tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52823163111161690592024-03-12T23:54:40.126-05:00Kela's WorldKathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-88321960531200040812013-04-11T11:37:00.000-05:002013-04-11T11:37:05.185-05:00Babies<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My niece is having twin boys in July, so I decided to make her a few things to start with. I have more in the makings......</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I made some pacifier clips. The owl one is for someone else s grand-baby. They can be </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I took 10 pre-folded diapers and washed them. Then took kid print flannel and put the two together. Made these burp cloths. I know I would have loved to have a bunch and with twins, I'm sure they will be used a lot:-) I also made two receiving blankets and a changing pad. I'm finishing up a second small quilt. I have fabric for a few other things;-)</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">In August I'm going to Wisconsin, where they live, and will bring the other "things".</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Until next time..... take care and God Bless!</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Kathy aka Kela</span></i><br />
<br />Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-5380773328272125002013-02-17T16:25:00.000-06:002013-02-17T16:25:25.532-06:00Cream Puffs<i>I can't believe I forgot to blog about the cream puffs Raven, my granddaughter, and I made</i>. <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>One day Raven said to me that she wanted to make cream puffs. She said she didn't know if I had ever made them, but she was craving to make them. I told her that I had made them years ago and that I remember my mom making them. I found a<a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cream-puffs/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=cream%20puffs&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e13=A%3aSearch%20Results-List%28control%29&e7=Home%20Page" target="_blank"> recipe</a> and told her we could make them right there and then. She and her "Papo" went to the store to get heavy whipping cream and some instant pudding. I had some pudding, but I wanted her to make here own. What I figured would take maybe an hour and a half, took 4+ hours. LOL After the smoke detector going off and burning the first batch, we figured baking them on a "stone" was probably the better idea. Husband did remove the batteries in the detector until we were done baking.... another good idea;-) The second batch, we determined were a little too big. I think we got it right the 4th time. Raven thought smaller was better and besides the recipe said to drop by tablespoons full and that's the size Raven liked best. The story of the Three Bears kept going through my head...ya know.... The first batch was too Hot, second one too Cold (didn't fully cook) but the 3-4th was just right. I had told Fernando we only needed 8 eggs for two batches, but good thing we had 12. ( ha ha) Lessons learned and we didn't give up. Perseverance paid out. We laughed alot. Enjoyable time with my Granddaughter. I've made them two times since then. I guess that makes me a pro. They were just right.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Vanilla and Banana Cream Puffs</span><br /><br />Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-25736580170300662562013-02-17T15:50:00.001-06:002013-02-17T15:50:12.084-06:00Twister table mat<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">You ever get that "itching" that you just gotta try it out and you put everything aside so you can give it a try and get it out of your system? Loaded question isn't it? lol It can go in all directions. LOL That's how I felt when seeing a twisted heart done for Valentines Day. Mine never got done for Valentines Day, but I tried the process. I didn't even use valentine fabrics. I just used some fabric I had cut at 6" and cut it down to 5". Did I like the process?? Wellllll, the verdict isn't totally in yet. You start with the 5" squares and sew them together. I thought it would be faster to sew them into 4 patches and then sew the 4 patches to the 4 patches. Naw, not a good decision in this case. One doesn't have control of the pattern then. Lay them out in rows and a pattern and sew them together row by row. OK, I chose to leave them in 4 patch form and make the best of it since I didn't feel like taking them all apart and I was making it to learn the process anyway. lol I read that using a small rotary cutter was best.....nope.... the twister tool sits on little "feet" and is too high for small cutter. My large one worked fine. It's awkward cutting around the<a href="http://www.country-schoolhouse.com/twister-home.htm" target="_blank"> twister tool</a>, but it didn't slip, so people saying one could make their own, not this girl. Also, I learned on the first cut, to make sure the twister tool is on it's feet and not feet up. I had to put a new 3" border on.:-( It could have been worse. lol I recommend the twister tool. So, I have another cut out and in 4 patches, but I will take those apart. Then I hope to make a twister heart because I think they are really cool looking. I will practice my free motion quilting on these:-) Not sure I'd want to make a large quilt this way.