkvk0gUh93pmDi6kk-Mv6OV/s1600-h/100_4958.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjod0M4LUFTEQa3A_tJ1LdAdfO8Zcix4QsrVGWzt2VB-5uug1rbWGNxBe3QKMqb3-bS4EUbhY2tYmLN7Uod4osq_IVmjAJ3k9DUBjh6l8PCrlS0rVFhB04q_Mkvk0gUh93pmDi6kk-Mv6OV/s400/100_4958.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317115678961647010" /></a><br /><br />Here is a goofy shot of me and my butter ruffle in Nashville. I sure needed the extra warmth that day. It was 40 degrees and raining!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFcxkxMUgQTMh80eXdTJZEmBKJkeJo0Tf4u7ib1AEWawYyXtGcQdeni86md8mviIP-81rNdFuR5Q6Vt2aCu30CnlEUdXxJVZT66KkN01H1SKjTTtdXHv-L1Pc9OzJye7sYWEm0YEQeOWz/s1600-h/100_5008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFcxkxMUgQTMh80eXdTJZEmBKJkeJo0Tf4u7ib1AEWawYyXtGcQdeni86md8mviIP-81rNdFuR5Q6Vt2aCu30CnlEUdXxJVZT66KkN01H1SKjTTtdXHv-L1Pc9OzJye7sYWEm0YEQeOWz/s400/100_5008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317117193517700338" /></a><br /><br />I want to try the pattern again and get the ruffle right. This is Malabrigo worsted in Floral colorway. It is just gorgeous! This screams spring to me.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbEdn2Esfs6y-esG9CcmcIMJMPgh1c0rGo9NcnVxA4HWqlPHCCgdw6CqhnWPRFcYygM-AEE5ep08OUtkfL6Svpg2W_ttc4petSLBhnh9FIkxxXtBXW9my6gnAkb9utGlB3ewLUsru_qCx3/s1600-h/100_5015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbEdn2Esfs6y-esG9CcmcIMJMPgh1c0rGo9NcnVxA4HWqlPHCCgdw6CqhnWPRFcYygM-AEE5ep08OUtkfL6Svpg2W_ttc4petSLBhnh9FIkxxXtBXW9my6gnAkb9utGlB3ewLUsru_qCx3/s400/100_5015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317118021023467714" /></a><br /><br />The garter stitch border is finished. The next step is the short rows. What do you think? I've got lot's more to share with you. I have lots of finished knitting and even some quilting to show off. Thank you for reading. Thank you for your comments. What are you working on?cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-78847321836433662942009-03-06T10:30:00.004-06:002009-06-08T22:20:52.338-05:00Unbelievable!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBlCKHyLo1WwSexHCHQbz_5h-qxvUd43c4Npe7E6qGUo0URteS51BsqpGlHdUp31m7g92Y-LC6ctYokAYy4p0CBQpHBCWbOCBaz6XN6kjgyfCY4DXxLxOieLTvwIn_c3LSYtcIuISdBps/s1600-h/100_4945.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBlCKHyLo1WwSexHCHQbz_5h-qxvUd43c4Npe7E6qGUo0URteS51BsqpGlHdUp31m7g92Y-LC6ctYokAYy4p0CBQpHBCWbOCBaz6XN6kjgyfCY4DXxLxOieLTvwIn_c3LSYtcIuISdBps/s400/100_4945.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310072184302862994" /></a><br /><br />Imagine my surprise when I was notified from Grace that I won her shawl give away contest. Grace bloggs over at <a href="http://lovincomfortknits.blogspot.com/">Lovin Comfort Knits</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2LyEjjwMOuF9Uxm3JuPhKP23sXCylaWRs-ori_0QEOl1M-qRAXdQcpqaxips-b8MZWOs5xtXb6A3gLbOGvq8tg9f8F8Jg521j6zAX8mteNV-SW1TGMNU937KGsmjoPmPxzKhyMltW2Egq/s1600-h/100_4947.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2LyEjjwMOuF9Uxm3JuPhKP23sXCylaWRs-ori_0QEOl1M-qRAXdQcpqaxips-b8MZWOs5xtXb6A3gLbOGvq8tg9f8F8Jg521j6zAX8mteNV-SW1TGMNU937KGsmjoPmPxzKhyMltW2Egq/s400/100_4947.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310079683599919090" /></a><br /><br />The shawl is beautiful! Look at all of the work put into this beauty.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3e2r5dEk7sg0xQzPZp5jPGpnFEL0C4UJOpaOXbbrCm2edA4lMFkORLFO0F_RCmOCMHori-vz-BfpE_Hl_40m8gPK9tJOehmFe_1xMr5qf21JKfGY_TY_tfHregwYGQlkoDxi_GSA3c68E/s1600-h/100_4943.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3e2r5dEk7sg0xQzPZp5jPGpnFEL0C4UJOpaOXbbrCm2edA4lMFkORLFO0F_RCmOCMHori-vz-BfpE_Hl_40m8gPK9tJOehmFe_1xMr5qf21JKfGY_TY_tfHregwYGQlkoDxi_GSA3c68E/s400/100_4943.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310109770421148882" /></a><br /><br />This shawl is called her red heart shawl. Can you see why? The hearts are so pretty! Grace, I can't say thank you enough. I am so blessed to receive such a wonderful,incredible gift. Thank you!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-87362824411487191092009-02-20T09:30:00.011-06:002009-06-08T22:21:37.402-05:00Quiet Disaster<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4heS9LWZBKp7yP4dvLjFmFzNw1xsla-AEHfmNGh4ULAsGxdtW9tMwfVTS9e8xfRlIIikDa-0_c7-QtGbJZYRPOKhTZMQQF_7pFfH-736rRD7dJqb_OX2x7lCsM29_qoJeyPYkUJEyuAjA/s1600-h/100_4878.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304903799930838274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4heS9LWZBKp7yP4dvLjFmFzNw1xsla-AEHfmNGh4ULAsGxdtW9tMwfVTS9e8xfRlIIikDa-0_c7-QtGbJZYRPOKhTZMQQF_7pFfH-736rRD7dJqb_OX2x7lCsM29_qoJeyPYkUJEyuAjA/s400/100_4878.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It's been quiet around blogland the past few weeks. I haven't had too much to share. I don't have any big project that I'm working on. I've been enjoying working in the kitchen and baking like crazy. I had a Valentines day post for you but then disaster struck! More about that in a minute. First I wanted to share with you a few more gifts for baby. We had another baby shower at church last Sunday. I made 5 more receiving blankets and another hat. I can't show you all of it because I forgot to take pictures before the gift was wrapped. Mind you I finished with the blanket embroidery at 9:00am Sunday morning. I had a whopping 30 minutes to spare before we dashed off to church. Nothing like waiting to the very last minute. Why do I do that? Is it just me? I find myself in this predicament far too often. The hat I knitted is so easy peasy yet still kept my interest. The pattern is <a href="http://www.theshizknit.com/2007/09/free-pattern-little-boy-blue-ribbed-hat.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEVuuAIb3fQmyOYnmcS1wQfbeAjEGbg9j5HnduUO_e4Z5r_1NL8JhjFAMcp22VYbvCYZE2-oY2vWuQ9kAyhKzy3gD_V2hFPZyM4oaQzPjNtDI0Wa-kxMymVl7SpX33ww-yE9rxh1eZUfa/s1600-h/100_4879.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304902899043648578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEVuuAIb3fQmyOYnmcS1wQfbeAjEGbg9j5HnduUO_e4Z5r_1NL8JhjFAMcp22VYbvCYZE2-oY2vWuQ9kAyhKzy3gD_V2hFPZyM4oaQzPjNtDI0Wa-kxMymVl7SpX33ww-yE9rxh1eZUfa/s400/100_4879.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The blankets were well received by the new mother. I have enough flannel serged to make 12 more blankets. I will try and finish as many as possible for the future. Anyway it was great getting to know my sewing machine again. I even had to dig out my instruction book. <em>giggle</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTKj8Y9mbqdlMCSC-2I52nUhlGx4Ehyphenhyphen6-2qWU8yBlvv9hqv9KsAxNAHDRyLV4zZPyMZVhRsreDBGFWIqbs5Fyd_miQIBtw2dLf-NcvXqe29KMgk_BdYuquMty8giCyOM3LdJ-eLwg75WxD/s1600-h/100_4872.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304907659548886450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTKj8Y9mbqdlMCSC-2I52nUhlGx4Ehyphenhyphen6-2qWU8yBlvv9hqv9KsAxNAHDRyLV4zZPyMZVhRsreDBGFWIqbs5Fyd_miQIBtw2dLf-NcvXqe29KMgk_BdYuquMty8giCyOM3LdJ-eLwg75WxD/s400/100_4872.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Back to baking.....I have been baking valentine cookies for all of my sweeties. I found <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/chocolate-white-chocolate-chunk-cookies-recipe3/index.html">this </a>recipe from Ina Garten. It is a wonderfully yummy cookie.<br /><br />Chocolate White Chocolate Chunk Cookies<br />Copyright 2001 Barefoot Contessa Parties!