Homemade Goodness

The picture says it all. HOMEMADE BREAD. It is simply divine. This is a whole wheat loaf. Here is the recipe. It is easy and there is no kneading! 4 ingredients and one of them is water! The rest is easy and anyone can do it.
~Karen

Wii Tip

When playing Lego Star Wars on the Wii, it is important to dress appropriately.

Keeping busy

This quilt is for my dad. I hope to give it to him this weekend, but I need to log some hours if
that is going to happen.

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I have been making more pigs.

I altered the pattern. The pattern calls for an unusually long neck. I don't like the head flopping about. This pig has about 1/5 the neck called for and I think it is about right. It took several pigs for me to get it right.

They kind of freak me out when they don't have their snouts or ears on. I have this fear they will look really wonky or even worse--scary! Probably looking in this bag would be scarier!

Oh, and look at the blanket. I will be 90 before that thing is done. GAH. I don't know why I chose to make such a large blanket. It will be a queen size throw...if it ever gets done. It will be warm...if it ever gets done.

Have a good week!
Karen

Scrappy Yarn Project

I love these so much. I love that it uses up those last bit of scrap yarn, and I love headbands. I went to etsy to see if anyone sold these badboys and I was shocked. I cannot imagine selling these for $10 or more....I was thinking maybe $2 max. I don't even sell things so it kind of makes this all the more funny, but I know I wouldn't charge $10! or more!!!

Crochet, Spiderboy, & Art

I have been making lots of creatures.

The funny thing is how they all look different from one another. Each one has its' own personality even though they are all from the same pattern. Maybe some of it is because I have been watching entirely too much tv while working.
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Miles has been busy too. Here is Spiderman casting his web.

Here is battling Venom. For some reason unknown to me he also calls Venom by another name--Dennis. I do not know why.

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I bought the most awesome crochet bag ever. It is by Land's End. I like all the interior pockets and the fact it is stable on the floor. It never tips over. I should add I doubt it was made specifically for crafting, but it works well for me.

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Here is Spider boy all dressed up and ready to fight crime:

Notice the back won't stay closed anymore. I think he is outgrowing it. I may have to spring for one in his size.

Too cute.

Have a great weekend.
Karen

I'm back!

It's been a long time since I have blogged. I can't really give one reason why I quit. I guess I got out of the habit and life kept "happening," so I was preoccupied.

I have kept busy with the same interests and the addition of two new ones: Netflix (streamed through Roku box) and the Wii. Oh my! The former may explain some of my absence. I love watching trashy tv. It is escapism at its' finest! The wii is fun too. I love to box. I think Kevin is *slightly* worried about my passion for punching!

Here are some things I have been working on:

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Alright...switching gears....
Does anyone out there read Readymade? I used to like this magazine. I don't know what happened to it. Maybe I changed? All I can think is "WTF happened to DIY" when I see magazine covers like this one:
Yes, the lamp base is made from a book.... Imagine dusting this thing. Or imagine the heat from the bulb hitting that paper. Wonder what that paper is treated with? I bet you could shellac it for future generations.
Yeah, this is one of the best projects of the year. Gah.
Am I wrong on this? Do you like it?
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Good to be back. I will try to update more frequently.
Karen