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Until next time......Have a Wonderful Day and God Bless!</i></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Kathy aka Kela</i></span>Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-84097105181080902712013-02-04T17:03:00.005-06:002013-02-04T17:03:54.823-06:00Newborn bunny hat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is the newborn bunny hat I made. I couldn't resist making it;-) Cute pattern by Sarah of <a href="http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2013/01/crochet-bunny-hat-pattern.html">Repeat Crafter Me</a>.<br />
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<br />Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-28356337292289298902013-01-25T18:22:00.003-06:002013-01-25T18:38:24.808-06:00What a HOOT!<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Didn't I tell you I felt an owl hat was in the future? I had a few days off from work and made up these little fellows. The first one seemed to take forever, but that is because I was reading the pattern over and over and taking out and starting over a number of times. lol. Did the second one go much faster? Yeah and the third? You are suppose to improve each time right? Well, I learned a lesson or two with that one. lol Now if it wasn't for mistakes, how would we learn?? All in all, they are easy and very cute. These are for newborn babies, so they are small. Now I'm going to make one for a toddler and work up to an adult hat. I should be a pro by then...... maybe. lol Here is the<a href="http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2012/09/crochet-owl-hat-pattern-in-newborn.html"> link</a> to Sarah's patterns.</span></i><br />
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<i>I finished the bags for my Aunts walkers. I love the Cat one. It won't be long before I'll need one, so I should make an extra one for me. LOL The one on the right really gave me hard time. I guess I just should have paid more attention to what I was doing. I did some taking apart and redoing. No big deal. Just a pain especially since I felt I could make it in my sleep. Hummm maybe that is where I went wrong. lol I have a number of projects on my "to finish" list, but I feel an OWL hat in the future..... </i><br />
<i>Have a wonderful evening/day! God Bless</i>Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-86099633564723514552013-01-22T14:03:00.008-06:002013-01-22T14:03:56.366-06:00It's an OWL....<i>I have finished another bag for my aunts walker and am working on the third, but I've seen this owl pattern and thought I could whip it up quickly..... ya right! lol It took me all morning. I didn't work on it the whole time but...... I watched a video on how to make a "magic" ring because I forgot how to make one and I love the technique. OK, I worked that out. My first projects never turn out perfect, but the more I do the better I get. Eyes are not same size. It just looks like he is looking to the side........ Well, back to walker bag and I'll make another owl granny square later.</i> <i>I can't imagine making up a bunch of these owl blocks and making an afghan with them.</i> <i> Can you?</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-50598477042279842722013-01-20T09:58:00.003-06:002013-01-20T09:58:29.828-06:00Kitty bag for Aunts walker<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Oh what fun:-) The other day I finished this bag for my Aunt. She has kitties so I thought she would like this one. I like how it turned out. I have surfer kitties as the lining fabric. It also has an inner pocket. The front pocket is the bottom print. I hope to finish the third one today for my other aunt.</i> It's sitting being auditioned, as to my fabric choices. Have a GREAT DAY everyone! And Happy Birthday to my brother and brother-in-law! Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-91397059360049662182013-01-17T21:54:00.000-06:002013-01-17T21:54:30.385-06:00Another bag<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9RGyDHA6hSk/UPhkU9udm7I/AAAAAAAAAm0/S5emSVUDlwo/s1600/walker+bag+1+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9RGyDHA6hSk/UPhkU9udm7I/AAAAAAAAAm0/S5emSVUDlwo/s320/walker+bag+1+front.jpg" width="320" /></a><i>I bought a pattern, to make a bag for a walker, before Christmas hoping I could make one for my Aunt for Christmas. I had cute Christmas fabrics picked out. It didn't happen. So the other day I decided to "just do it" lol and made this bag to send to my aunt. I'm in the process of making two more, one for another aunt and one more for my aunt to have as an extra. I didn't really follow the pattern and found my self wondering why I bought it in the first place. Being a quilter, I could have just cut the fabric out without a pattern. I cut the fabric as one piece instead of two that that the pattern called for. I left the opening to turn on the top of bag instead of bottom and put an interfacing to help it keep it's shape. Put pockets inside bag also. Yup, I could have done it without a pattern.</i> So here is bag 1. <br />
