chillin!

I have been adjusting to my new schedule. As you can see I changed my backround. I like to do it with the seasons. This one is so me! I love the granny type squares.
Lots going on right now...Today I actually got to sit by the pool and chill! Yea Me! I am posting a picture of my new crochet/knit bag. I purchased it in CVS last week. They have several colors and the bag is huge, for 14.99 and I had a 2 dollar coupon so I was walking out with this baby. Vera Bradley it is not, but it fits several large skeins of yarn and has a little zipper bag for your hooks. Love it!! And the colors are so me. If you go look for one, the are near the beach stuff.
The afghan is from a crochet a long I joined from Utube. Yea I know Utube? I was amazed to see all of the Utube crochet videos. Its a granny ripple, going so fast, Im loving the colors. I am pretty advanced crocheter, but the simplicity of this non-thinking project is just what I need right now...Later Ya'll

Adjusting....

Adjusting to my new schedule. I am truly a schedule person. I like to get up 1/2 hour early daily just to sit and drink my coffee in solitude. Im enjoying my new job, but still need to work out my schedule. Here are a few things I have been sneaking in between this and that. Trying to finish my quilt, testing out my free motion on my machine. I always do a practice piece before I start. But I gave up on the quilt when my kitty, Isis was like hey, Im comfortable here!
Working on another baby blanket for charity. Not liking it, probably will rip out and start again. I like the pattern ok, its the yarn. Its a cotton yarn, a friend talked me into buying. A baby yarn from a yarn store, very expensive! I think I paid 7 dollars per skein, I just dont like the drape or the feel of it. Maybe when its washed? Im an acrylic gal, It washes great and lasts forever. Anywho also taking a few moments today to scan through the latest issue of Southern Living...LOVE IT... Till next time...

So Sad....

I was saddened today to find out one of my favorite bloggers has stopped blogging. Mias Landiv. It does not say why, but I sure hope its not due to being stalked or health reasons. Please visit her blog before she takes it down. You wont be sorry. Amazing. Keep looking back at all her postings. She has an archive. You will be inpressed and inspired and want to move to Norway and Quilt and raise chickens....

Baby soakers

I saw this ad with these beautiful twins and thought my grandaughter needs a pair of those soakers! So I found this pattern and whalaaa, wool soakers. Not really crazy about them. I will probably make them again and adjust some things. They are absolutly for a child about a year old. But they were fun to make while I was folding laundry on this rainy afternoon! Click on the ad so you can get a closer look of what they actually look like!

Ahh Vitamin D!

Finally yesterday it was nice enought to sit by the pool and soak in some sun! Yea. This was the longest winter on record in Florida. I got to enjoy some of my favorite things, reading, knitting and relaxing! Also loving my yard coming back to life, my wild daisys are looking so sunny and bright. Happy weekend!

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