February is Heart Month! in more ways than one! Valentine's Day is special appreciation day for those we love or HEART! So, in order to honor those we love, let's make it special every day!
Thursday, February 2, 2023
I Heart You!
Monday, January 30, 2023
Three D's!
So Ply away I did--got out the wheel, put on a good movie and got my feet to treadling -- but now, it sat on the bobbin for several days--where is my gumption to completely finish with this yarn. Finally!! I wound the bobbin off and now I just stare at it--maybe, this will be used to weave those handtowels that are on the loom.
When I walked into the "junk" closet to place this brown cotton, I spied another 'common place' item--it was a plastic jar (leftover from mixed nuts). How long has that jar been there? weeks, months, years?
Funny how some things can be so common place, right in our sight all the time, but ignored. How many times have I walked into that closet and overlooked that jar? How many times did I walk by that ball of brown cotton and just ignore it? too many times to count for sure.
That empty mixed nuts jar is filled with such goodies; although, not eatable but gems in their own right. This stopped me in my tracks--how many times have I passed by someone who is so common Place but ignored? My life would be richer if I acknowledged that common place person and I think their life would be happier too.
Kindness is so easy to give--doesn't cost money--it's easy to say hello to a neighbor, wave to a stranger, hug a friend even when they aren't having a bad day;
The other day we went to an estate sale--the couple was downsizing their house to live and travel in a RV--everyone walking through the house, studying their 'treasures', were quiet and walking their own path through the rooms. THEN, I smiled at one lady who was in the same room--guess what?? She smiled back and we had a nice conversation! That one smile led to more conversations--outside the back door, more smiles and more happy faces- I nodded to the gentleman waiting outside for his wife; he nodded back, then I smiled! Conversation began and another person joined in.
-Just a smile or a nod--this is truly needed during these dark, dreary January days! Actually, a smile is good anytime!!
Just one smile---. I was filled with uplifted spirit--just from the start of a smile. That smile perked me up--I'm not bored anymore! It jerked me out of the dark dreary day feelings! I'm off to look in my junk closet to see what else has become common placed!
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” - William Arthur Ward 😁
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Updates!
Sunday, January 22, 2023
Just For Baby JD
The day has been set for the baby shower—February 5, birth of baby JD is undetermined yet. There will be a time set soon for granddaughter’s time to deliver. It is best JD stays in his home for now and as long as he can.
Little JD has a defect: but, it’s so marvelous that doctors already know what that defect is and how they will proceed after his birth. JD has CDH Disease. We had never heard of this disease; according to our study of CDH, we found that 1 out of 2500 babies are born with this.
This baby has so many prayer warriors praying for him—his little life has already touched many. Each doctor visit shows improvement even before he has his first breathe outside the womb! Prayers do work!!
JD’s photos show a cute little face!
Always excited to see each development of his growth! You may ask—-“what does JD stand for”? The parents haven’t decided the name yet, just that they want to call him JD!! We have given them many suggestions, of course. In the meantime, as the parents zero in on a name, We are happy to call this sweet baby JD!
Now, to my quest—since JD will be in NICU for some time, mom is asking for things he can use while there—blankets, socks, hats, mittens—I’m ready with my yarn and needles!! Research here I come! I’ve never knit for NICU babies. I was excited to think I could use some of my handspun! NOT! Babies need acrylic!! Drats! I hate working with that yarn—but, I WILL—just for JD and his fellow NICU friends!
I found some soft baby yarn, acrylic, of course!
✅ Use yarns on our Required Yarn List to knit or crochet a blanket made from any soft, cozy, lightweight yarn.
✅ Remember, these tiny preemie babies that sometimes weigh only 1lb will be wrapped in your blankets.
✅ Do not choose a lacy pattern because little fingers, toes, and tubes can get caught in blankets with holes.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Determination!!
Gathered around me are all my knitting bags—all seven of them . I bought the bags when the granddaughter was selling 31 products. Never can have too many bags—these bags are perfect size to hold yarn, needles, pattern, etc. one small problem—three of the bags now hold an UFO knitting project! I hate that there are all these unfinished items—for some reason, I began with happy fingers and determination to knit a shawl, a hat, or a scarf; somewhere along the way, I lost interest and the project went to the wayside.
Now! I have real Determination! To finish these projects! I’ve decided to take one of those bags, open it, pull out the instructions and begin—again! To complete this UFO!
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Little This, Little That
Let's talk! What have you been up to these January "blue" days? there is no need to get down in spirits just because the sun is hidden by clouds; you just want to curl up on the sofa with a good book, cup of tea to sit under the latest quilt you have finished!
Here is a challenge to decide the next book to read. Try this each month which comes from Friends and Fiction
My One Word Title is Beartown by Fredrik Backman--I'm reading via Scribd App--sometimes I can do audio, which is perfect. It is book about hockey in a small town.
Facebook group Read with the Book Girls encourages us to read books set in different USA locations. Each month there will be suggestions from several regions--it's not reading 52 books in a year!! Although, that would be delightful!
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Well , I’ll Be!!
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