What I am Reading Now

I have always

had a passion for reading.

I still have the first book I ever tryed to read.

Ballerina Bess.

But I noticed it was getting harder to see.

Well I went to the Eye Doctor and she said " If you want to continue to read, BIFOCALS"

I have been on a lot of meds. for the past 2 years and they are affecting my eyes now.

So I did the Grown-up Thing and got Bifocals.

I have been reading The Forgotten Garden. 

So far it's great.

 It is about a little girl who is left on a ship with a book of fairy tales, that is headed to Australia in 1913. Like all books there is so much more to say.  So If you want check it out.

I like to get my books from Amazon. 

My pictures are from: Me and Tumblr and Amazon.

Pillow and Snowflakes

Hello Everyone,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas???? Still Alive and Well??

I crocheted this pillow during the fall months but forgot to take a picture.  I love it.

Pillow front

pillow back

 CapodeMonte ( Italian China)  Gift from Mother-in-Law..She collects it. 

We are supposed to get snow today or tomorrow.  I can't wait.  First time this season.  I bought pizza and Diet Coke and I am going to hibernate.  Plus finish a crocheted Ripple afghan and maybe if I am really motivated I will knit a hat.

Crocheted snowflakes, So easy and fun.

Have a Great Day.

Busy, Busy

Don't ya love these Butterflies

Been making fingerless gloves

Remember my little JUJU.  She went to get groomed the other day and the groomer cut her.  They took her to her vet and she had to have 2 stitches.........My pooor BABY.

She is okay.  I don't think it made a huge impression on her.   But MOMMY was all shook up............

Doing some crochet will post pictures soon.

Homemade Pillowcases and Sweetie

knitted baby booties

I found this pattern from fiddlesticks on my sidebar. So easy to make. Well a major hurdle in my life is over. THANK GOD!!! I am still dealing with lots of doctors appointments but thats OKAY.
Maybe I can knit and crochet more now. Keep your fingers crossed.

Have a Great Day!!!!!

These are the so much fun to make.

Bunting and Hot Summer

Hello Everyone!!!
I hope everyone is having a great summer???????
HOT!!!!!
GLobal Warming Sucks.........
Check out my blurrey bunting pictures.

I really love the bunting's that Crochet with Raymond has. They are supper easy to make too. Check her site out over on the sidebar. If you have not all ready.

Be Back Soon,

Geometric Potholder and Lilly's

I just got back from Wishing My Dad a Happy Father's Day. Such a fun day.


Very cool potholder I crocheted. Just lovin it. The pattern is by Priscilla Hewitt. Geometric Potholder. I printed out the pattern and it does not say a web address. I should have written it down. Oh Well !!! Out of the 3 plastic bins that I have you would think I had white yarn. Nope not one.
So what does that mean ????? I had to make a trip to the store just for white yarn. HAHAHA

My mother-in-law's Lilly's are so pretty now. I forgot to take pictures of her poppies. They were Gorgeous. It's sad though they only last a few days.

JUJU says BYE BYE for now.

Winner FINALLY

Has everyone been staying dry?????


I can't even watch Oprah anymore. I actually cried. what a wuss i am. So addicted to her throughout the years. Ever since high school in south Texas.






I finally got around to announcing the Winner.. It's Joan from Angelwings. I hope ya have a lot of fun using this book. I need to get your email address. I'll email ya through angelwings.
Ya know I never won a giveaway. I guess I will have to keep trying. SOOOO MUCH RAIN. Gosh this weather has been CRAZY. Can you believe all the lives that have been lost. I pray for there souls.

Well not much yarn work here. I have been wanting to do some garland, flags, type thing. We will see.

Have a Great Day!

GIVEAWAY YIIPPEE

I have this wonderful book that I really need to find a new home for.

As you can see it is by Leisure Arts 127 pages I bought it for $14.94. Then I went to a garage sale and found the same book but hardcover for $2.00. Wow how could i let that go.

The patterns are awesome. I am sure you can check out Amazon and find out more about it.

My photos that I took are crappy. But the book is real nice. The rules are simple:::
1. Become a follower. If you are one that's great. Thank you so much. Cuz it's nice to here a Hello from someone out there.
2. Leave a comment on this post.
Easy Peasy.
I shall draw a name in the next few weeks.

Good Luck.
If only one person enters than they get the book.

Charity Squares! I love making them. Plus I have knitted and crocheted baby booties and hats for this Charity.....

Please check out http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

If feels good to donate!!!!!

Sorry I have not been around. Death in the family. So much has happened, plus being sick at times. I so love to read my fellow bloggers.

Have a Great Day!!!!!

Flap Hat Love

I have just loved those Flap Hats!!!


Never made one but thanks to Joan and Brenda at Angelwings I can make them now. I used a pretty ribbon to accent it. The pattern called for a different colored yarn.

Another of my knitted scarf. This one is with Baby Alpaca that cost a $ 16.00 a skein. What was I thinking at the time. I realllyyyy love the yarn though.




Our little creek. Major flooding with rain and the snow melting.

try and stop for my next post. I have a really nice book giveaway coming up.

Have a Great Day!

New Knit Scarf LOOOVE IT

I have not been going to my knitting group for over a year. But they still send me newsletters. This pattern was in there. Very Simple. You can make it as wide as you want, as long as it is a odd number.

Co 11

Pattern : Knit2, *yarn over,knit 2 together* end with knit 1.

Keep doing Pattern till done. Very easy and mindless.

So I made 2. and I am working on #3.

Yarn was Plymouth Thick.

My first coaster. For Spring of coarse!!!!! I really like to use thick yarns.When my hands hurts it is easier to use thicker yarns.

The black one I used Lion Brand Thick.

Dollar store flowers for my milk glass. Pretty I think.

Have a Great Day.

My first ever quilt

One thing I always wanted to learn was to make a quilt. I finally got enough courage to make one. I have been hoarding Amy Butler's LOVE fabric and I didn't know what to do with it. My handicapped sister-in-law's birthday was Wednesday. So I gave her my first quilt.

I have made pocket in a quilt before but no real quilt. I even did binding. To me that was scary. But I just LOVE it.

I am so Happy with it. It is 10 inch squares. I quilted them in the ditch. I did not want to do anything to hard.

<<>This poor kitty. I have used this before. I just think it is soo cute. We have stray Cats around.3 black and white long hair. This winter has been sooooo bad cold, ice, and snow. We have been feeding them cat food. Plus please don't forget the chickens. we feed them too. I am amazed that they cross the street every day to for us to feed them. It's a shame that the owner does not feed them. We are getting hammered with snow again.. So far 6 inches. Plus ice.

Have A Great Day

What I am working on






Broccoli and tomato and Bacon quiche YUMMY!!!

Ripple Scarf and M & M's

One of my addictions is M & M's. I try to get every new season's.

I don't always put them in a tea cup though.


My Ripple Scarf I double it and make a loop. So comfy and warm. I got the pattern from Lion brand.

One heart I made. Not very pleased with it found the pattern through Theresa's site on my blog bar. She has wonderful tutorials. This one was on you tube

Can't wait for Valentine's Day. We always know Spring is not far away.