<br /><br />Ingredients<br />1/2 pound unsalted butte,r at room temperature<br />1 cup light brown sugar, packed<br />1 cup granulated sugar<br />2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract<br />2 extra-large eggs at room temperature<br />2/3 cup good unsweetened cocoa<br />2 cups flour<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />1 teaspoon kosher salt<br />1 1/2 pounds good white chocolate, coarsely chopped<br />Directions<br />Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.<br /><br />Cream the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the vanilla, then the eggs, 1 at a time, and mix well. Add the cocoa and mix again. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt and add to the chocolate with the mixer on low speed until just combined. Fold in the chopped white chocolate.<br /><br />Drop the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, using a 1 3/4-inch ice cream scoop or a rounded tablespoon. Dampen your hands and flatten the dough slightly. Bake for exactly 15 minutes (the cookies will seem underdone). Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool<br />completely.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXhYZkPbW2Myi0wNht2fBkDFc1ouikVwK1F1LyUyeDZh9OFpv-zFarkrCt0VxDcrBw33O2zQBB-0omLfVNG47gVUeh2WN203PF0IV7NCzR-76wvnj1y-4vB0mVidEvBghNKcqDSF-lU7uB/s1600-h/100_4863.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304909848627684098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXhYZkPbW2Myi0wNht2fBkDFc1ouikVwK1F1LyUyeDZh9OFpv-zFarkrCt0VxDcrBw33O2zQBB-0omLfVNG47gVUeh2WN203PF0IV7NCzR-76wvnj1y-4vB0mVidEvBghNKcqDSF-lU7uB/s400/100_4863.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />You can use white chocolate or any kind of chocolate chip. For my first batch all I had an hand were the Christmas red and green chips. I followed a friends advice and separated the green and red and only used the red ones. They turned out beautifully.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTxTMSjQKpyCGt_CrhDSftehLhXrrirV9nVueTW_w2Myfbgd0-FcjRzwJWrquFBiL-SDX6dReQVnYsZxgxlM40wOux8PmnE7U1fqA62SdafeVrqf5dmrU70mI9AThfc2iB0VEcxQUBCx6/s1600-h/100_4864.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304911070996732482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTxTMSjQKpyCGt_CrhDSftehLhXrrirV9nVueTW_w2Myfbgd0-FcjRzwJWrquFBiL-SDX6dReQVnYsZxgxlM40wOux8PmnE7U1fqA62SdafeVrqf5dmrU70mI9AThfc2iB0VEcxQUBCx6/s400/100_4864.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The dough is delicious and very chocolaty.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtzBVPUABK8uOoxkR7Nc-n4HH5JBc376N7Zu6AdkI9ocT2T3JTLWqeFXarNDOcxTmaWaMWfjOWODs-7kzJV82Yd7U5_DECo1mgI5FYGVgrryNS5Fbtjvc3_ZlGdTYQxsie_pUby4cMrUp/s1600-h/100_4865.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtzBVPUABK8uOoxkR7Nc-n4HH5JBc376N7Zu6AdkI9ocT2T3JTLWqeFXarNDOcxTmaWaMWfjOWODs-7kzJV82Yd7U5_DECo1mgI5FYGVgrryNS5Fbtjvc3_ZlGdTYQxsie_pUby4cMrUp/s400/100_4865.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304911750075335874" /></a><br /><br />Anyone want a spoon?!!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKG9Fs0fMDwV1QaUuq0Q9NJXHBUQwar7DkmpDJ-NX3uH-pFSpieJ1I-FwgvqTEOon2zaVi1e_CdS2jB5FgAbo2TQPGFguaOjBG_Ud29gLwHCsofREVLZPYff3Pd464YoEALCG3zL-jx8tY/s1600-h/100_4866.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKG9Fs0fMDwV1QaUuq0Q9NJXHBUQwar7DkmpDJ-NX3uH-pFSpieJ1I-FwgvqTEOon2zaVi1e_CdS2jB5FgAbo2TQPGFguaOjBG_Ud29gLwHCsofREVLZPYff3Pd464YoEALCG3zL-jx8tY/s400/100_4866.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304912105416597810" /></a><br /><br />The smell from the oven is pure heaven!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_7q3Y_2KWeXK-NlcBDp_M1L1Y73I1jQyIiwQNbcb-5QtAlEmm6fOGqXKeS0vFdRU2PXqbMkZGNDZuOvymq4DHLGl7-pebSrZHXG0fSifwSwoGR1nqb_GmtRWGLlptw1gXrjuWmeQxqmr/s1600-h/100_4868.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_7q3Y_2KWeXK-NlcBDp_M1L1Y73I1jQyIiwQNbcb-5QtAlEmm6fOGqXKeS0vFdRU2PXqbMkZGNDZuOvymq4DHLGl7-pebSrZHXG0fSifwSwoGR1nqb_GmtRWGLlptw1gXrjuWmeQxqmr/s400/100_4868.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304912562718516914" /></a><br /><br />They taste so good. It's a cross between a brownie and a cookie. Yum! I got so many compliments. While I was writing up my blog post last week for Valentines day I had a computer disaster. Early last week I had an alert pop up on the screen that warned about a Trojan horse. My antivirus program noted the file name and alerted me that it couldn't remove the vicious file. I tried to do it myself but it seems as though the file was hidden. I am not an expert or computer whiz. Three days later the virus took over. It started doing strange things like re-directing me to different sites. Locking out other sites I was trying to get to. All that being said we were dead in the water until Monday. My son was able to remove suspicious files and we needed to download another program to remove the nasty virus. Here is my question. I have purchased the original protection for 49.99 each year, Now I have to purchase a totally different blocker for another 39.99. My computer should be as safe as Fort Knox right? I'm still having issues. Even as I write today's post I am unable to load pictures like I was able to do before the attack. I also can't post comments on blogs like Tracy's. I'm reading, I can't seem to leave a comment. The system is so slow. I think I may need an expert. Has anyone else ever had these issues? Just curious. Anyway, I will not give up! <br />Thank you for stopping by. So, what's new in your life?cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-170412378703688192009-02-04T09:07:00.009-06:002009-06-08T22:22:28.254-05:00Gifts for Baby<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZKZRDdY7q-lI6y3K9O4hg-Yfz1F7vj_FCx1ToQ3tjhYLx0aIrfC0BR4CoN9ebi9vHiUPDTKfMAaPxJQgtEjhLoVlf576rJpMySpTlI4YWr-6Eb5Cwi67tY-xYlmgjboTd6GeyMb50MUC/s1600-h/100_4839.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZKZRDdY7q-lI6y3K9O4hg-Yfz1F7vj_FCx1ToQ3tjhYLx0aIrfC0BR4CoN9ebi9vHiUPDTKfMAaPxJQgtEjhLoVlf576rJpMySpTlI4YWr-6Eb5Cwi67tY-xYlmgjboTd6GeyMb50MUC/s400/100_4839.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298959461784484802" /></a><br /><br />My hands have been busy working on gifts for babies this past few weeks. In a perfect world I would make baby quilts for each newborn. I have come to the realization that I can't make a quilt for each new baby. Now I make receiving blankets for each new child. Here's my process:<br /><br />All blankets are made from 1 yard of pretty flannel fabric. I serge the edges and then fold under the edge and press with an iron. After searching all of the stitches that came with my sewing machine I pick up a complementary stitch pattern. I get comfortable and start sewing. The stitch patterns take a bit of time so be patient. After the pattern is complete I finish off the hem with a simple straight stitch. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLz2ssEzVRR8jT0OYCIL8QHS0s4FNTMZM0YQcazuWVB1gbMNb00U3BWebAyiXgi2g5sZ47GNe_uxv01Oa2gRy1NCPB8OqU74LbeObuZXIYw5cwrscxe38jlV5UariN2QaH8c2haBHaqwN/s1600-h/100_4856.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLz2ssEzVRR8jT0OYCIL8QHS0s4FNTMZM0YQcazuWVB1gbMNb00U3BWebAyiXgi2g5sZ47GNe_uxv01Oa2gRy1NCPB8OqU74LbeObuZXIYw5cwrscxe38jlV5UariN2QaH8c2haBHaqwN/s400/100_4856.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298965252377111762" /></a><br /><br /><br />Since my machine can embroider I stitch on the last name initial monogram. I have been making these blankets for several years. They are always well received.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbMa7aaI_Pf5l2BjERKgLEswz2E4qyPbqnGwEQGp5mQ84B3CdTfEzEfojX6f4yFrIaKX3BMxt9QiKpNgJ77FwE2PgbWLopCIv6XNu_O5_GFZ7SFELhZZQxKG98DIwy_I5e8x7t0iE7o1-a/s1600-h/100_4855.