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<br />Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-32284353616811438972013-01-07T20:49:00.000-06:002013-01-07T20:49:24.553-06:00Easy Tube Pillow Case<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I needed to make a couple of pillowcases and wanted to see if I could find an easier way</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">to make them than how I usually do. I found this you tube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrYWCma9wgM">tutorial</a> and gave it a try. I LOVE it and it is so much easier and faster to make pillowcases. I made two small ones</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">for my cousin's hubby and one for my cousin.:-) I can see making more pillowcases in the future.</span></i></b><br />
<b><i>Until next time..... Have fun crafting!</i></b><br />
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Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-6377835204858008582012-12-31T20:58:00.000-06:002012-12-31T21:02:08.622-06:00I forgot to mention......<i>Back in April, I believe it was, I entered to win a knotted Rosary made by Tina of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/divinetwine">Divine</a></i><br />
<i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/divinetwine">Twine Rosary. </a> I won and told her it couldn't have come at a better time. I told her</i><br />
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Isn't it BEAUTIFUL! This year I need to get back to making more knotted rosaries. I've made a lot of rosaries through the years, but it'll never be enough.....<br />
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<br />Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-60708992114220101072012-12-31T16:55:00.000-06:002012-12-31T16:55:52.669-06:00Goodbye 2012<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Yikes, I have to learn how to post all over!! I know, it's been a LONG time since I posted. It would probably be easier to post more often, but I didn't and wanted to show you all I did accomplish some things since the beginning of the year. So here are a few. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shirt I made for Fernando with Coast Guard print<br />
Maybe I'll take the time to figure out how to make button<br />
holes this year. (2013) Shouldn't be too hard..lol </td></tr>
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Keegan is such a sweetie! Enjoyed seeing him and Gracie in August </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I Spy balls for Trisha's pre-school class<br />
covered them with a plastic so they<br />
could be easily cleaned. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scarf made with ribbon type yarn July2012<br />
I made about 10 scarves with the Red<br />
Heart Sashay and Star Bella(premier)<br />
yarns. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Made for mdcGail.;-).. I felt she needed one too<br />
Now we both have one. lol </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I LOVE the Angry Birds, so I carved this.<br />
I still have the Red Bird one to carve.<br />
This is the Yellow Bird. I Love<br />
playing the games! </td></tr>
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<br />Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-23338546747627950362012-04-02T09:14:00.008-05:002012-04-02T09:35:14.142-05:00BINGO/ MAY FOR ME<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-25xAG_cgkXg/T3m4llSa9CI/AAAAAAAAAjU/DYT-XpfiSYg/s1600/DSC02009%2B%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-25xAG_cgkXg/T3m4llSa9CI/AAAAAAAAAjU/DYT-XpfiSYg/s320/DSC02009%2B%25282%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726811356982342690" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >You might be wondering why I posted a BINGO quilt. I'm getting ready to join in the FUN on May first. As part of the MAY FOR ME (making time for yourself in May) we are going to play BINGO. You can find out all the info about it </span><a style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.hillbillyhandiworks.blogspot.com/p/bingo.html">here</a><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >. Also please check out the MAY FOR ME info</span><a style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic;" href="http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/p/may-for-me.html"> here</a><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >. I hope you all will join in on the fun and take some time for yourself ESPECIALLY in May. We should take time for ourselves as often as we can.... ya know, stop to smell the flowers often. Have a GREAT DAY!