Look ! Up in the Sky ! [Archive 4]

[JulieKay]

Welcome to the new Sky CAL

The purpose of this group is to get all those UFO’s completed and get more organized .

We will work on a point system , one month at a time .

Each month, we will start with a clean slate and clear all points awarded for the past month .

The winner of the first month will receive a small item as a prize (price $ 2- $ 3 )

If you are the winner for that month, it will be up to you to send a prize to the winner of the next month, etc. That way, one person will not have to send all prizes .

What you work on each day will be your decision .As long as you are working on ANY project, you will get points for that day, based on the scale below .

Good luck and have fun !





Point System

One point a day for POSTING .

One point a day if you answer the question of the day .

One point for each small granny square .

One point for each row or round completed on a medium project ,such as a baby afghan, shawl or sweater .

One point a day for keeping and WRITING in a crochet journal .

One point for each separate Photo you share on Photo Friday.

Rainbow points- if you are making a scrap project, one point for each color used on it that week .

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Five points for each row on an adult sized afghan .

Five points - Small items completed (dishcloths ,squares over 5 rounds ,small toys, hats ,scarves ,etc )

Five points if get a thank you in the mail from someone you made an item for .

Five points for a Flat Stanley Photo
( a photo of you crocheting in an unusual spot )

5 points if you change your avatar weekly, based on the theme that week. The new theme will be announced on Friday.
You also get an extra 5 bonus points each time you change your avatar again during the week, as long as it is still in the theme we are going with that week. You can only get points for one change a day , though .

Five points if you recruit a new member to join the group .

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Ten points for a preemie afghan completed .

Ten points if you give the item to someone and have a photo of them WITH the item .

Ten points if you design a new pattern to share .
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25 points for a completed afghan .

Added Bonus points – Each morning, I’ll choose a secret post number for the day . Whoever posts on that number will get 5 bonus points .

Each morning I will also write down a color of yarn. If that is the color you are using that day you get 5 bonus points.

****New & Improved ******
THE DEAD ZONE
-- if you pick ONE HOUR A DAY as your CROCHET hour-- that means no cleaning, cooking,laundry, or POSTING in here -- and dedicate that one hour to CROCHET -- give yourself 5 bonus points for that hour.
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Cville Friends Ghan Squares

8 inch
Krystal - navy,natural,country blue
Wendy-blue,yellow,white
Judy-tropical
Cara-darks,reds,greens,gold,blue,black
Heather-blue,teal,sage,rose,grey
Jeannie-jewel tones solid
Karen -blue,green,purple
Cindy-any colors
Brenda-ecru,dk blue,burgundy,hunter
Pauline-jewel,black
Donna- any
Shelly-any
Tab-tropical
April -pink and red
Tracy-8" Royal green or bright yellow or mix
Valerie-any
Kathy-any ( 8 or 12,either one )
Lorraine (Scorpio59)-Varigated centers - black border

12 inch
Betty-brights
Tammy-greens/cream
Norma-reds,blues,purples,greens
Athba-floral themed -blue,yellow,beige,rose ,buff
NiYa-purples--all shades.
Lillibet- 12" squares in floral theme or any 12" squares and any colors..

[Aussie]

Cville Friends Ghan Squares

8 inch
Krystal - navy,natural,country blue
Wendy-blue,yellow,white
Judy-tropical
Cara-darks,reds,greens,gold,blue,black
Heather-blue,teal,sage,rose,grey
Jeannie-jewel tones solid
Karen -blue,green,purple
Cindy-any colors
Brenda-ecru,dk blue,burgundy,hunter
Pauline-jewel,black
Donna- any
Shelly-any
Tab-tropical
April - any color Pink or Red
Tracy-8" Royal green or bright yellow or mix
Valerie- any color
Kathy - 8 inch or 12 inch any color
Tena - 8 inch any blue
Lorraine (Scorpio59)-Varigated centers - black border
Sherri - 8inch any color.
Leanna - pinks,reds and purples
Amy - fall Colors
Christi - Bright Smiley Colors
Pixie - Med to Dark Purples
Shelby - Blues, Off White, Grey and Black

12 inch
V -brights
Tammy-greens/cream
Norma-reds,blues,purples,greens
Athba-floral themed -blue,yellow,beige,rose ,buff
Niya - any color Purple
Lillibet - 12inch Floral or any other theme and any colors
Honey - 12inch Cream, Forest Green or Navy Blue

[judianne]

Hey Gang! Did you see the Tricolor Tote free pattern of the day from Annie's Attic? http://www.anniesattic.com/free_pattern_day/index.html (I just love that pop up of the Gourmet Crochet Amigurumi Nativity set, don't you?) Remember, we cannot have enough totes!

The yarn, Landscapes Autumn Trails, called for in the pattern is $18/skein:eek at Lion Brand and they say it will felt. It's 50% wool/50% acrylic. But this site, http://www.discountyarnsale.com/pd_lion_brand_landscapes.cfm, does not recommend it for felting. They say that Patons Classic Merino is their favorite for felting.
I printed out that pattern...but will use whatever wool is cheapest for mine!:devil I'm lovin' totes these days...and thread...and......:hook

[Ankh]

NiYa, thanks for sharing your projects. Love the scarf and the lapghan is gorgeous! How do you guys ever visualize a project so you can pick colors that make it look so beautiful! Love the half moon shawl, too. Found the pattern and now it's on my WIMs list, as if it needed another project. So, it would work out okay with an L hook and a worsed weight yarn? Pattern calls for N hook and bulky weight yarn. Did you add more to the pattern? Thanks for the links on scarf and the tapestry crochet; got the tapestry one bookmarked. The projects are absolutely beautiful but it looks so complex!


My first tapestry piece was a little cumbersome but once I figured out the technique I was hooked. Carol also has a yahoo group that I joined that is devoted to the technique and she is always willing to respond to member questions. She also teaches frequently at CGOA conventions.

I am a purple person so I can make almost any shade of purple work for me :yes . I held two strands of worsted weight yarn together and used the L Hook. I don't particularly care for Jiffy NiYa :yarn

[q8_crochet]

my mother told me that the pain might be because of me sleeping all the day and didn`t eat anything
so she made me somefood
and now i feel better if anything happens i`ll shall tell mom to pick me to the ER
for now i`ll watch the movie the 9th gate and crochet my RR i want it done as soon as possible

[Aussie]

Howdy Everyone

Cara did you have a great day out and did you buy lots of yarn.

Julie its nice to see you. How is everything with you. Are you working on any projects at the moment.

Jeannie your posts are amazing.:clap

Roxy any luck finding the Cat. Poor thing. Can you reschedule your hospital appointment.

Amy thats great that you got to go to work anyway.

Athba Im glad your feeling a bit better, but maybe you should rest and dont forget to eat as well.:hug

Kathy Im glad that you dont have to have foot surgery and its great that he said you can start walking again.:yay

Karen you got the post number(14990). Congratulations

Judy you got the post number (15000). Congratulations

Congratulations everyone for chatting in this cal and bringing us upto 15000 posts. Thats just amazing.:yay :clap :clap

[Misa]

15000 POSTS!?! Wow. We are talkative aren't we? :lol

Athba - Glad you're feeling better. :hug

Amy - Glad you got some hours for today after all. :yes

Roxy - I sure hope you found the kitty. :(

Kathy - Very glad to hear you don't have to have foot surgery. That just sounds painful. :yes

NiYa - I need to make time to try that tapestry crochet. Those are great pieces!

Judy - I don't like making wearables either. Tried to make my mom a sweater once and I swear the whole family could've fit in that thing :rofl It was awful.

Donna - Even my sister says you're justified about the pumpkin. She also said she'd be chasing them down and hauling them off to their parents insisting they buy a new pumpkin and she'd tell them if they ever smashed anything of hers again she'd smash....ummmm, well let's just say their boy parts.....but that's just the way she is :devil In fact, that might be overreacting :lol

Got 30 skeins of Vanna's Choice today :c9 Bunch of fabric to make bedding for Peyton (niece's soon to be born baby's name), some baby clothes at the Goodwill and a huge tote bag for $3.99 at Goodwill, too. I love tote bags. They're great for projects :yes

[Aussie]

Cara wow you got some great things there today. What are you going to make with the Vannas choice.

[Misa]

Cara wow you got some great things there today. What are you going to make with the Vannas choice.

I'm actually gonna make a blanket for me out of it :lol DH and I use separate bedding (it was that or twin beds...don't ask :rolleyes) and I need a nice blanket for my side. He has the comforter because I get hot. But I'm gonna use that lush yarn for a blankie just for me :c9

[TammyG]

Hi all.....

Cara..I love Vanna's Choice, enjoy it!!

I'm gonna go make some squares now...

[tahlara]

Yes, things seem okay at the moment with wildfires. Dad was in the area for business.

Have this annoying sinus headache that refuse to go away. I am going to take a whole day off and rest up. Where is JulieKay? I don't see her today or did she sneak by me ?

Will be back in a bit :)

[Krystal16]

Cara, DH and I use separate bedding as well. Nothing gets tucked into the mattress when I make the bed, and every night, he pulls the layers he wants, I pull the layers I want. It makes for a very messy bed every morning, but better sleeping!

I am sewing together that LAST row of the dragonfly afghan. I have a few rounds of border to do after that, then just the weaving. There are a lot of ends, but I didn't feel like doing them as I went. I'm sort of in the mood to do them all at once this time around. Maybe I'll get it mailed out tomorrow, but kids have a half day of school, so who knows?

K

[Misa]

Cara, DH and I use separate bedding as well. Nothing gets tucked into the mattress when I make the bed, and every night, he pulls the layers he wants, I pull the layers I want. It makes for a very messy bed every morning, but better sleeping!


Yes it does :yes Plus he sleeps with tons of pillows and I sleep with one....if someone comes over I just close the bedroom door and tell them we don't show that room :lol

[krazy-kitty]

The cat is back, he did this yesterday as well, was out for over 5 hours, BF is gonna get a new back door and put a catflap in it, so I wont have to worry too much about them coming back.

Missed my hospital appiontment which was a cancellation, tried phoning to re-arrange, but no answer got put on hold everytime.

BF and I are thinking about going to Belgium for the treatment in the new year, it is half the pricce and no waiting list.

I would have to wait 3-6 months for another appiontment and they wont start treatment untill payment is made in full, and we won't have the money till the new year anyway (fingers crossed).

Just need to get both our passports re-newed, and I can book a consultaion and get the ball rolling, have been messing around for 5 years with the NHS and getting nowhere, it's now time for a second opinion.

Have been flitting from one project to the next recently and not really getting anywhere, gonna try anad concentrate on 2 items to get finished and start making stuff for the holiday swap.

[Aussie]

Cara thats a great idea. Its amazing how one person can be so cold at night and the other is so hot. It sure makes it hard when you have the one blanket. Have you decided on a pattern.

Tammy have fun making squares. Thats what Im going to do today. Although the candy cane yarn is staring at me saying pick me pick me.

Krystal well done your nearly finished with the dragonfly ghan.

Diane hope you feel better soon.:hug

Roxy Im glad the kitty came back. He knows where his home is. I will keep my fingers crossed for you and hope you can get something sorted out soon.

