January 25, 2015........

No pictures of my knitting projects as of yet as we haven't decided on which camera we want to purchase.  Hopefully, we'll decide on one soon.

Have a great day!

Karen

Nov. 1st, 2014

Hello.......I am SO behind on my blogs.  Of course, even though I have completed many projects, mainly prayer shawls for donation, there are no pictures as my camera doesn't work and I still have not even looked at new camera!

I hope in the near future that I have pictures to share here.

Karen

March 26, 2014

Still knitting shawls.  Last week, I turned in two completed knitted shawls.  No photos of them as my camera is still not downloading onto the computer.  In the meantime, I've begun two additional shawls, one in orange shades and the other in blue variegated yarn along with cream and off white. The latter will be finished soon, so I'll then work on the orange one.

Knitting is such a peaceful activity which I so love!  Along with the actual knitting, I enjoy choosing colors for future shawls.  Recently, while sorting through my yarn stash, I spotted two skeins of red.  I then purchased navy blue yarn to add to the red which will make a very cheerful shawl for someone in a nursing home.

Have fun knitting and/or crocheting!

Maybe by the next time I post, we will be rid of the snow which still hasn't melted.  We are experiencing a cold "snap" again here in lower MI. When I got up this AM it was 7 degrees!  Brrr!!!

Karen

More Snow and etc.................

Our huge piles of snow had begun to melt late last week. They were looking quite shabby so in a way, it was nice to see new snow covering them.  BUT, 5 inches?  That is what we got.  It is pretty though.  The temperature is supposed to gradually rise this week, so maybe the snow will melt.........I mean, really, really melt!

It is time for spring!

Still cold and snowy in MI!

Hello..........Just a quick update.  Although I've made several prayer shawls and scarves and taken photos of them to share here, my camera for some reason, will not load photos onto the computer.  I have tried many times, believe me!  Once I've researched camera models, I will have buy a new one and get back to the regular business of posting pictures online!

Keep warm and safe wherever you are.

Karen

Friday, Jan. 10, 2014

Hi there:  I Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Ours was nice. We have had quite a bit of snow during this time.  In fact, many of the area schools were closed because of bad roads for three days and some for four days.  

Shortly after Christmas I developed a nasty head cold.  I still have it, but am somewhat improved today.  I haven't even stepped outside the house in about two weeks but I will next week for a couple appointments.  Anyway, it has been very cold and the roads slippery according to hubby.  I do look forward to going shopping sometime soon!

I read a great book, "Winners" by Danielle Steel.  Hubby read it before taking it back to the library and he enjoyed it also.  I'd highly recommend it.

Earlier today, I decided to go through my yarn leftovers and stash.  Since I've been knitting so much (mostly prayer shawls and scarves), I decided to crochet a throw (sort of an elongated Granny Square), working around and around until it reaches the approximate size I want it to be. Will begin that later tonight while watching t.v. 

Due to the weather, the knitting group I belong to didn't meet this week.  It meets next week and I'll be glad to see my friends.  By that time, I'll have finished the last few inches of a prayer shawl I've been working on.  It's a beautiful shade of rose.  Will be sure to launder it first as I don't want to share my cold germs!

Have a great week; stay healthy and safe!

Karen

Thurs. December 12th, 2013

Its been a while before I've posted on my blogs......While I have taken pictures of most of the prayer shawls I've made over the past few months, our camera will not upload to the computer........we need to get a new camera. 

The prayer shawl ministry I belong to doesn't meet during the summertime, although I did make a couple of shawls to contribute.  Then, I went on to make a few scarves and hats to be donated to someone in need.  As it has been quite cold, I'm sure the recipients will be happy to have them.  So, for a while each day, I work on a knitted shawl, then change over to an in progress scarf.  Hope to have at least one of these finished to take to the meeting next week!  

It is such a joy to meet with the women in the prayer shawl group!  I totally enjoy being with them and chatting while knitting.

Hubby and I need to finish Christmas shopping for our family, so hopefully we can get some done tomorrow as a snow storm is expected Saturday.

Keep warm if you're in an area where its cold!   BRRRR!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Welcome October!

This is my favorite month of the year.

Tomorrow, the prayer shawl group I belong to reunites after summer break.  It will be good to see the other ladies and begin knitting shawls again.  Actually, last night, I started a shawl using lavender solid and shades of lavender (called Monet).  It will be similar to other shawls I've made in the past for donation, bands of solids using various stitches, followed by the "Monet" variegated yarn in another band, and so forth.

