Sewing & Crochet

I am making progress on my dad's blanket, but I have made some big mistakes so far. I think I can fix them though. I am not going for perfection. I like the look so far.

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Here is our friend's blanket:

I just love it. Believe it or not, this pattern came from a dishcloth pattern. I liked it so much I thought it would make a nice blanket. I intentionally attach them this way so as to have a nice border around each square.

Every square is my favorite! LOL! I hope they like it too!

Live Long & Prosper!
~Karen

Crochet, Poverty, & Games

Done making squares!!!

All I need to do is connect them! This is a blanket for a newly married couple. They have been our friends since the early '90's! HA! :) We all met in college. Now I feel old.

Yesterday we watched a film on poverty in the world. It was a good film. I was shocked to learn life expectancy in many parts of the world is around 45-50 yrs old. I can't imagine only having another 10 or so years to go. How sad. By the way, please go play FREE RICE and feed some people. It really does make a difference. If you aren't sure about it, go HERE and read about it.
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We've been playing a lot of games lately.

I'm thrilled to play some of these games. I really had no idea there were great games out there for kids. I thought we had few options...Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, etc...Those games are mind numbingly boring compared to some of these other games!! We like games by Gamewright and Ravensburger. I hope to someday have a game night with the kids. Maybe when they are older and think we aren't so cool, we can still all connect over good food and games. I hope so anyway.

Live Long & Prosper!
~Karen

Watch this!

I saw this on one of my favorite blogs. I think it is worth sharing. Please stay with it past the first 30 seconds or so. It is well worth it. Enjoy!





Live Long & Propser!
Karen

Crochet, Garden, and Making Things

These crochet hooks are awesome. Their brand name is not lost on me.

Why do they rock more than the Boye ones?

The ends are completely rounded. I have all other brands have a slight point on the end, and it ends up hurting my hand. I will only use these hooks from now on!

Here is what I have been working on:
It is a blanket for a newly married couple. Hope they like it!
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Finally lots of ripe tomatoes in the garden.
I love everything about tomatoes.
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Miles made me this:
I love it. He used a pipe cleaner to make it. He was proud that I wore it out of the house. I think he thought I wouldn't wear it every day! :)
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Finally I made this for Amelia.
I found these felt cut outs at Dollar Tree. I really like the look.

Live Long & Prosper!
Karen

Hot! Fun Holiday Weekend!

Ralphie plays all day. Even when it is HOT and HUMID out. He is always wound up and ready for play. Nothing wears him out.

This one wants in. He is no dummy.
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Here is Kevin studying something...probably Math.

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A hot habanero plant. I made zucchini subs for lunch with swiss chard, onions, basil, chives, a one of these. It totally kicked our butts! HOT! It was great!! :)

Here is garden 1 in all its' glory. It's doing well, and finally tomatoes are turning red.

Garden 2 looks far more chaotic, but that is just the vining nature of the squash. Also we had several volunteer tomato plants, and we did not have the heart to kill them.

I wish it would cool back down. The humidity makes it unbearable!
We are enjoying Kevin's long weekend!
~Karen

Good Times

We've had a fun week! Lots of playing!

We'll miss you!

And you!
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Now for some funny stuff about that quilt I made!
Look at all the problems this thing has:

Ooops! I can't measure or cut a straight line.

Nope, it is not a wrinkle. It is sewn like this.

Yep, that is a scrap piece of fabric that made it onto the backside without me even noticing.

It looks nice if you don't get too close! I do know it is gonna last, but it has issues here and there.
Oh well. Just like life ....I learned a lot making those mistakes!
Karen

Back In Da House!

This cute little sh*t got out of the gate today and I thought he was gone forever.
I made signs and someone called!

I am so thankful. There are good people in the world. I am so happy to be reminded of this daily.

I must do something to repay the kind soul who returned our crazy, but loved dog!
Karen