[krazy-kitty]

Cheers Wendy

Gonna post some pics now, as wont have time later.

Forgive me if I have posted some of these b4, forgot what I have shown you all.

This is the back of my cardigain, need to go over pattern, as the top section is gonna be longer than the bottom (way too long for me).

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/WIP%20CAL/cardigain.jpg


Pet blanket joined together, need to check size b4 I do any more, going to my mums later today.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/WIP%20CAL/chestersblanket.jpg

Squares I made for my SP
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/WIP%20CAL/8inchsquarelemonandcream.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/WIP%20CAL/8inchsquarelemongreenandcream.jpg


Potholder and dishcloth for SP
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/WIP%20CAL/potholderanddishcloth.jpg


Flower bookmark for sp
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/WIP%20CAL/RoseBookMark.jpg

[judianne]

my mother told me that the pain might be because of me sleeping all the day and didn`t eat anything
so she made me somefood
and now i feel better if anything happens i`ll shall tell mom to pick me to the ER
There you go! Moms know all things...:)
Rest - and EAT!:hug

[Aussie]

Roxy your cardigan is coming along great and I love the squares that you have made. The potholder and dishcloth are cute, love the color and a very nice bookmark. Thanks for sharing.

Judy howdy doody.

[judianne]

Cara, 30 skiens of Vanna's Choice...WOW! What sort of blanket are you going to make?
Krystal, I'm tempted to go back to separate bedding,too. We have a King bed, but 2 mattresses which I've been treating as one. I did it before... separate bedding, but this time I could leave twin sheets laying on top... Phil has an electric blanket, which I HATE. I don't like to be warm when I sleep, either. Plus he's a restless sleeper. When he was away all I had to do was flip my cover back up over the pillow and the bed was made!:lol :lol


I have a goal now, for when I finally start making ME a ghan! My own blankie...:manyheart
Thanks for the ideas, my friends.

[judianne]

Hi, Wendy!
I've been crocheting the comfortghan like crazy! I figure 2 more times around the center panel, then about 12 or so squares, and I'm finished. Our friend's husband isn't doing well...so she can use this. It'll be there when it's needed the most...I've seen it happen like that.

Rox, you made some really pretty things for your SP! Thanks for sharing the pics of all your progress on the cardigan and pet blanket, too. You've been really busy!

[krazy-kitty]

A few more photo's of stuff I made for my SP


Coasters

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/Swaps/coasters.jpg


Lapghan, I designed the pattern myself

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/Swaps/greenandwhitelapghan.jpg

Hook and stitch marker case, I made and designed bothe the case and the stitch markers

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/Swaps/stichandhook.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/Swaps/hookcase.jpg

I have called it Black and Spike hook and stitch case

[Aussie]

Judy great idea. Im looking forward to the ME Cal. Not sure what Im going to make yet. I really dont want it to be little squares.

Im busy today doing some washing and housework, now just having a break and making some squares before I vacuum the house.

[judianne]

A few more photo's of stuff I made for my SP


Coasters

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/Swaps/coasters.jpg


Lapghan, I designed the pattern myself

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/Swaps/greenandwhitelapghan.jpg

Hook and stitch marker case, I made and designed bothe the case and the stitch markers

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/Swaps/stichandhook.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/krazy-kitty-album/Swaps/hookcase.jpg

I have called it Black and Spike hook and stitch case
WOW!! You've been BEYOND busy! Very, very pretty work, Rox!:clap

[econ-nerd]

This separate bedding issue sounds quite common. I'm always warm (and I haven't even run into the hot flash thing yet - heaven help us when I do :lol ) and hubby is always cold. I usually fall asleep with a bunch of blankies on and by morning most of them are pushed off me and there is a balnkie "hedge" between us :lol He will be sleeping in a sweatsuit with a pile of quilts and afghans ontop of him while I have far fewer layers on. Oh well...

[judianne]

Judy great idea. Im looking forward to the ME Cal. Not sure what Im going to make yet. I really dont want it to be little squares.
Make it BIG squares:lol :lol
Seriously, I saved my Caron SS for a modern looking (Mondrian style, I think it's called) ghan made up of different bright colored rectangles, etc, bordered with black. It is such a vivid pattern. One way for me to get bright colors in my bedroom!:devil

[judianne]

This separate bedding issue sounds quite common. I'm always warm (and I haven't even run into the hot flash thing yet - heaven help us when I do :lol ) and hubby is always cold. I usually fall asleep with a bunch of blankies on and by morning most of them are pushed off me and there is a balnkie "hedge" between us :lol He will be sleeping in a sweatsuit with a pile of quilts and afghans ontop of him while I have far fewer layers on. Oh well...
Then you're really going to have fun with the hot flashes! Tell DH to run for the hills!:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[Aussie]

Judy Im sure your friend is going to love the ghan and will really appreciate the work you have put into it. Im glad your nearly done.

Roxy wow you sure have been busy. Love your projects and wow you have designed your own lapghan. It looks great. Great work on the stitch marker case.:clap

Karen yes Im not looking forward to the hot flushes that us girls will get but I am hot all the time now though. A seperate blankie sounds like a great idea to make for the ME Cal.

[Misa]

Roxy - Great work!! :clap :cheer You certainly have been busy :yes

Judy - :lol I don't think all 30 skeins will go into the blanket. I figure any leftover can be a scarf for everyone :D Think I'll make the navajo but without the diamonds this time. And in fall colors instead of the native colors. The one I made for Big Daddy came out lightweight and oh so cushy :c9

Wendy - Hmmm, I forgot about the upcoming ME CAL :scrachin Don't think I wanna wait til January though...it might quite cold before that :lol

[Misa]

This separate bedding issue sounds quite common. I'm always warm (and I haven't even run into the hot flash thing yet - heaven help us when I do :lol ) and hubby is always cold. I usually fall asleep with a bunch of blankies on and by morning most of them are pushed off me and there is a balnkie "hedge" between us :lol He will be sleeping in a sweatsuit with a pile of quilts and afghans ontop of him while I have far fewer layers on. Oh well...

:lol Mine end up on the floor....no room for a blankie hedge between us due to Mt Pillomanjaro that he sleeps on :rofl Oh hot flashes are fun :D I called them Personal Power Surges :D

[Aussie]

Cara maybe we can chat with Julie and get this ME Cal organized soon then. Not sure if she was going to make it a seperate Cal or put it in here. Do you know?

I have all that Caron brites yarn that I could use for a ME Cal. Not sure what I would want to make though. Will have to look through my pattern books.

[losingmymind2]

When Rich and I shared a room it was separate bedding all the way! I need lots of covers, he swears he doesn't then stole mine. Once we started working opposing shifts to allow one of us to be home for the kids, separate bedrooms made sense; and we get along a LOT better now that we don't fight over having the a/c on arctic chill (him) or having the mattress heater on (me) all winter.

[econ-nerd]

Then you're really going to have fun with the hot flashes! Tell DH to run for the hills!:lol

Poor man is already dreading the thought of them :lol

Karen yes Im not looking forward to the hot flushes that us girls will get but I am hot all the time now though. A seperate blankie sounds like a great idea to make for the ME Cal.

Wendy - Hmmm, I forgot about the upcoming ME CAL :scrachin Don't think I wanna wait til January though...it might quite cold before that :lol

Cara maybe we can chat with Julie and get this ME Cal organized soon then. Not sure if she was going to make it a seperate Cal or put it in here. Do you know?

I have all that Caron brites yarn that I could use for a ME Cal. Not sure what I would want to make though. Will have to look through my pattern books.

I suspect I am missing something with the ME CAL :think Please tell me more!

Mine end up on the floor....no room for a blankie hedge between us due to Mt Pillomanjaro that he sleeps on :rofl Oh hot flashes are fun :D I called them Personal Power Surges :D

I like that name :yes

[q8_crochet]

roxy those are wonderful stuff gr8 job

wendy - don`t you have a work to go for??? it quarter to 12 where are naghty lady??? i think there are some stuff me and your boss should talk about :lol

judy-is the me cal to do stuff for our srlves or i missunderstood the idea???

[Misa]

Wendy - I dunno. Guess we'll have to ask her in the morning. :yes

Kathy - Well, I'm glad to see that we're not the only ones with separate bedding. I never tell anyone because it just seemed too weird. Now I can tell my sisters I'm not the odd one :D Somehow though I don't think they'll buy it :lol

Well, gonna go listen to a book and do my Dead Zone now. Talk to y'all later :hug

[Misa]

But first.....

Karen - The ME cal was an idea Julie had a while back that we would all finally make something for us to actually keep since everything we make is always for someone else :D

[Aussie]

Cara have a great night.

Athba I dont work on Fridays now. I only work 4 days a week which is just great. I can spend time on fridays doing housework or just vegging out.

[econ-nerd]

But first.....

Karen - The ME cal was an idea Julie had a while back that we would all finally make something for us to actually keep since everything we make is always for someone else :D

Ahhh that is what I suspected and I like the idea! I would certainly be in if we start one up :yay Thanks for the info and explanation :hug

[q8_crochet]

that gr8 wendy
i wish i can study 4 days a week
and 3 days will be much better from 4 of studying :lol
i`ll work on my RR while i`m in bed i can`t move alot i shall get rest

[q8_crochet]

i love the ME idea
that should be orgnized very ssoon :lol
i`m making FBB for me and hope it will finish today so i can use it at sunday at school :yay

[Aussie]

Athba what is the FBB. Im glad to see your resting, oh hang on a minute. Athba its 4 in the morning there isnt it. Your up early then. Are you having trouble sleeping.

[losingmymind2]

Homework is done! Now I can work on some squares for comfortghans. Found a nice, easy, quick to make pattern and can make it any size called for.

[q8_crochet]

wendy
yup its actully now 4:45 am
no i just slept all the day till 9:30pm so i`m completlly awake
the FBB is The Fat Bottom Bag
here a link to the cal
http://crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=45755
look thru all the beautiful bags they are so pretty and easy to make


i want some help

pleaaaaaaaaase encourge me to work on my selling stuff
i want to sell some crocheted stuff in our country these kind of crafts are not spread and not all the girls knows how to work with so i wanna sell stuff such as : ponchos , handbags, jackets, shawls, scarves ....etc
look at these patterns :)

http://www.crochetme.com/issue_1/springtime_poncho.html
wendy this is good for your brights ;)

http://www.plymouthyarn.com/index.php?nav=cPatterns.freePatterns&pattern_id=000004

and this one i already have it long time ago isn`t it so luxurian and so awwwwwwwwsooooooome (i love the pattern)
http://www.stitchdiva.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SDS-006

http://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=crochet&cdn=hobbies&tm=1130&gps=40_731_1276_632&f=11&su=p445.92.150.ip_&tt=14&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/Accessories/LT1455%2bPastels+Poncho.htm



there is a poncho i don`t know where is it`s link it`s really nice and awsome i love it :)

[TammyG]

Mt Pillomanjaro :rofl , Cara - my hubby has one of these too!!! We do not have seperate bedding, but might as well. He is always hot and has a bazillion pillows (and tries to steal mine). I am always cold. We "share" (he hardly uses) a sheet and a comforter and then each have our own seperate blanket on top of that.