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbMa7aaI_Pf5l2BjERKgLEswz2E4qyPbqnGwEQGp5mQ84B3CdTfEzEfojX6f4yFrIaKX3BMxt9QiKpNgJ77FwE2PgbWLopCIv6XNu_O5_GFZ7SFELhZZQxKG98DIwy_I5e8x7t0iE7o1-a/s400/100_4855.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298965645104294562" /></a><br /><br />It's been bitter cold in my area for the last two weeks. In this kind of weather you must wear a hat. I wanted to make a few hats to keep the new babies toasty warm. I did a ravelry search and found <a href="http://majorknitter.typepad.com/major_knitter/2008/11/free-baby-hat-p.html#comments">this </a>simple pattern from <a href="http://www.majorknitter.com/">Major Knitter</a>. It's a great easy pattern. I knitted almost the entire hat while watching the super bowl. The yarn is from the Bernat cotton tot line. The colorway is wonder dreams. Size US7 needles. I'm really happy with the way it turned out. I am planning to make another solid blue hat too. Thank you Jennifer for the great pattern!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdMxG4va04FG0dQnBola7vtLGvjGnoq5WBgcFunTN44bOv-SXjbgXJoXEF6d8fSctzxmttIJbd7dHNmdN20YSd1_lU3KrFo51OJb4fBNLjA6jQEmETuzm09M2NpHq86uvG8aStFBIIOXF/s1600-h/100_4844.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdMxG4va04FG0dQnBola7vtLGvjGnoq5WBgcFunTN44bOv-SXjbgXJoXEF6d8fSctzxmttIJbd7dHNmdN20YSd1_lU3KrFo51OJb4fBNLjA6jQEmETuzm09M2NpHq86uvG8aStFBIIOXF/s400/100_4844.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298968090281870242" /></a><br /><br />I also cast on for these cute booties. Christine's stay on booties have been knit by many a knitter. Click <a href="http://fuzzygalore.biz/patterns/cbbooties.shtml">here</a> for the pattern. By the way it's a great story too. Since I have never knit socks I am having some trouble with this project. Size 1 needles are my first issue. How do you use toothpicks to knit?!!! I don't know, maybe this will get better as I go. For now the going is slow.cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-48695505272458090612009-01-24T16:29:00.011-06:002009-06-08T22:23:07.794-05:00Want to do a little stash busting?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XxlwfLI7Zu-aV9sw0-MqFHA_4Vhw8ac4PA0YiRsDnqvYeDO_LVS_wKQ_Weu7cwasETdMtBdj-F7VHcsbtrLuyTr3Gc6dsPXzE13qPh7SguXJGFxb1Ll2YL9EX0QjrUVNR7gCxGVJNbrd/s1600-h/100_4723.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XxlwfLI7Zu-aV9sw0-MqFHA_4Vhw8ac4PA0YiRsDnqvYeDO_LVS_wKQ_Weu7cwasETdMtBdj-F7VHcsbtrLuyTr3Gc6dsPXzE13qPh7SguXJGFxb1Ll2YL9EX0QjrUVNR7gCxGVJNbrd/s400/100_4723.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294991710438616802" /></a><br /><br /><br />Each January I take stock of my household and try to organize to bring some order to my chaos. I go from room to room and try and put everything in it's place. I had an urge to knit some gifts for my sister and sister in law. After going through my quilting room I couldn't justify buying any new yarn. I have some yarn in a plastic bin that I have not touched in a few years. Most of the yarn is stuff I bought when I first started knitting. Several pretty acrylics and other novelty yarns. As I sorted through the large pile I was reminded of an old saying that I love. Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. I love that saying. Because I am knitting gifts for non knitters I had to use washing machine friendly yarn. I searched through Ravelry and found a great pattern. <a href="http://www.yarnballboogie.com/?p=124">Fourteen</a> is the name designed by a guy knitter. I thought his design was very clever but I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to knit the brioche rib stitch.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGO0hAnaMymIMITA6GcteIoueEqgRvSd_5hqhK5Fvz0z1AG-JnlU14gLs6SOjITiRn3r2b08qCJAiRUQ_uFdCc8v8M1dumAl-RrriiV8qQoyCyUsAp5h1E_xow7DjaRAL6gqHoPU5o7sHG/s1600-h/100_4709.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGO0hAnaMymIMITA6GcteIoueEqgRvSd_5hqhK5Fvz0z1AG-JnlU14gLs6SOjITiRn3r2b08qCJAiRUQ_uFdCc8v8M1dumAl-RrriiV8qQoyCyUsAp5h1E_xow7DjaRAL6gqHoPU5o7sHG/s400/100_4709.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294995438711579218" /></a><br /><br />I am the kind of person that has to see something before I can learn how to do it. I found a great video on you tube that really helped me master the stitch. Click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU_Wj9GqS4Y">here </a>to watch the video. It's ever so easy. For this neck warmer I used Lion brand wool-ease thick and quick color claret.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNJAOzp5KYrgXVjmvpN01utIPUKvqtNzLhujOvmgHS9Dj5D83oXHAPMn0gAUFbHyxOr5QJHn9d81YxaZb2UlCvHwO6DpPwpREvywVMJbguJD378yyCq38_BF6PMrR-wcFnTtUhAdMaVPs8/s1600-h/100_4719.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNJAOzp5KYrgXVjmvpN01utIPUKvqtNzLhujOvmgHS9Dj5D83oXHAPMn0gAUFbHyxOr5QJHn9d81YxaZb2UlCvHwO6DpPwpREvywVMJbguJD378yyCq38_BF6PMrR-wcFnTtUhAdMaVPs8/s400/100_4719.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294996741230691474" /></a><br /><br />You need to find some bulky or super bulky yarn. For the blue version I used 2 strands of Lion Brand Jiffy yarn held together to use it up! The colorway is midnight blue.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknRBmIue0fb3UCFveGR7UCELKK1K0EyekvR4rCSosiEtQVqc5pYg_qsBpGnozGmUpCx2Hr5zvJkQneGDICbaJzM8e-EuhwBEu7foETB3dqkF72CkWD5trKHAZtien7JCge25V8vO7OGwX/s1600-h/100_4713.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknRBmIue0fb3UCFveGR7UCELKK1K0EyekvR4rCSosiEtQVqc5pYg_qsBpGnozGmUpCx2Hr5zvJkQneGDICbaJzM8e-EuhwBEu7foETB3dqkF72CkWD5trKHAZtien7JCge25V8vO7OGwX/s400/100_4713.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294997602652733746" /></a><br /><br /><br />I really like this brioche stitch. Look at the definition. Notice the prop?<br />After knitting my first neck warmer I made a few changes in the original pattern. Here are the details:<br /><br />Yarn- any bulky weight yarn or use two strands held together for extra stash busting<br /><br />Needle size- 13US<br /><br />Cast on 15 stitches. You must use multiples of 3.<br /><br />Knit 4 rows.<br /><br />knit brioche stitch each row until neck warmer measures 24".<br />*With yarn in front slip one as if to purl, with yarn in front k2tog, rep. from *<br /><br />Knit 1 row.<br /><br />K3, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, k3.<br /><br />Knit 2 more rows.<br /><br />Bind off in garter stitch.<br /><br />Go find some large funky buttons to add some flair to your neck warmer. That's it! I made 2 of these neck warmers in 4 hours. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGTSMn5rYWo-yLSP-L4-68xXb77dPFB8xyxUKw2Cl_JNiwFPX3lrhiR3o0HDr0KwivFs0JuUgu6SOOk6kzGJqxUgX4Nx0kQ5QhcY8ibl8a0XwaHRuIm7UgynUehnNImbeRmF3ZghOC44jP/s1600-h/100_4736.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGTSMn5rYWo-yLSP-L4-68xXb77dPFB8xyxUKw2Cl_JNiwFPX3lrhiR3o0HDr0KwivFs0JuUgu6SOOk6kzGJqxUgX4Nx0kQ5QhcY8ibl8a0XwaHRuIm7UgynUehnNImbeRmF3ZghOC44jP/s400/100_4736.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295002439346363618" /></a><br /><br /><br />For this one it's Lion Brand wool-easethick and quick color raspberry.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKv7jFQnifoEF6WGPdWk7i_i5QwOp9EEIkgDHi5rmsicVR1RGlpazqKhOVo5I8VbW4SIDqQAS1lZ12X1uHmFRl-N9LHXTJkZXo6WFiBgL6bMMfetythizTQTxuOanSjrekbbbKAjm-hnC/s1600-h/100_4739.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKv7jFQnifoEF6WGPdWk7i_i5QwOp9EEIkgDHi5rmsicVR1RGlpazqKhOVo5I8VbW4SIDqQAS1lZ12X1uHmFRl-N9LHXTJkZXo6WFiBgL6bMMfetythizTQTxuOanSjrekbbbKAjm-hnC/s400/100_4739.