Today I was tight for time because my boss had sent me some file to work on and well it just took foever to get my paperwork done.
I had this pattern stuck in my folder that was screaming for 3 years now to be done. And well since Jorge had done his bibs yesterday which are now up for sale in our Christmas store http://www.etsy.com/shop/christmas101 that now was the perfect time to do mine.
I have never crochet a bib before and well for the most part very easy.
I know - I know it needs a little something...
So be sure to check out today's question of the day...
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Back to the bib... What should I put on it?
Would love some idea's!
I will post picture of final product this weekend
Who knows it may be your idea!!
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My husband was asking today if he could make money with his quilting - ummmm? I am not the one to ask and so I poked around on the web to see what info I could get. Patchwork Quilting Business and so check out my question of the day....
The quilter died and went up to the Pearly Gates. (It doesn’t start well, but it gets better….) There, she was faced with a choice: she had lived her life so that she could either go to Heaven, or Hell – her choice. She was pretty sure this would have all been decided by now, and she was pretty sure where she wanted to go, but she was also a very curious quilter.
She asked Saint Peter if she could just take a look at what might be awaiting her in Hell.
They entered a huge room (anyone ever been to the Houston Quilt Festival? Bigger than that!), with tables and chairs. There were quite a few pleasant looking quilters sitting everywhere. But it was what was in the middle of each table that caught her attention: a wonderful huge pile of fabric. She thought she’d died and gone to Heaven!!!
She made up her mind on the spot, and turned to Saint Peter: “I know that Heaven is probably very nice, but I’ve decided that I want to stay here, thank you.”
As the door closed quietly behind him for all eternity, everyone at the tables turned to her with a smile on their faces and said, with one voice:
“Did you bring the needles?”
My friend Becca sent this poem to me via email this morning and had to share
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Today started off with a rain storm but would eventually clear up later in the day. Jorge had decided to finish his denim bag and I am happy to report has been completed. Pics another day. But what was so wonderful about today is that it's Easter. A simple quiet day full of grace in the heart for the very man who died on our Cross of Life to Rise again.
And an added bonus of our day is when the winter boss came over to knock on our door to say someone was here to see us. Who????? I was so jazzed at the answer: my OCD partner in crime Betty and her husband Weldon. It was pure joy to see them again. They where camp host for CLM last season. This year they are working for a super area and company and I couldn't be happier for them. Ummmm when Betty cleans she cleans (I am a mini her) - so if any of her future bosses read this then I am shouting out in my loudest voice "TREAT THEM GOOD YOU WON'T FIND A MORE HARD-WORKING PAIR"... So we all hung out for a while swapping stories and experiences and then off they went.
And so as the day is winding down it's time to make some dinner and do some more relaxing and day dreaming. I am day dreaming about May for Me - excited to be a part of a team of wonderful women who I find I talk to more then my family these days.... I miss my family so much and hate the ocean sometimes because its what keeps us apart. Giving a shout out to Miami letting them know we are missing them too... Love the current pictures too!!
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What did you daydream about today?
Would love to hear...
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This is my husband's store and well things are slow for him - I am proud to say that Jorge had 6 Cross Custom orders last month but nothing AT ALL this month... RE POST this to show your love for Jorge!! He loves to bead and we need to keep him busy...
QUESTION OF THE DAY:
How will you celebrate the Cross tomorrow?
would love to hear...
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So you see by the picture that I have 5 knitting videos and only 1 crocheting. But would you believe I know more crochet stitches then knitting stitches. Knitting is wonderful and I love it but it scares the hell out of me. If I where to choose between the two - I prefer to knit. It's such a beautiful art. One that has to be mastered and one that I am far from bragging rights... Crocheting for me is quick and easy and seems to be a money maker for me. Now if I can master knitting then maybe I can bump the income level up a bit and not cringe of fear when someone ask me to make lets say a sweater, a pair of socks... These are my dream items to make. blankets, hats are easy for me now and I am ready to take the plunge to learn more. Oh summer hurry up and get here - I am so excited about seeing my friend and summer teacher (she has said I will get my first sweater done this summer with her help).
My current KNITTING project...
The knitting project I am working on is a knit 4, purl 4... I like the bubble effect and will make a wonderful scarf for me... It's a little different for me, but I am loving the challenge. I am left handed and so it's been a real challenge for me to knit because I had a right handed teacher (most people are right handed). I can crochet left handed and right handed but again because my teacher was right handed I do all of my crocheting right handed (it freaks left handed people out). I can play baseball both right handed and left handed - batting or catching... Strange and I know a freak...
Oh gosh watching Wyatt Earp right now and so when I hear a bang, I have to pause to watch... eek I love Westerns big time...
So OK the knitting videos I have are a bit old style - you can tell by the gals freaky colored nails... I find it very distracting to be honest trying to follow along with the video. So with that in mind do read tonight's question because I really could use some help in this area....
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So my husband is a fan of my knitting/crocheting skills but last night Milita got in on the act...
Picture taking is a winning theme at night - I am so on to her now!!
Not much to report - just knitting and fighting a headache no-thanks to my husband who is banging like crazy doing repairs in the RV.... Here is my completed crochet hat.
And now working on my personal project for me - again in between bangs..
And now I am so ready for DIN DIN and bed.... Zzzzzz's...
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Today was so windy and will be until approx 11pm tonight. It was so funny, this morning Jorge was going to bead but with all the wind and the RV shaking like crazy - he was in no way going to be able to pick up any beads on his needle because of the wind. So he made another doll outfit for the Christmas101 Store which will not be placed in the store for another day or so..
I on the other hand gabbed with my family all day by http://www.skype.com/ which is free from skype to skype users... I love them for that..
As for crafting for me? Really not a whole lot was done today except for face scrubbies... Or they can be used for dishes... cute and a money saver too (no more buying disposable face wash pads) and hey less garbage for the garbage.
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