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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Goodness!
This is the first article for 2022! I just realized it’s been over a year since
my last post. My bad! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Rather than a
full year’s worth of catch up (because who cares, right?), I simply want to
share a highlight for 2021, for my own personal future reflection. I do use this
blog to document things I’ve done, and the hope for things I will do someday. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">My personal
memories, hopes and dreams, and creative goals are basically the bottom line
what this blog has been about all along. If, along the way, others have been
inspired or benefited from the tutorials, it makes my heart happy.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">I entered a
couple of crochet projects in the Burnet County (Texas) Fair:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Inspired by
a post on Pinterest, I created the <b>Crochet Flower Garden on Canvas</b> and not only
won 1<sup>st</sup> Place, but Best of Show in the Division to boot! I was very
excited!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKuw1ovurTvRHr6n5tOjvkaRnXIgmHV6oPzggI0mrXZzP7YcOTbM7eUAq6X29NzONd9l8sleiqq1c9j0Q2F-XQMB1g-F_fssLR4HI8o5h68iWs0mI49cI3K2bVVMtGNyD4yWIOe8IEuNRjwKp28IXeJMZPXqG1-IF4oV7UnKof1zNwYtE-UDM609ncfA/s1440/Crochet%20Flower%20Garden%20on%20Canvas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKuw1ovurTvRHr6n5tOjvkaRnXIgmHV6oPzggI0mrXZzP7YcOTbM7eUAq6X29NzONd9l8sleiqq1c9j0Q2F-XQMB1g-F_fssLR4HI8o5h68iWs0mI49cI3K2bVVMtGNyD4yWIOe8IEuNRjwKp28IXeJMZPXqG1-IF4oV7UnKof1zNwYtE-UDM609ncfA/s320/Crochet%20Flower%20Garden%20on%20Canvas.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">I also entered <b>Ember the Phoenix</b>, Pattern
by <a href="https://www.hookedbykati.com/ember-the-phoenix-free-crochet-pattern/" target="_blank">Hooked by Kati</a>. Her patterns are amazing with a lot of photos along the way.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpQINKnt3wxjDf3lUv-BXcWa-rzZVLM6-AI56d1xZZ-RCGXbOxLbiNo6ggy8WGowZSTneapsr3-mx9jUPiTumyx5jTIDz2jJA8ep_NsgMNDIj43HXoW9QRX2EXT9XhapFQ2HwAn6TUaN4J16ZDDItHd3vDzU6PGw1jjvrWIJ8uh88uPOYFtYhVESv9A/s1440/Ember%20the%20Phoenix.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpQINKnt3wxjDf3lUv-BXcWa-rzZVLM6-AI56d1xZZ-RCGXbOxLbiNo6ggy8WGowZSTneapsr3-mx9jUPiTumyx5jTIDz2jJA8ep_NsgMNDIj43HXoW9QRX2EXT9XhapFQ2HwAn6TUaN4J16ZDDItHd3vDzU6PGw1jjvrWIJ8uh88uPOYFtYhVESv9A/s320/Ember%20the%20Phoenix.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p> <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Another post,
another day, I’ll share more crochet projects I’ve done, for safe keeping. I usually share on my personal page on Facebook, as well as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LanettasCreations" target="_blank">Lanetta’s Creations</a>. But,
who knows how much longer FB will be around, or how much longer I’ll tolerate
social media. </span>
</p>Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-61722399658377800612021-03-29T03:00:00.011-06:002021-03-29T03:00:01.637-06:00Crochet for OthersI love to crochet. It keeps my hands busy and my mind
occupied. But, there are just so many shawls, hats, afghans, or dollies, etc. I
need/want! There are just so many loved ones that appreciate the effort of
hours spent creating a crochet project.
<p class="MsoNormal">I know I’m not alone. A lot of crochetists (like
sewists) experience the heart stab when their efforts are ignored. The good
news is - there are tenfold “strangers” that will welcome the love filled gift!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So where could I donate items? </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Spruce Crafts’ article “<a href="https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/charities-that-accept-crochet-donations-978479" target="_blank">Charities that Accept Crochet Donations</a>” provides 10 suggestions! This should get the juices flowing! </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Also at Crochet Concupiscence I found another list of “<a href="https://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/2017/03/where-to-donate-your-handmade-crochet-items/" target="_blank">Where to Donate Your Handmade Crochet Items</a>” that offers additional suggestions. <br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Both above websites (oh, there are so many others) ended
their lists with considering local needs… </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote>Last month, Texas experienced an unprecedented 254 counties
total shutdown hard freeze. I believe this was widely reported nationally and
internationally so I won’t go into it here. I’m just thankful it’s over and I
pray it never happens to us again. I’m sure each and every one of us learned a
lot.</blockquote><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Although it’s too late now… it’s never too late to start… </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Moving forward my focus will be to crochet for others
unknown to me!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It is my plan to gather like-minded people in the community to
also help create scarfs and hats along with me! We’ll collect them, then
decorate the town streets with the goodies! I’ll contact the Warm Up America folks
to officially organize a <a href="https://warmupamerica.org/make/made-with-love/" target="_blank">Made With Love </a>event! </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Will you join me?<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-49511282935971153002021-03-22T03:00:00.170-06:002021-03-22T03:00:00.959-06:006 tips when using Ravelry<p class="MsoNormal">How much/often do you use the website <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/crochet" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> to search for crochet patterns? I've been a member since 2019 but only recently began using it regularly. The various features are amazing! I'll attempt to walk through some of them here...</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">1) Search CROCHET Patterns - </p><p class="MsoNormal">Looking for shawl ideas? Type in shawl to search... <br /></p><p>2) Filter you search ... looking for "free" patterns today? Check the box!</p><p>3) I'm so bad about buying yarn without a project in mind, or I change my mind once home with 1,800 yards of yarn! </p><p>So, I filter further... </p><p>4) My yarn recommends size 5.5 hook size, so I will search for patterns with the same suggestion... <br /></p><p></p><p>Now I have 8 matches in the "Free" pattern category to select from!<br /></p><p><b></b></p><blockquote><p><b>NOTE/RECOMMENDATION:</b></p><p>Under the "Filter your Search" on the left side, there is "Language" and I highly recommend checking English. BUT, read the pattern carefully to see if it's US or UK English! </p><p>In the US we have a single crochet (sc) but in the UK the same stitch is called double crochet (dc). Very Confusing!!! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxl9owpNw8jdsvTUZaTs_DRuXXNTzg__07SoKYLgoS82iUMItCe9z2hWHerm-9jbO_PLEK_s1n2vLfOC-3zlMrBhDDzf7JYmEwyhyphenhyphen6T7qqyvSffVDIpprgNyaqSOmx1mxFAGaf1DqE5Hzt/s1577/Semi+Full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="764" data-original-width="1577" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxl9owpNw8jdsvTUZaTs_DRuXXNTzg__07SoKYLgoS82iUMItCe9z2hWHerm-9jbO_PLEK_s1n2vLfOC-3zlMrBhDDzf7JYmEwyhyphenhyphen6T7qqyvSffVDIpprgNyaqSOmx1mxFAGaf1DqE5Hzt/w640-h310/Semi+Full.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></blockquote><p></p><p>5) Add to Favorites:</p><p></p><p>When you find something you like, click on the thumbnail, then check "add to favorites" so you'll have it in your notebook for future reference! Oh my! I have over 154 "favorites" already! It's like Pinterest!</p><p></p><p>You'll sometimes see a flat out "free" pattern, but many times, the designer offers an ad-free pattern for a minimal fee. To get the "free" one, you'll visit their website. For example:<br /></p><div class="downloadable core_item_content__text_block" style="text-align: left;">
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://yayforyarn.com/comfy-cozy-cardigan-beginner-friendly-crochet-sweater-free-pattern/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="icon_16 o-icon--external_link o-icon o-icon--xs" src="https://style-cdn.ravelrycache.com/images/assets/feather/external-link.svg?v=15" /></a><span class="pattern_availability_long">This pattern is available</span>
for <b>$3.99 USD</b><br /><img alt="" class="icon_16 o-icon--buy_now o-icon o-icon--xs" src="https://style-cdn.ravelrycache.com/images/assets/icons/labels/purchases.svg?v=15" />buy it now
or
<a href="http://yayforyarn.com/comfy-cozy-cardigan-beginner-friendly-crochet-sweater-free-pattern/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="icon_16 o-icon--external_link o-icon o-icon--xs" src="https://style-cdn.ravelrycache.com/images/assets/feather/external-link.svg?v=15" /></a>visit pattern website</div>
<p style="text-align: center;">
A free version is also available.