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295003712165761746" /></a><br /><br />I hope you decide to do a little stash busting. Let me know if you decide to make a few of these quick projects. I would love to see yours!<br />Now back to chores!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-57711589798759223282009-01-12T07:10:00.006-06:002009-06-08T22:23:58.523-05:00Rebel With a Cause<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuYpMbuwgDqZYqsITHv7_Rr7D6G1po6Rk0Wg58scEjotQUGls2lThUDwqfm-1ETVOUwrnAWbXLsbPWYSQtEpzfsS8z2byFNv-0zf6XKhruiEGnA66tEpPI6LDVzsDoDLuXcbmGbtoDbSO/s1600-h/100_4536.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuYpMbuwgDqZYqsITHv7_Rr7D6G1po6Rk0Wg58scEjotQUGls2lThUDwqfm-1ETVOUwrnAWbXLsbPWYSQtEpzfsS8z2byFNv-0zf6XKhruiEGnA66tEpPI6LDVzsDoDLuXcbmGbtoDbSO/s400/100_4536.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288763561154176898" /></a><br /><br />Have you ever done something that seems so wrong yet felt so good? I feel a little like a rebel. I was taught from a very young age to never put a wool item in the wash. I was also told that if you made the mistake of washing wool in the machine don't think about drying the wool clothing in the dryer. I have been guilty of shrinking beautiful sweaters down to toddler size by accident. Hmm, that was a long time ago. How things have changed. I have found that I adore shrinking old wool sweaters in the washing machine and then burning them in the dryer to felt the fabric even more. Here are a few of my creations. I had a pincushion swap last month and my mind went crazy with ideas. I was only suppose to make one pincushion. I can never seem to make just one of anything. If I'm going to go through the process I going play and let the creative juices flow.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVecZ9gxsBiK4JffyWXtY6NoXSqge6dbSF-_g2RyaFE6FX3rZ51YqQoI7A5TvzcarthMJ8Kw1g01XckTY5mQj6sRC6FwMjXjbbLSzmCwn1MgvorFdFMr1OOr2gcFa2MyLvdyx2kOvdqizz/s1600-h/100_4631.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVecZ9gxsBiK4JffyWXtY6NoXSqge6dbSF-_g2RyaFE6FX3rZ51YqQoI7A5TvzcarthMJ8Kw1g01XckTY5mQj6sRC6FwMjXjbbLSzmCwn1MgvorFdFMr1OOr2gcFa2MyLvdyx2kOvdqizz/s400/100_4631.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288771394059102178" /></a><br /><br />You start out with some thrift store wool sweaters. Most of the sweaters I purchased were way out dated and already felted. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXEJqScd_OO6lwi_EHokTrsgM5p_XC8noY36vQ0sgzz-XGuIuQ79US7J7TlE0ndeMfhO5aom4Lx6hSTXyRBNZpsUEMfLQiiHEajbn-2YHprDdTyvVCHpgDv5rJPu4u9a59Ah6eY_GthXbf/s1600-h/100_4633.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXEJqScd_OO6lwi_EHokTrsgM5p_XC8noY36vQ0sgzz-XGuIuQ79US7J7TlE0ndeMfhO5aom4Lx6hSTXyRBNZpsUEMfLQiiHEajbn-2YHprDdTyvVCHpgDv5rJPu4u9a59Ah6eY_GthXbf/s400/100_4633.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288774739155428690" /></a><br /><br /><br />I found a few really nice wool sweaters from Ireland that I'm not sure I can cut up.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhErFKibGb4dWJ-yCr6BqlwZqJHK2lCNyyt1ycj91OxTL_JXN2KjiG0VqNBEuaBBM2uks8DRw7xd_qAlgela2UxO-sUxpfowHNs4wmVnH-KU2n6A3AwlkBDw7l8MJa1c2mt-vY-Nh37ePPS/s1600-h/100_4629.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhErFKibGb4dWJ-yCr6BqlwZqJHK2lCNyyt1ycj91OxTL_JXN2KjiG0VqNBEuaBBM2uks8DRw7xd_qAlgela2UxO-sUxpfowHNs4wmVnH-KU2n6A3AwlkBDw7l8MJa1c2mt-vY-Nh37ePPS/s400/100_4629.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288771790154459970" /></a><br /><br />After the washing machine does it's job and felts the wool like magic start cutting.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp7EcpbobirUsZngakghSgIZCAcO0iWKS0e0_ft82XybqWL6HsGtwKRfJO4DncKNUUIbKjbaoXX66IcVi-2EFz6Ae3xU8e1UOqQBIalL_mi762qGvUdjAWIv4nl7rfPXvo-owESStKXEFq/s1600-h/100_4543.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp7EcpbobirUsZngakghSgIZCAcO0iWKS0e0_ft82XybqWL6HsGtwKRfJO4DncKNUUIbKjbaoXX66IcVi-2EFz6Ae3xU8e1UOqQBIalL_mi762qGvUdjAWIv4nl7rfPXvo-owESStKXEFq/s400/100_4543.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288771043063907938" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />To make the handle for your tea cup you need to make lots of i-cord. I found this cool tool that makes I-cording at Joannes. Remember to read the directions for the cording tool. You can only use a skinny 100% wool yarn.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFVtSjWmP1AfZS8HzLJv3AffsmqsuDoFubip5ImL-WiM7fnSMAH5JFarmCr4c2gtbmIkvNh6ePdlAfvF3v6qZYucIiwj4yzVg12oU2U3RBhkbJhiCT16eyibrxur_VgsjPXgFMCFISy9Bp/s1600-h/100_4534.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFVtSjWmP1AfZS8HzLJv3AffsmqsuDoFubip5ImL-WiM7fnSMAH5JFarmCr4c2gtbmIkvNh6ePdlAfvF3v6qZYucIiwj4yzVg12oU2U3RBhkbJhiCT16eyibrxur_VgsjPXgFMCFISy9Bp/s400/100_4534.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288769460727979426" /></a><br /><br />You just use the colors that you like and create a cool tea cup or coffee mug. Here is a great video of the pattern <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/teacup-pincushions">here</a>. I love the way this one turned out. I'm sure that if I hit some other thrift stores I could find better patterned sweaters.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEYlpNw6_jqvnw-n4otR3w4TXuvW6hBnH4faUpd8fiyOZqqZVTkCJ61Vx2bKkeggzjtGXguLD0aQITVH9-dVbeUsyFIG9rJuOWbrRrKxL5ybL5vfMZWb1r2QFxeMRbqYnBXtWtd9QGpI1f/s1600-h/100_4535.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEYlpNw6_jqvnw-n4otR3w4TXuvW6hBnH4faUpd8fiyOZqqZVTkCJ61Vx2bKkeggzjtGXguLD0aQITVH9-dVbeUsyFIG9rJuOWbrRrKxL5ybL5vfMZWb1r2QFxeMRbqYnBXtWtd9QGpI1f/s400/100_4535.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290393385600565234" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I couldn't stop with the teacup. I had to create a sweater pincushion. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMNzYOggvZQeijUiooCkqw6l7oUVVde_VYpmvY5uftU2sjKeAapolNPCy6ftSoiydaEO3Jjsd2Q2imzb8anhvX8MvkMPlFFkADppnRGjvbPX-sycKJu-WDTEvDUi0jIRAKFdCr_eSfb-Q/s1600-h/100_4533.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMNzYOggvZQeijUiooCkqw6l7oUVVde_VYpmvY5uftU2sjKeAapolNPCy6ftSoiydaEO3Jjsd2Q2imzb8anhvX8MvkMPlFFkADppnRGjvbPX-sycKJu-WDTEvDUi0jIRAKFdCr_eSfb-Q/s400/100_4533.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288770243312117394" /></a><br /><br />This one is made out of a cashmere sweater. I made sure to cut the sweater so I could put the cable to good use. Cashmere is a little harder to felt.<br />It's cute!<br />Thanks for stopping by and checking out my little pincushion parade!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-50337752861186073212009-01-03T15:42:00.013-06:002009-01-03T18:15:32.920-06:00Happy 2009!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tAsuR7QMQFLPkqJZouXHmmPksIZNuJ784_OjnRUNOKuRaOmgdPSGb3dJYBKSrUH-ykc7IPVdGsutAS_wRoAg-ZsqEOol_RNsI23uMam_JNT71vfdFwKD_jvlvp0DjFgcAoM4tjUe2yII/s1600-h/2009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tAsuR7QMQFLPkqJZouXHmmPksIZNuJ784_OjnRUNOKuRaOmgdPSGb3dJYBKSrUH-ykc7IPVdGsutAS_wRoAg-ZsqEOol_RNsI23uMam_JNT71vfdFwKD_jvlvp0DjFgcAoM4tjUe2yII/s400/2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287186988307385506" /></a><br /><br />Happy 2009 to you! Wow, I can't believe the year is 2009. I feels like we just rang in the year 2000. Time sure marches on. I hope everyone reading had a wonderful Christmas holiday. Our family had an awesome time together enjoying each others company. As much as I delighted in all of the festivities it's good to get back to daily stuff like knitting, quilting and fun sewing. I worked on only one project during Christmas. I decided at the very last minute to knit a scarf for my DS's girlfriend Bree. I know I shouldn't have started a Christmas knitting project 4 days before the great day. You could call me a glutton for punishment. Even my DH looked at me and said,"You can't get that scarf done on time." How right he was. I finished January 1, 2009 at 11:50p.m. Ha! So, here are the details of my very first FO (finished object) of the new year......