[Aussie]

Athba the FBB looks nice doesnt it. The ponchos look great but I would never wear one and if I did make one then it would go to the girls and I really want to make something for myself. Im not really into making wearables so it will probably be another afghan. Im thinking of making 12 inch squares all different patterns and using my Caron brites.

Tammy howdy doody, what are you doing tonight.

[Aussie]

Homework is done! Now I can work on some squares for comfortghans. Found a nice, easy, quick to make pattern and can make it any size called for.

Kathy great job on finishing the homework. Now you can relax. Who are you making the comfortghans for. At the moment Im making 12 inch squares using the dreamcatcher pattern.

[losingmymind2]

I'm just making squares for various comfortghans being made here at the 'ville.

[TammyG]

Hey Wendy - so glad that you got some of that Candy Cane. I love getting packages in the mail....oh goodies :D

Gonna go veg before going to sleep, just hunted down my Halloween shirts, suppose to wear orange and black tomorrow...will have to use my purse too

[Krystal16]

Mt Pillomanjaro :rofl

Dragonfly is complete as far as crocheting, only needs the ends woven in. Don't be mistaken, there are a TON of ends to weave in. See you next Halloween.. :lol

I'll see if I can't get pics taken tomorrow.

Did someone say they have over 1,000 points? If so, I might as well stop counting mine. No way I can beat that in 6 days.

[Aussie]

Kathy its great to be able to help people out like that isnt it. Im making the 12 inch squares for Brenda at the moment. Its a nice break from the saltines.

Tammy yes I couldnt believe when I saw the ebay auction for the candycane yarn. It sure is nice to receive the goodies in the mail. Have a nice night.

Im going to have lunch now and see what is on the cable tv.

[Aussie]

:rofl

Dragonfly is complete as far as crocheting, only needs the ends woven in. Don't be mistaken, there are a TON of ends to weave in. See you next Halloween.. :lol

I'll see if I can't get pics taken tomorrow.

Did someone say they have over 1,000 points? If so, I might as well stop counting mine. No way I can beat that in 6 days.

Krystal that is excellent that you have finished. Well done. :clap

Now dont put it away, get those ends woven in. Cant wait to see it. Yes someone has over 1000 points, I think its Shelly but cant be sure. I thought I was going well with 700 points. I dont think I can make 300 saltines in 6 days.

[slicer]

Can't post for some reason!

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Afternoon Everyone,
Haven't been here all week. It's been one of those weeks. Pet couldn't eat and after taking him to the vet, they had to grind down his teeth ( this happens every 4-5 months ) but when they did one tooth fell out and another is loose. So he is miserable. I have to feed him every few hours by hand, so no sleep happening here. DD is sick, again. Fun week.
Haven't read to many posts I'm afraid. But if someone has 1,000 points, not much chance I can catchup in 5 days.
Haven't crocheted at all this week. But maybe when I get off from here.
Catch ya later

[bettycrackpot]

yeah, i give too. how'd you get so many???? do you crochet in your sleep????
:)

oh, btw, i must tell you guys I.LOVE. ELANN. SONATA. i am testing a sweater, and i bought it. (cause when i test, i follow patterns and count and stuff) its very nice. im using an H hook tho, and my hands can only take about 3 hours.

[Aussie]

Pauline its great to see you. Sorry you have had a bad week. Hope your daughter is feeling better soon and your pet as well.

Betty I havent heard of that yarn before is it acrylic, cant wait to see the sweater your making.

I have had a great day, doing housework, washing etc and watching tv and crocheting saltines. Its been just beautiful. Now I have just picked the girls up from school and while they are watching TV Im on here and going to do more on the 12 inch squares. I love the dreamcatcher square.

[Aussie]

Hey I got the post number.. congratulations to me.

New one coming right up.

[losingmymind2]

Morning, Wendy! no, I haven't been to bed yet...soon though I guess. Just reading, but I need to get to sleep soon, or it will be the crack of noon before I roll out of bed.

[Aussie]

Kathy its nearly 3am there isnt it. Are you having trouble sleeping.

[q8_crochet]

hello
i slept for couple of hours then wakes up to call hubby and wake him since 11am till now 1 pm he just waked up
i`m soooooooooooooooo mad now i feel sleepy but just can`t sleep well as if i were sleeping in complete time since night to now :mad

[TammyG]

Good morning!! Yeah it's Friday, it's Friday!!!! Gotta hit the shower, see ya' all later. Man I'm hungry......

[econ-nerd]

Good morning!! Yeah it's Friday, it's Friday!!!! Gotta hit the shower, see ya' all later. Man I'm hungry......

:lol :yay I agree :hug Yeah for Friday :cheer And I am hungry too :P

[Aussie]

Morning to you all. New color and Project in my siggie.

Its also Photo Friday, cant wait to see some photos from you all.

[tracysthings]

Morning everyone, going to have a relaxing day crocheting and watching tv and chatting. Don't think I will catch up to 1000 points either, have to add my points up still, though, but nowhere near that!
DD wants to use my moms laptop, so I have to get off for now and will catch up again later. :)

[q8_crochet]

wendy
whats the story of the new color and project in your signeture???

[judianne]

Wendy, using different patterns for a ghan of 12 inch squares sounds nice!

Catch y'all later!

[JulieKay]

Morning all
As last time, too many posts to answer ,so I wont try. nice to look at the photos so far of what you all are working on . I have been dabbling with a little of this, little of that, but not firmly concentrating on any one item .

I was interested in hearing how many of you have the same pillow and blanket malfunction that we have in our bedroom . We also have the same situation, although it's all in one bed with one set of blankets. Sam complains because he says he can't sleep with 100 pounds of blankets on him :lol ( which is a little over-exaggeration) .

I like a lot of blankets and have my feet wrapped up separately with a wad of blankets at the bottom. Sam has a bad furnace switch or something, because he is always too hot. You could set him in the North Pole, and within 3 days, all the ice would melt . I think Sam might be the cause of Global Warming . He NEVER wears long sleeves ,and it gets COLD here in the winter .

So it sounds like a lot of us have the same situation, one too hot, one too cold .

[Aussie]

Athba you get 5 points if you use the color and 5 points if you are doing that project for the day.

Julie just the person we want to talk to.

[Aussie]

Wendy, using different patterns for a ghan of 12 inch squares sounds nice!

Catch y'all later!

Judy Im thinking about it unless I can find a pattern that I would want to make. Its just not allowed to be saltines though.

[q8_crochet]

wooooooow i wanted to make the evening shawl with varigated orange but used the yarn for FBB and RR(as between colors)
i`m useing 2 shades of orange in my RR + the varigated + the FBB
will that give me 20points ??? :lol

i`m looking at the 8 pocket bag for the college for my book but i have to make sure of the size
i don`t want to use my Luis Vitton file so much i don`t want it to be ruined :think

[msmusic]

So it sounds like a lot of us have the same situation, one too hot, one too cold .

I have a warm-blooded hubby, too, Julie. What I finally did was to get one of the small down throws (washable one) to keep on my half of the bed. It's lightweight and keeps me quite toasty. That way we didn't have to load the bed with layers of heavy blankets to keep me warm. Now the bed temperature is "just right." You can find them on sale for about $20, and it's probably the right season to find them.

[q8_crochet]

wendy
use the daisey rose 12'' square from Krystal it`s her pattern and so lovelly
you can use a lot of colors and still will result with great afghan

[msmusic]

I love tote bags. They're great for projects :yes

Are you like me, Cara, with having to have the right size tote for each project? :lol

[Aussie]

wooooooow i wanted to make the evening shawl with varigated orange but used the yarn for FBB and RR(as between colors)
i`m useing 2 shades of orange in my RR + the varigated + the FBB
will that give me 20points ??? :lol

i`m looking at the 8 pocket bag for the college for my book but i have to make sure of the size
i don`t want to use my Luis Vitton file so much i don`t want it to be ruined :think

Sorry Athba its just 5 points each for the day for the color and the project. also the project doesnt have to be the color of the day either.

[JulieKay]

Thanks Norma, that's a good idea .

Sam did get me a small throw last winter that is like an electric blanket. I cover up with that in my chair in the winter to keep warm .






Wendy- whatcha hunting me down for ????:D

[JulieKay]

Hey folks
I heard on the news yesterday that someone did a survey and asked what famous person you would most like to be sitting next to on a long airplane flight.

Guess who won ?
Oprah Winfrey .
Second place :
Bill Gates .

Guess who I'd pick ?

Dr. Phil, so he could talk to me the whole time, and maybe pull out a few Valiums if his talking couldn't be heard over my screaming .


Just wondered who you guys would pick ????

[Aussie]

Julie you got the post number.. Congratulations...

Julie I wanted to ask you something. Seeing as we have all been talking about blankets and being hot or cold etc. We then went on to talking about the ME Cal, now I know you were going to leave it till the end of the year. but I was wondering if you could start it now. Its getting colder over there and the girls might want to make something for themselves for winter. So I know your not wanting to tie yourself to a Cal at the moment but was wondering if we could do this now. We could somehow incorporate in this cal but as its your idea I wanted to see you about it and see if you could get it started and how you felt about that.

[Misa]

Good morning ladies :flower

Norma - Yes, I am like that. When I found that tote yesterday I said, "Finally a decent sized tote for my quilts"!!

Julie - :rofl Sam and I'd always be comfortable in the same room :yes You and Big Daddy could hang out in your parkas. We got us a pair of those electric throws last year because I thought they'd help my legs. But it's way too hot so I gave mine to the cats. They have their own room and now their own electric blanket :lol

Pauline - Really. Not trying to be a wise guy here but what kind of pet do you have that needs it's teeth ground down? Only two things I can think of are a horse or a beaver :lol Hope he feels better soon though :hug

Kathy - Hope you got some sleep :hug

Krystal - Grats on finishing the stitching on the dragonfly!! Have fun with those ends :D

I'm sure I missed someone :( But it's still early :blush Won't be doing much today as I've pushed too hard all week and my hands are killing me :( And I still don't have anywhere near 1000 points. There's no justice I tell ya :lol

Have a great day everyone!

[Aussie]

Cara with all the crocheting you do and the things you have finished you surely should be right up there close to 1000.

[Misa]

Cara with all the crocheting you do and the things you have finished you surely should be right up there close to 1000.

Nope only around 600. Most of the month was spent on the baby shower :D

[JulieKay]

Hey Wendy
Well, I guess we could go ahead and get it started now. My main reason for holding off was that a lot of the ladies work on several Christmas gifts this time of year and might not have the time to do it .
I'd also feel a little guilty ,after asking you and Donna to take on the Sky and Card group, then me start up a new one .
Wouldnt want to make anyone mad by doing that . :no

Will wait to hear opinions from some of you all . I really don't want to cause hard feelings with anyone ,so will honor you guy's comments, and feel free to be honest .

I know I havent held up my responsibilites here lately ,so if any of you wanna give me a good old fashioned tongue-lashing, now's the time.

I can take it .:yes

[JulieKay]

Cara- you nutty thing you !!!

Thanks for making me laugh this early in the morning. The beaver comment was priceless !!!

[JulieKay]

Off to run to the store --it's a madhouse on Friday mornings, so wanna get in and out before the crowd is all in. I get too impatient waiting in lines and people blocking every aisle ---

I get like the Terminator when I get in a busy grocery store .