</span><br />p.s. The pattern above can be found at Paper Panache. I LOVE that <a href="http://www.paperpanache.com/ecart/Pbuds.htm">sight</a>!Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-68596947124216627882012-04-02T08:50:00.007-05:002012-04-15T12:03:23.224-05:00BINGO<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-thKqQ_VtC98/T3myXkAz4gI/AAAAAAAAAjI/FCi3onaPlGY/s1600/DSCN0037.JPG%2B%2BBingo%2Bquilt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-thKqQ_VtC98/T3myXkAz4gI/AAAAAAAAAjI/FCi3onaPlGY/s320/DSCN0037.JPG%2B%2BBingo%2Bquilt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726804519052108290" border="0" /></a>ROW B- Star, Eagle, Dinosaur, Truck, Lighthouse<br />ROW I- Dog, Tractor, Lemon, Fish, Orange<br />ROW N- Parrot, Teddy Bear, Free Space, Hearts, Lady Bug<br />ROW G- Cow, Rooster, Pig, Lamb, Watermelon<br />ROW O- Peas, Butterfly, Apple, Cat, TomatoKathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-47909690796327155372012-03-28T19:42:00.005-05:002012-03-28T20:06:10.031-05:00I won AGAIN<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N5HAFj4aMCY/T3OwdWbAWAI/AAAAAAAAAiw/TR1zsrHvRLQ/s1600/CIMG4158-001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N5HAFj4aMCY/T3OwdWbAWAI/AAAAAAAAAiw/TR1zsrHvRLQ/s320/CIMG4158-001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725113569599576066" border="0" /></a><br />What can I say??? I blog hopped for the St.Pat's Blog Hop Party and this is what I won:-) Now if only I could win the $500 million lottery....sigh I know... In my dreams. Check out <a href="http://lrdesignsquilting.com/blog/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Linda's blog</span></a>. Thanks Linda!<br /><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":1}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><br /></span></h6>Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-61432661856788136402012-03-18T17:01:00.008-05:002012-03-18T17:26:26.033-05:00I won a Valentine give-a-way<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XhclgtdFO9g/T2ZgL5IsECI/AAAAAAAAAik/1sLhVJ-QAp8/s1600/DSCN0028.JPG%2BWon%2B2%2B2012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 302px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XhclgtdFO9g/T2ZgL5IsECI/AAAAAAAAAik/1sLhVJ-QAp8/s320/DSCN0028.JPG%2BWon%2B2%2B2012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721366134052884514" border="0" /></a>I have noooo idea why the last part is all underlined. After putting the link, it just kept underlining. sorry. Hopefully one of these days I'll figure out how to get rid of it without starting over. Ideas??<br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic;">In February I won a Valentine give-a-way from Lily Pad Quilting blog. She cut out heart shapes with her </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://accuquilt.com/">GO! Fabric cutter</a><span style="font-style: italic;">. It's always fun winning;-) and I get Soooo excited when I win. The fabrics are just BEAUTIFUL and I plan on using them in something useful. Thanks go to Snoodles at </span><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-style: italic;"><a href="http://lilypadquilting.blogspot.com/">Lily Pad Quilting</a>. for hosting give-a-way. Her blog is so much fun, Check it out. </span><br /></span>Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-40187091252732980262012-03-12T11:43:00.004-05:002012-03-12T12:09:06.928-05:00Monkey cup cozy<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--aEUphBeoA0/T14tcR-RULI/AAAAAAAAAiY/ZDum9-a9VQU/s1600/DSCN0023.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--aEUphBeoA0/T14tcR-RULI/AAAAAAAAAiY/ZDum9-a9VQU/s320/DSCN0023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719058540691280050" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">My latest Sock Monkey project. Should I make a hat next? Hummm maybe, maybe not....<br />Have a good day All!<br /></span></span>Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-32869854647697415872012-03-10T10:03:00.005-06:002012-03-10T10:31:55.133-06:00Another Sock Monkey project done<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h1kWzIWGG-E/T1uBp1Ue6XI/AAAAAAAAAiM/BW6tTwOgHU0/s1600/DSCN0022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h1kWzIWGG-E/T1uBp1Ue6XI/AAAAAAAAAiM/BW6tTwOgHU0/s320/DSCN0022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718306707564587378" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">I just finished this Sock Monkey key fob for my cousin. I made the hat match the hat I made for her. This little guy took me a while cuz it was new to me. It takes me a while to comprehend instructions most of the time. LOL I think he is a cutie and I hope she feels the same. ;-) I started a cup cozie, but having a little difficulty with the instructions. It'll be easy once I figure them out and keep taking a part and redoing. fun fun... You can find the instructions for the fob <a href="http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/sock-monkey-key-fob">here.