<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn0yqh0aGXYMsp8iE_Glu_FH83IWS2p53yZNwtdWDoWAyWbalbAhnHY9dMNoiy4mgm1M6gqm29IAZ_Ggc3ELv_MQ77_jRtfYhYZqoHk2a_LN90j7EFLU7giNHK858KSAfOffGS7TCGZSci/s1600-h/100_4610.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn0yqh0aGXYMsp8iE_Glu_FH83IWS2p53yZNwtdWDoWAyWbalbAhnHY9dMNoiy4mgm1M6gqm29IAZ_Ggc3ELv_MQ77_jRtfYhYZqoHk2a_LN90j7EFLU7giNHK858KSAfOffGS7TCGZSci/s400/100_4610.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287190076065634738" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.knitlist.com/96gift/giftsscarf.htm">Scrunchable scarf </a>is the pattern. It's very simple to knit and the stitch definition is great. I modified the original pattern. Here are the details:<br />Cast on 26 stitches.<br />Slip the first stitch as to purl with yarn in front.<br />K2, P1 until the last stitch K1.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOs8uLQL3z4CFoev96tVlDEIYxzeVdYKH-Q90lIISWWY4EbPJSvwjcYDmiWkaPeixPeu_Eb_fmZKpji4QhQo1h6xb_U24liHiBNx0Gh5BRYcxSfvIxfOPO7uFuEBnzj0yHVy8Ap0WCW0lN/s1600-h/100_4611.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOs8uLQL3z4CFoev96tVlDEIYxzeVdYKH-Q90lIISWWY4EbPJSvwjcYDmiWkaPeixPeu_Eb_fmZKpji4QhQo1h6xb_U24liHiBNx0Gh5BRYcxSfvIxfOPO7uFuEBnzj0yHVy8Ap0WCW0lN/s400/100_4611.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287195009267747282" /></a><br /><br />I chose a gorgeous merino wool from Malabrigo. The colorway is velvet grapes. The variegation is stunning. <br />Needle size: 10 1/2<br />I love how the color makes a zig zag pattern. I may add some fringe to the edge.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lmm8BnUX6hI5JOczGQTi0-QXc8ZoBGXvoV8PakV42vmy6pGjPp0U-uRmYjtlY3MTaASSq3zONWJ79mB7kGaOsiXRi4xAlFuP9FhHBye7SZo4EgfCnN2b9e_8t6Hzz0A-aR29PY0OZSpW/s1600-h/100_4612.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lmm8BnUX6hI5JOczGQTi0-QXc8ZoBGXvoV8PakV42vmy6pGjPp0U-uRmYjtlY3MTaASSq3zONWJ79mB7kGaOsiXRi4xAlFuP9FhHBye7SZo4EgfCnN2b9e_8t6Hzz0A-aR29PY0OZSpW/s400/100_4612.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287195911729266258" /></a><br /><br />Slipping the first stitch and knitting the last makes a fine edge. It was a nice project to knit. It's been almost a year since I knitted my last scarf. Now I remember why. It seems to take forever to finish. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUMgVVbnRJfPPisJUBNoSa2sZ91rcUNbi5ikUWqeAMRrrhTLnSJUlIX_o3q5BZZ9rVoN-H4OjcICTUkbAULfjrp2KI4VyWMLIej1SBH6KmgmEe67gFsAPp94WhTYa_bu7LIqsKsCjZsA5/s1600-h/100_4619.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUMgVVbnRJfPPisJUBNoSa2sZ91rcUNbi5ikUWqeAMRrrhTLnSJUlIX_o3q5BZZ9rVoN-H4OjcICTUkbAULfjrp2KI4VyWMLIej1SBH6KmgmEe67gFsAPp94WhTYa_bu7LIqsKsCjZsA5/s400/100_4619.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287196850431084162" /></a><br /><br /><br />One of the best gifts I received this Christmas was an Ott light. Boy, what a difference a little more light can be. Here is a shot of my favorite chair with normal lighting. You can see the Ott light but I have it turned off.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOs8P-289yzDJuHpkw5N-xbZiRK8hf76rcSMzYhQ4hmh3U7-2V1mfBAR2eBqLHm-fziEIKYjeTh05YCWiCdZBzULCfpsz6kMO_BptOqUSV8Yz21Jm_YIYkPGaUfoxG841FL9LhKbmGwOj_/s1600-h/100_4620.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOs8P-289yzDJuHpkw5N-xbZiRK8hf76rcSMzYhQ4hmh3U7-2V1mfBAR2eBqLHm-fziEIKYjeTh05YCWiCdZBzULCfpsz6kMO_BptOqUSV8Yz21Jm_YIYkPGaUfoxG841FL9LhKbmGwOj_/s400/100_4620.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287197554245308402" /></a><br /><br />Same shot with the Ott light on. What a difference.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7c8rxbF74-tdzopytjpengsTrUkTRFuc564K1Bv8qfG1-PGesYknkpBrQ1yx8LUk27c9Q28NxEAe-SYKBDc9WWtnq2H2yx7HNGuqmmxyUFiO9NvAbi2Mzc8HJKOGmc1rY1VMqIOreb9p3/s1600-h/100_4617.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7c8rxbF74-tdzopytjpengsTrUkTRFuc564K1Bv8qfG1-PGesYknkpBrQ1yx8LUk27c9Q28NxEAe-SYKBDc9WWtnq2H2yx7HNGuqmmxyUFiO9NvAbi2Mzc8HJKOGmc1rY1VMqIOreb9p3/s400/100_4617.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287197838866303906" /></a><br /><br />Here is a hat I'm working on for my son. Just the floor lamp is turned on.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDtHQ9XmClcqkyXw-kGM0QKjeDp66If78gq909a166RJYz8tTvpXVD1WeBFrz7OVQum14TSVci0neam5quCx0XoSijEXo3MqMAAO0TN6-OiHxSBhNlatrjOqaH3O0n01hTQJ0vk6yTUpd7/s1600-h/100_4616.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDtHQ9XmClcqkyXw-kGM0QKjeDp66If78gq909a166RJYz8tTvpXVD1WeBFrz7OVQum14TSVci0neam5quCx0XoSijEXo3MqMAAO0TN6-OiHxSBhNlatrjOqaH3O0n01hTQJ0vk6yTUpd7/s400/100_4616.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287198437439115298" /></a><br /><br />My project illuminated by the great Ott light! The Ott light makes all of my close up work including reading more vibrant. It's a great tool. Not real pretty but who cares when you can see good! I have lots of fun felting projects to share with you this week. Please drop by again. Happy 2009!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-54615903652764015732008-12-18T08:29:00.011-06:002009-06-08T22:24:22.417-05:00Trim A Tree Thursday Part 3<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8vRuFP4PsFZfUTf_3lQ6mcRERgvWeBBgkQ6M89UDKD3UXwe8JvbwlhucAnWRtyXppFECYCJz_5LtBDy0LScL0egRosWv2GJYiSWQ_bbs-Np7ba1garSP3EMoCbFPpBS-0cTF7f7J9wVL/s1600-h/trim_the_tree_thursday_pic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8vRuFP4PsFZfUTf_3lQ6mcRERgvWeBBgkQ6M89UDKD3UXwe8JvbwlhucAnWRtyXppFECYCJz_5LtBDy0LScL0egRosWv2GJYiSWQ_bbs-Np7ba1garSP3EMoCbFPpBS-0cTF7f7J9wVL/s400/trim_the_tree_thursday_pic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281145882920321074" /></a><br /><br />Trim a Tree Thursday continues this week courtesy of <a href="http://thesouthernhostess.blogspot.com/">The Southern Hostess</a>. I have really had a lot of fun participating in this home Christmas tour. Thank you Brett!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wW0YDDPk1ZtPIb1WlrkAxFxgTAKcKgvOVDD3Z6KjbZkshvsNhEFnDfOfvHK8ca0Y3b-0Zy2DNmSSwGhPZdX7mYhOXl1tOlGQ-UoMsPOUltXLOq8bmsqWoSclNL07_XH5kp3WaC-h5qaA/s1600-h/100_4572.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wW0YDDPk1ZtPIb1WlrkAxFxgTAKcKgvOVDD3Z6KjbZkshvsNhEFnDfOfvHK8ca0Y3b-0Zy2DNmSSwGhPZdX7mYhOXl1tOlGQ-UoMsPOUltXLOq8bmsqWoSclNL07_XH5kp3WaC-h5qaA/s400/100_4572.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281137974179834578" /></a><br /><br /><br />Last Christmas we purchased a skinny tree for the living room. It fits the room very well. The ornaments on this tree have been bought over the years of my married life. I noticed that the skinny tree needs more help. Something to add a bit of sparkle. After Christmas I will shop the sales to find the right bead garland for 50 perfect off.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnk6F-8pAUkcbPTsVpGit091G0vYjMvpaQroiPMShAyc7_ck9gAoSLXSOsCFhLa-ZVlxs60sNT5F8g4OGZCDMmUsNy7J1K7HnexZUrknkvK2gIvyvtuHblnLBBo5-Hs9eZxxWi-CoQ1wjY/s1600-h/100_4574.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnk6F-8pAUkcbPTsVpGit091G0vYjMvpaQroiPMShAyc7_ck9gAoSLXSOsCFhLa-ZVlxs60sNT5F8g4OGZCDMmUsNy7J1K7HnexZUrknkvK2gIvyvtuHblnLBBo5-Hs9eZxxWi-CoQ1wjY/s400/100_4574.