</p>That's okay because I usually find so many other fabulous ideas or information I wouldn't normally have found had I not gone to their website! </div><div class="downloadable core_item_content__text_block" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="downloadable core_item_content__text_block" style="text-align: left;">6) THEN PLEASE... when you use a pattern found on Ravelry... don't forget to go back and share your finished item and rate the pattern! This not only helps the designer, but folks that come after you to use the pattern!</div><br /><div class="downloadable core_item_content__text_block" style="text-align: left;">Hope this helps! <br /></div><br />Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-72312386563266433352021-03-15T03:00:00.077-06:002021-03-15T03:00:03.609-06:00Resources<p>There are a lot of Crochet magazines available in print and
online with a subscription. However, I’ve only found “<a href="https://www.crochet-world.com/shopping.php" target="_blank">Crochet World</a>” at our
local grocery store (small community). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
nice to step away from the computer, sit back with a cup of tea, and browse
through pages of creative projects. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJPC0uDTO11UiGQUJ5r6dvsQw-Qa8xmL-KRwsHvB6wumxQSnQh7Y207U3lM5fZO3ZD10y4Ft_yEyQp3ORpQ1DWneu1m888xe4SLi0gHiMXCkFs09ADrTDo4A_LF_KzQMuNVoYllyaiL_f/s548/Crochet+World+Magazine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="548" data-original-width="404" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJPC0uDTO11UiGQUJ5r6dvsQw-Qa8xmL-KRwsHvB6wumxQSnQh7Y207U3lM5fZO3ZD10y4Ft_yEyQp3ORpQ1DWneu1m888xe4SLi0gHiMXCkFs09ADrTDo4A_LF_KzQMuNVoYllyaiL_f/s320/Crochet+World+Magazine.jpg" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fortunately for me, a friend of mine has subscriptions to
two magazines. I love it that she shares them with me! The other day I asked
her to tell me about the magazines: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I subscribe to <a href="https://www.interweave.com/interweave-crochet-magazine/" target="_blank">Interweave Crochet</a> and <a href="https://www.crochetmagazine.com/shopping.php" target="_blank">Crochet!</a> magazines,
both of which I like very much.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p class="MsoNormal">I think Interweave tends to have more
sophisticated, fashion-forward patterns that often are intermediate to advanced
difficulty.</p></blockquote><blockquote>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Crochet! patterns are usually easy to intermediate
difficulty. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">They both have great photography and a good variety of
patterns for apparel, home deco and gifts. <br /></p></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal">Because someday we may not have Internet…in my home library I have an assortment of crochet books:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Media-Porter-Contemporary-Celtic-Crochet/dp/1440238618/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Contemporary+Celtic+Crochet&qid=1614222652&sr=8-2" target="_blank"><b><i>Contemporary Celtic Crochet </i></b></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1454701374/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank"><b><i>The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs</i></b></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Crochet-Border-Designs/dp/1454708107/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Complete+Book+of+Crochet+Border+Designs&qid=1614222417&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><b><i>The Complete Book of Crochet Border Designs</i></b></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPLXshSU743XV8XXL8A6kbQZXXd99Hwl6QzxJm__YpIqZC12V8IzVSZURYdKUeV5mzySD0neA7Wv3Gu8nFOl0bb4CwUDZtv40-7puDIOuTymVYzjeGGefxdtOejxiItO_A3EJuO9-uq7LL/s273/The+Complete+Book+of+Crochet+Stitch+Designs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPLXshSU743XV8XXL8A6kbQZXXd99Hwl6QzxJm__YpIqZC12V8IzVSZURYdKUeV5mzySD0neA7Wv3Gu8nFOl0bb4CwUDZtv40-7puDIOuTymVYzjeGGefxdtOejxiItO_A3EJuO9-uq7LL/s0/The+Complete+Book+of+Crochet+Stitch+Designs.jpg" /></a></div><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Better-Homes-Gardens-Romantic-Crochet/dp/0696018454/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Romantic+Crochet&qid=1614222327&sr=8-3" target="_blank"><b><i>Romantic Crochet </i></b></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crochet-Collection-Leisure-Arts-102640/dp/0942237552/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=%22crochet+collection%22+Leisure+Arts&qid=1614222215&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><b><i>Crochet Collection</i></b></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXAnhYbi_Eqkl9WwhuC0r2PTCVlv-rxdMGBtrxpzSasArdLTMLkfWZOY8uI8TIjf6tE1t4yLWUf_dZQYmypUGKzJt_sPK9m9blhVtffHtjfLY4kXahT4PaYgt3o1vytB716eFc9WiNQqzp/s332/Crochet+Collection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="252" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXAnhYbi_Eqkl9WwhuC0r2PTCVlv-rxdMGBtrxpzSasArdLTMLkfWZOY8uI8TIjf6tE1t4yLWUf_dZQYmypUGKzJt_sPK9m9blhVtffHtjfLY4kXahT4PaYgt3o1vytB716eFc9WiNQqzp/s320/Crochet+Collection.jpg" /></a></i></b></div><b><i><br /> </i></b>What tangible in-your-hands crochet resources do you have?<br /><p></p>
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<br />Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-72259763263498226702021-03-08T04:00:00.041-06:002021-03-08T04:00:07.659-06:00Take the time!<p class="MsoNormal">Sometimes we need to take the time. Seriously! Just stop
crocheting for a bit and shake it out!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A while back, I subscribed to receive emails from <a href="https://hookedbykati.com/" target="_blank">Hooked by Kati</a>
(were I found <a href="https://hookedbykati.com/ember-the-phoenix-free-crochet-pattern/?fbclid=IwAR2oiTU_kNxUO0fTpGm5NHHx2I694nAWpvusfQWRiaEpKo8vNdf6uxt6fxg" target="_blank">Ember the Phoenix</a> pattern!) and I’m so glad I did! She recently shared
great info on how to prevent and recover and when to see a doctor. This email
was timely for me! </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I searched her website and found a more detailed article “<a href="https://hookedbykati.com/hand-health-for-crochet-artists/" target="_blank">Hand Health for Crochet Artists</a>” which could apply to other artisans as well. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please consider regular break intervals to stretch out the arms,
wrists, and fingers, shake off the shoulders, do a few neck rolls, and stand up
– walk around! Your body will thank you!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After doing a quick <a href="https://duckduckgo.com/?q=crochet+hand+exercises&t=newext&atb=v257-1&ia=web" target="_blank">search</a>, I discovered a lot of people
have created videos to share their ideas and suggestions how and what to do. I’ve
learned quite a bit! I now have several additional exercises added to my
routine!</p><p class="MsoNormal">For example:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hands:</p>
<center><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ht_IpDq_9XA" width="560"></iframe></center><p class="MsoNormal">
Wrists:</p>
<center><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aq04ySuPikE" width="560"></iframe></center>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Oh, there are so many lovely patterns, especially Amigurumi
items, I want to do! I don’t have time or the desire to struggle through pain
to accomplish them!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Take the time! </p>
Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-30739055920885966612021-03-07T06:17:00.003-06:002021-03-07T06:17:35.837-06:00A Challenge<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I’ve always
wanted to create a crocheted sweater or a shrug or top but never have had the
confidence in my work, my ability. A good friend of mine has made several fitted
garments and wears them beautifully. Between her assistance when needed, and
YouTube instructionals, I’m going to challenge myself!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I thought I
