Some Gifts

Merry Christmas! I hope that everyone had a very wonderful time with their families and friends! I had a great Christmas and was excited to give out some of my handmade gifts. I did about 6 hats on the loom. I also did several scarves, a purse, an Amigurumi Bear and Mistletoe . Here's a few photos.




Bear that I did for my cousin's 3 year old. She loved it and didn't put it down all night!

My Aunt's scarf and her wearing her scarf.

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Purse that I did for my Cousin Abby.

Ryan actually picked out the lining. I hand stitched it.

 

 













I have patterns if anyone is interested. Or feel free to ask if you have questions!

I love my Mammaw!

The last time I was at Walmart I was looking for Embroidery Floss/Thread so that I could have it when I do crochet projects, etc. I searched forever and then finally asked an employee in the craft section. I was very disappointed when she told me that they do not carry anything that has to do with embroidery so I figured I would have to wait until my next trip to Hobby Lobby.

Yesterday, I was at my Grandparent's house helping to put up a few Christmas decorations. I always show my Mammaw something I have crocheted because she used to crochet all the time when I was little. Anyway, I mentioned embroidery floss and she said, "Oh, I have a little upstairs if you can find it" I about fell over when I opened the tin it was in! LOL It's soo expensive anymore!

Here's what she gave me!

2nd Annual Vanna's Choice Contest

Lion Brand Yarn Company is sponsoring a yarn contest at Michaels stores. The grand prize is $1,000 and an all-expense paid trip for two to Los Angeles to meet Vanna White. The contest ends on February 1, 2010.

This is a terrific opportunity for yarn enthusiasts to showcase their creations and win some wonderful prizes!

http://www.vannaschoice.com/

National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Rememberance Day

Today(October 15, 2009) is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day so in Lieu of this day here is a little photo that I did in Remembrance of Our Angels and of those who are deeply missed by their loved ones on this day.



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Crocheted Infant Hat with Flower

I haven't posted in a really long time. I have been working several projects lately and just finished one. I really like the way it came out! This is a hat for a baby girl using a basic stitch. The flower is a little more tricky compared to the hat but pretty easy just the same.

Rag Quilt

I made this rag quilt for my nephew who was born on April 10th. I used a really simple tutorial that I found online: http://jenyu.net/make/ragquilt.php

Lining up all of the squares for sewing. (At this point I had already sewn the front to the back and made the X across each square.)

Close up of the squares sewn and cut. You can see the reason it's called a rag quilt.

My sister at the hospital after we presented the blanket to her. My nephew was on his way. That's my hubby with his sissy =)