[sewnsew]

Athba, I hope everything is going okay. I'm glad your feeling better after eating. Skipping meals can wreck havoc on a pregnant body :yes Keep taking care of yourself and baby.

NiYa, thanks for the nice link.

Donna - Even my sister says you're justified about the pumpkin. She also said she'd be chasing them down and hauling them off to their parents insisting they buy a new pumpkin and she'd tell them if they ever smashed anything of hers again she'd smash....ummmm, well let's just say their boy parts.....but that's just the way she is :devil In fact, that might be overreacting :lol

Mike told me that's a normal teenage boy thing to do that. We decided that we would like to save the $800 fee for breaking lease if we can. So we are going to try to ride it out but if something else happens we are outta here as fast as you can blink :lol He is even going to save 3 months rent out of the tax return so that we can leave the next day if we wanted to. So I'm not collecting boxes and newspaper since April and May aren't too far away. If we have no more problems we'll be out of here next June.

Rox, your pictures look wonderful. Wow you have definitely been busy. I love the hook case.



Dragonfly is complete as far as crocheting, only needs the ends woven in. Don't be mistaken, there are a TON of ends to weave in. See you next Halloween.. :lol

I'll see if I can't get pics taken tomorrow.

Did someone say they have over 1,000 points? If so, I might as well stop counting mine. No way I can beat that in 6 days.
Congrats on finishing the dragonfly. I can't wait to see pictures.

So far I only have 702 points but I'm hoping for a promising weekend. I'm going to be working on the SA all weekend and probably most of next week.

I finished the comfortghan. :clap I'll be giving it to her this morning after I take Meaghan to her doctors appt. Here is a picture of it.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Donna_G/photos/blog%20stuff/finished.jpg

And the only other thing I worked on this week was the WB. Here it is with the new block.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Donna_G/photos/blog%20stuff/WB10-26.jpg

Oh and last Saturday I finished the baby blanket. I don't remember if I posted the picture but here it is.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Donna_G/photos/blog%20stuff/pinkcheckeredfinished.jpg

[Misa]

Donna - Wow! The comfortghan came out great!! Wonderful job :cheer :clap Your WB is really taking shape now :yes And I love that baby blanket :yes

Think I'm gonna go lie back down for a bit before DH has to wake up. :P Catch y'all later :hug

[econ-nerd]

Oh and last Saturday I finished the baby blanket. I don't remember if I posted the picture but here it is.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/Donna_G/photos/blog%20stuff/pinkcheckeredfinished.jpg


WOW I like this blanket! Very pretty (I really like pinks :yes )

[Aussie]

Ok I forgot about the avatar of the week again.

Seeing as Julie has uploaded a beautiful flower avatar why dont we go with that.

So this weeks Avatar is Flowers.

Donna the comfortghan looks great. Your nearly there with the WB and I love the baby blanket. Well done.:clap

[Aussie]

Cara you got the post number... congratulations..

[Krystal16]

http://bp3.blogger.com/_W3tuDwFswrg/RyHb_l2KZrI/AAAAAAAAAOI/u2ysr9tG5jY/s1600-h/1026dragonfly.jpghttp://tinyurl.com/3yjuaaOK, WHY can't I get my image from blogger to load here? I opened the photo in blogger, copied the URL, then pasted it in the IMG tags. THEN I thought maybe it needed a tinyURL, but no dice! Why won't it show? Anyway, here's a link...

http://tinyurl.com/3yjuaa

Here's the dragonfly! (Can you see all the ends? Thought not!)

[Aussie]

Krystal I cant see your photos. They arent coming up.

[Krystal16]

I know, I just put the link in there instead... :think don't know what the problem is.

[Aussie]

Krystal it looks beautiful, you did a great job. Arent you glad you got it finished. Who is it for.

[luvtocrochet757]

Hi Guys,
I've been reading your CAL since 10/7. I couldn't post until yesterday. Krystal, I like your afghan. I've enjoyed reading the post from this group and would like very much to join.

[bettycrackpot]

well valerie, let me be the first to say howdy hi! and welcome to the CHATTIEST CAL around:lol points are in the first post if you want to keep track!

WENDY: no, its not acrylic, its 100% mercerized cotton. www.elann.com (http://www.elann.com)
i am using apricot.

good morning all! i just recieved a pack of legalese papers, so..... i will be back later.
although, i did get quite a bit done on my homespun throw last night, i was going to finish it and just add the border, but i think i will use another skein and make it a little longer.
i will be back with photos later

[Aussie]

Morning Valerie. Welcome to the group. We have a nice bunch of ladies here that love to chat and help each other out and sometimes we even do some crocheting.:)

The main aim is to try and finish our projects. We have a point system which you will find in the first post. We add up our points and the winner at the end of the month gets a little prize from the winner of the previous month.
Also in my signature I have listed the color of the day and the project of the day. If your using this color its 5 points and if your doing the project then its 5 points. Also I list a post number and if you post on that number its also 5 points.

You dont have to keep track of points if you dont want to. It was just another way to try and get those projects done. Most of us keep finding new projects to do so of course its never ending.

So after all that, Welcome and just have fun.

[luvtocrochet757]

Cara-You made me laugh this morning. Thanks!

JulieKay-I tried to email you this morning about starting a CAL. If, my vote counts (since I'm new), I would love a new CAL where I get to start at the beginning with you guys.

[JulieKay]

Donna
Let us know how the comfortghan is recieved ! It is pretty !

Also love the baby ghan -what are the pinks you used for it ?

And the WB is beautiful - how close are you to finishing ?

[JulieKay]

Valerie-
Welcome ! So glad you jumped in. Like Wendy said, you MIGHT get a little time to crochet, in between keeping up with posts in here .
Sounds like you have lots of items started or that you are wanting to start !


This is the best gang around, so I know you'll like it here. Nicest people you'll ever meet .

[Aussie]

Ok I got the post number... congratulations to me...

[JulieKay]

Good for you, Wendy ! That's funny when that happens, isn't it ?

It's gonna look pretty in here this week with all flower avatars. It'll be nice to see with our cold yekky weather headed this way now .

[bettycrackpot]

hey all!
here are my photos. and i changed my avatar!!! WOOHOO!
i know the sweater doesnt look like much, but i frogged that thing twice!
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/bettycrackpot/th_100_2762.jpg (http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/bettycrackpot/100_2762.jpg)
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(clicky clicky) oops, got some reveal pkg photos in there, and i cant figure out how to remove them......sorry!

[Misa]

Betty - Love that ripple :yes And what a cutie your little one is :manyheart

Krystal - The dragonfly is fabulous!!! I love it! :cheer :clap

Valerie - Welcome to the group :hug And I'm glad I made you laugh :D

Well, I feel much better after lying down. That and a coupla pain pills :wink I need to get my fall ghan laid out so I can take its pretty picture :yes

[bettycrackpot]

cmon CARA, tell the truth.......there was BOOZE involved, wasnt there???:)

[judianne]

i`m looking at the 8 pocket bag for the college for my book but i have to make sure of the size
i don`t want to use my Luis Vitton file so much i don`t want it to be ruined :think
Make the straps shorter and line your bag to make it strong if you'll be putting books in it, Athba. If you go on the CAL for the 8 pocket tote you'll see lots of hints.
Good luck!:hug

[Aussie]

Betty morning to you, your projects look great. You have certainly done heaps.

Julie yes now and then I get lucky with the post number.

Cara and Judy morning to you.

[bettycrackpot]

morning wendy and judy!

lookit, wendy got it again! ( its a conspiracy!:))

[loopy1]

EDIT: I got my answer for row 11. But now I have a question for row 12. Gonna make it a new post.

Morning fellow Sky CAL'ers! Hope everyone is doing well (haven't read any posts yet...gotta run downstairs and wash my bed linens, mattress protector included so gotta get that one back on the bed asap).

I have a question of the Waves of Color tote. I've been a bit slow to progress with it cause of other stuff. But here's my question.

On Row 11, it says: Sc in same st as ch 1, skip 2 sc, work 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sc,

Then the repeat
*sc in next st, sk 2 sc, work 5 dc in next st (shouldn't it say sk 2 sc here?)*

Appears to me you need to sk 2 sc before and AFTER working the 5dc. Did you guys work it that way?

[loopy1]

Wendy, looks like we need more post numbers!

[judianne]

Hey Wendy and everyone!
I'm smushed in my small kitchen while my carpets are being cleaned...an excuse to chat!
Hi, Valerie - welcome!
And girls...I will VOLUNTEER to keep a ME CAL on track.
....did I just say that:eek ????

Anyway, my Caron Brites are screaming at me and my comfortghan will be finished by next week, so.......since I've scaled back...I know I can make progress on my blankie since it's big rectangles....

*****Other than cracking the whip and posting free pattern suggesttions (and asking for LOTS of help in this area)...what else is involved, Julie?

[Aussie]

Sorry girls for pinching the post number again. Im so busy watching the movie Carrie by Stephen King that I didnt even see how close the post was.

Judy did you just volunteer and are you ok, your smushed and you have brites screaming at you.:lol

I want to use my Caron brites for my very own ghan as well.

Jeannie new numbers coming right up.

[judianne]

Yup, Wendy, I DID just volunteer! I need an excuse to work with those terrific colors!:hook

[Misa]

Judy - Wow! Good for you volunteering to get the new CAL going :clap :cheer :woo I think you'd be splendid at it :manyheart

Betty - Nope, no booze :lol Haven't threatened to start drinking since the Nitwit Nephew went home :lol

[Misa]

Judy did you just volunteer and are you ok, your smushed and you have brites screaming at you.:lol



Shhhhhhh....we're supposed to let her volunteer while she's hopped up on carpet cleaning fumes :lol

[judianne]

Okay....so I think I'll go onto the Crochet-a-long thread and start our ME CAL!!
Where's Julie?? I don't want to step on her toes....but I think she wussed out of this one....:think :lol

[loopy1]

Uh Oh! I see talk of a new CAL? Gotta hurry up and get that washer started so I can read all about it!

[loopy1]

Wendy, Next logical post # is 15110.

[Aussie]

Judy thats fantastic. Congratulations I know you will do a great job.:yay :hug

[Aussie]

Jeannie I wonder who got that post number.:lol

[loopy1]

Like my new avatar? It's the Sarah Bernhardt Peony and it's a Michigan bred flower. All my flowers this week will be flowers you can order from green houses right here in my area.

[Aussie]

Its Spring weather here so the flowers are perfect. Its also daylight saving on Saturday or rather today as its now 1am in the morning. We put our clocks forward one hour tonight.

[Misa]

Judy - I think it's about this time that Julie has her Morning Sabbatical :D

Here's the progress on my Fall Ghan....had to take the photo in a hurry because, as you can see, it's not all sewn together yet and Tuon kept disarranging it. Naughty little monkey :lol

http://happyyellowhouse.com/fallghan1026.jpg

[Misa]

Its Spring weather here so the flowers are perfect. Its also daylight saving on Saturday or rather today as its now 1am in the morning. We put our clocks forward one hour tonight.