would practice making/inserting sleeves using American Girl doll Lindsey as a model
–</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48q3B74-8vOHjd_m1zJXWCxnCvviaEJjSh-Mu8T2_GfAxwsFDJZt1R1tWsyPozNSRO73Ib_53T-ozv_bwneU1ShIGVt2lSyNwE6x0rbgaSI1NDVru514SZeV-zUu7CNY1hMvWxflTpKZp/s526/2021-02-24+Bedtime+for+Dolls+by+Lanetta%2527s+Creations.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48q3B74-8vOHjd_m1zJXWCxnCvviaEJjSh-Mu8T2_GfAxwsFDJZt1R1tWsyPozNSRO73Ib_53T-ozv_bwneU1ShIGVt2lSyNwE6x0rbgaSI1NDVru514SZeV-zUu7CNY1hMvWxflTpKZp/s320/2021-02-24+Bedtime+for+Dolls+by+Lanetta%2527s+Creations.jpg" /></a></div><br />You’ll see I
made a “shortie” based on the pattern designed by Lisa Gentry through
Yarnspirations, <a href="https://www.yarnspirations.com/red-heart-bedtime-for-dolls/RHC0334-018339V.html" target="_blank">Bedtime for Dolls</a>.<p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Oh, and I
have never made socks before until Lindsey’s! Not bad for first attempt! Yes, socks
are NOT just knitted, one can crochet socks!!! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Now for the challenge…
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I found Hailey
Bailey’s “<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/haileybailey?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=691820820" target="_blank">The Tern Tunic Dress Crochet Pattern</a>” that has really caught my eye! </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I purchased
this <a href="https://www.lionbrand.com/products/mandala-ombre-yarn?variant=32421728551005" target="_blank">Lionbrand </a>yarn in 2020 and it’s been sitting, waiting for the perfect
project. I think I’ve found it! I hope it works out nicely!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqtKgEZeOfvflLQcvD4kjtKGvLr1RpIS_17KuqlZMQnb7oSbLf_Q5oVRc5wA_j-CeApnRgB55ECboSs5ADMLkpQoJNXJjEVaGscmsERsfra54ib2jgX4sBmDYHq6v1M1PkFC0mGESZdHuM/s800/Lionbrand+Mandala+Ombre.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqtKgEZeOfvflLQcvD4kjtKGvLr1RpIS_17KuqlZMQnb7oSbLf_Q5oVRc5wA_j-CeApnRgB55ECboSs5ADMLkpQoJNXJjEVaGscmsERsfra54ib2jgX4sBmDYHq6v1M1PkFC0mGESZdHuM/s320/Lionbrand+Mandala+Ombre.webp" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We’ll see! </span></p>
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Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-32470147562912124452021-03-01T04:00:00.041-06:002021-03-01T05:09:57.574-06:00National Crochet Month<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Good Morning March! </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">I recently discovered March is National Crochet Month! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Of
course, enthusiasts years ago determined a “Month” to celebrate all things
crochet! I discovered the <a href="https://www.crochet.org/" target="_blank">Crochet Guild of America</a>’s website, but have yet to
join. Oh, I did join the National Crochet Month's<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nationalcrochetmonth/?notif_id=1612959821699765&notif_t=group_r2j_approved&ref=notif" target="_blank"> Facebook</a> group! </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Anyway, I plan to celebrate the month by sharing my favorites</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">… that’s
what I do! </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Over the years I’ve tried to make granny squares, but never
could get them to look right. I stumbled upon directions at the Heart Hook Home
website how to “<a href="https://hearthookhome.com/make-invisible-join-crochet/" target="_blank">invisible join</a>” and will certainly use this method on my next
project! Ashlea provides A LOT of crochet <a href="https://hearthookhome.com/category/crochet/crochet-tips-tutorials/" target="_blank">tutorials</a> on her blog! AND
she offers many (free) <a href="https://hearthookhome.com/category/crochet/crochet-pattern/" target="_blank">patterns</a> for us! I’ve put <a href="https://hearthookhome.com/pin-sharpening-pin-cushion/" target="_blank">Penelope</a> on my to-do list!</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">One thing
has led to another since my last article, <a href="https://lanettascreations.blogspot.com/2020/10/inspirational-crochet.html" target="_blank">Inspirational Crochet</a>. I was on a
mission to learn Tunisian Crochet but found Mikey and all his other fabulous
projects in addition to Tunisian Crochet. Oh My. They were all shiny!<br />
<br />
Through his website I made this <a href="https://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-christmas-sniffle-station-patterns/" target="_blank">reindeer tissue box cover</a> for my mom! Instead
of a “sniffle station” as designed by Michelle Moore, the basket for Momma’s
reindeer held small candy canes! She loved it!</span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">It was THEN the Amigurumi bug hit me!</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
I first made a <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scandinavian-christmas-gnome-2" target="_blank">Scandinavian Christmas Gnome</a> – just in time to pack away with
the other decorations for next year!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyinrosq4JTqtxFHfUJjYCOfabwj0V_xQHi8bLjnpIxQ3scsV6UKrsGuVnteadzReHXd4sA_2ZVTEfdD0UhgL7GXCj9vzI-wusFRxGfTqp6XPNj2SPTRQJm6h_H-q369nyRj6C8_MpXIgM/s1440/2020+-+Scandinavian+Christmas+Gnome+by+Lanetta%2527s+Creations.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyinrosq4JTqtxFHfUJjYCOfabwj0V_xQHi8bLjnpIxQ3scsV6UKrsGuVnteadzReHXd4sA_2ZVTEfdD0UhgL7GXCj9vzI-wusFRxGfTqp6XPNj2SPTRQJm6h_H-q369nyRj6C8_MpXIgM/s320/2020+-+Scandinavian+Christmas+Gnome+by+Lanetta%2527s+Creations.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Oh, and a
<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snowman-45" target="_blank">Snowman</a>… he’s now packed away as well!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBtN09-pc-svPP2NByw1FKpDeGv0wVv3QTcSebW_V_lQ1xD1eISbgO5lXpSn9PzUOAhlF3_RrvnS2-SSQ0fKyBDP8ulVBRMZkPaVe2opz8iqlrJMh05zLRtr-O1uBAHe6VoWkoafV68PB/s1920/2020+-+Snowman+by+Lanetta%2527s+Creations.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBtN09-pc-svPP2NByw1FKpDeGv0wVv3QTcSebW_V_lQ1xD1eISbgO5lXpSn9PzUOAhlF3_RrvnS2-SSQ0fKyBDP8ulVBRMZkPaVe2opz8iqlrJMh05zLRtr-O1uBAHe6VoWkoafV68PB/s320/2020+-+Snowman+by+Lanetta%2527s+Creations.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Then I made
<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/armadillo-4" target="_blank">Audrey the Armadillo</a> for a dear friend who loves to take her RVing, hiking, and
scene gazing! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU51of1BNwoKooqdEFI3GKCWDBRQ1ijlIYgMn5zl0zzZObdj-EgzMBkzAJ-6PYvXa8eydBI1WolOkhzxiW2ZX-mdTTpwI8IHjc5arO_hR7vTETu-HGhRndNJS2clu0-E9Vzq4hWn1Y8xNt/s1920/2020-12+Audrey+by+Lanetta%2527s+Creations.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU51of1BNwoKooqdEFI3GKCWDBRQ1ijlIYgMn5zl0zzZObdj-EgzMBkzAJ-6PYvXa8eydBI1WolOkhzxiW2ZX-mdTTpwI8IHjc5arO_hR7vTETu-HGhRndNJS2clu0-E9Vzq4hWn1Y8xNt/s320/2020-12+Audrey+by+Lanetta%2527s+Creations.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUBGRtJRZsMPMytcnf5S9j5FmPNUqJRGs6lYl7DvLhAqmMk58P_QIra8c9HLDpQrC7NuzKUpw2XolQaFiNdvbdMeAe-1ZBBoWtM_38wS6dWvqEYIjdr7rxdJl3rKKeUFDBu8jJvzLsv-Sf/s640/2021-01-06+no+dogs+allowed.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUBGRtJRZsMPMytcnf5S9j5FmPNUqJRGs6lYl7DvLhAqmMk58P_QIra8c9HLDpQrC7NuzKUpw2XolQaFiNdvbdMeAe-1ZBBoWtM_38wS6dWvqEYIjdr7rxdJl3rKKeUFDBu8jJvzLsv-Sf/s320/2021-01-06+no+dogs+allowed.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8GnN3IGc7Mvcu0BFeAAb7hNZnV0d6zVD6rR3HvkQ5uJE_tJ4C_UE3x1aKjZUP0eN5Pvr_f6YNwuiybr7DAWIWkgM7RTXGAWF70ev8faejYgv9uVbIfSsUVbkD4N6DZWm47iXm6msKCQ_/s640/2021-01-06+-+Scenic+lookout.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8GnN3IGc7Mvcu0BFeAAb7hNZnV0d6zVD6rR3HvkQ5uJE_tJ4C_UE3x1aKjZUP0eN5Pvr_f6YNwuiybr7DAWIWkgM7RTXGAWF70ev8faejYgv9uVbIfSsUVbkD4N6DZWm47iXm6msKCQ_/s320/2021-01-06+-+Scenic+lookout.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlx2tocZQsLOG-I5RH5srBlUCPGjNQsDxgQt7igw-qaWqNGgjCTAF4sk8mvsvfuFcq6F7U0haJnVzCUHSlvpWs5GR2dKLlsk40QdksuskCa8aIXKyZU1iojZoHlGUSXGr54QQS41ynq2my/s640/2021-01-05+getting+a+drink.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlx2tocZQsLOG-I5RH5srBlUCPGjNQsDxgQt7igw-qaWqNGgjCTAF4sk8mvsvfuFcq6F7U0haJnVzCUHSlvpWs5GR2dKLlsk40QdksuskCa8aIXKyZU1iojZoHlGUSXGr54QQS41ynq2my/s320/2021-01-05+getting+a+drink.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Oh, and she
