My Kitchen, Quilting & My Hook And I

My Kitchen, Quilting & My Hook And I

Monday, September 13, 2010

Good Afternoon!!!

Good Afternoon !!!

...I hope everyone had a great weekend. We had a nice one. EXCEPT that the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals LOST their games.

...We had a grill out and watched the games at my Mom & Dad's house. Here I am Mom's sitting on the deck. Sissy is quite sure what she thinks of that darn cart... It's a barn cat, but it comes to the garage to see if Dad has thrown any food out for it.


You can't see it in this picture... But there is a Corn Hole game going on in the driveway while I sit and relax with Sissy in my lap and a cool drink on my side... :-)

... Something I have been thinking about is this... "What am I going to make for Christmas ? " I have been making something that I saw on one of our excursions we took while in Alaska. A lady next to me was COLD. It was a very windy & cold day. So she drew her scarf around her and PUT HER HANDS IN IT!!! She had a pocket on the ends of her scarf!!! I asked to see it and she showed me... I thought, " That Looks Easy To Make... Just Fold Over enough of the scarf to make pockets and sew the sides." So I have been making those...;-) * It's not a pattern... but it's easy to do.* I have made one and working on the next one.
... After all, there is only around 3 months til Christmas. I bet you really love me for reminding you of how many days you have til the gift giving day!!! *** Christmas *** So get your Hooks and Needles moving...:-)

~ Susan

9 comments:

  1. I've seen those scarves...they are nice gift and easy to make. I think I'm going to go for slippers this year, including a few for myself. I go through them like mad because no matter what time of year, I wear something on my feet in the house.

    You started to rekindle my long-time desire to see Alaska... only I want someone to go with me and it will take me now twice as long to save up for a trip for two since none of my friends can afford to go ;-)

    Be sure and take a look at my Giveaway, if you've not already done so.

    Kind Regards,
    Doris and Gizzy :-)

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  2. Sounds like you had a great weekend despite the scores. The scarves sound very nice and I can't wait to see them soon.

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  3. Way to go. Bring up the "C" word. I thought you were my friend.

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  4. Hi Doris!

    I hope you get to Alaska... You'll love it!

    Sure, I'll take a look at your blog...:-)

    Susan

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  5. Hi Clara!

    Yep.. we had a nice time last weekend... I like those scarves... the second one is halfway done.. I'll have to get a picture to post on here when I'm finsihed.

    Glad you came to my blog..:-)
    Susan

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  6. Ahh Bev!!! I am your friend...:-) But you know the "C" won't be ignored nor will it go away...:-) So just enjoy it! Try the scarf I decsribed...;-)
    Susan

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  7. Hi, Susan! Thanks for stopping by my blog! :) The scarf is a great idea! I'll have to try one. I see you are local to Cinc too. It is always fun to "meet" local crafters in the blogosphere. :)

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  8. Hi Sara!

    Your Welcome... I love reading blogs that look so interesting. ... I'm ALMOST finished with the scarf I'm working on now...I'm putting a shell trim on it now. Then I fold balc about 6 inches on each end and make pocketes...:-) Sew it, then I'm done. I'm using a varigated yarn for the body of it and a dark brown contrasting yarn for the trim...:-)

    Your from around Cincinnati? I'll have to check your blog and read the profile.

    Susan

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  9. Hi Susan, I'm from the Grannie Neighborhood you've come to enjoy. I made this scarf for my DGD but you made matching pieces then sewed on to make the pocket. I tried just flipping/folding it over but the patter was then backward; at least on one side. I did like it though so have fun.

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