Oh good grief! Y'all have to put up with that stupid daylight savings time over there too? Thought that was just an idiotic thing we did. I don't like daylight savings time. Can you tell? :lol

[tracysthings]

Our clocks are going back as well this weekend! I hope we don't forget any clocks or watches otherwise there will be confusion when DD goes back to school on Monday. :lol I don't like daylight saving, after 5 years of being in the UK I am still trying to get used to it. In South Africa we never had to do anything like that, clocks weren't reset unless ran out of batteries or had a power failure. :)

[Aussie]

Tracy if your clocks are going back an hour does that mean its the end of daylight saving for you.

Cara your fall ghan looks amazing and its gonna be huge.

[judianne]

Pretty picture, Cara!!! Is that Misa strolling across the ghan?

LADIES:
*****Check out: Join Us for the "ME" CAL:devil :blush :yay
Suggestions, posts, comments ARE VERY WELCOME AND APPRECIATED!

[loopy1]

Jeannie I wonder who got that post number.:lolYeah, I do wonder for all the good it did her! :lol

And look at who just got the next one.

[judianne]

Yeah, I do wonder for all the good it did her! :lol

And look at who just got the next one.
:rofl :rofl :rofl

[JulieKay]

Judy
Thanks, just checked in and saw that you had already started the thread for the ME group. Sounds great and I'm glad you volunteered. You'll do great at it, I'm sure.
I already went in and signed up, now, what to make ?
I have an idea I've been kicking around, now I have to see what colors I have and want to use with it .

and nope, I didn't wuss out --- I would have done it ---but just as glad that someone else took it over. It'll be fun to be IN a CAL and not have to lead it .

[Aussie]

Judy you got the post number. Thats fantastic.

I have joined me, no not me you know ME, the ME Cal.:lol

Ok its now 1.30am and I have just gotta get some sleep.

Night.

[goofy]

Cara~??I love the afghan! it is beautiful!

Think I'll have to go over and join that ME CAL..not that I need another wip but its just not possible to resist it. :) And besides I'll be finishing up some slppers for toasty toes today so that gives me the right to start another project right?

[JulieKay]

Hey Brenda
Jump on over -- Judy already has a good list growing and it just started !

[loopy1]

Judy you got the post number. Thats fantastic.

I have joined me, no not me you know ME, the ME Cal.:lol

Ok its now 1.30am and I have just gotta get some sleep.

Night.Go to bed now, Wendy, and have a wonderful night's sleep!

[judianne]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/kruschiki/th_HPIM0313.jpg (http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/kruschiki/HPIM0313.jpg)
Karen, my "threadie" SP who lives in Poland (she's American) made this for Phil and I - in honor of our upcoming anniversary. I actually got tears in my eyes when I saw what it said...

[q8_crochet]

Julie
thanks i`m really happy to be back with you sisters :hug
i have my own laptop and internet connection thats why i`m always here :)


donna
those are beautiful things youv`e made
i think the WB will be done very soon you should be exited
you are soo good on quilts :clap


Judy
good for you to start the new cal i`ll surlly sighn in

Betty
i can see that you`ve started the FBB too ! and with varigated that contains orange
me and you should make combetetion for the two of us to see who finish it first :lol


wendy
i`ve changed my picture too
glad to be back and understand the mood of the cal again i felt i`ve been (LOST) and now i`m (prison break) :lol looooool bad joke

[q8_crochet]

why isn`t my picture showing up??? i`m sad :(

[q8_crochet]

ladeis i want your opinion on this dress

http://www.jaysbridal.net/store/Maggie-Sottero-Amour-Royale-Style-S5056-Wedding-Dress-Dresses-pr-7267.html

i`m gonna order it for my reception day for getting marreid because in my getting ingage party i didn`t wear white i wore golden with light lemonade so i don`t want to go home without wearing white :(

[Super Granny]

hello everyone

It only took me an hour to catch up:eek ...I spent most of yesterday running errands.. I didn't buy TOOOOOO much yarn:devil ... I got 2 skeins of suede yarn in black...I have no idea what to make with it.... I also got 3 skeins of chunky baby yarn
I bought myself a digital camera yesterday:clap now I just need to figure out how to use it:think ... I've always been a point and shoot type of person... I have my technical advisor (AKA...daughter #1 checking it out... if she can't figure it I'll go see my brother-in-law) so it might be photo Monday around here

As for the reason I have so many points... I don't have any real life to interrupt it 90% of the time.... My real life is crochet....:hook

Off to check on the other threads.... Later:)

[hseger]

Still way behind in reading the posts ( just finished with 14960) :lol I finished up 2 lapghans for the nursing home project and started on a doll carrier for DD.
Sitting here I just about hit the floor laughing. Kaila is looking through the Fisher Price toy catalog that came in the mail the other day and started to point out all the things she really wanted then said "Oh my I want everything on this page and these pages, I'll just have to bring this book to show Santa everything I want so he'll know." The way she said it so seriously just was so funny.

Oh well back to reading posts. :D

[bettycrackpot]

hey SHELLY- if you had 1 more skein of the suede; you could make an FBB. it takes about 2 1/2 with a j hook. :D and YAY on the digi cam. what kind did you get? if its an easyshare, i may be able to help.:yes anything else......not so much:blush

Athba: how far along are you? (with your FBB) im about halfway done, im in the middle of the straight rows. this is my 5th one, i have 4 more to make for xmas. :eek

[Krystal16]

Fisher Price is in my backyard, Heather.

My kids are even on some of the boxes. The way it works is this: you send in a pic of your kid with birthdate to them. They'll call a whole bunch of kids in the right age range. You take them to be photo'd, and get a gift certificate for $25 for free toys, whether your kid gets on the box or not. You wait until the toy comes out until you can see if your child made the box or not. Then, of course - you buy the toy! :lol

[loopy1]

Okay, I'm going to try to catch up on all the posts. I'm only about 150 behind. I don't count the pages cause I have 20 posts per page and I think most of you have the default of 10. Course I could always count the pages and then double it, huh? So that's about 15 pages? Here goes. Probably gonna just hit the high spots like pictures for sure.

[Super Granny]

I told the lady at Wallie-world all I wanted was a simple camera to take pictures with.. and a way to post them on-line...this one came with everything even the software to do all kinds of fancy things to the pictures once you've posted them... I think I'll just finish up the 8 pocket tote and take it over to my sister Sunday and put my BIL's talented mind to work.. you should see some of the work he does.. he took the pictures at daughter#2's wedding as well as so many other occasions... he also works with computers and programming for his job... it is so nice to have talented folks in the family...

[Misa]

Krystal - Wow! That's cool about the kids being on the box of the Fisher Price toys :yes We have a link to celebrity :)

Heather - Kaila's so funny :lol I love it when they get that serious tone :)

Jeannie - A bunch of us have our pages set to 40 posts per page :lol Somehow it makes it easier to just read one page :D

Shelly - Grats on the camera! :clap DH just got me a new one and darned if I can figure out half of what it does :lol

Judy - Wow!! What a special gift from your SP :manyheart

Oh I see the ME Cal got started somewhere. Stupid messed up email notifications :irk Gotta go find it :D

[q8_crochet]

betty i`m still in the adding sts part looooooool
are you making it with HHDC??? i am and i think the stich look gr8

[loopy1]

Am I gonna get the post #? YAY, I got it!

[q8_crochet]

cara where can i find the fall afghan pattern??? i wish to make it after finishing my wips for the baby

[judianne]

Athba, that is a beeautiful wedding dress!! I'm not the dainty type, so couldn;t wear something like that...

[q8_crochet]

Thanks Judy

[Misa]

cara where can i find the fall afghan pattern??? i wish to make it after finishing my wips for the baby

In the now defunct I'm Falling For You CAL (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=57985) (we moved it over to the Happy House cal :D) The pattern is in post #410

[Krystal16]

ladeis i want your opinion on this dress

http://www.jaysbridal.net/store/Maggie-Sottero-Amour-Royale-Style-S5056-Wedding-Dress-Dresses-pr-7267.html

i`m gonna order it for my reception day for getting marreid because in my getting ingage party i didn`t wear white i wore golden with light lemonade so i don`t want to go home without wearing white :(

Athba, that is very pretty!

When is your wedding reception? I am very interested to learn your customs. For us, your wedding reception is the same day as your ceremony is and is considered part of getting married. An engagement party is just a small party that (some) people have to celebrate that the couple intend to get married someday. An engagement here does not give any legal or religious rights to the couple, they are still considered NOT married. It is fairly common for engagements to last YEARS, and couples break their engagements quite frequently.

More common in "today's" society is for couples to live together without being married or engaged. These people sometimes get married later when they wish to start a family, or they move on to a different relationship.

We will all get our culture lesson if you can tell us how things are for you in Kuwait. :D

[q8_crochet]

krystal bring you notes and pen the lesson started :lol

first we can get engage by a religous man and our marriege will be legal then i can talk to my husband and go out with him as much as we like
we can make engagment party small one which i made and then make a big wedding party any time we decide
after the wedding i can live with hubby unless i didn`t want to have wedding party the wedding party caost alot at least 30000 so it`s so expensive
our parties doesnt include men and women only the groom will come in and kiss the brid on her head with the closest men to both of them then the men gets out and the groom will stay with the bride for a while they will give each other juice and cut the cake throw the flowers to the back for unmarreid girls (i didn`t throw my boucket it was very heavy , expensive and so unique model)
then we will have reception day only for women to congratulate and give presents
i didn`t have wedding so i`ll wear white in my reception although my tammy is getting bigger :lol

[q8_crochet]

thanks cara

[Ashley3121]

I was wondering if I could join this Cal. Loopy1 invited me. I haven't been crocheting but for a month now and my head is spinning with all the things I would like to make. Right now I am working on a big granny square afghan for my mother in law for Christmas. Also some wash clothes for my kids.
And in my line up for things to do
- a log cabin afghan for hubby
- best bunny
- and more, and more, and more....

[loopy1]

Hello Tracy, Karen, Diane, Tammy

Hope everyone with headaches or ill feelings get back to feeling 100%.

Whoa, I made Dream Catcher with RHSS Candy Print and it came out to about 13"! Ripped out last row and will now have to add a row of sc to finish it off. Some of you said you were surprised how well my 1st one came out in a variegated yarn but the pic in the pattern is a variegated...not a very busy one. Maybe it's called a multi. Is there a difference between multi and variegated?

Where did the ME CAL get its start? First thing I read about it was in Judy's post #15016 so I musta missed something.

Gonna have to find out when My Name is Earl comes on here. Sounds like I'd like it.

Hot Flashes...didn't have too much problem with them. At least there were no night sweats. I like calling 'em Personal Power Surges, though! Cara, you're so creative even with words. And Mt. Pillomanjaro...that is just too funny. My ex is Mt. St. Portly or Mt. Hillomanjaro.

Robert is so sweet. No way would he sleep without me. He sleeps in his sweats without cover and I sleep in t-shirt and shorts usually with the sheet and light cover. But it's definitely not uncommon for couples to have separate bedrooms. The separate bedding is a good idea, though, for those who need it.

Thought of something else about the pumpkin incident. Somewhere (I know some of you know where) it says to repay evil with kindness and that when you do show love to your enemies it's like heaping hot coals of fire on their heads. So, when these kinds of mean things happen, do something nice for the little criminals. Make them a pumpkin and put it at their front door. Go heap some hot coals of fire upon their heads. Maybe they have been deprived and have never had a carved pumpkin. You just don't know.