and her husband are beekeepers, so I had to make this Queen <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amigurumi-bee-7" target="_blank">Bee</a> for them! </span></p>
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ahead, I created a <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bunny-emma" target="_blank">Bunny Rabbit</a> for Momma’s Easter ~ soon to be filled ~ <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>basket! </span><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Also, a <i>Just
Because</i> gift for Momma, when I saw <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oliver-the-bear-3" target="_blank">Oliver the Bear</a>, I had to make it for
her! Although I modified the snout area a bit from the designer’s instructions
(couldn’t figure it out), we think he’s cute! </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">And, I
finished Emma the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elephant-feb-mcal?fbclid=IwAR0A5LVJKODXZLhMySZG744HUNUR6Kn1J3FNtCOuV49Ndq-SrD6ATnRK3VI" target="_blank">Elephant</a> this morning!!! She’s for me. She’s also the last
one I will do for a while…. I must give my hands a BREAK!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">7 Things I’ve
learned while learning Amigurumi:</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Use AT LEAST a full size smaller hook
than what is recommended for the yarn you are using. </span></p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Use a scrap of yarn (longer than what
your project will be and in a different color) as a stitch marker. Thread it up the project, moving it
up as you go.</span></p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Use a counter and keep up with the
rounds as the spiral can get very confusing!</span></p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Know the difference between US and UK
definitions (for example: in the US a single crochet = “sc” whereas in UK a
single crochet is written = “dc”)</span></p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Keep tension TIGHT!!!! (and is why I
must take a looonnnngggg break)!</span></p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Watch Youtube videos, even if it’s
not the project you want to make!</span></p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">
</div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Oh, and stuff when the instructions
instruct!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
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Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-12410984557760915272020-10-14T07:29:00.002-05:002020-10-14T07:29:28.715-05:00Inspirational Crochet<p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Over
the past several months, I’ve spent any spare time I can muster working on crochet
projects! I’m truly hooked! When doing other things, especially driving the 50
miles to town and back, I think about crocheting. </span></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">From
the beginning of keeping this blog, I’ve shared links to what I believe are fabulous
websites, youtubers, and facebook pages to everyone/anyone that visits here. When
something and/or someone comes along I’ve found inspirational, I always want to
share!</span>
<span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">That’s
the case with Canadian Michael Sellick. </span></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I was on Youtube looking up how to do Tunisian
Crochet and discovered <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/mikeyssmail/videos" target="_blank">Mikey</a>! </span></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Besides finding a fabulous reference for all
things crochet, specifically Tunisian style crochet, I took the time to watch
his video “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz5dMFrEmco" target="_blank">Mikey Learning to Knit – Outtakes</a>” and it’s then I discovered his
amazing laugh/giggle! It’s soooooo contagious! Hearing him laugh/giggle never
fails to bring a smile to my face and makes me laugh as well! What a splendid
relief!<br /></span>
</p><center><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fz5dMFrEmco" width="560"></iframe></center>
<p></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Since
that day I’ve visited his <a href="https://thecrochetcrowd.com" target="_blank">website</a> and have liked his all things Facebook. His Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheCrochetCommunity" target="_blank">The Crochet Crowd</a>.</span></p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The
kicker for writing this article after missing months, I wanted to share,
once again, something I find inspirational. On his Facebook group, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCrochetCrowdStitchSocial" target="_blank">The Crochet Crowd Stitch Social</a>, back on October 11<sup>th</sup>, Michael posted the
following: <br /></span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #050505; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><blockquote><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #050505; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One of my favourite
activities for in-person workshops is blind-folded crochet. People may not
realize we have several community members who are blind. We realized this
during one social visit to JOANN. The young lady was telling me that the
explaining in the video of what I am doing is really good for her. While to
someone who can see what I am doing, may leave a comment for me to get on with
it, for someone blind, they need that extra explanation. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #050505; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Why I love this activity
is that the blind-folded person has a coach to help them along to be their
eyes. To communicate the steps and motion to do with the hook should the
crocheter be lost in their stitchwork. It's team-building.</span></p></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #050505; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><p><span style="color: #050505; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This is also a group where
other hookers share their projects… so inspirational! </span>
<span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">If
you are into crochet (or want to be!), I highly recommend checking out Michael
Sellick!</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">And, anytime
you need to laugh, or giggle, take a dose of Mikey! </span></p>
Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-49194166938618012632020-05-09T09:43:00.001-05:002020-05-09T09:43:18.635-05:00Attitude AdjustmentSomewhat fretting over some mistakes I made in a crochet shawlette I created for Momma’s Mother’s Day gift, a friend asked me... <br /><br />
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Have you ever heard of the Native American custom of purposely making a mistake in a blanket or other article, so as to not anger the gods with a "perfect" human-made thing?</blockquote>
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<br />This intrigued me to look it up and I discovered it is a common Navajo tradition. Their “imperfections” are purposeful because only God is perfect. Of course!<br /><br />Rather than always seeking perfection, other cultures also have the same attitude. I like this.<br /><br />One of the first major projects I ever worked on was a poncho for my sister’s Christmas gift. I think I might have been 14 or 15 at the time. I don’t really remember. It doesn’t matter. My aunt came in from Arkansas for a visit and I excitedly shared the half-finished project. Actually, I think I was almost through with it at the time. Well, she found a mistake way back near the beginning and began ripping it all out!!! I stood there absolutely stunned as she told me, “If you can’t do something right, don’t do it at all.”<br /><br />Her voice continually plays in my head, until this morning.<br /><br />From now on, as I’ve always done, I will do the best I can.<br /> <br />Maybe someday I will make the “purposeful” mistakes rather than the oops! But until then, I won’t be so hard on myself that it’s not “right” - not “perfect.”<br /><br />Thank you, Gail!<br />
