Pinwheel

A few weeks ago George and I were walking around a local antique store and I saw this beautiful crocheted pinwheel blanket. I don't know how old it really was but it looked like it would have been a special heirloom. I wish I had a picture of it to show you!!

When I got home I searched everywhere for a pattern that was similar to the blanket I saw at the antique store. I finally found one! Here is a picture of my first circle...

It looks really neat when you start sewing the circles together! I can't wait to see how it turns out.

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!