Donna, packing is definitely a tough job and maybe now you're gonna have to pack up your stuff? Hope friend comes to help or somebody. I once had a boss who loved to go help people move. Funny man!

Kathy, so glad you don't have to have foot surgery! Whew! What's that versatile square pattern you found? I've come to like Eternity Squared and Circle of Friends for 8" and Dream Catcher for 12".

Brenda, cool! I'm glad you like the tote pattern and have the yarn for it. Can't wait to see a pic!

Athba, Sweetie, please be okay you and the baby. Take good care of yourself...you have to eat, you know. I like that movie, the 9th Gate. I love that poncho from stitchdiva.com! Think I'm gonna add that one to my RAOK wish list.

NiYa, I love purple, too! Was it for the half moon shawl that you used 2 strands of WW with the L hook?

Cara, WOW! You made a fantastic haul yesterday. Haven't tried Vanna's Choice yet. Haven't tried much of anything except RHSS, Bernat SV, I Love That Yarn and threads.

Roxy, so glad the cat is back. That's awful that you had to miss your appointment though. Sounds like it was very important. Hope things work out perfect for you guys going to Belgium. Hope your cardigan gets worked out to fit you. Aww, sweet pet blanket and such nice things for your SP. Potholder, dishcloth and bookmark look terrific. Love the coasters, too., and what a nice lapghan. Can't tell from the picture what the border is though. Looks like the spike stitch is perfect for a hook holder. You have a lucky SP!

Wendy, now yarn is staring at you and talking to you?

Judy, what is Mondrian style?

Alrighty, that's all for now. Gotta work on my waves of color tote bag for awhile and then I'll try to catch up on the rest.

[loopy1]

Hi Ashley! So glad you joined us! Welcome! I'm just full of exclamation points!

[q8_crochet]

Jeannie
thanks a lot :hug
the pocho is wonderful :)

[Misa]

Welcome Ashley :hug

Jeannie - I won't tell you what I call my ex....this is a family site :lol

[judianne]

Jeannie, I think it's called Mondrian style - it means a graphic/cubic type of pattern from what I've seen.

And at least a month or more ago Julie and others were kicking around an idea (to start after the New Year) for a CAL to make ourselves something, since we give most of our work away...hence the ME CAL....

[Krystal16]

Athba,

Thank you for that lesson! Our weddings here CAN be very expensive, too. I like the idea of an all-woman wedding party... sounds great!

I'm on a binge tirade here. Just threw out a whole ton of toys. I was NOT taking the days to sort them out and make them neat enough to donate... :angry I got all the kids' videos out of my room, too. :cheer Now, to tackle the mounds of books my children have.

Well, time to do something good.

[judianne]

K - You go, girl!:clap :cheer
(are you PMSing?:lol That's when I used to do my best cleaning...not any more, though:lol :lol :lol )

[Misa]

K - You go, girl!:clap :cheer
(are you PMSing?:lol That's when I used to do my best cleaning...not any more, though:lol :lol :lol )

:lol Me too :lol Since menopause the place is a mess :rofl

[tahlara]

Athba, the customs is very interesting to me, thanks for sharing!

Krystal, lovely picture of dragonflies afghan!

I don't have much to say, still feel funky with the flu and no crochetting.

I will check out the ME Cal later :)

[Misa]

Awww Diane :hug Sure hope you're all better real soon :manyheart

[Aussie]

Morning everyone,

Im a bit tired this morning as I went so late to bed last night. I will have to have a nap sometime today.

Cara I too am going to the shop to look for furniture. Did you buy any.

Judy wow what your sp made is just amazing. Its just beautiful. I like that pattern your going to do for the ME Cal, are you going to use the same colors.

Jeannie congratulations, you got the post number.

Athba thanks for sharing info about your customs in regard to getting married. Im always interested in what happens in different places around the world.

Ashley welcome to the group. You will love it here, its a place to get all our projects finished but most of the time we are all too busy chatting. If you want to keep track of points, just have a look at the first post. I also give out 5 points for the color of the day and the project of the day(its in my siggie) and 5 points for the post number, so if you post on that number you get the 5 points. If you do want to keep track its probably better to wait till Nov 1. Dont feel like you have to do this though.

Diane hope your feeling better soon.:hug

Ok Hubby is back from doing the grocery shopping. So had better help him put the stuff away.

[luvtocrochet757]

Granny,

CVS Pharmacy has a free "Digital Sunday" class. They teach you how to use your camera as well as their equipment. They also give away free items. The class is 2 hours long...2-4P. It's a great class.

[q8_crochet]

wendy
what do you think about the wedding dress???

[q8_crochet]

wendy are you working in the fall afghan?? i wanna make one for the baby but after finishing my Ufo`s

[Misa]

Wendy - No I'm not really going to buy furniture :) I don't think I could fit another piece of furniture in here if I tried :lol I do need a china hutch though but I have a spot for that saved.

Valerie - Oh that's cool about CVS. I never knew that. Thanks for the tip :hug

[Aussie]

Just had brekkie, I feel better now. I had to share my porridge with Milo the Cat. She has to have her brekkie too.

Athba sorry forgot to comment. I love that dress, its beautiful. Are you going to buy it. No Im not making a fall ghan, I just wanted to concentrate on getting the Amish finished.

Cara my place is the opposite, I dont have enough furniture. Im going to look for side tables today. The one I have in the lounge is too rickerty and the other day I had my coffee on it and the cats decided to play chasey and knocked the table and there went my coffee.

[Krystal16]

No, not PMS'ing, at least not officially. I have a lot of hormone issues, though - so you never know what you're going to get with me... :angel :devil

Had to move up a whole 'nother book shelf to house the kids' books. I've got every classic and series known to man, I think! I've still got a few empty spaces, so there is room to grow here.

[loopy1]

Man, you guys who have made this tote...where's Amy?...must be expert crocheters! I'm having problems it. If I want to do it in one color it doesn't seem to work. It seems you're gonna have to fasten off and know where to join in for the next round. Of course, if you know where to join for the next round, I guess you could sl st to that point. I just don't know. :thair :bang :think :sigh I just don't know!

[loopy1]

Gonna go eat dinner and watch rest of WOF and Jeopardy. Next post # is coming up for somebody!

[Misa]

Just had brekkie, I feel better now. I had to share my porridge with Milo the Cat. She has to have her brekkie too.

Athba sorry forgot to comment. I love that dress, its beautiful. Are you going to buy it. No Im not making a fall ghan, I just wanted to concentrate on getting the Amish finished.

Cara my place is the opposite, I dont have enough furniture. Im going to look for side tables today. The one I have in the lounge is too rickerty and the other day I had my coffee on it and the cats decided to play chasey and knocked the table and there went my coffee.

Oh no!! That's why we have such heavy furniture...because of the cats. Even when it was just Misa she loves running around. Glad to see I'm not the only one that has to share their food with a cat. Misa doesn't want anything to do with treats or human food. But what she lacks Tuon makes up for. DH says we should've named her Hoover :lol

[Aussie]

Jeannie sorry your having problems with the tote. Did you keep a marker where the row started each time. I havent done the pattern yet so cant really help you.

Cara that would have been a great name for our other cat Coco, he eats all the time and sometimes he can be just walking past the food bowl and he will backtrack and stop and eat a little bit then off on his way again. He also cleans his area around the bowl. Have you ever seen a cat do that. He will scrape with his paw around his bowl to clean it up.

[q8_crochet]

wendy
yup i`m gonna buy it i couldn`t resist it
in my country this dress at least caost 3 times of its price

[Aussie]

Athba thats great. You will look beautiful in it. By the way you got the post number. congratulations.

[tahlara]

Athba, the wedding dress is so beautiful!

I did 3 miles of walking on the bike path in the neighborhood. It stretched from the valley to Burbank. So fun doing it! I think I might try running/jogging on it sometimes.

Still fight the flu, mostly sniffles and sinus migranes. Going to rest up in front of tv and work on 3SUB blanket. :hook

[q8_crochet]

really
whats the storey of the post number??? :think
i think you`ll kick me out i know nothing about new events :lol

[judianne]

Yup, Wendy - I'll use the same colors as in the pattern for the ME CAL.

[sewnsew]

Oh my goodness. I can't believe it's been 12 hours since I've lasted checked in:eek

We got alot done today. They are taking one load up to the new house. I've got their kiddo's for the night. Then the four kids and I will go with them up to the new place tomorrow to help unload boxes. I'm pretty sore from the last week. But it's nice that they are getting it all taken care of. They only had about two weeks notice of moving.

I gave her the comfortghan and she almost cried she couldn't believe it. It made me feel good that we were able to do that for her.:manyheart


Now time to try and catch up. Not sure if I'll be able to do a good job with it. It may be a novel length post that will need publishing :lol

Cara, you're so sweet. Thank you for the compliments.

Karen, thank you. I wasn't sure how that one would turn out but it actually looks better than it's other half. I used variegated in the other one. They both turned out nice but I have gotten more compliments on this one.

Wendy sounds like a great idea for the avatar. I'm going to have to participate in it again. I've really slacked on my points and such this month. I don't know why but I've just been off the last few weeks. Time to buckle back down.

Krystal, WOW that Dragonfly turned out beautiful. I love it. Great job on it. Have you made a good dent in the ends?

Valerie, welcome to the group. You will never be bored in here :lol

Julie, hi there. I have been missing chatting with you this week. The pinks in the baby blanket were Dazzleaire. I'm not sure what the colors were now. I didn't save the wrappers. It was a shiny type and I wanna say that the light one was pale pink or something along the lines of it and the other was mulberry. I only have 4 more blocks on the WB till it's finished. I'm hoping I can get it done by December 15th. I need to buckle down on my Spirit of America first though. For a while I'll probably only work on those two just to get them done. The rest aren't as time sensitive.

Betty everything looks nice. Beautiful work and your little one is adorable.

Judy that was so nice of you to volunteer. I'll be over there sometime tonight to sign up. :D

Cara, your fall ghan is looking great. And Tuon is her adorable little troublesome self I see :lol

We don't get to change our clocks for another week. I'm not sure exactly what the deal was but they messed up our dates on the daylight savings. We fall back an hour on November 4th.

Judy your SP was so wonderful to have made such a special gift. How sweet of her. It looks beautiful.

Athba, thank you. You're so sweet. The quilts are so addicting and they aren't too hard to figure out if your good at grannies. I learned with them so I took to them very nicely. Your items are so beautiful too. It's so neat to see all the talent in this group.:) I just saw the dress link. Very pretty.

Shelly congratulations on the digital camera. I'm sort of a point and shoot gal myself too. I do play around with my pictures once they're on the computer but I don't do much playing on the camera. I can't wait to start seeing pics :hook

Heather your daughter is so cute.

Cara, well that's the trick. I will have to change my page setting. Although then I can't tell hubby that I have 5-10 pages to catch up on :lol

Athba, thank you for sharing your marriage traditions. It's so neat to learn about other cultures.

Ashley, welcome to the group. This is a great group of ladies and everyone is always willing to help if you need any.