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<br /><br />Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-69219829646688990662020-04-04T16:11:00.000-06:002020-05-04T05:38:34.842-05:00Tweaking Face Masks - UPDATED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After researching and reading this and that, I’ve come up with the following method of making face masks:<br />
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Fabric<br />
Pipe Cleaner (8") (to bend over the nose and cup the cheeks)<br />
Elastic - please, no larger than 1/4" wide for the sake of the ears! <b><span style="color: #0c343d;">ACTUALLY 1/8" IS BEST - YOU CAN TRIM 1/4" TO 1/8" EASILY! Just like you can trim 1/2" wide elastic to 1/8"</span></b><br />
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Cut main fabric 9" x 16" <br />
Cut from main fabric for facing 9" x 1.5" then cut in half to make 4.5" x 1.5"<br />
Cut 2 pieces of elastic 7" long<br />
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With wrong side facing up on ironing board, fold both ends of large piece about ½" and press.<br />
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With right sides together, pin, then stitch along the pressed fold about 1.5" - reinforcing at the 1.5" mark. This will keep seam from coming apart when folks insert their coffee filter.<br />
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<br />Take to machine, open up and carefully stitch 1/4" from bottom fold (of the opening). I can only stitch a few stitches before I have to readjust, making sure I don’t catch extra fabric underneath!<br />
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Then take the tube and find the pressed top fold. Stitch through all layers to make a tube for the pipe cleaner.<br />
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<br />Insert pipe cleaner. Leave at least 1 inch from the end. Use wire cutters and cut the pipe cleaner. Scoot the pipe cleaner down where both ends have about ½" of NO pipe cleaner! You do not want to stitch over the wire because it might just break a needle (or dull it)!<br />
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Take back to ironing board. Give the over all (now 9" x about 7.5") piece a good press.<br />
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Working on the ironing board, with the front facing up and the pipe cleaner tube is on top, make the first fold.<br />
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Press each fold as you go. You’ll have three nice folds about ½" deep.<br />
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The last hanging down part, I pin underneath (backwards) for really the 4th fold, to cup underneath the chin better.<br />
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From the front, pin the facing in place on each end right sides together, wrapping the ends around to the back. *Stitch through all layers using 1/4" seam allowance (Double Check Where the Pipe Cleaner Is!!!!).<br />
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<br />Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-47387593326601122852020-01-13T06:35:00.001-06:002020-01-13T06:35:56.469-06:00Crochet TechniquesThis past Saturday I joined a group of lovely ladies that gather and work on various craft projects. Yes! We all brought our own projects and visited while working. It was also an opportunity to share or get help or advice on a project such as how to repair a tapestry edging, how to do a particular stitch, or how to scrapbook inside a journal bible.<br /><br />I had a marvelous time - until I discovered my hearing aid was missing!<br /><br />This was after having breakfast with Gail at Mi Casa, a local restaurant, then her showing me how to do a foundation chain and single crochet at once and then working for about an hour or so on Bud’s afghan! It was only then I went to adjust the aid and discovered it was not in my ear!!!!<br /><br />Long story short... I was in a rush to leave the house. I had taken it out to brush my hair while Anna ~ the doberman ~ wanted to go outside one more time before I had to leave. In my haste, I left it on the table outside. The cats found it and thought they had a new chew toy.<br /><br />Oh well.<br /><br />Things happen. <br />
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Anyway... Gail went to a website that had a clear video of how to do this technique. It took me several times at home to master the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=wAWl0WItqPg&feature=emb_title" target="_blank">Foundation Single Crochet</a> stitch, but I finally got the method and will use it the next time I start a project that may need to be increased to fit! I won't chain x number of times, then single crochet back, only to discover it's not long enough! <br /><br />Since then I’ve looked further on the <a href="https://www.mooglyblog.com/" target="_blank">Moogly</a> site and have found a bucket load of tutorials for right and left handed crocheters!<br /><br />This morning I got some scrap yarn and learned another technique! I’ve always hated the hole a “chain 3 then turn” leaves in the work. If you are a crocheter, you know what that means! Check out the “<a href="https://www.mooglyblog.com/improved-csdc/" target="_blank">Improved Chainless Starting Double Crochet</a>” video (one for right handed, another for left handed). You’ll never go back!<br /><br /><br /><br />Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-31670240077967161552020-01-03T06:55:00.000-06:002020-01-03T06:55:21.071-06:00Still Hooking<br />I hope everyone’s New Year is off to a great start!<br /><br />Lanetta’s Creations is much more than sewing, quilting, etc. As I mentioned <a href="http://lanettascreations.blogspot.com/2019/12/creative-endeavors.html" target="_blank">last time</a>, I am working on a few creative endeavors!<br />
<br />It’s during the early morning, before morning chores begin, rather than working online jigsaw puzzles, I crochet a detailed pattern. Yes. Bud’s afghan is still a work in progress. It’s the project I work on at night, after supper, while watching television. It’s a “mindful” pattern. The repetitive stitches allows me to know what’s happening in the program we’re watching! Win-win!<br /><br />My current project for the early morning is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/erigeneia" target="_blank">Erigencia</a> shawl by Silke Terhorst I found on Ravelry.<br />
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<br />When Mother, Gail & I visited <a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Yarn-Needle-Art/Yarn/Cloud-Control-Yarn-Bee-Soft-&-Sleek-DK-Yarn/p/80931344" target="_blank">Hobby Lobby</a> last week, I found the perfect yarn for it! I don’t know why they named it “Cloud Control” as it’s a pewter to me!<br />
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<br />I’ve never before read a “chart” - the universal language! But because of a YouTube creator showing me/us how, I now wonder if I’ll ever be able to follow the written directions! This lady is amazing... all the way from Kenya she has over 83 THOUSAND followers... because she explains and demonstrates things very nicely! I highly recommend <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNkcP7KsCSlkcQ8pAkDKRQ/videos" target="_blank">The Secret Yarnery</a>!<br /><br />I would not have been able to create the Mobius Shawl without the help of Youtuber <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Wrabbit1979/videos" target="_blank">Fiber Spider</a>! He was great and I finished the snow white shawl in time to wear it to a special dinner! It wasn’t long enough to suit me, but okay for that evening. I bought another skein and will add to it... someday!<br />
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Oh, and I came across some lovely shawl pins at the <a href="https://www.craftyflutterbycreations.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Flutterby Creations</a>! So many to choose from, I can't decide!<br />