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281138160346703394" /></a><br /><br />This ornament is one of the very first ones I bought as a young wife in the 1980's. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMi-pGd2eaKTu6gMtmb0-0GwpIomMslr_M_FNvKzMHjuXdkDSLJ-j_B1WJ_FQGMsYHD2mOdR9AXJh4ZJxWg7bR4_nqL9ApX6YZ9Cb7s69K7M90GxISI8DPNT0IXsulsGJrDjxFVObeFLew/s1600-h/100_4577.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMi-pGd2eaKTu6gMtmb0-0GwpIomMslr_M_FNvKzMHjuXdkDSLJ-j_B1WJ_FQGMsYHD2mOdR9AXJh4ZJxWg7bR4_nqL9ApX6YZ9Cb7s69K7M90GxISI8DPNT0IXsulsGJrDjxFVObeFLew/s400/100_4577.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281138415471020002" /></a><br /><br />The angel graces the top of my skinny tree. It's hard to find the right top for your tree. I have gone through several. They all seem to break or the lights go out and there is no way to fix it. I bought this angel from Pier One.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX79KdJXXCovjDe9mNgGJ562ZH_Bb7HY5Lcg1XdXC6YUk2mfxD6IwytcbVuFo17sgD4mdjIO_lfauTA0sc4Y_A7PcVgjVPHVhxUWp8Zw8HuVYjEb2EifYiW-gzwU2nWyhb_wjhVz4qvPPu/s1600-h/100_4547.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX79KdJXXCovjDe9mNgGJ562ZH_Bb7HY5Lcg1XdXC6YUk2mfxD6IwytcbVuFo17sgD4mdjIO_lfauTA0sc4Y_A7PcVgjVPHVhxUWp8Zw8HuVYjEb2EifYiW-gzwU2nWyhb_wjhVz4qvPPu/s400/100_4547.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281138733759581218" /></a><br /><br />I always put my manger scene on the entertainment center. Everyone can see the beauty and true meaning of Christmas. Jim Shore is the artist.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6VL1dUwDNz6aAUsHP-H55aykKw6tw1_FFIBLdIeDDXC23NGbviYa_pqefNQHaJxa4uf020UjyTXxbRcFtn6LhPJ_3uXwBmG6qIy54STfbjGZEtnW1edBtHtkoZ3my2Br3Px5reJfeGnR/s1600-h/100_4549.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6VL1dUwDNz6aAUsHP-H55aykKw6tw1_FFIBLdIeDDXC23NGbviYa_pqefNQHaJxa4uf020UjyTXxbRcFtn6LhPJ_3uXwBmG6qIy54STfbjGZEtnW1edBtHtkoZ3my2Br3Px5reJfeGnR/s400/100_4549.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281139312820224578" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjneHEwMIzkWDw9i-A56gX7G068YmD8G8Vl0vikcMMO-hUBG9RZUtMB7gXXx25HQx5ii9XIsOo80UhhP71_Qd4AR-g70KY6cFWmeZG6Ua_pzYE2IzyHkPJG__nZkNd3Sf6qKwesREmBqCkY/s1600-h/100_4551.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjneHEwMIzkWDw9i-A56gX7G068YmD8G8Vl0vikcMMO-hUBG9RZUtMB7gXXx25HQx5ii9XIsOo80UhhP71_Qd4AR-g70KY6cFWmeZG6Ua_pzYE2IzyHkPJG__nZkNd3Sf6qKwesREmBqCkY/s400/100_4551.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281139549682342722" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11D1SW-2Kvjk2rnXMf-t85xRJQlcTyrP57OaxLz47v91yX-OffrBwZkRpVXfx7YdUWzTxL4hMEWub1tQDFT4u-8C4avnFnsxH-S8TDj5JPEym-gt7D7kSwKaMyT36GUO29lkTzbGXG3CC/s1600-h/100_4561.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11D1SW-2Kvjk2rnXMf-t85xRJQlcTyrP57OaxLz47v91yX-OffrBwZkRpVXfx7YdUWzTxL4hMEWub1tQDFT4u-8C4avnFnsxH-S8TDj5JPEym-gt7D7kSwKaMyT36GUO29lkTzbGXG3CC/s400/100_4561.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281140255148178242" /></a><br /><br />This fold up ornament tree sits on top of our corn burning stove in the dining room. I can adjust the limbs so we can still pour the corn into the hopper. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tQw7BNl0g5yLjIPNR1jWGElibTkv1s1eBVC98ZiJGomt_URJtCuKwiyYQkibmKFa4N01VWuil8gTu95iaeN5ER5hHNwGWcAAzCd-P5OTvbb4L7Li24_6m9pqMDeQKpPde7yfK9yXJAmk/s1600-h/100_4563.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tQw7BNl0g5yLjIPNR1jWGElibTkv1s1eBVC98ZiJGomt_URJtCuKwiyYQkibmKFa4N01VWuil8gTu95iaeN5ER5hHNwGWcAAzCd-P5OTvbb4L7Li24_6m9pqMDeQKpPde7yfK9yXJAmk/s400/100_4563.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281140465851440114" /></a><br /><br />The ornaments are all hand blown and hand painted from the inside of the piece! This is one of my favorites. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkob7So7aZvhaxbKAqANR1a0YXwgzFrV7xK-QjpyOYD7cxEVm9Veub5seevQv4tfeCvpBf2CZCPvarD7VkLY1ZIanfvAlVmNGfsbSCKBgNZTV2AfmkFim81CYjhuJKeqQ1RNj0B6ym8kx/s1600-h/100_4552.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkob7So7aZvhaxbKAqANR1a0YXwgzFrV7xK-QjpyOYD7cxEVm9Veub5seevQv4tfeCvpBf2CZCPvarD7VkLY1ZIanfvAlVmNGfsbSCKBgNZTV2AfmkFim81CYjhuJKeqQ1RNj0B6ym8kx/s400/100_4552.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281139859306370674" /></a><br /><br /><br />More Jim Shore. The detail is amazing. Santa makes a statement placed on the dining room table.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosXDOED75Jyg-olN2ex_8Oz8hyphenhyphenSH2E7c9YalDWD2hXFNm5wXe12c6hCqD_V6S-HpjvpZN2-MFFUyhL93wk_pZBYfEtDAf1YdwvPt6kz4rpbwv8fWuFNzYKvu7qHi_LJlmpjFyZ8Qe4Cml/s1600-h/100_4502.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosXDOED75Jyg-olN2ex_8Oz8hyphenhyphenSH2E7c9YalDWD2hXFNm5wXe12c6hCqD_V6S-HpjvpZN2-MFFUyhL93wk_pZBYfEtDAf1YdwvPt6kz4rpbwv8fWuFNzYKvu7qHi_LJlmpjFyZ8Qe4Cml/s400/100_4502.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281145620123437698" /></a><br /><br />This is the view from here this morning. It's my day off and I have to finish up the Christmas shopping. I better get moving. We are expecting another snow storm this evening. I hope I can get everything finished and be home before the snow flies!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-87298157626159247962008-12-11T00:01:00.001-06:002008-12-11T00:18:09.452-06:00Trim A Tree Thursday Part 2<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkCyWvDcwSBSQeTtk5QlYiT7rpu4jBc9K-X6o6B_dG_GxVfSuYxmnCEH31w93pnV8V5VWZTB3Pop6rcz2u5kH2LIp0TUhmrjiXfx44j4OS4yhkOxWlvUNEo-oTBw8C2Pt2v9nnhj1u3q7/s1600-h/100_4484.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkCyWvDcwSBSQeTtk5QlYiT7rpu4jBc9K-X6o6B_dG_GxVfSuYxmnCEH31w93pnV8V5VWZTB3Pop6rcz2u5kH2LIp0TUhmrjiXfx44j4OS4yhkOxWlvUNEo-oTBw8C2Pt2v9nnhj1u3q7/s400/100_4484.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278395960814796098" /></a><br /><br />Today is Trim A Tree Thursday hosted by Brett at the <a href="http://thesouthernhostess.blogspot.com/">Southern Hostess</a>. Come on in and have a peek at a few of my decorations. The dining room is my Christmas of old. I decorate the entire room with colored lights. Old World ornaments hang on the garland. Also a few mercury glass ornaments decorate the pine boughs. The tree could be called a Charlie Brown tree. I remember my Great Grandmothers tree looking like this one. Lots of tinsel hanging on the branches to hide the large gaps. A vintage 1950's Santa sits on top of the charlie brown tree. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilF8mGulQSq7q7PqU5Uv1gBZiQEEfXhjyiJy_KRuko03BBzZHp2tGD-uAEqQGT9Fzd7NpyGFq8wB7v2IxI75k90WohJZ6-4YylR3slVoAk1KgDEHRdfUN4HtXqhVMflOqyTR5lMMxwP6oS/s1600-h/100_4511.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilF8mGulQSq7q7PqU5Uv1gBZiQEEfXhjyiJy_KRuko03BBzZHp2tGD-uAEqQGT9Fzd7NpyGFq8wB7v2IxI75k90WohJZ6-4YylR3slVoAk1KgDEHRdfUN4HtXqhVMflOqyTR5lMMxwP6oS/s400/100_4511.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278402804030022674" /></a><br /><br /><br />The tree skirt is an old grandmothers flower garden quilt. The quilt is tattered and torn and has a lot of holes in it. It has new life underneath the Christmas tree. I used to play with this wooden manger music box when I was a kid. Each Christmas at Grandma's I would wind up the box and listen to silent night. Great memories!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV232JjiWoJmL0tLkFv9WA2HgjMbC7ONRWWGQKgWN37LEWjLnoE8NSHhODPL0TPq2N9z7PN4enzwHUNTM_RB0bCYBljYffU8VW5cI4RIPzVIBFKefadwrP6eZRp0Imk34NoUCqUXo5oz7s/s1600-h/100_4475.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV232JjiWoJmL0tLkFv9WA2HgjMbC7ONRWWGQKgWN37LEWjLnoE8NSHhODPL0TPq2N9z7PN4enzwHUNTM_RB0bCYBljYffU8VW5cI4RIPzVIBFKefadwrP6eZRp0Imk34NoUCqUXo5oz7s/s400/100_4475.