In the past month, I've knitted several baby hats for donation/gifts.  Also, I knitted a small baby blanket with two strands of variegated shades of sea blue and a solid sea blue on large needles.  It will be perfect for use in the stroller or car seat.  This is for my niece Bethany's new baby boy born a little over one week ago.

Also, I knitted a few scarves for donation and gifts.

Have a great week!

Karen

Odds and ends............

Lately, I've been trying to finish up some projects, both knitted and crocheted.  Also, some quilting projects.

I've made a few knitted preemie baby hats for charity and plan to make a couple more.  Made a long scarf for a friend with some yarn she chose recently.  Made several knitted dishcloths for another friend.  I am knitting a shawl for myself (about half done now) with a pretty cream yarn.  I did make a potato chip scarf for myself in a beautiful yarn colorway called "Toasted Marshmallow".  Will take some photos of these things soon and post them here.

I've purchased enough yarn to get started on a couple prayer shawls in the knitting group I belong to.  First meeting is Oct. 1st.  Looking forward to seeing the other gals.

That's it for now.

Hope you've had a great weekend!

Karen

Remembering 9/11/01..........

Remembering 9/11/01 with sadness and with hope.

So many lives have been lost since 9/11.....the war seems never to be over.

Hoping for better, safer times.

HAPPY LABOR DAY!!! Welcome September!!!

Today's weather was perfect........much less humidity, cool breezes, bright sunshine.  What more could I have asked for?!!!  As the past few nights were quite stuffy, causing restlessness, I think we're in for a good night for sleeping!

As far as handwork, I finished off a potato chip scarf a few nights ago, then began a prayer shawl in a soft light cream yarn.  So far, I've knitted about 9 inches.  Hopefully, the 2 skeins will be enough.  Otherwise, I'll be yarn shopping again.  When the cream one is finished, I'll begin a light dusty aqua (called azure) shawl.  I purchased a variegated yarn to use as a secondary color, which is beautifully colored shades of dusty light and dark aquas mixed in with shades of off white.

Happy knitting!

Karen

Picture of baby girl clothing I knitted..............

I met the sweet baby girl when she was two weeks old.  What a sweetheart she is!   In the meantime, I have seen pictures and video clips of her on Facebook.  Her name is Laila.  Happily, the clothing is too large for her at this time....it has been quite warm lately with no need for extra warmth.

Finishing up the little pink things!

The baby I've been making knitted items for was born overnight!  So, I will add a few last minute touches.  Before wrapping these gifts, I'll take a few pictures and share here.

Have a great Fourth of July!

June 17, 2013

Lately, well, the last 3 weeks, I've been knitting little pink things........first a blanket, a newborn sized sweater, two pairs of booties (all finished).  Now, I'm making another blanket and a hat.  Will post pictures when all are completed (hopefully before the baby is born!)  This baby will be a friend's great-grand-daughter to a first time Mom.

After a short hiatus to rest my hands, I'll be back to knitting prayer shawls and sewing prayer squares.

Have a great summer!

Memorial Day

Have a great Memorial day!

Trying to post ????

Well, I was going to catch up on my blogs, but for some reason, Blogger is quite slow, even stopping occasionally.  Guess I'll try again tomorrow.

No progress........

Nothing accomplished here for the past week or so......still trying to recover from a cold. 

Later.

Karen

Update.........

No photos to show today, but I wanted to post an update.

I finished the "for me shawl" just after my last post and then began a shades of brown shawl for the prayer shawl ministry which will be finished in a day or so.  Will take pictures (will try to remember!) before turning the brown shawl over to the ministry at next week's knitting gathering.  By that time, I will have begun another shawl, a colorway to be determined soon.

Have a great weekend.

Knitting...............

Today, I nearly finished a shawl for myself that I began making a year ago.  Actually, I'm doing a crocheted border around the whole thing.  So, it will be done quite soon.

Then, back to the prayer shawl I began last week for the Prayer Shawl Ministry I belong to.  The colors are  medium brown along with several shades of various tan/cream/brown yarns.  I'm doing several rows in different patterns to make it interesting texture-wise. 

Also, making a navy knitted scarf for charity.

The "Girl Friends Valentine" was made by Susan Branch.  She shared it with FaceBook members today.  I love her work!