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Back to hooking before the sun comes up!<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-23840736175253100672019-12-22T11:05:00.000-06:002019-12-22T21:17:13.729-06:00Creative EndeavorsWinter arrived after ten o’clock last night making today the first full day of winter!!! We’ve experienced the shortest day of 2019 and now, beginning today, the days (therefore daylight) will get longer and longer! I know the chickens will love it even more than I do!<br />
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In my last post I mentioned I was <a href="http://lanettascreations.blogspot.com/2019/11/looking-for-yellow.html#.Xf9Vlvx7nIU" target="_blank">Looking for the yellow</a> while working through the sewing room mess. Well, just yesterday I found it - out in my She Shed! Now it’s too late, but I now know where it is! It’s too late for the project I wanted to create with it because I broke down and bought a kit with 20 little skeins of different colors. I’m not all that excited with the quality of the yarn, but it’s a learning process. <br />
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I’m starting Round 6 (of at least 113!). I don’t work on it everyday - just here and there while sitting at my desk (to view the <a href="https://lookatwhatimade.net/crafts/yarn/crochet/sophies-universe-cal-2015/sophies-universe-part-1-cal-2015/" target="_blank">instructions</a> via laptop). <br />
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Besides working on the Save, Donate, Burn stacks in the sewing room, I have accomplished some creative endeavors!<br />
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Thanks to my friend wearing a lovely shawl back early November, she shared with me the link to the pattern on Ravelry. Now I’m sharing the link with you! <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-ruffles" target="_blank">Simple Ruffles Shawl</a>. The photo doesn't do the colors justice! I see green when I look at the real thing!<br />
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I used 2 1/2 skeins of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L71M67L?ie=UTF8&tag=lanettascreat-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B07L71M67L" target="_blank">Lion Brand Yarns - Ferris Wheel - Imaginary Gardens</a> to make the shawl. Now I'm creating a headband with the leftovers!<br />
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The afghan I’m working on for Bud's Christmas gift (won't be done by this Christmas!) is coming along nicely. I worked on it for 2+ straight hours while watching Die Hard! After the Christmas Eve they have, it really makes one appreciate Christmas, even if a bit chaotic at times.<br />
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Again, the photo doesn't show its true colors. It's Premier Puzzle, Backgammon.<br />
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Here is the yarn from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072JLLL6F?ie=UTF8&tag=lanettascreat-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B072JLLL6F" target="_blank">Amazon</a>...<br />
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Big difference in the colors than what shows up in my photo! Wonder what's wrong with my phone? <br />
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The e-book I’m reading, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0718080602?ie=UTF8&tag=lanettascreat-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=0718080602" target="_blank"><i>Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff</i></a> by Dana White, is hitting it on the nail. I love her humor and straightforwardness style of writing. She's a great motivator.<br />
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Last Thursday I actually took a truck load of clothes, household items, and miscellaneous goodies to the local mission! Goodness. It felt good! Can hardly wait to get another truck load ready!<br />
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It's time to bring in more Christmas decorations to organize. That reminds me... the 10 tubs we brought down from the attic the other day have been gone through and I filled up two trash bags of stuff not worth saving any longer! This is the first time since 1992 I have had all the decorations at one house! Yes! <br />
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I'm excited I'm getting stuff done while still completing creative endeavors! "It's a good thing" as Martha would say!<br />
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<br />Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-18664146418050818152019-11-19T06:58:00.000-06:002019-11-19T06:58:04.565-06:00Looking for the yellowOne never knows when you’ll learn about something new!<br />
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I love learning about new things... last night... I ventured out... I attended the L-M Garden Club meeting in Lometa.<br /><br />I’m not fond of driving at night (or early morning) - the absolute darkness that the countryside brings then the occasional bright headlights - albeit few and far between - makes me nervous. And then it’s the deer, or raccoons, or armadillos, or skunks crossing the road.<br />
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<br />Twice a skunk crossed in front of me. I did manage to avoid both encounters - one on my way to town, the other on my way home! Had I been "unfortunate" neither place would have wanted me to stay!<br />
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<br />I know, I attended a “garden club” meeting and learned something new about crochet! A friend told me about the year long effort she made creating a “Sophie’s Universe” afghan. She explained how it starts out as a circle and each row around is basically a new stitch/technique - a circle that ends up becoming a square. Several times she said she learned so much while creating it. This intrigued me!<br /><br />So this morning I did a bit of research...<br /><br />Oh. My. Goodness. <br /><br />I found exactly what Gail was talking about at <a href="https://lookatwhatimade.net/crafts/yarn/crochet/sophies-universe-cal-2015/sophies-universe-cal-2015-information/" target="_blank">Look at what I made</a>!<br />
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<br />Then I found <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZnKEb9VzY0g_D0L_hc3U_1OTY2IOKpZ" target="_blank">It’s all in a Nutshell Crochet</a>, a fabulous YouTube channel with tutorials on each step!<br /><br />I downsized my yarn stash a few years ago. I've never regretted, and still don't, giving 99% of it to a friend...<br /><br />Oh well. I think I saw a touch of yellow somewhere yesterday while working on the Save, Donate, Burn sacks tubs and boxes in the sewing room... I will keep looking for the yellow.<br /><br />Thank you Gail! Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-84006388316881222002019-10-24T07:28:00.000-05:002019-10-24T07:28:02.611-05:00If you're looking for me...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0baQn_QnrYSqXIwgPq2EV0G6FuJioBg3pleUfgOpIIJpJY7050hz1sTmQHJwia7OxB4m9w40cyXD6Ff5Z1gCSY1jnAN_egpxoSs2x8AvGUlvc_KfOTPnApt1r6YyW4pBWYrc1eujfovXC/s1600/Bee+in+Yellow+Rose+at+tscGardens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0baQn_QnrYSqXIwgPq2EV0G6FuJioBg3pleUfgOpIIJpJY7050hz1sTmQHJwia7OxB4m9w40cyXD6Ff5Z1gCSY1jnAN_egpxoSs2x8AvGUlvc_KfOTPnApt1r6YyW4pBWYrc1eujfovXC/s320/Bee+in+Yellow+Rose+at+tscGardens.jpg" width="320" /></a>Not long ago I created another <a href="https://tscgardens.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tscGardens-108995497155037/?modal=admin_todo_tour" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tscgardens/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVSZMwB4jkwj0_mAwoB7ySA?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank">Youtube channel</a>, all under the name of <b>tscGardens</b>. I should have done it back in January - when I started the “real” garden. But the thought didn’t enter my mind at the time because I had doubts anything would grow.<br /><br />Thankfully, I proved myself wrong.<br /><br />I’m still learning how to use Instagram and produce video clips. I get Facebook. <br /><br />I haven’t yet fully organized my sewing room after combining 2 households into this one. (I'm too embarrassed to share a photo!) It’s a slow work in progress. I <i><b>am </b></i>working on it a little each day. It’s going to be hard, but I must downsize - considerably. But where/what to do with the “stuff” I’ve collected over the years? I hate to burn it all once the burn ban is lifted. I haven’t yet found a resource to donate fabric scraps and trims etc. I know full well when I get rid of something I’ll come up with the perfect use for it and it will be too late! <br /><br />So be it. I must downsize.<br /><br />At least I’m getting organized in other areas!<br /><br />From now on,<br />
