Oh The Joy Of It All!

 Yes!  What a joy! we have in our lives!  Our great grandson is now 4 months old!  He's so fill of love and happiness!

No!  He can hold his own bottle--but mom is right there to assist if needed--he loves his

milk and can be a little 'piggie'.

Here is his four month photo--I don't know we started this trend--but I love it!  Since we aren't close enough to see him regularly--these photos are a big joy!!

And the hat I knitted for him sits perfectly on his head!  I was afraid it would be too small--but no, it fits just right!  I've got another one for him to wear at latter times when he grows more and a red one on the needles now

so quick to knit with instant gratification to boot!

Stuff!

 Sometimes I don't have any idea how to classify items that I like to share--today I found couple of 

Christmas ideas plus one freebie ezine that I like

The Homemakers Heart is a free monthly digital magazine that features delightful designs created by Jenny of Elfantz.  You can view past issues as well--lots of creative items are included

Here is a wool  and cotton sewical stitch along is sponsored by Lisa Bongean  gift tags are always welcome addition to our Christmas packages.

Sewing with Craft gossip has some interesting activities for the whole family.  This advent calendar is perfect for those little ones who want to know when Santa will arrive.  Check out all the other craft projects on their website.

go out there and have fun!  I'm trying to learn a new computer language--me and IT don't speak the same tongue!! 

Virtual Happenings!

 

Sorry! but this event has passed!  But, it's virtual so you can still jump onto the

website and participate in a few events.  If you're a member, you can view several different films--

Shetland Wool Week!  One day I'm going in person! 

Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Britain’s most northerly native sheep, the Shetland textile industry and the rural farming community on these islands. Shetland wool is a world class natural fibre, with a long standing reputation for quality, strength and excellence from the fleece to the textile products. Shetland knitwear has a deserved respect gained from many generations of hard working knitters and crofters producing some of the finest lace and Fair Isle knitwear.

Since its conception twelve years ago, Shetland Wool Week has grown into an internationally acclaimed event. Throughout the week there are an extensive range of exhibitions, classes and events, which will cover many different subjects. These usually include; weaving, spinning, dyeing, Fair Isle and lace knitting as well as many other fascinating subject areas. Events take place from the most southern tip of the Shetland, right up to the most northerly island of Unst, famous for its beautiful lacework, with many locations in between.

Here's the free pattern for this year's hat, designed by Wilma Malcolmson

I'm sending out a special thanks go Sheila Dixon, who publishes a monthly newsletter with

hand spinning information from around the world.  I look forward to seeing what other spinners are doing in this mad world.  Hand spinning keeps us SANE!

Thanksgiving Fun!

 Have you begun to think about Thanksgiving plans?  It is definitely closer than you think--our friends have already ordered their meal from Cracker Barrel!  We are planning our family gathering with all the fixings--but, the best part is being with Family!! And this year we'll have the whole family with us on turkey day.

Here are some pre-plans that can be used now for a crafty Thanksgiving!

spark and chemistry has instructions for these de-light-ful jars to decorate your

dining table.

Love this table setting!  Easy to make and a good way to use those pie pumpkins

And while I'm thinking of decorations for the house, I'm also working on these:

Turkey Trot is from Missouri Quilt Company--you can purchase the pattern now but you can also watch the video which gives you instructions.  I have several Dresden plate sections already made and didn't know what to do with them--and then I stumbled across this pattern!!  Problem solved!

I'm liking this little garden flag!  Thermoweb has the directions--this will be our welcome

sign for turkey day!

and to decorate our buffet table from Diary of a Quilter comes table runner ideas.

Oooooh, I'm getting excited!  Planning our menu is easy--everyone brings their favorite dish!

Baby Hats!!!

 I/m so excited!  My great grandson needs knitted hats!  My grand daughter-in-law had bought some of these 'stretchy hats that were made from nylon--and it would not stretch over baby's head.  She has no knowledge of knitting or how knit stitches will work in a hat pattern.  She worried that it wouldn't fit his head if I knitted him a hat--ha, little does she know what I know!!

I have tons of yarn that can be used for babies head--off to find the perfect hat pattern for that little guy.

Basic hat pattern (knitted) 

Shirl pattern by Mandie Harrington--

Vintage Pique Rib hat

Fayerye

I think I have plenty patterns to get me started!  Now, which one should I begin with first??!!

New Projects!

Well, I tried!  Yes, I really tried----to keep my new projects off my list.  But, it doesn't work when 

interesting things come up!  I can not resist! 

Heart Felt QAL begins in February 2022--but, I'm getting excited to see a heart

quilt block to make! 

Pat Speth of Nickel Quilts is hosting this smashing quilt along!!

how can you resist this beauty?!! Party of Six!

I can't!  you can purchase the pattern now on her website--

if you want to sew along check out her Facebook group where

she is releasing a block at a time--free!

Gratitude Quilt is a free pattern by Amy Smart-great for charity quilts or

signature quilts

Since I'm going down the rabbit hole--I'm going to drag you along with me!

Stay tuned for other 2022 projects to add to your list too!

 

One UFO Flew Out The Door!

 Slowly but surely, I'm tackling my pile of UFO's!  Several are being quilted with many waiting for the final stitches for the binding. 

Finally after years of stitching and assembly, the top was quilted—of course, it awaits binding! 

Technically, this was not a UFO waiting in the wings--it was a new project!,

I stumbled! and begin----and finished! this neat Christmas quilt--maybe, one

for my husband who loves old trucks--it's called Homestead Holiday by

Whimsical Workshop

I bought the panel but had all the fabrics to complete--loved my fabric for the stars,

wish I remembered where I bought that fabric!

Ok! OK!  I stumbled again!  Pat Sloan began her Fall Frolic quilt--these blocks

are easy and quick to assemble--so, yes, I jump in with both feet--