Crafting, Camping, Cooking and Life! (with RA!)

  Good afternoon all! Partially through our winter storm here and everything is covered in ice! I am so thankful for this. This past year, I've been reminiscing about how we used to have storms with freezing rain. And now we have it!!  I remember when we would go see my grandparents and the headlights would hit the ice on the trees, just looked so magical! I know my family isn't as thrilled about it, except for my son since they are having snow days. Anyhow, working on a new design. We are into the new year and spring is just around the corner. I've decided to use my Mandala yarn for a new pretty spring sweater. The colors... As soon as I get a little closer on the design and pieces for it, I will share. So far, I'm liking how it is coming out. Maybe too much so, I've only changed the design four times as new ideas keep popping in my head. Oh, and I'm crocheting it. Well, think I'm done sharing today. I want to get some more food prepped before we lose power...

  Good morning all! Some crazy weather this past couple of weeks here in the Heart of it All. Strong winds today and possible snow storms tomorrow. Personally can't wait; was never a fan in my middle years of snow and cold weather but now I look forward to it. Not sure if its an age appreciation or all the hot flashes that make it more tolerable. Christmas was odd, rained that week, which was concerning since it was rainy the Christmas of '78, the year of the blizzard. Let me add to forgive me for the grammar and all - my brain has not been very cooperative the past few days. Tomorrow is the quilt guild monthly meeting and I'm worried if I will have issues then as well.... Anyhow, yes, sock it to me! When fall comes along I start thinking about socks. Yes, not as much as the cooler weather, the colorful leaves, the spooky nights, but also about my fall wardrobe and socks. My go-to outfits in fall are tunics, paired with leggings and knee high boots. Or a cute sweater, nice ...

Howdy all! Wow, what a past 2 months!! Busted butt and a little help from my mom, finally got my quilt guild BOTM topper finished. The guild meeting is in, what, less than 3 weeks and just really wanted to have it finished to avoid any last minute problems. Looking back I guess June was the last block I had shared. So, my apologies for the massive gap of not sharing. Here it is.. Was just so glad to get the topper done! I will still need to quilt it but need to decide what fabric to use as backing. Can't wait to see what the new challenge is going to be like! Take care all and God Bless!

Good morning on this fine blessed Monday! Okay, a little chilly, but still a fine blessed day! Anyhow... I FINALLY finished my Popcorn Tin Christmas Tree pattern today!! It took me about, well, I'm not sure but I would say several months for this project. I did get assistance from my dad and those are his hands and tools in the images. And I have to thank my parents as well for picking up some of the items from the store for me as well. Not getting out as much like I used to, so need some extra assistance anymore. I will be listing this on Ravelry and Etsy, so will have either option available. It kills me that a) people want so much money for their patterns, which I only list mine for $1 and b) that I have to list to sell. I had hoped for more traffic to the blog to offset costs, but sadly never happened. Anyhow, here is one of the images of the finished product! I have been working on a crochet garland to put around it as well. Probably will be making another for the other side o...