... sewing/craft related articles here on <a href="http://lanettascreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lanetta’s Creations</a>.<br />... chicken related articles on <a href="http://yolkyard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Journey in the Yolk Yard</a> (which I need to update - it’s been over a year!).<br />... gardening related articles on <a href="https://tscgardens.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">tscGardens</a>.<br />And just created this morning:<br />... raising meat rabbits articles on <a href="https://therabbitry-tscgardens.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Rabbitry at tscGardens</a>!<br />
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Someone once asked me, "Why do you blog?" The blogs are basically for me. It's my documentation, the written record of what is going on in my life. If someone else benefits from something I share, it's a good thing. It's also a learning process, checking goals, and a reminder of what I had hoped to accomplish at one time or another.<br />
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Sometimes it's been a kick start to get back on track when life's gotten in the way.<br /><br />For me, it's a good thing.<br />
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So far. So good! <br />
Anyway, I’m here now!<br />
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It’s hot.<br />
Okay. I’ve stated the obvious.<br />
It’s Texas. It’s mid August. <br />
There. The “weather talk” is now out of the way.<br />
Two tips I have:<br />
Stay hydrated.<br />
Stay cool.<br />
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My first ever garden is still green! The grass around it, not so green. The plants aren’t producing much, but they are hanging in there!<br />
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My focus has been to do my best to carry it through this heat - four more weeks.<br />
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The other day while watering, if I could carry a tune I would have sung this song in my garden:<br />
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Another tip I have... get up early! Before dawn! Get your body woke by sunrise. Then spend a few hours in the garden, or on nature walks. Simply get outside!<br />
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I begin watering soon after the sun brings enough light so I can watch where I’m putting my feet.<br />
I also check for tomato horn worms. <br />
I work on outside projects - in the shade - until late morning. <br />
I plan the fall garden in the afternoons under the air conditioning. <br />
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That’s how I’m getting through August! What tips will you share that helps you get through these triple digits? Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-8970565225848029042019-03-31T08:28:00.004-06:002019-03-31T17:02:19.924-06:00Healthy LivingIt is the last day of March. A library e-book is due back tomorrow. But I’m not FINISHED! I cannot check it back in until I write this partial review! There is so much information to absorb. <br />
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It took over two and a half months with it on hold before I could get it checked out to me. Life (i.e. sleep) got in the way to read it diligently! But, I decided a couple of days ago, it’s a keeper so it’s on its way to me via <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Living-Good-Long-Life-Practical/dp/0307462889/ref=sr_1_36?keywords=martha+stewart&qid=1554041664&s=gateway&sr=8-36" target="_blank">Amazon</a>! <br />
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I’ve read more books this year already than the last 5 years combined! And, I’m not stopping! I’m loving the library e-books and my Kindle! This latest book is by Martha Stewart, <i>Living the Good Long Life</i>. I highly recommend this book, especially for those of us beyond 60 years young!<br />
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I’ve always admired Martha Stewart. She gives credit where credit is due. She alone did not write and compile information for this book. The acknowledgment section clearly details all the people involved making it happen. I appreciate the list of Resources that are general then chapter specific. Of course, the Notes for each citation within the chapters are as they should be and is, in itself, a great resource for further reference. Speaking of further reference, she/they also provide a list of Suggested Reading that I will have at my fingertips once the actual book arrives.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Part I Healthy Living Today</span></b><br />
Healthy Eating<br />
Healthy Fitness<br />
Healthy Brain<br />
Healthy Outlook<br />
Healthy Living Every Day<br />
Healthy Looks<br />
Healthy Home<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Part II Healthy Living into Tomorrow </span></b><br />
Healthy Living into the Future<br />
Healthy Caring<br />
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Honestly, I rarely try Martha’s recipes. Out of her 77 (counting this one) books she’s written, between Momma & I, we have at least 30. Most of the recipes call for ingredients that either I’ve never heard of, cannot find locally, or are impracticable for this household - meaning Bud would not want to try! So I sort of skipped over the recipes. The information elsewhere was spot on!<br />
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HOWEVER, her fitness chapter gave me much inspiration! I know I need to as she suggests:<br />
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STAY active every day<br />
INCREASE your endurance<br />
MAINTAIN your flexibility<br />
BUILD your balance<br />
FOCUS on core strength<br />
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The balance and flexibility and strength... why am I wasting time listing the things I need to master... I need to work on them all!!<br />
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Oh, and the Healthy Brain chapter! I’m already practicing the tips she offers. For example, before if we needed more than two items from the grocery store I would have to make a written list. Nope. Not anymore. This is a prime example of “memory boosters” rather than giving in and writing it down I am now doing the “Rehearse and Resize” technique. But, oh so many other tips and techniques are listed for brain health.<br />
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Goodness. I could go on and on. I’m thrilled I made the decision to order this book. It will come in handy as a daily guide/reminder for healthy living thereby living the good long life!<br />
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P.S. I went on Amazon to get the link to share and read a great review of this book... the reviewer said it much better than I did - "<span class="a-letter-space"></span><span class=""><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3O9PO0798IGZX/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=0307462889" target="_blank">Unlike any other book Martha Stewart has written</a>"!</span><br />
