New Project

What is this?

A rug!

I decided to make a rug for our bedroom. It is a big undertaking. I've never made this big a rug before. I think I should get it done by next weekend. I am loving it already! Go here for some great tutorials. If you decide to try this craft, keep in mind it will look horrible the first couple rows or so....and then suddenly it magically looks pretty good.

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Miles was mad at the dog for messing up his "city" in his room, so he made a gate so the dog couldn't get in. I didn't have the heart to tell him it most likely wouldn't work! He found out the hard way. I heard him say "OH MAN!" It was hard not to laugh.

Oh. We are snowed in today.
Snow, snow, go away!
~Karen

Finished!

This blanket took about a week to make. I made three or four squares a day. I am giving it to one of Mimi and Moe's friends. It cost around $2 to make! Goodwill is awesome!

I hope it is loved to the point it falls apart...many many years from now!
~Karen

Very Awesome!

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The Cat Shot The Dog.....

...And is now serving a life sentence in San Quentin with Johnny Cash. This is the how the story goes according to Mimi. :)

Yes, this is as it appears. A cat shot a dog! I was shocked and amused by Mimi's latest creation. We don't own guns. We aren't the "packing heat" type of people. In fact, I'm not sure I'd sleep comfortably with a gun in the house. We are city dwellers. We grow our veggies. We don't hunt our meat..we buy it at the deli. We don't have cable television, so I can't blame it on that. I have no idea what put this thought in her head other than a Johnny Cash song. I have to admit it is pretty funny. I do like the deranged look in the cat's eye.

Have a good week! Karen

I Have A Problem

There is a book donor at my Goodwill who donates lots and lots of books. I have gotten out of the habit of going to the library for a lot of reasons. And books are only 50 cents at Goodwill. So, I buy lots and lots of books.
Books that have interesting titles.
Books by authors I've heard of before.
Books on the New York Times bestseller list.
Books on Oprah's list.
You get the idea. I can't stop myself. I have no room for more books. Then I get online and look up my books on Amazon or Goodreads and get a general idea of how well liked or dislike they are. I know this is a complete waste of my time.
Sometimes I wonder who this book donor is. I imagine it is a woman in her mid 50's who is well read and loves good fiction. I wish I could have a coffee with her some time. I am sure we'd talk books.
Gotta go find a place for all these damn books.
~Karen

Pillow Making

I am making a pillow for a friend's little girl. It is looking good.

Here is what it will look like:

Thoughts?

~Karen

Projects

I've been making things. I've been lazy about taking pictures. These flowers are for a pillow I am making. I hope to have it done before the weekend is up!
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This is a rough sketch of a bunting doll I'm going to make. I have several felted sweaters that would work for the body and hood. I found several sellers on etsy, but the cost was always around $40 or up, so I am going to see if I can make some for Mimi and her friends. We'll see....
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I'm not the only one making things. Mimi drew this of our family. I think it's great. Kevin has little dots on his face...Apparently that reflects his stubble from lack of weekend shaving! I also like our fingers. They are so animated.

Have a fun weekend.
~Karen