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278392533992127970" /></a><br /><br />Just before I got married my Grandmother gave me all of her old Christmas ornaments. She questioned why I would want all of "that old junk". I felt very lucky to get all of that old junk and other "junky" treasures too! I was 21 and didn't know anything about antiques, decorating or anything else for that part. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJWMYGwMYuKcf8GQq1mPv9JNmMAP0NgYDa9VXWB8cS3cJMCZxKOk6lr6Q-lynOkaUUsRaCE_ep-xMtYpD-4lkw4s0IH4Sxeq-RXLy-j1vAjYOUA1H2nFUyugKv_y0riJu3hmLMiLY5RWIY/s1600-h/100_4440.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJWMYGwMYuKcf8GQq1mPv9JNmMAP0NgYDa9VXWB8cS3cJMCZxKOk6lr6Q-lynOkaUUsRaCE_ep-xMtYpD-4lkw4s0IH4Sxeq-RXLy-j1vAjYOUA1H2nFUyugKv_y0riJu3hmLMiLY5RWIY/s400/100_4440.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278394154605502850" /></a><br /><br />As she handed me a box of Shiny Brite ornaments I was hooked. I loved the cool old ornaments. Silly me even admired the box they came it. I package them away very carefully each year. They are so fragile. Some of the ornaments have broken over time. Every year when I take the boxes out I think of my Grandma and smile. I'm so grateful that she saved her "junk" just for me.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxZsmB5SxOS9V2iFXSmBJtBsy8ncjMjsRWxuf0HGMuMby1IpJAjytdXoDzAsYSHF5sttbDAxHNnYRIULAueMGMtSUOWvKb6DNF5L9yLZy2XJ3L0RzGxweELEgTmhvZbifvdRNhye0Ve57/s1600-h/100_4483.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxZsmB5SxOS9V2iFXSmBJtBsy8ncjMjsRWxuf0HGMuMby1IpJAjytdXoDzAsYSHF5sttbDAxHNnYRIULAueMGMtSUOWvKb6DNF5L9yLZy2XJ3L0RzGxweELEgTmhvZbifvdRNhye0Ve57/s400/100_4483.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278389175976751874" /></a><br /><br />I was a small child in the 1960's. During that time several of our family members had silver tinsel trees with big red ornaments. This tree pays homage to that era. My foofy girly green and pink tinsel tree has the added glitz of pink boa's! You would never catch me dead wearing a boa. It works on this tree. I got the idea of adding feather boa's from <a href="http://kathleenellis.blogspot.com/">Kathleen</a>. Great idea Kathleen!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCR5202g1UzzESyGNMpsMCaPP0dbF3esYesdp8fAJB-EeDVDUD0c676wuzkWJLSAFA86V-GDi6foxtAuJUugPTYRcuq23rHP-Z2rYLqr3u2wMZf6VZuuDWX7sqpzHGHfDSuFfGXUbNqIOp/s1600-h/100_4493.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCR5202g1UzzESyGNMpsMCaPP0dbF3esYesdp8fAJB-EeDVDUD0c676wuzkWJLSAFA86V-GDi6foxtAuJUugPTYRcuq23rHP-Z2rYLqr3u2wMZf6VZuuDWX7sqpzHGHfDSuFfGXUbNqIOp/s400/100_4493.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278388171855187986" /></a><br /><br /><br />I purchased these vintage 1960's pink and green polka dot ornaments from an E-bay auction 5 years ago. The original price tag on the box read 97 cents. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6nQnblZfZ8lzIdV8-WOM8J7zIdyyu8eqDQxUmacYbCBjtvx5ZREjACdQOCfQUZYpsxoJMb6LtzVysStbDzW7E239gzk3E72D6al9Lcvp5b7miDwovyw0_h7sN3MngUD80BnBnNweCxPN/s1600-h/100_4498.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6nQnblZfZ8lzIdV8-WOM8J7zIdyyu8eqDQxUmacYbCBjtvx5ZREjACdQOCfQUZYpsxoJMb6LtzVysStbDzW7E239gzk3E72D6al9Lcvp5b7miDwovyw0_h7sN3MngUD80BnBnNweCxPN/s400/100_4498.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278383198553907314" /></a><br /><br />This is the view from here this morning. My peach trees are twinkling with ice. It's so pretty. Make sure to drop by next week. I have a few more things to share. Merry Christmas!!!!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-63733550267102203702008-12-04T07:25:00.013-06:002008-12-05T08:07:50.214-06:00Trim A Tree Thursday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2ZAEA8eI8a4VSr4vujXGJNI2bTBcF_nHZHjvf_0Ov0fkTE0lKxNRGLC48a8NUhQUqpNDhsFlQt5JNk0z3A1tY9GpMi86o2jGul8Lh1eHD80tMpDdNg1X0PBPAg4IRcQSc-5odpULi9Zj/s1600-h/100_4407.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2ZAEA8eI8a4VSr4vujXGJNI2bTBcF_nHZHjvf_0Ov0fkTE0lKxNRGLC48a8NUhQUqpNDhsFlQt5JNk0z3A1tY9GpMi86o2jGul8Lh1eHD80tMpDdNg1X0PBPAg4IRcQSc-5odpULi9Zj/s400/100_4407.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275925908884877714" /></a><br /><br />During the holiday season one of my joys is decorating. I have so many gifts given to me through the years that I put on display. <a href="http://thesouthernhostess.blogspot.com/">The Southern Hostess </a>has inspired me to "Trim a Tree on Thursdays". For me it's a great push to dig through all of my boxes and put out my Christmas decorations. I have slacked off the past couple years and a lot of my decorations have not seen the light of day until this year. In my living room I like to use all of my handmade ornaments and quilts too. This room has more of a primitive look to it.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhet-VRzsEzMdqtpR8ZIvQqX2uBowZRsuy0wJXI-PRJcvLgaP0kkAdJG3s4V3eTbiK7CI4KnX2yDNsP4Qb6UXllpGguTfcsThB2w8Ap2b84b9A-BfeKs0K68VI-1Wn-kwamyEeFNEbvdz6q/s1600-h/100_4428.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhet-VRzsEzMdqtpR8ZIvQqX2uBowZRsuy0wJXI-PRJcvLgaP0kkAdJG3s4V3eTbiK7CI4KnX2yDNsP4Qb6UXllpGguTfcsThB2w8Ap2b84b9A-BfeKs0K68VI-1Wn-kwamyEeFNEbvdz6q/s400/100_4428.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275930260121637490" /></a><br /><br />I get in the mood with a little help from my friends. That is classic Christmas DVD's and wonderful music. After a few Lindt truffles and a nice cup of tea I'm ready to go adorn my home.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidw7o_1iP1eVvTdSO76RAqKQSzQfYB0uEirM8XPXz2VLt34Cgg1HRoT3IlwRd-uWFCFdhJ78Tzt6rysKKqUz1qjI-te-9dveuKmhpxVXLFNBAWIYUto4bI4QBoCpwAkuzzAaXWBYmV5-fE/s1600-h/100_4384.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidw7o_1iP1eVvTdSO76RAqKQSzQfYB0uEirM8XPXz2VLt34Cgg1HRoT3IlwRd-uWFCFdhJ78Tzt6rysKKqUz1qjI-te-9dveuKmhpxVXLFNBAWIYUto4bI4QBoCpwAkuzzAaXWBYmV5-fE/s400/100_4384.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275930606079514962" /></a><br /><br />These are the handmade ornaments that hang on the living room garland. I have made a few. I can't say which one is my favorite. I love them all. Most of the ornaments were gifts from friends. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAZpfAmgU0ohnP8xspQZW9ujNQqf0ltfVE94mujMH7rfZHeaupWP8HuSUe6JvGjxy6fZCAm8nX0eTRgikSySKQqp7-Xy-8dflQsEQyBxBGnthB8RuUNtR1BvGWUecYYPj1qeW9JU2-Eo0J/s1600-h/100_4422.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAZpfAmgU0ohnP8xspQZW9ujNQqf0ltfVE94mujMH7rfZHeaupWP8HuSUe6JvGjxy6fZCAm8nX0eTRgikSySKQqp7-Xy-8dflQsEQyBxBGnthB8RuUNtR1BvGWUecYYPj1qeW9JU2-Eo0J/s400/100_4422.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275931748206746290" /></a><br /><br />I never realized how hard it is to take good pictures of things with tiny lights on them. I have taken at least 50 pictures between last night and this morning. I am so grateful for digital camera's. Remember the old days(just a few years ago) when you had no idea how your pictures were going to come out? O.K. so please excuse my lousy shots. If you have any idea's please share! Anyway click on the picture to get a better view.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSiklrg9dZSTgf-6x7XK7pDPO0T_FWdaKWg9a7IuTWO9ZS4AIkOZC3iCngWtmApmZO-0M8Vg8cXNMkhwFxKFWuJkKEAP6b7x6_2pEr5rITgkj7C-rQxV2cYaTy60Mm6JHDx82tjzSVael/s1600-h/100_4421.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSiklrg9dZSTgf-6x7XK7pDPO0T_FWdaKWg9a7IuTWO9ZS4AIkOZC3iCngWtmApmZO-0M8Vg8cXNMkhwFxKFWuJkKEAP6b7x6_2pEr5rITgkj7C-rQxV2cYaTy60Mm6JHDx82tjzSVael/s400/100_4421.