</a><br /></span></span>Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-87052718485241961882012-03-08T18:55:00.008-06:002012-03-08T19:35:28.270-06:00Red Heart Sashay.....Yarn??<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E6z6ssVxYZw/T1ldNRo2cdI/AAAAAAAAAho/DKA2Eb1Oo-g/s1600/RSCN0015.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E6z6ssVxYZw/T1ldNRo2cdI/AAAAAAAAAho/DKA2Eb1Oo-g/s320/RSCN0015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717703684577980882" border="0" /></a>It is darker than actually is. This color is salsa<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1rEMgQfPz-Y/T1ldN6YaVJI/AAAAAAAAAhw/sSREkYjA-cI/s1600/Salsa%2Bn%2BBallet%2Brh%2Bsashay%2Bscarves.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1rEMgQfPz-Y/T1ldN6YaVJI/AAAAAAAAAhw/sSREkYjA-cI/s320/Salsa%2Bn%2BBallet%2Brh%2Bsashay%2Bscarves.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717703695514883218" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Ballet on left and salsa on right<br /><br />I finally finished two scarves made with Red Heart Boutique Sashay yarn. Not that it takes a long time to make them, but because of all the other projects I have going on. It doesn't look like yarn. My friend <a href="http://hazel-sewcrazy.blogspot.com/">Hazel</a></span></span> had posted on her blog about these scarves and how easy they were to make. She insured me I could do it especially since I don't knit. She said you didn't have to know how to knit. So, I watched the <a href="http://www.redheart.com/learn/videos/learn-how-knit-sashay">Red Heart's</a> video on how to make it. I'm a visual learner, so this was a lot of help along with<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMNyeWfk-wE&feature=g-user-u&context=G2b63541UCGXQYbcTJ33ZFdoBEo6ohLaD7_ycEqi9sFlAJMM_8HsI"> Mikey's</a> video. Red Heart has a <a href="http://www.redheart.com/learn/videos/learn-crochet-sashay">crochet</a> video to make a scarf also. I'm going to try that next. It has been hard to get the yarn, so I've been getting some here and there. I plan on teaching my sister-in-law how to make these scarves. So, you don't have to know how to knit to make these...... I'm living proof! I've got my eye on learning to use Red Heart Boutique Ribbons next. It's all your fault Hazel! LOL Here is the <a href="http://www.redheart.com/learn/videos/learn-knit-red-heart-boutique-ribbons">link</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span>Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-58688971105400523072012-02-18T09:53:00.003-06:002012-02-18T09:59:13.676-06:00Third time is the charm..... so they say.<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This is my 2nd and third try at the sock monkey water bottle holder. I modified the pattern by using a hdc and adding rows and re-designing the handle. The one to the left I felt needed an extra row of red on the bottom. The one on the right I am much happier about. Too much fun. Now what's next??? Maybe a hat.....</span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k21t5OqANxA/Tz_JxUNi4aI/AAAAAAAAAhM/rGXr50X-H80/s1600/DSC04597.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k21t5OqANxA/Tz_JxUNi4aI/AAAAAAAAAhM/rGXr50X-H80/s320/DSC04597.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710504701605372322" border="0" /></a>Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-56355035914058477772012-02-11T10:38:00.005-06:002012-02-11T10:45:26.956-06:00Sock Monkey bottle holder<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4mFe5vsNfJI/Tzaat1M3UrI/AAAAAAAAAhA/WP6Uuv8t7iw/s1600/DSC04596.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4mFe5vsNfJI/Tzaat1M3UrI/AAAAAAAAAhA/WP6Uuv8t7iw/s320/DSC04596.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707919689904509618" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >My first attempt at making this. It definitely needs improvement. But that is ok. My cousin has made me a couple of sock monkeys and I thought this would be cute to make for her. I'll probably make a couple more before I get it right and will send her the BEST one of them all. I don't like the bottle showing through. I might use a half double crochet and see how that works out. </span><a href="http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Crochet-for-Pets/Sock-Monkey-Water-Bottle-Cozy">Here </a>is where I got the pattern.<br />Have a nice day until next time......Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-33540463847618712542012-01-31T15:05:00.007-06:002012-01-31T15:15:54.352-06:00Be a Friend Shawl<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ey3sJYmURMo/TyhYNZpBz7I/AAAAAAAAAgo/3zQXSGRRVQY/s1600/DSC04594.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ey3sJYmURMo/TyhYNZpBz7I/AAAAAAAAAgo/3zQXSGRRVQY/s320/DSC04594.