Wed. Nov. 20 2013
                                                       Decluttering
       
                                Finding and cataloging handmade craft items.
With my nephew away for the weekend I managed to get into the back bedroom turned storage room and retrieve things for the winter season.  Also had time to photograph more of my handmade creations, most done with no pattern.
     This past month also decluttered basement, finding  garbage and many donatable bags and boxes, so glad to rid of things.
      Found items that I can give as gifts as I shop all year.
Many hours of leisure time I have spent crocheting, I have
given away more items than have sold.
     Gives me far more pleasure.

 All dresses are about a 6 month size done in a double crochet.


Ribbon is strung arms for decoration and also at waistline.



I also crocheted a few slippers or booties in various colours done mostly in a single crochet.



Scarves  galore


More booties in
Ti Cat, black and
gold






So many hats, I have donated dozens.


As many of us enter the chilly season, stay warm, love one another and give Thanks.
                                                                                                   Karen

spouses grandfather
Boar War

                             REMEMBER

WW2-father

 Proudly they
served.
Lived, loved
and now have all passed away.

tanks

uncle

late spouse-NATO-protected Germany

                     
                        LEST WE FORGET
                                       

 November 3 2013

    I have been making cards for a few years now.
Taken a few classes from The Memory Keeper https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Memory-Keeper/129866463432
 




 Some of these cards are from a CD from  http://www.joannasheen.com/craft-supplies/
     I do a little sewing, some dresses a made for my great niece, one using a t shirt.
     My next project is to try a sewn quilt, good luck to me.
     My passion is crocheting, done many project over the years. I must scan more pictures and share. This small throw is designed for my mothers wheelchair.
It is made with a lighter weight yarn and done with several squares in a flower design. Joined with added chain to create a frill and several rows of double crochet to create a border to create larger size.  I also machine stitched material to other side for extra warmth.  This would be a great project to giveaway for seniors and people who need a little warmth and love.
    It is a glorious sunny, cold day, praise the Lord and let us be glad in it.