Lili's Chic Log Cabin Afghan

As you know, I have been trying to make a blanket for everyone in my family. I am so excited to say that I am finished with Lili's Chic Log Cabin Afghan! Lili's room is pink, purple and a light lime green. I can hardly wait to see how this blanket looks in her room.

When I started the log cabin pattern I was worried that it would be to hard for me but it turned out to be simple! The stitching gives the blanket a cool texture and I love how the colors turned out together. My husband says that this is the best blanket I have ever made... but he says that every time I finish a blanket. :) Gotta love him!!

My next project is for Lili's little sister! I just found out that my sister-in-law will be having a little girl this coming summer. Her name will be Zoey Rose. We have her blanket planned and it is going to be elegant and beautiful! I can't wait to see God's little creation wrapped in her blanket.

Should be...

Right now I should be...

Cleaning the house...

Give my dog a bath...

Going through our books and deciding which ones we are going to
take to the used booked store...

Making a list of things that need to be done tomorrow...

Getting ready for bed...

Instead...

I am finishing projects that I have been working on for a while. It never fails that what I need to be doing and what I should be doing get put on the back burner for projects that grab my attention.

So... Here you go! Let me know what you think... I love hearing your opinion.

This is the 100% Alpaca Wool that George gave me for my birthday.

I LOVE the way the scarf turned out! The length is exactly what I was hoping for, it is light weight, and it is extremely soft!!!




This is the Calm Cowl. I love it! I have used sport weight yarn a few times before but I never realized how elegant it could make scarfs and cowls. My next scarf project will be made with sport weight yarn. More on that later...

Now to do the things I should be doing... Have a great weekend!

The effect snow has one me...

Because I live in the south, I am not used to getting a lot of snow during the winter. When we do get snow the little girl comes out in me and I get so giddy!! This week we have had eight inches of snow and all I can think about is wanting to make scarfs and cowls. Maybe the next time it snows I will be prepared with a ton of cute accessories to keep me warm.

The need to make scarfs started with my snowy day cowl:




Today I started the calm cowl:

I am really enjoying crocheting with lighter weight yarn! It makes this cowl look very elegant! I can't wait until this is finished. I know I will be wearing it all the time!

I also am working on Lili's Chic Log Cabin and my birthday scarf:


I have my hands full! It is a good thing that I am off on Monday! :)

What do you want to do the most when it is cold and snowy out side?

Snowy Day Cowl

I love snow days! There is nothing like going out side and playing in the snow and then running inside to drink hot chocolate, read a good book, and work on a cool craft! I have enjoyed having the last few days to feel like a kid again!

This scarf was a pattern that I found in a book that I was given for Christmas. The pattern called for thinner yarn but I wanted to use thicker yarn so that the scarf would be very warm. However, when I was finished making the scarf it was to short for the way I like. So, I connected the ends and made it a cowl. Not only is it soft but I think it looks neat!

What do you do on your snow days?

Wedding Ring Afghan

I wanted to share with you a picture of the wedding ring afghan. Isn't it beautiful!?!

George and I will share our 3rd year anniversary this coming February and I have decided as a gift to us I am going to try to make it. I know I won't have it finished in time but it can be a belated gift. I am nervous but I will never know if I can make it if I don't try. Wish me luck!

Lili's Chic Log Cabin Afghan

I have started Lili's afghan!! The pattern I had planned on using was a no go. I liked the way it turned out for other people but it was not for me. I searched through my pattern books and saw two patterns for a log cabin afghan. One pattern had the colors that I am using for Lili's afghan but it was not big enough. So... I am using the other pattern but using the colors I want instead of what the pattern calls for. That is normal for me though... I always tend to tweak and add to patterns. :)

These are the colors I decided to use.

Part one

Part two

I spoke to my brother yesterday and found out that Lili's room is now pink, purple, and light lime. I looked in my stash of yarn and found a little bit of purple yarn and decided to add it to the blanket as well. I think the purple and brown adds to the blanket but it also helps break it up.

This pattern is bringing out the quilt lover in me! I LOVE quilts!! However, I don't have the patience or the time to make a quilt. I would make the log cabin quilt or the wedding ring quilt if I did have the patience or time. But since I don't I am sooo glad that I have a pattern for both. I just hope that one day I will be good enough to crochet the wedding ring afghan.

Happy Crafting!

Christmas Elf

I have enjoyed making gifts for my friends and family at Christmas. However, I always tend to start to late in the year and am not able to finish all of my projects. This year I started in May with Iris and Ivan's toddler blankets but quickly realized that I couldn't keep them a secret that long. :) As you know I went ahead and gave them their blankets and decided to continue making blankets for all of my family at my own pace.

This year in order to save money my family drew names. I had my sister's name! So from November 17th to December 17th I was a Christmas Elf and worked so hard on her blanket in hopes that I would have it finished in time. I finished it on time and made the presentation of her gift beautiful!! I have to say, I am very proud of the presentation.





If you are like me seeing someone open your gift is the best part. I didn't get to see Natalie's face but this picture says a thousand words! I am so thankful for my sister! She is such a loving person and a wonderful friend. I can never repay her for every thing she has done for me.

I am now working on a chic blanket for my niece, Lili. I can't wait to see how it turns out!!