New Hook !

Hi!


   My new hook came. Love it! My old G Hook snapped ( A plastic one) The Addi Swing has a metal neck on it. Feels good in your hand.

We're suppose to have rain moving in around this area some time this evening. I hope we get plenty of rain and no bad storms.

Did I show you this? This what I made for Laura. ( My Nephew's girlfriend ) It's the "Martha Cowl Scarf" . She saw it on www.Ravelry.com . So she bought the yarn for it... Then I had to find someone who had the pattern...:-) They took it off the website for some reason.

~ Susan

I Finished It!

Good Evening!

   I just finished Laura's scarf! ( my nephew's girlfriend) It's the Martha Cowl Scarf.

Nothing like taking your picture in the powder room mirror.  I have plenty of yarn left over from that scarf, so I'm also working on fingerless gloves to go with it.

   Let me know what think of it. 

~ Susan  

It Snapped!

... I have been crocheting a Martha Cowl Scarf for my nephews girlfriend... Last night while working on it, MY HOOK SNAPPED! It was one of those plastic Light Hooks that I bought from JoAnn.com... I love the light on it. .. So I ordered an Addi Swing Crochet Hook! ( metal) 

   I was watching the watching the Republican National Convention last night while I was crocheting.  It was good! They had great speakers at the convention. I loved listening to Ann Romney & Chris Christy ( not sure if I spelled is last name right.)

   Lots of laundry to do today, so I better get to it!

~ Susan

Don't Toss It !!!

Good Morning!

   I have been feeling In The Mood  TO CROCHET  for Christmas! So I went to Ravelry to look for GIFT BAGS... That way I won't waste Time & Money on wrapping paper and paper gift bags.  Hmm, I could quilt gift bags also. That's a thought! I keep restricting myself to patterns. Why not just go with my own thoughts on how to make something?  But I Digress...

   SO DON'T TOSS OUT your cotton yarn! I was about to give it all to the Community Center here. These bags are best if you use Cotton Yarn  ( Sugar & Cream or is Cream & Sugar? ) I always get the name wrong. The Community Center will be getting Knitting Books I no longer use and acrylic yarn I don't want.

   I found these patterns for Small, Medium & Large Bags...

Gift Bags - 3 sizes


SMALL BAG - With A, ch 27.

Row 1 (RS): 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook (first (sc, 2 dc) group made), *sk next 2 ch, (sc, 2 dc) in next ch; repeat from * across to last 3 ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in last ch, turn—8 (sc, 2 dc) groups).

Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc, sk next 2 dc, *(sc, 2 dc) in next sc, sk next 2 dc; repeat from * across to turning ch, sc in 2nd ch of turning ch, turn.

Repeat Row 2 til piece measures 5 1/2" from beginning, end with a RS row. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail to sew side and bottom seam.

Finishing - Block if desired. Fold piece in half, bringing side edges together. Sew side and bottom seam. weave in all ends. Weave the 23" ribbon through stitches, about 1 1/4"below top edge, beginning at center front of bag. Tie ends of ribbon into a bow & trim ends.

MEDIUM BAG - With B, ch 48.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn—23 ch-1 sps.

Row 2: Ch 1, sk first sc, *sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next sc; repeat from * across, sc in beginning ch-1, turn.

Repeat Row 2 til piece measures 8 1/2" from beginning, end with a WS row. Do not fasten off.

Ruffle (RS): Ch 1, sc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across working last sc in beginning ch-1. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew side & bottom seams.

Finishing - Fold piece in half, bringing side edges together. side & bottom seam. Weave in all ends. Weave the 28 "ribbon through stitches, about 2"below top edge, beginning at center front of bag. Tie ends of ribbon into a bow & trim ends.

LARGE BAG - With C, ch 62.

Row 1 (RS): Dc in 2nd ch from hook, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *dc in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across, dc in beginning ch-1, turn.

Repeat Row 2 til piece measures 11 1/2" from beginning, end with a WS row. Do not fasten off.

Ruffle (RS): Ch 1, sl st in first dc, *3 dc in next sc, sl st in next dc; repeat from * across. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail to sew side & bottom seams.