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703905915309248434" border="0" /></a><br />It is ALWAYS a GREAT FEELING to finish a project. I just fell in love with this pattern when I saw it, but wasn't sure I could re-create it. I just jumped in and it worked out nicely. It is a change from the rectangle and straight ones I've been making. I found the <a href="http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/be-friend-shawl">free pattern here</a>. It took 3 skeins of Fusion TLC Essentials that I got at an excellent price;-). This is one I will probably make again. On to the next project.......Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-23773005003022175482012-01-22T12:00:00.002-06:002012-01-22T12:14:37.802-06:00Butterflies<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0bcgq-uFuf4/TxxRqlJ9v1I/AAAAAAAAAgc/nbJHj6pgJyg/s1600/DSC04590.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 285px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0bcgq-uFuf4/TxxRqlJ9v1I/AAAAAAAAAgc/nbJHj6pgJyg/s320/DSC04590.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700521020314468178" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >A Good Sunday Afternoon to you! I've found lately I've been spending too much time on Youtube.... So many wonderful idea's and I want to try them all!!! Today I watched video's on making safety pin , rubber ban, Hello Kitty and soda can tab bracelets. Too fun. Sooooo in the future you just might see some here. OK, I was suppose to be watching a free motion one, but never got there. The afternoon is young, so I just might get to it and have something to show some of my practicing. Here are some crocheted butterflies I've been making. Not sure where they will be used yet. Maybe on a hat(bunch of them. lol) or might put one on a shawl I give away. I've working on making them just a tad smaller to make a brooch or hair barret. I used Sugar'n Cream yarn. The white one is made with a heavy thread. </span><a style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/SHOPETSY?feature=watch">Here </a><span style=" font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >is where you can find the video I used to make them. Until next time...... Have a Wonderful Day!</span>Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-82682663478135839552012-01-17T09:25:00.006-06:002012-01-17T09:35:26.088-06:00Angry Bird Crochet hat<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-spCHP-QnjtQ/TxWTFrEHqbI/AAAAAAAAAgE/mVMvN6aMAQk/s1600/DSC04589.JPG%2B%2Bangry%2Bbird.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-spCHP-QnjtQ/TxWTFrEHqbI/AAAAAAAAAgE/mVMvN6aMAQk/s320/DSC04589.JPG%2B%2Bangry%2Bbird.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698622629175863730" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic;">Fun, Fun, Fun! I'm limited in my crocheting abilities and wasn't sure I could make this hat, but I DID!!! Now don't ask me how long it took me. The directions say it takes about 3-4 hours.</span><br style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic;">I slowly played the video (I'm a visual learner) and crocheted along..... still making mistakes because I also had the written instructions in front of me and thought I could do it before watching the step. Needless to say, I took out a lot and redone steps, but that's ok. I'm pretty determined to accomplish new skills and projects. Well, most of the time. lol This hat brings a smile to my face and makes me laugh. Michelle would be proud! LOL</span> OH, here is where you can find the video and pattern. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQGuTAa5cDo&list=LLlsrKcYqInwxAiGPhAiHm0g&index=1&feature=plpp_video<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-spCHP-QnjtQ/TxWTFrEHqbI/AAAAAAAAAgE/mVMvN6aMAQk/s1600/DSC04589.JPG%2B%2Bangry%2Bbird.jpg"> </a><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span>Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282316311116169059.post-78718675363863197222012-01-08T10:03:00.003-06:002012-01-08T10:09:16.259-06:00second try at hair bow for gd<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OM75RMt3PA8/Twm_dsPeA1I/AAAAAAAAAfg/d-F6fBPjwkM/s1600/DSC04583.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 260px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OM75RMt3PA8/Twm_dsPeA1I/AAAAAAAAAfg/d-F6fBPjwkM/s320/DSC04583.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695293720599855954" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">This is my second try. I took off 2.5 inches. She likes it, but isn't just right yet. She is shooting for a certain look that we haven't found a pattern for and I'm trying to make that look. Not quite sure what that look is, but I'm getting the process of making the bow down if that counts. LOL Until next time, have a GREAT DAY and thanks for stopping by.<br /></span></span>Kathy ~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05945611201133239613noreply@blogger.com0