Monthly Archives: December 2013

Fair Isle Mittens

Inspired by my trip to Colorado (25 degrees), I am officially ready for cold weather. Knit with Lornas Laces Shepherd Sock yarn using patterns from Colorwork Creations by Susan Anderson-Freed. Slightly improvised (I can’t help myself, I have to fiddle … Continue reading

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New Old Desk Revisited

Remember the desk I found by the side of the road? Hubby built two drawers to replace the missing ones and I threw a couple coats of paint on it. And this is what I have now:

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Just Married

Just returned from Colorado where my lovely granddaughter was married this past weekend. It is hard to believe she is old enough, seems like just yesterday I was holding a newborn baby. May the two of you have a wonderful … Continue reading

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Roses In The Desert

My son knows me well, he sends me pictures of roses from Afghanistan.

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Icy Day Roses

I think the freezing rain has finally claimed victory over the roses…

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Holey Heels!

Holes in the heels of my stash socks and a darner I am not. So I bought these.. ..and now have this. No holes (that you can see) and no darning. Woo hoo, I am ready for winter!  

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More Spiderwebs

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The Original Lace Knitters

How many lace patterns have been inspired by spiderwebs? It has been foggy with mist here all night and it seems our lace knitters found Bob the Builder’s truck an enticing spot. The webs are so fragile appearing that it … Continue reading

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