Crochet Projects

Crochet projects are addictive...especially when there is no pattern involved. I like to make my own design, and see what I can create. The process is a love/hate relationship. In the beginning I am excited to get it going, and I can visualize the end project, but by the time I am half way done I get discouraged. But I crochet on closer to the finish line. Towards the end of the project momentum builds and I become excited to finish. All in all it is a rewarding process, and it allows me to express my creativity. I love to think the things I make live on and may even out live me.

This is for a dear friend:

Here is a new project I am working on:
It's Mimi's birthday gift from me. She picked out the colors. I have to make 20 squares, and then I will connect them, and make a nice pink border around them. I can't wait to put it on her bed.
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In other news (the bad kind), I broke a tooth in half early in the weekend. :(

Have a great week!
~Karen

I can't believe it's mid-November. My work station shows it. I have 5 different projects going on. I know. 5. That is too many. Look at my space:

Hopefully by 2010 my junk will be reduced as the supplies get used up!
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Here is a blanket I am working on. It is killing my hands. I should have opened it up to show you, but I was too lazy!

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Here is Ralphie. He is getting bigger.

I can't resist saying "Fly away!" when I see him. Look at those ears!

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I finished The Bastard of Istanbul. I really enjoyed the book. It didn't have this perfect Hollywood ending either, and I can appreciate that.

What book are you reading?
and
Are you making most, all, or none of your holiday gifts?

~Karen

Fred, the beta fish, is the newest member in our family.

He requires very little attention. The perfect pet!
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Remember one of my favorite things?
Look at it closely:

Yep, it broke. It broke the day we had the new heater installed. Just a clumsy move on my part was all it took. It may sound really weird, but I think I may like it more now. Not that I like having broken things, but it reminded me to enjoy things while you have them, and not keep them aside for someday.

It inspired me to properly display some favorite pottery pieces:

So, now we can enjoy it!

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I've been crocheting

I love this one:

I'm thinking it will be a pin....still a work in progress!

Another baby blanket:

Off to do laundry! Have a great week!
~Karen

We Should Listen:

The Right Thing: Healthcare for ALL

It's War

My neighbors have lost their minds. It is Fall and the leaves are falling, and this must have triggered insanity because they all spent the entire weekend attacking leaves, bagging leaves, mulching leaves, etc.

WHY?

Who cares?

I say let the leaves be, and enjoy life with your loved ones instead.

My 2 cents, Karen

I Spy Kylie Parry Art!

I have a lot of Kylie Parry's pieces. I admit I look at her shop a lot! I love everything in it! Here is a wall in our bedroom:

Yep, that sweet little key plaque is by her!***
In our kitchen:
The sweet star around the pitcher!
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Here is another piece I love. I love the colors.

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This one is on our bathroom.

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You may see a pear...I see my favorite food in the world: the butternut squash.

*Yummers*

Yeah, I may never take this thing off.
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Love the pins too. Beautiful!

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More little wall ornaments waiting to find a home!

Check out her shop! Find some holiday gifts. I 'll understand if you can't quite part with them after you get them. I feel the same way!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/kylieparry