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!