Jeannie, I've heard that about when people are mean too. Although I was in school and the way I heard it was when someone said something mean you just smile at them and it will drive them nuts. I have about 6 months unless something else happens here. This is the first big thing in over 2 years so we're hoping that nothing else will happen. I love packing and moving too. I know I'm weird :lol

Diane, I hope you feel better soon. :hug

Glad to see I'm not the only one that has to share their food with a cat. Misa doesn't want anything to do with treats or human food. But what she lacks Tuon makes up for. DH says we should've named her Hoover
:rofl

Well I'm finally caught up. It only took me an hour. Now to check out what I missed in the other CALs.

[q8_crochet]

ladeis for those who want to make some wearable i`ll start poncho cal ;)
i wish some of you will sign there names in

[TammyG]

Hi ladies, very tired, just wanted to say hi- going to bed.....

[Misa]

Sleep well Tammy :hug

[Aussie]

Athba you get 5 points if you post in the number I have selected which is in my siggie.

Donna its great to see you. Wow you must have the dts from not being in here. Its great that you have helped your friend out and Im happy that she loved your ghan, it was so sweet of you to make it for her.

Well I have just come back from the shops and found nothing. The side tables were either too low or too wide or too expensive. Also its very hot and humid today, Im glad Im home in the airconditioning. Going to have some lunch now.

[Super Granny]

been doing a lot of resting up today ... 2 days of running around has got me down... just putting my feet up and letting the kiddo's wait on me today... took a nap for a couple hours and finally got everyone off the 'puter so I can get on...
q8
your wedding traditions are very interesting...

I have a favor ... I'm in a secret pal exchange in another group I'm in my secret pal loves collecting postcards from other countries... I was just wondering if any of you could pop a blank postcard in an envelope and mail it to me... I'd be willing to reimburse for postage if needed ... if you're willing just PM me and I'll give you my addie... Thank you

[q8_crochet]

guess what
my sister gave me 4 skeins of red heart casual cot`n
i`ve never knew of this kind of yarn existence
that would make very warm shawl or soft chunky poncho
and guess what also
i`ve baught 15 skeins of this yarn with 3 diffrent colors
it looks like lion brand homespan which i was planning to buy to make ponchos :yay
but this one got awsome colors
4oz. 113g 128m a skein

[Misa]

Wendy - Sorry you didn't find anything :hug Just kick back in the a/c and relax :yes

Shelly - Definitely sounds like you've got that family of yours well trained :tup

Athba - Hooray for sister! :clap

[loopy1]

No, not PMS'ing, at least not officially. I have a lot of hormone issues, though - so you never know what you're going to get with me... :angel :devilDon't know if anyone else caught this already but I have to say it. Krystal, you must be like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get.

[Krystal16]

Had to catch up on my Viceroy. Was a little behind.. No progress on the ends... :(

[loopy1]

Jeannie sorry your having problems with the tote. Did you keep a marker where the row started each time. I havent done the pattern yet so cant really help you.Wendy, thank you! I remember reading in the pattern in the beginning about the markers and I haven't used them. Gonna try to work it up again with a light yarn (been using black and Cherry Chip variegated) and a larger hook so I can see better how the stitches work out.

[Krystal16]

Great, now I remind Jeannie of Forrest Gump!

[Aussie]

Shelly I will be happy to send you an Australian postcard. I will send a pm to you now.

Athba that was nice of your sister. You are certainly going to be busy arent you.

Jeannie that is quite funny.

[Misa]

Great, now I remind Jeannie of Forrest Gump!

:heehee

[Aussie]

Great, now I remind Jeannie of Forrest Gump!

:lol :lol :lol

[q8_crochet]

wendy
yup that was so kind
my sister baught Leisure arts DVD`s fot teaching crochet and knitting maybe 6 or 7 dvd`s and yet didn`t work any project and she didn`t train even.
i told her she must train with cheep yarn while the dvd is playing until she keens the craft then she can start the projects
she didn`t do my advice and baught very expensive yarns from yarnmarket.com and now she is offering that i make her the shawl from amazing lace book with her yarn and she will give me 70$ loooool i wish there are alot of stupid peaple like her :lol which wouldv`e make me very rich :rolf

[q8_crochet]

first of all i wanna thank jeanne veeeeeeery much infront all of you she was so kind and sweet to help with the avator photo without even asking her personally and that was so helpfull and kind
thanks :) you so much you are sweeter that all the soft flowers in the world:hug


second of all
i knew what to do with the yarn
i`ll make the evening shawl this is the pattern link and for better photo knick knac was so kind to share her work photo in her blog wich shows how it looks completlly and her photo inspired me to do one since long time and now with the new yarn i`m completlly ready

http://www.********.com/crochet/pat51.htm

http://knicknac.com/?p=296

so any suggestions???

[q8_crochet]

cara
sorry i just saw your post
yup i like her and guess what??? i`ve ordered the 15skeins with her visa :lol
but she owns me 60kd which is about hmmmmmmm 222$ that is too much looooooool but never much on yarns

by the way do you know if the pattern asks for an F hook and i used J hook will that effect the size much:think ???
i wish that cause i want the shawl to be wider i hate small width shawls thats why i don`t like tringle shawls :(

[Misa]

Athba - Oh yes, if you use a J hook where an F hook is called for it will make quite a bit of difference in the size :yes

[q8_crochet]

thanks cara
oh my sis gone mad looooooool
she told she is gonna give 70$ for each project i do for her and she has maybe 4 looooooooool
good buisness:lol

[q8_crochet]

i have a question
if you are not posting a reply in the cal`s where do you go in the forum??? :think
i see most of you on line but repley after a long time of posting :think

[Aussie]

Athba I leave my computer on all day and night and most of the time the I have the forum going as well.

I just go and do something or watch tv then come back and refresh the screen and see if anyone has replied.

Im trying to find a pattern to use my caron brites yarn and Im getting frustrated here.

[Aussie]

i have a question
if you are not posting a reply in the cal`s where do you go in the forum??? :think
i see most of you on line but repley after a long time of posting :think


Wow your sister is going to keep you busy crocheting for a long time.

[q8_crochet]

yup wendy but every work has an efford my time is made og gold :lol

tell me what kind of stuff do you like
no more afghans somday you will be drawn in your tiny squares
you don`t like ponchos
maybe you should desighn your own bag that looks nice and decorated plus it contain space for your yarns and hooks some personal stuff and a book in case you took the girls for a place and you wanted to crochet in the same time
or maybe wearables!!! shrug or jacket
maybe slippers socks shawl pillow to put it behind your back while sitting in front of the TV and crocheting
hook case , sun glass or eye glass case
maybey a small throw
those stuff that came in my mind for now :think

[Aussie]

Thanks Athba for the suggestions.

I cant wear ponchos as I get too hot. ITs very rare that I wear a jacket or jumper. I just finished the 8 pocket tote so dont really want to make another bag at the moment.

Im thinking that if I cant find something to make with my caron brites yarn then I will make my round xmas ripple with the candy cane yarn I got this week. The thing is because its a xmas ripple I would want to try and get it done for xmas and I really dont need another item that has a deadline on it. I know there is always xmas next year but I know what Im like. I would be pushing for it to be done by this year.

[q8_crochet]

ok now you have one choice
AFGHAN Lol :lol
how about the blue start afghan you already baught the brites for it , it`s yours , and it`s an afghan plus it doesn`t need a dead line ;)
you need to finish the afghan and need to find a project to work with in the ME cal so this is agood choice
unliss you started dreaming about the new yarn and your hands started ti itch :lol
i`m making a RR for me too it`ll be fun to work together ;)

[Ankh]

Good night ladies :sleep Niya :yarn

[Aussie]

Athba you got the post number again. You lucky girl you. Congratulations..

Niya goodnight to you.

[q8_crochet]

my eyes are itching and burning me but i don`t wanna stop crocheting
hubby wants me to wake him at 12:30 pm and its 8:30am i don`t wanna wake up from sleeping i wont sleep again comfortlly :(
well i think my day ended now
good night every one

[q8_crochet]

looooooooool please i`ll count my points when i wake now i can`t even see the key board clearlly lol :lol

[Aussie]

Goodnight Athba.

[hseger]

Wow!! I finally got to the end of the posts!

Jeannie~ We have 3 peony plants like that peony you have in your avatar. The one in my avatar is the other type peony we have. Later this week I'll put up one of those peonies in my avatar. I've got my posts per page set on 40 so I was real bad off with 6 to 8 pages to catch up on :lol

I'll get to check out the ME CAL tomorrow.

:welcome Valarie and Ashley! This is a real fun place!

While trying to catch up on posts and do a little crochet I'm trying to find a chalet for our Vacation in Gatlinburg and fighting some kind of weird vertigo feeling.(have a dr. appt for it Tues unless it gets worse then I'm suppose to go to ER. :scared )

Krystal~ I need to send her photo in to Fisher Price then. That sounds neat. She is quite the salesman. I think she could sell snake oil :lol

I know there was other things I wanted to post about but can't remember them at all.

Here is the only 2 things I got finished this last week.

2 Lapghans for the Nursing Home project I've been doing.

http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/hseger/th_crochet257.jpg (http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/hseger/crochet257.jpg)
and
http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/hseger/th_crochet256.jpg (http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/hseger/crochet256.jpg) both clickable.

[tahlara]

Heather - I love those lapaghans. What is the pattern ???

I did some rows of the SUB. I will do much more when a friend come over. I am going to teach him how to finish up a scarf, weaving ends and understand about typos in the patterns.

Just half a hour ago, a friend call me and let me know that there is a big sale on yarn in BigaLot store, $1 per yarn - small balls of baby yarn and fancy yarns. I know I should trust my gut instinct when I passed by such store on my long walk earlier today. :lol I might do that tomorrow if the sale is still good.

Nite-nitey!

[Aussie]

Morning Heather, Your ghans are stunning. What pattern is it.

Diane sounds like a bargain at the shop. Let us know how you go, I hope there is still some yarn left.

[JulieKay]

Morning all,
Good grief, I missed tons of pages of posts, so will just drop in and say howdy - hope you all have a good weekend .

[Aussie]

Julie morning to you. How are you going.

I have been busy today making 12 inch squares for Brenda and trying to work out what pattern to make with my caron brites.

[JulieKay]

Morning Miss Wendy
Good to see you so bright and early ,although it's not bright here, still pitch dark outside .

I am still trying to decide what pattern and colors to use for the ME CAL .I have it narrowed down, but not decided just yet .

Guess I'll make a run to the store and get the yarn. I think I have the colors picked. I have been eyeing them for a long time. They are pretty dull, but I like them together .

Now I need to decide on a pattern before getting them so I know how much I need .

Sorry you are having trouble choosing a pattern. Are you looking for something in pieces again that need assembled, or are you going for a one-piece type pattern ?

I thought you might be getting tired of the tiny squares and need something that is all one continuous pattern .

[Aussie]

Its quite early there yet isnt it. Your up with the birds again.
Yes I want something that is in one piece, that might be why Im having trouble finding something.

[JulieKay]

Wendy
I noticed several new patterns on the CPC site- have you looked through all of them ? Lots of them would be pretty in the bright colors .

[Aussie]

I have looked a bit today in between making 12in squares. I hate it when I cant decide because I dont want to just pick anythng otherwise I might not want to finish it.