Finishing - Fold piece in half, bringing side edges together. Sew side and bottom seam. Weave in all ends. Weave the 1yd ribbon through stitches, about 2 1/2" below top edge, beginning at center front of bag. Tie ends of ribbon into a bow and trim ends      Again, I found this on Ravelry.com  There are more if you would like to look at their collection of patterns. This one just looked fast & easy to make if you have a lot to make.   Happy Crocheting!   ~ Susan

New Purchase...

... I bought a small ironing board to use upstairs when I quilt. ( press the fabric pieces.) I love the smaller size!

For dinner this evening, I prepared Chicken n Dumplings.   That was good. I haven't made it for awhile.

   I got some more work done on Laura's " Martha Cowl Scarf "... It's coming along quite well. I'm making roses in different colors for her.

   We got some much needed rain! I hope we get more!

~ Susan

Poor Baby...

Good Morning!

   ...Yesterday I took Sissy to the Vet for her booster shot. Dr. Linko checked her over and found that she had infections in both ears.  She gets drops in her ears once a day. Then she sees the vet again to have them checked for progress next week.

   I haven't found the pattern for the " Marth Cowl Scarf " yet.

   Last night I was going some piecework for the quilt. Measuring & Cutting sure is time consuming! But the fabrics are real pretty!!!

~ Susan

  

Look What We Found...

Good Afternoon!

   My son & I went out to eat today after getting his new mattress & box springs today. We left the house around 10:30  (?)  ... We got back a little fater 1 PM.  And  this what we found when we walked into the house....

The little stinker slept right through Michael opening the Front Door AND the Garage Door! She usually wakes up as soon as she hears a car or truck in the driveway!  She didn't wake up until she heard the CLICK of the camera on my phone taking this picture!

Michael took me to a place called New China Buffet. It was good! They had good Salmon and Crab Rangoon. Both very good. ( In Ky.) 

That is about all for now. Later I take Sissy to see the vet. She needs her booster shot.  So she might be a bit sleepy after that. 

Later!

~ Susan

How Many...

Good Evening!

   When you make a quilt, how many different patterened fabrics do you usually use? I am making this one in all FLORAL fabrics. I just don't want to make it look TOO BUSY by using too many different ones. This one is just a twin size.

   ~ Susan

Martha Cowl Scarf???

Good Morning!

   Does anyone have the pattern ( crochet) for the Martha Cowl Scarf? It has been removed from Ravelry etc... I need it.   Thank You!

   ~ Susan

Happy Sunday Evening!

I hope everyone had a great weekend..:-)

I made my 3rd. quilting square.

 I wonder how many squares I will need.

Susan

Light Show!

Good Morning!

   We had quite the light show last night. Thunder, Lightening and RAIN! But all we need is rain.

   Yesterday evening we had dinner at The Palace. Had a great time! We always like it there and love the environment.

   Either today or tomorrow I'll be going to another quilting lesson. Plus I need to hit the library also. And a few other places. So I better go start the day!!!

~ Susan

Count Down To Christmas.. :-)

Happy Sunday To All!

   Do you like th e"  Count Down Christmas Clock " ?   I like it. In this heat, it's also a count down to COOL WEATHER.

   The guys are out playing golf. It's nice and cloudy, so they don't have the glare from the sun to contend with.  As he stepped out onto the porch this morning, Paul said he was going to beat Michael at golf this time. Hmm... We'll see...:-)

   I did some crocheting as we watched the Reds play last night. I'll be do the same today as we watch the game.

   I have been using a new yarn. At least it's new to me. It's called Deborah Norville EVERYDAY.   So soft. And so far, I have only had 1 knot in it. It hasn't split either. :-) 

About 8 hours later:

I now have a picture of the yarn I told you about. The color of it is BEACH.

  
   Oh yes, Michael won the round of golf today.
~ Susan

My Second Quilting block

... Yesterday I made this block / square...  I think I like this floral pattern better the other one. I looked on E-Bay and they have a LOT of cotton material there.

~ Susan

It's August...

   Good Morning!

...The months are going fast!  Did you all have a good August 1st..? I didn't know it was August 1st. YESTERDAY until I went to write a check.

   I better get ready for the day!!!

~ Susan