A New Chapter in my life

I am starting a new chapter in my life. I left my wonderful job at Orthopedic Specialists yesterday. I loved my job and ejoyed my time with OS, but It is time to focus on my business and the future. My friends at OS became my family, as they were there for me, and covered for me when we were going through some awful times with my daughter and for that I will be forever grateful. But on to my new job and my exciting future. I cannot wait to get started working at Quality Tire with my husband. These are pictures of my going away present. Do they know me or what? Quilting gift card, manicure gift card. Yarn, hooks, fabric! wine, beach towel, Im all set! This gift of course brought many tears to my eyes, we all shed a few yesterday.

Froggy Bib

My lastest baby creation, Froggy bib. Not real crazy about it. Not a big fan of the embroidery. Well it looks as if he has a crooked smile! Like a planned it that way. For those of you who keeping asking when I get this stuff done, I truly dont sleep well. Oh I fall asleep ok, I just dont stay that way. So I wont lay there, I get right up and try to get something accomplished. Its my time. Crazy, I know.

Cupcake!

This yummy little cupcake hat I made this rainy afternoon! Its adorable! Cannot wait to see my little cupcake wearing it!

Sunday Morning!

Ah here it is again! Sunday, that means I have one day left to accomplish all I need to do for the week. Hmmmm I will sit, drink my coffee and think about it! I made another pink hat this morning, so cute, and tiny. Found the pattern at Ravelry.

Southern Comfort

This is how I started my day, with a little southern comfort. Grits and eggs, my very favorite! A little sit and knit and I was ready for anything. Off to work!

Pretty in Pink!

I love this pattern! So easy and such great results! You can find it here

Back in the saddle

Trying to get back into my routine. The weather is finally nice again, after a long long winter. YUK! I need to move farther south. Working on some pink things for my new grandbaby, coming in July! Im thinking she wont need a blanket and a hat in July! Found out Mom does not like pastel anyway. So back to the drawing board and more blankets and hats for charity. Close up of blanket, Tiramasu and simple soft yarn! I love, love love to knit and crochet with this yarn so soft and very nice when washed. Later Ya'll!

Quilting Fun!

My mom is visiting and we have been quilting. It has been so much fun. We chose this Tutorial. It was so easy and quick and came out so nice! She is a very talented quilter and look forward to seeing more of what she does! Here is our progress so far.

Happy Valentines day!

Happy Valentines day! 2 dozen long stem beauties from my Honey. Preparing for the arrival of my Mom and Dad. Later......

Tiramisu!

I finished up a Tiramisu baby blanket this weekend. The pattern can be found here
I love it so easy and elegant looking. I used cotton yarn this time, I usually use acrylic, due to ease of care and durability. I have seen so much use of this Lion Brand cotton, I love the feel and thought I would give it a whirl.
First of all it is nice to crochet with gives a nice soft but firm fabric, the down side to the yarn is it seems to have a cut off point or knot in the middle of each skein and it takes quite a bit of fancy stitching to hide it!
So I may use again for a baby sweater or somthing smaller, maybe granny squares. But as far as large projects, I dont think so. Its average cost is 5.49 so for a more expensive yarn you would expect a bit higher quailty as compared to Red heart yarn (2.20 per skein) that wears like iron. I have an afghan from my Wedding made by my Nana that still goes on my bed in the winter almost 26 years later, its in perfect condition. This baby afghan will be donated to New borns in need.

Valentines creating

I was able to grab an hour this morning for some creating! I made this dish doily from a new pattern from Crochet Today this month. Great issue! Some granny squares, I love making them they are so easy and retro. Kody bear kept me company laying on my lap. Till next time....