Julie have fun at the shops getting your yarn. Do you know what colors you want or are you waiting till you get there and see what they have.

[q8_crochet]

good evening wend and morning to every one else
i`m really angry hubby didn`t weak up and now i can`t go back to sleep
maybe i`ll just have a shower take a cup of fresh juice and wait launch while crocheting the shawl :think
i was dreaming about the yarn i purchesed yesturday , or was it today very early in the morning:think
this time untill night shall give me the chance to finish the shawl and maybe the bag also
i have homeworks too


julie
i miss you
you always have yarn to pick up but you don`t finish the project quicklly
this time it`s yours think that you deserve to have a crocheted peice so try to finish it in shorter time :hug



heather
i miss you too lady where have you been am i missing something???
i love the afghans you always do gr8 stuff



wendy
whats up? did you decide whats for dinner yet?
its funny to see your self eating dinner while others lunch and others breackfast :lol

[Aussie]

Athba hello there. Yes we just had dinner. Its now nearly 8pm here. Im still sitting here making 12 inch squares. I did have a nap earlier before dinner. I was so tired from going to bed late. Hope you can get the shawl and bag done.

[q8_crochet]

oh thats good this nap will make still awake for a while crocheting and watching tv

[Aussie]

Yes hopefully it will but Im already yawning away here. Might go get a cup of coffee.

[q8_crochet]

i know the feeling

i`m looking for cute look and easy to make hobo bag to match with the shawl
the left over yarn will be about 2 skeins

[judianne]

Pretty ghans, Heather!

Wendy - a quick hi and then I'm off --- What about a giant rectangular Granny square, switiching off colors as you want to??

[TammyG]

Shelly - hope you get alot of postcards. I can ask my friends in Mexico and Croatia, but they are not very prompt at answering emails! I also have a friend in Norway, I'm almost positive she would send one. She sends me postcards whenever she goes somewhere, recently it was Russia!! First postcard from there!

I, too love collecting postcards and my two favorites are a round one I have of Venice, Italy and one from Washington DC of Jefferson's memorial, across the river with the cherry blossoms in bloom. It's just gorgeous. All of my postcards are at school, so my students can look at them.

Heather - you did such a great job on those afghans, someone will be warm. What is the variageted in the first one?? I like the colors.

Gonna go watch my show I taped last night, cuz I was so tired.

[Aussie]

Judy howdy doody

Tammy hows it going.

Its thundering here I may have to get off the net soon.

[q8_crochet]

oh i had lunch and ate a lot thinking that the baby is eating with me and then my stomach started to heart and now i can`t sit or slide down or even walk :(
i`ll try to drink something that will help and do more crochet

[Aussie]

Athba you probably ate too much. Most people think they should eat twice as much because they are pregnant but this is not the case. Have you had any cravings yet. Any food that you just have to eat.

Ok I think I can feel a QOD coming up
QOD - When you were pregnant what did you crave the most or what did you eat that was very strange to everyone else but you just couldnt get enough off. If you havent been pregnant yet you can still answer this question by telling us if you eat a combination of foods that is very strange.

I craved chocolate the most when I was pregnant and would eat 4 chocolate bars a day. When my mum was pregnant with me she ate a kilo of mandarins a day. Boy did she pay for that with lots of trips to the loo. Also my DH used to have Apple Juice on his cereal instead of milk.

[q8_crochet]

i`m the same of you i ate choclate although i have allirgie from it but when i got pregnan i eat a full big qualitty street choclate or big jalaxy jewlaries
but these days i always feel hungry so much and eats alot
i feel the food that is cooked at ho,me is delicios but i hate the resturant food i throw up if i eat it :(

[q8_crochet]

did i get the post?? i did wooooooooooooooooow :yay
i was coming to say i feel sleepy now i`m not loooooooooool :lol
no i`m really very tired i have to sleep little bit:(

[sewnsew]

Heather, the lapghans look very pretty. Great job on them.

Morning Julie:)

Morning Athba

Hi there Wendy. Sounds like you've had a nice day. I hope you can find a pattern.

QOD: When I was pregnant with Maddie I craved watermelon. I could eat it all day. I didn't really have strong cravings with the other one although my sweet tooth was harder to control with her.

[q8_crochet]

hello dianne

wendy i`ll catch up with later when we both wake up :lol


see ya all ladeis

[Aussie]

Athba you got the post number... congratulations....

Donna would eating all that watermelon have made you go to the toilet a lot. Watermelon being mostly water isnt it.

I have found a pattern for the ME Cal. Finally.. I was getting very frustrated.
I made this for my mum for xmas last year. It will look different as Im using the caron brites yarn. Its a very easy pattern and although its all hexagons they get joined with the JAYG method.
Im going to do the graphic granny afghan and here is the pic.

http://www.knitandcrochettoday.com/pdf/granny.pdf

[Aussie]

Ok Im going to read in bed now. Its raining here. woohoo and its also thundering badly so I want to get off the computer.

Catch you all tonight your time.

[JulieKay]

Morning Donna !

Q o D

I ate CREAMSTICKS daily. I gained 48 pounds with the first one-- I think it was 40 pounds of creamsticks -
They have the best ones at the grocery the next town over- peanut butter frosting with peanuts on top and enough cream in them to fill a coffee cup .

My mom brought me a dozen of them in the hospital after I had the baby and the nurse chewed me out for eating them instead of the pressed-turkey and instant mashed potatoes and the grey green beans .

which would YOU have eaten ?

[TammyG]

QOD - I like banana and mayo sandwiches. I also like to dunk PB&J sandwiches into my chicken noodle soup.....

[judianne]

QOD - I like banana and mayo sandwiches. I also like to dunk PB&J sandwiches into my chicken noodle soup.....
:yuck :yuck :yuck

[QueenOfCrochet]

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Heather~I absolutely love this ghan, gorgeous. :cheer :clap :cheer

[sewnsew]

Wendy, you know I don't remember how it affected me. I don't think I would have noticed if it did or not since I was always going anyway with her kicking and pushing on the bladder. That's a great pattern. I can't wait to see it come together with the brights. I hope you have a nice night. See you in your morning.

Julie, my Grandma and Papa came to visit when Maddie was born and my Papa brought me rocky road ice cream as a treat while I was there. Although our hospital food was alot better than what yours sounded like. I would have eaten the creamsticks too :lol

[QueenOfCrochet]

Good Morning Ladies.

QOD~I ate subs & chips all the time with the twins. I also couldn't go without mountain dew which Doa's mom also loved with her pregnancy for Doa. I craved alot of chinese food with Darius & ate everything in site for Jaden. Who am I kidding, I ate everything in site for all 3 pregnancies. :lol It showed too, I gained 60 lbs. with the first 2 pregnancies & about 40-50 with Jaden. :eek :lol


My plans are just to chill out & work on my fall ghan today. Very rainy & dark here, I hope it improves but I doubt it. I also have to find a pattern & yarn for the ME CAL. That's it. What are you all up to today?

[TammyG]

Judy - I know, I know, everyone I meet thinks my banana and mayo sandwiches are disgusting. My teacher partner was so grossed out when I first dunked my PB and J into my soup (so I didn't do it at lunch yesterday, but it was tempting!!)


I don't know about being pregnant if my tastes would have been worse, the funny thing is I am a very picky eater.....

[tracysthings]

QOD I used to crave cheesecake. Once my craving was so bad my sister walked all over the town we were visiting to find me a piece! She got some strange looks in some of the restaurants and take aways. The one place that did have, refused to do it as a takeaway! Even now when I say I would love a piece of cheesecake I get looks from my mom. :)

[tracysthings]

Lovely afghan, Heather.

[Tena]

Good Morning all,
I have been working on the baby afghan this week and am probably halfway finished.

Heather I love the afghan, beautiful!

I hope to get more done on the blanket today, but have 3 kids with colds so who know?

TTFN: TENA

[Misa]

Good morning ladies :flower

Heather - Wow!! I love those two lapghans :yes Especially the one with the larger center square. Did you design those or was there a pattern? Really great :cheer

Wendy - Excellent choice on the ME ghan! That will look absolutely fabulous with the brites! :yes

Tammy - That's just disgusting :yuck :lol

Julie - Have fun yarn shopping :hug And they're not "dull" colors....they're "muted". Yes, I am the Queen of Spin and I don't mean yarn :D

Judy - Good morning hon :hug

QOD - With David I wanted nothing but enchiladas. Morning, noon and night. With Joshua I ate guacamole on just about everything but the most disgusting (yes no spin on this one...disgusting is the only word) thing I ate it on was hamburgers. I couldn't get enough of hamburgers with all the fixings and guacamole on top. They tasted so good! Tried one after he was born and about made myself sick. It was awful :lol

Hands are quite a bit better today. Gonna see if I can't get a few squares done today :hook

Have a great day y'all :manyheart

[Krystal16]

Ok I think I can feel a QOD coming up
QOD -

I remember with my first one craving SALT. I loved the mashed potatoes at KFC - would order JUST those! With my daughter it was liver, bacon & onions. I remember with my third eating a LOT of ice cream. The fourth? Can't remember.... :lol I don't eat anything disgusting that I know of. My mother scoops vanilla ice cream on her potato chips... :yuck

QOD - I like banana and mayo sandwiches. I also like to dunk PB&J sandwiches into my chicken noodle soup.....
Oh my.. Double-:yuck !
Good morning ladies :flower
QOD - With David I wanted nothing but enchiladas. Morning, noon and night. With Joshua I ate guacamole on just about everything but the most disgusting (yes no spin on this one...disgusting is the only word) thing I ate it on was hamburgers. I couldn't get enough of hamburgers with all the fixings and guacamole on top. They tasted so good! Tried one after he was born and about made myself sick. It was awful :lol


Sounds fine to me! :yes

Dragonfly ends are about half done. I've got a little over an hour left, I think. :D

[Super Granny]

QOD - When you were pregnant what did you crave the most or what did you eat that was very strange to everyone else but you just couldnt get enough off. If you havent been pregnant yet you can still answer this question by telling us if you eat a combination of foods that is very strange.

With my oldest I only remember having a really bad craving once...It was the middle of Feb. snowing like anything... we had already got about a foot of snow... at 2 AM I wanted a hot fudge sundae so bad I could kill... my hubby tried using reason... it's snowing--- there are no stores open--- so I didn't get it.... the next day he went and bought all the fixings but I didn't want one anymore... With #2 daughter I ate a creamcycle twist icecream cone everyday.. of course that was summer so it wasn't too bad... besides #1 daughter was 3 1/2 and she loved it.

when#1 daughter was pregnant she use to put chicken gravy on everything... she use to dunk her sandwiches in chicken gravy..

well I finally caught up so now my grandAngel is standing over my shoulder.. I'm getting "Gramma I really need to go on the computer Please" so I'll check in later..

[judianne]

Hey, Cara - glad you're feeling up to hookin'!!:hug

[Tena]

I craved M&Ms and sweet tarts
Tena

[goofy]

Cara~thanks for the squares!! Got them today! The bright colors will look great with all the others!

[Misa]

Cara~thanks for the squares!! Got them today! The bright colors will look great with all the others!

That's great hon :hug Glad they'll work for you :D