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275932502283184978" /></a><br /><br />I usually keep the garland up all year and decorate it for the different seasons. Because I have so many snowmen I will keep them displayed for the next few months.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcw_OAu9G2_0QIrvQbBGzH_xgITM-CEPwNdHNxzFDw8sR_fsGm5rlL7YQ9g8IO-KLVea2lQhniaGWnXSCi946wNx5qPcmBuLYP2dftt_FIzy1hFJeJOyiK3xMxPmHxknRbHAWGiVtORW7/s1600-h/100_4402.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcw_OAu9G2_0QIrvQbBGzH_xgITM-CEPwNdHNxzFDw8sR_fsGm5rlL7YQ9g8IO-KLVea2lQhniaGWnXSCi946wNx5qPcmBuLYP2dftt_FIzy1hFJeJOyiK3xMxPmHxknRbHAWGiVtORW7/s400/100_4402.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275933309100794082" /></a><br /><br />A snowman and his wife sit on top of the quilt rack. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimg3PSyYFLl3kwldOmW_jSLMOBbD396AOUz8F7exOiXxlGKcuAT5HCgH7g5VTFHGA09m4PnNZDxV6HyXT34zLgLhRtcKXLCdEOsf64O-ttBpeOOw2xQz1Q0PoGvHUzfh_rEF8eZ3_pKFxQ/s1600-h/100_4432.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimg3PSyYFLl3kwldOmW_jSLMOBbD396AOUz8F7exOiXxlGKcuAT5HCgH7g5VTFHGA09m4PnNZDxV6HyXT34zLgLhRtcKXLCdEOsf64O-ttBpeOOw2xQz1Q0PoGvHUzfh_rEF8eZ3_pKFxQ/s400/100_4432.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275935393318020226" /></a><br /><br />I put up two trees in this room. This tree sits in an old crock that my in-laws made sauerkraut in many, many years ago. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixYIekE6hqHv-MgYYVYM-6yIVsUJS7I8j5_mzRTN3P7oIbI8Mf8Qcf5B4zMfO-0GYGQMwGiYPqQy_rWP2ILM_9wUxMXYJxbyg5SKvvwyrm0FwbRhQscOw2Z25xyJ6Fgv9vXczfgAM7glMA/s1600-h/100_4433.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixYIekE6hqHv-MgYYVYM-6yIVsUJS7I8j5_mzRTN3P7oIbI8Mf8Qcf5B4zMfO-0GYGQMwGiYPqQy_rWP2ILM_9wUxMXYJxbyg5SKvvwyrm0FwbRhQscOw2Z25xyJ6Fgv9vXczfgAM7glMA/s400/100_4433.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275935691426955570" /></a><br /><br />I am a <a href="http://www.jimshore.com/content/">Jim Shore </a>collector and show them off on this tree.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2eGHo3Ad9IMbly-t4UJqtK5b0tJnCx_1UIfklN_Equ_0i0w-805FRcErTc1bTxsw9Iqx8gFN3T_oVTBaydqwMeUMqpds_Eqzr3SVzto6N3yGgwCxkN_g26eGDgWp9IcLScsyWBBCBUog/s1600-h/100_4424.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2eGHo3Ad9IMbly-t4UJqtK5b0tJnCx_1UIfklN_Equ_0i0w-805FRcErTc1bTxsw9Iqx8gFN3T_oVTBaydqwMeUMqpds_Eqzr3SVzto6N3yGgwCxkN_g26eGDgWp9IcLScsyWBBCBUog/s400/100_4424.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275939278540490706" /></a><br /><br />For all of my warm weather friends this is the view from my living room window. Snow!! Not very much. Just enough to make it feel like Christmas time. I better get back to the basement. The Christmas boxes are calling my name. I have so much to show you the next few weeks. I better get busy. Have a wonderful day. Merry Christmas!cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855410840625303514.post-52375748777170437312008-11-28T17:00:00.003-06:002009-06-08T22:25:13.163-05:00Cozy Comfort<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9wxVORcWGayAPPZUexjakgd7aGGH5h14MQTowzbvYKeOqJGj3xoU11rsyRWxVeSn6Hc2Qdht72FPysmJr4Fgqa_QMWc528b9Au4GzIhfWjLCY6X-AeclggPWXLLA7eHi1WCAOOZ2xcDS/s1600-h/100_4364.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9wxVORcWGayAPPZUexjakgd7aGGH5h14MQTowzbvYKeOqJGj3xoU11rsyRWxVeSn6Hc2Qdht72FPysmJr4Fgqa_QMWc528b9Au4GzIhfWjLCY6X-AeclggPWXLLA7eHi1WCAOOZ2xcDS/s400/100_4364.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274581974477515394" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://aproudusafwife.blogspot.com/2008/02/flirtation-cozy.html">Flirtaion cozy </a>is finished! Here are the details:<br /><br />Pattern: Flirtation cozy.<br />Needle size: size 8<br />Yarn: <a href="http://www.patonsyarns.com/product.php?LGC=sws">SWS by Patons</a><br />Colorway: Natural Garden<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyoFV0okmdK0VzuDUk0YWYQBH7g0amr3nolnrQvvCj9nZN8Q8z_IB9a-VhFYRRktNmGMbXwgmBf_ae4jblrFxoy3x7TwOMcAywXFkl4xA8GqQyQkQKj2e87TzHXzNW9BBM11JwttPhYgzO/s1600-h/100_4363.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyoFV0okmdK0VzuDUk0YWYQBH7g0amr3nolnrQvvCj9nZN8Q8z_IB9a-VhFYRRktNmGMbXwgmBf_ae4jblrFxoy3x7TwOMcAywXFkl4xA8GqQyQkQKj2e87TzHXzNW9BBM11JwttPhYgzO/s400/100_4363.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274580921807961458" /></a><br /><br />This pattern kept my attention. One wrong glance and poof, it's time to rip. I must have ripped at least 10 different times. I do like how it looks. The warm colors of the SWS by Patons made this cozy. Anyone for some hot chocolate?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SZjYqVB8QpEubUyk03Lb88uJ2pyUP28pdxz05MqYMG_g7AQcW_jqoy3YEy7tdwaVbe7wESFkYdR4bvXCCrLS7UY2ANM9x45G1HJr1aI9PPTZVBNDCl8Vnk_rx4jEKk5EQy5hOzRQrYaH/s1600-h/100_4350.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SZjYqVB8QpEubUyk03Lb88uJ2pyUP28pdxz05MqYMG_g7AQcW_jqoy3YEy7tdwaVbe7wESFkYdR4bvXCCrLS7UY2ANM9x45G1HJr1aI9PPTZVBNDCl8Vnk_rx4jEKk5EQy5hOzRQrYaH/s400/100_4350.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274587629800034770" /></a><br /><br /><br />It's been snowing here all day. The weather report is very vague. They are calling for 3-8 inches. That's quite a large range. I noticed my horses bucking and jumping in the snow. I ran inside to get my camera to get some action shots. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu4aORUxiTNVCZYgDRUAlTwMVqmvlM0mVySHH8Znsdgj7BZUU7FnDUwFOh5-ySsOyONAxZlm8_Ot7OKOybT-0H-MpjBRn78rLTxPI0Z4L2f1llqJDiKZEhsKzK8ZuLqHhw6Ckk4F1b0caG/s1600-h/100_4356.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu4aORUxiTNVCZYgDRUAlTwMVqmvlM0mVySHH8Znsdgj7BZUU7FnDUwFOh5-ySsOyONAxZlm8_Ot7OKOybT-0H-MpjBRn78rLTxPI0Z4L2f1llqJDiKZEhsKzK8ZuLqHhw6Ckk4F1b0caG/s400/100_4356.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274590546685911762" /></a><br /><br />By the time I raced back outside the action was over. Just searching for green grass.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7Dz5P_jnjOJSlZmgurOVNs-ZZ739gshxM59-Y4XN8vde_Wj9KNnFW1jFgcTIhRwTq_FV515K597N_5mks7XY46pPD9YAjcgreFmfuMHa3x96fv9CqOvTAwEQfrWfotvVeDvqej8fE8wO/s1600-h/100_4340.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7Dz5P_jnjOJSlZmgurOVNs-ZZ739gshxM59-Y4XN8vde_Wj9KNnFW1jFgcTIhRwTq_FV515K597N_5mks7XY46pPD9YAjcgreFmfuMHa3x96fv9CqOvTAwEQfrWfotvVeDvqej8fE8wO/s400/100_4340.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274589788986559490" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Before the snow covered the ground I needed to pick up as many pine cones as I could. One of the young ladies at church is getting married next month and needs pine cones for decorations. I have plenty of them. As I walked around picking up all of the large beautiful cones I was surprised by these.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2aWWUGFqbL-7GohmOaWYHTQjmmAgfyOWovO6KVuXtXo7FbTdJdZ3SBAkAXZVewxJzhzxRWe6t-OAxtChL72aOk8v6u-1aIICkLhYMTVyCJuW6lpWU83EJ3lGep8oKbSoJwiN0umpfXDet/s1600-h/100_4362.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2aWWUGFqbL-7GohmOaWYHTQjmmAgfyOWovO6KVuXtXo7FbTdJdZ3SBAkAXZVewxJzhzxRWe6t-OAxtChL72aOk8v6u-1aIICkLhYMTVyCJuW6lpWU83EJ3lGep8oKbSoJwiN0umpfXDet/s400/100_4362.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274578819942251570" /></a><br /><br /><br />I found several of these tiny pine cones. I added a quarter to the bowl so you could see how small they are. These are so cute. I have to find something to do with them. Any idea's?cinnamongirl93http://www.blogger.com/profile/01839550736649864985noreply@blogger.com11