Some of my Recent Projects

     I know I haven't been real good about keeping up with my blogging lately, so I wanted to share what I have been up to lately with all of you.

Some of my recent projects:

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pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

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pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

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pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

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pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

Brennan's Hat

pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2-strand-earflap-hat

Sawyer's Hat

pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2-strand-earflap-hat

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pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

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pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

Gifted to Mom

pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crocodile-stitch-fingerless-gloves-2

Craft show Prize

pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

Mine

pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

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pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

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based on Pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-owl-hat-newborn-adult

Sold

pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

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pattern @ http://www.crochetmagazine.com/newsletters/talkingcrochet/pages/TCNL2708_patt1.html

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pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/corner-scrubby

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based on Pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-owl-hat-newborn-adult

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pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

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pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

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pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

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pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

Made to go with my baby cousin's burial outfit

pattern @ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-flowered-headband

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Happy Birthday to Me!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

Yep, that's today!  I am officially 29 years old... again!  lol

Oh, and MERRY CHRISTMAS too!!!

So, what did we do today?  Well, we had our traditional Christmas Eve breakfast at our house with my mom, my sister Kimberly, my Uncle Philip and his wife Iris, and a surprise visit from my sister Melissa!  My mom gave my husband and I a table top poker set that is way too awesome and my sister brought me a beautiful Nikon camera for my birthday!

After that, we opened the rest of my birthday gifts:

Santa and Nutcracker banks from the kids - these were filled with yummy cookies!

Wonderfile from Dale - So cool!

I also got a beautiful sweater vest from my mom a few weeks ago as an early birthday present.  I will try and take a picture of it a little later and post it tomorrow.

AND we opened our Christmas gifts (yes, on Christmas Eve - every year!  lol)!  I was totally spoiled this year!  I got:

the serger I have been wanting for ages!!!

and a travel case for the serger or my sewing machine!

I also got a custom made header for this blog, made by my fourteen-year-old son, Jeremy (you can see this above).  I absolutely love this!!!

What a day!  I am too happy!  :)

I hope you all have as wonderful a Christmas as I have and get to spend lots of time relaxing and doing your favorite things!  Now, I hear crochet hooks calling my name!  See you later!

A Pretty Flowered Headband

I won't even get into the politics of last night except to say that I was bitterly disappointed with the election results,  BUT I used the time while I was waiting for said results wisely and wanted to share pictures of what I did with all of you.

Let me start by saying that my oldest sister is always on the lookout for crochet projects she thinks I should try.  She went to a local craft show and found a scarf and some headbands which she purchased and brought home for me to look at.  Right away, I realized that the pattern of the headbands was very similar to a free pattern I had been eyeing on Ravelry and wanting to try.  I told her I would see what I could do.  Anyway, last night afforded me the perfect opportunity, and I think it turned out pretty well, especially considering it was a first attempt at the pattern.

For those of you who are interested, you can find the pattern I used here!

I need to say a big thank you to my unwilling model in the first picture.  My dear daughter was home from work sick today, and the last thing she wanted to do was allow me to take her picture when she "looked sick and awful", but she gave in and I love her for it!  Thank you Baby.  :)

A Swap Teaser...

Hello again.  So, I am currently signed up for two swaps on Crochetville, the 2012 Stocking Stuffer Swap in which I am lucky enough to be paired up with Angelfire, and the 2012 Holiday Gift Exchange in which my partner is none other than GrammyRoberts!  I have been hard at work stalking posts and planning packages and wanted to give everyone (except you Bonnie aka Angelfire) a sneak peek at the stocking in progress for the Stocking Stuffer Swap.  Here is a picture taken yesterday afternoon.  It has actually come a long way since I took this, but I really don't want to give to much away just yet...

So, with the stocking almost done, I am turning my attention to deciding what I should stuff it with.  I have some ideas formulating in my head, but I am still trying to finalize a plan.

For GrammyRoberts' swap package, on the other hand, I admit to still being completely clueless.  I have some VERY general ideas as to what I want to do, but I think I have a long road ahead on that particular package.  Wish me luck please!!!

A New Hook, RAOKS, and What I'm Doing Now

A New Hook

I AM SO EXCITED!!!

I won my first Jimbo hook in the auction he just had and WOW! is it beautiful!!!  Jimbo, you are incredible!!!  Take a look at this beautiful thing!!!

It is a size L and feels wonderful in my hand.  I haven't had an opportunity to work with it yet, but am very much looking forward to doing so this weekend.  If there is anyone reading this who is unfamiliar with Jimbo's work, check him out here!

RAOKS

So, I listed a few wants on the Crochetville winter/holiday wish list this morning, and I have already been gifted, not once but twice!!!  Here are links to the wonderful patterns I have received from two VERY GENEROUS elfs!!!  Thank you again!!!

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tri-color-cable-braid-scoodie-pattern

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-tree-doily-2

The first will be a gift for my daughter.  I hope to get it done in time for Christmas but I am so backed up right now I don't know whether or not I will make it...

What I am doing now...

So, you say, what are you working on now???  Unfortunately, my crochet time has been rather limited lately due to work and school.  I am working on a gift for my mom - see the pattern here, and a baby blanket of my own design.  I am also trying to get some hairbows made for my sweet little granddaughter,

Maraya

and blankets made for both of my grandsons,

Brennan

&

Colton

I also joined the 2012 Stocking Stuffer Swap and am planning a FABULOUS swap package for my awesome partner!!!  So excited about that!!!

I will post pictures of some of my projects very soon.  Please check back!  

Hugs to you,

Christie

AMAZING Deal!!!

Last night my husband found an ad in our local paper for yarn for sale.  Today I went to look at it and bought the entire stash for just $15!!!  I was amazed at how much there was and it took hours to go through and photograph.  Now I just have to figure out what I want to make with it!!!