Not ready for Summer to be over

It has been a long time since my last post.  I have been busy with so many things.  I started back to full time work two weeks ago and ended almost 20 days of traveling here, there and everywhere.  I have been to California, Canada, Columbus Ohio and Pittsburgh.
I have kept my fingers somewhat busy but so many projects are in my head! 
This is the poncho I made to dream about next summer:

 

It can be worn like this or like this:

 

 

I love the colors!  But my son's girlfriend did recognize that the yarn was the same as my wine Cozy! I will be able to say that I am again just like fine wine!

 

Several months ago, I saw someone with one of these necklaces:

 

 

I have wanted to make one so much and today I found that my secretary was selling them!  This one was made by prison women!  The profits go to help prison ministries!  It has beautiful blues in it!

 

I hope all who read this are doing well and preparing for a great weekend.  If you are reading this please leave me a comment!  Would love to know that I am not the only one reading my blog!

 

Norma

Summer Sinusesssssssssss

It stinks to have the summer blahs!  With all the traveling and different environments, I think my head decided to give in to a sinus infection.  So I have kept it easy all day.  I did finish towel holders that I started 2-3 years ago. I had enough left over to make a washcloth using Shari's pattern from
http://sharicrochet.blogspot.com/  I am not sure I will be able to do dishes with it since it is so cute! 

I also have to share this photo of Lexie and her blanket that I made in May.  It is so nice to see her relaxing on it!!

Have a nice weekend and here's to feeling better!

summer vacations and croceht gifts!

I have been busy traveling over the last 2 and half weeks.  I have been to Jasper Indiana to pay respects to my God Daughter whose son died at the age of 3 unepectedly.  What a tragedy and something that makes you wonder why.  Please keep the family of Kai in your prayers.

I got home from there and left the next afternoon to visit my son in Sunnyvale Ca!  What a wonderful trip!  He had a plans for us to see several sights - a beautfiul beach at Half Moon Bay and the Muir Woods!  WOW!  Sharing a couple of photos:

Yes that is an Apple- he is so blessed to be able to work there this summer!

Half Moon Bay

Muir Woods!  Adam is 6'5".  I hope that helps with perspecive!

Next I came home for one day and drove to Saule Ste. Marie Canada to meet with friends that I have blogged with for 9 years.  Of course I crocheted them something: 

a Wine bottle Cozy with a bottle of nice wine!  The colors were pretty but did not show well!

A water bottle cozy to carry your water! 

I made another the same colors as the wine cozy for our host! 

I loved the wine cozy so much- I made myself two! 





I actually took pictures as I crocheted them on the road home.  I will be posting them soon and writing the pattern I made up- my first ever!

Have a great day- Enjoy the sunshine and find your thankfuls today!

Norma



Trying in on Thursday!

I will be meeting friends this summer that I have been in contact with for many years- never to meet face to face!  I have been wracking my brain to try to make them each something.  The openwork poncho is not turning out as well- I may need to ask for help!  So this is what I am trying for now: 

It is a journal cover!  I think it will turn out nice and I found the multi-color cotton for $1.37 on clearance at Hobby Lobby!  Yes- I am heading over there this afternoon for more!

I hope that you are having a great day and thank you for reading!

My First Follower!

Thank you to Sandy for becoming my first follower!  I am also excited to be getting closer to 100 views!
Happy 4th of July to everyone!

Open work poncho- trial

New work in progress is an openwork poncho inspired by Liz at crochetincolor.blogspot.com. Her poncho was so pretty but she was correct when she mentioned that it is difficult crocheting with a large hook with finer yarn. I chose Deborah Norville Serenity Garden Yarn which is a "2" weight.

I am not sure how this will turn out but will keep you posted!

Speaking of keeping you posted- is there anybody reading? I havenever had any comments so not sure and no followers as of yet!  Let me know!

A Delta Zeta Colored Baby Blanke for my Daughter's Friend!

Finally a project done!  I have put this off and it needed done today! I did it!  I think it turned out nice!  I am looking at what I want to do next....  so many projects to choose from! 
Here it is!

I will be catching up with some posts next week with what my new WIP is!