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<span class="">Let me know what you think of this book! </span>Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-64978288103317636122019-03-26T06:11:00.000-06:002019-03-26T06:11:40.391-06:00Take the Time!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPtKGyZxtcpz2Q6sUGjJoIolUwy4-_QpnNUPLAp2m7s1bTAJnczMkYZhgtqu2hs6Q-CJM0B5Yjj6JGoWbjGRQHDu1R0yBCcf5cU2z0Xs5Y2KXXIxDzH18zqwx57rCdGTrq4P4ju4-UeUn8/s1600/Ann.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPtKGyZxtcpz2Q6sUGjJoIolUwy4-_QpnNUPLAp2m7s1bTAJnczMkYZhgtqu2hs6Q-CJM0B5Yjj6JGoWbjGRQHDu1R0yBCcf5cU2z0Xs5Y2KXXIxDzH18zqwx57rCdGTrq4P4ju4-UeUn8/s320/Ann.jpg" width="180" /></a>In another lifetime I worked at a Texas Public Charter School. During that time, many amazing people came through the door to teach, guide, and help the wonderful yet disadvantaged kids. It was such a fabulous learning experience for me, and I’m still learning from that experience.<br /><br />One especially hit home yesterday.<br /><br />I learned yesterday, I missed out getting know an amazing person. <br /><br />During lunch with some long time friends (two out-of-towners I haven’t seen in over 13 years - Wendy and her daughter Megan - and one local - Dee that I haven’t made the time to simply visit with), a common denominator brought us together. The passing of Ann. <br /><br />While working at the school, I didn’t know Ann, except to say hello. I only saw her occasionally as she worked on the other side of campus.<br /><br />But after hearing Wendy speak of her, their long time friendship, even across the hundreds of miles and a time zone change, I so wish I had taken the time to know Ann myself. I so wish I had known first hand the gentle soul and generous spirit Ann brought to this worldly life. I am so grateful I had Wendy share a bit about Ann, and for that I am blessed.<br /><br />Lesson learned: Take the time.Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-46585152497241034132019-03-11T07:40:00.003-06:002019-03-11T07:49:00.378-06:00Boring - Not Any More!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After becoming inspired by reading the various books I’ve mentioned the past few months, and watching videos created by the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHkXJ9wsrdPEpzb-KMgmt-A" target="_blank">Bealtaine Cottage</a> (Ireland), <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSGEokQQcdAVFuL_Aq8dlg" target="_blank">Justin Rhodes</a> (USA), <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-bU0T-JKZ3kVpO77Nt1hMA" target="_blank">Morag Gamble</a> (Australia), and many others too many to mention, with their “permaculture” design concept... it finally hit me! Why walk all the way to the far end of the West Yard to tend to a vegetable garden?!!! That’s absolutely silly!<br />
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So, this is where I’m at now... a work in progress...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The white PVC pipe is my <b>no dig zone</b>, it's where the telephone wire is buried! Potatoes are planted to the right of cardboard, but the cats have messed the mounds up - they thought their easy no-dig toilet! Doubt any potatoes will come of it. Oh Well. Maybe next year.</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">FYI: Red Pepper Flakes do not bother the cats at all! I've got to figure out how to keep the cats out of the garden!!!</span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<br />Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-21427290502385720752019-03-10T07:15:00.000-06:002019-03-10T07:15:33.021-06:00Books on the ShelfI may have already mentioned (I’m having a senior moment), but I wanted to share a bit about the books I’ve added to my physical bookshelf! Yes! For me, they are worth having to reference when needed, for inspiration, and “just because” I’m addicted to having actual books on hand!<br /><br />The latest is <i>The Wellness Garden</i>, by Shawna Coronado. After attending her workshop at the Mother Earth News Fair, she offers great inspiration and gardening tips and methods, even while suffering with chronic pain. As found on her <a href="https://shawnacoronado.com/book/the-wellness-garden/" target="_blank">website</a>, the back of the book reads:<br /><br />
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If you love to garden but also worry about chronic pain and physical strain, or if you are in search of ways to promote a healthier lifestyle that features stronger nutrition with anti-inflammatory eating, then noted garden author and wellness expert, Shawna Coronado, has good news for you. In The Wellness Garden, her new book from Cool Springs Press, Shawna details exactly how she has learned to use her garden as a key tool in her battle with osteoarthritis and other chronic pain issues. This guide to better health can help you combat specific, chronic, health issues and inspire you to feel better every day. In this inspiring but highly practical book you will learn from Shawna’s life changing garden experience and see how you can grow, eat, and walk your way to better health by creating your own Wellness Garden–gaining the healthier lifestyle you desire and need.</blockquote>
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<br /><br />The “West Yard Project” is on temporary hold. I still have a bit more of the irises to transplant along the spiritual pathway, it’s a <a href="https://lanettascreations.blogspot.com/2019/01/a-living-process.html#.XIUDYLh7nIU" target="_blank">Living Process</a>. It’s time (past time really) to get beds prepared and veggies and herbs and flowers ready to plant after the last (hopefully) freeze. <br /><br />It’s because between some of the library books I have read, Shawna’s book, and <i>Introduction to Permaculture</i> by Bill Mollison (that is now on my desk), I decided to turn our front yard into an edible garden! It, too, is a Living Process!<br />
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<br />And, the 3rd book I now have on hand is Mel Bartholomew’s <i>2nd Edition All New Square Foot Gardening</i>. It is absolutely packed with fabulous information! The subtitle reads: The Revolutionary Way to Grow More In Less Space. I truly believe it! The book is certainly a well rounded reference to have on hand!<br />
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I attended the<a href="https://www.motherearthnewsfair.com/" target="_blank"> Mother Earth News Fair</a> yesterday in Belton, Texas. Oh. My. Goodness. It was amazing! The Expo center was packed full of vendors, exhibits, workshops (some with hands-on demonstrations), and people! Not just inside, but outside as well! Because it was a brisk coldness with steady winds kind of day, I didn’t explore the outside vendors. Going between two buildings was enough “fun” out in the cold!<br />
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I did make it to one presentation I had preplanned on attending. At least part of it before getting the text: we’re hungry.<br />
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I didn’t get a chance to see even half of the fair. Only a passing glance down the aisles as I searched for one specific booth in order to pick up literature, information missed in the presentation.<br />
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I started to stay on - by myself - since two vehicles were available. I made the choice to leave, to spend time with family. But then I literally cried and kicked myself the almost 85 miles back home. Since I had a “weekend” pass to get back inside I should have turned around and gone back. But the special time to spend with Momma exploring the fair, something we had talked about and looked forward to for weeks, was gone. It really never was there.<br />
<br /><span style="font-size: large;">UPDATE: I decided to go back today! By myself! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I had a FABULOUS time!</span><br />
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I made the one workshop I wanted to attend with <a href="https://shawnacoronado.com/" target="_blank">Shawna Coronado</a> and got to stay for her entire presentation! At many booths I collected free samples for the chickens and the garden! I also bought a half pound of WORMS!!! Those red wigglers from <a href="https://www.texaswormfarm.com/" target="_blank">Texas Worm Farm </a>to start worm farming!!! Oh, and I had the sweet gentle man <a href="https://www.clydesvegetableplantingchart.com/?fbclid=IwAR2eUMWLSBw7aYk5nA83FGH_sXFs2ubzcJ9-ASsVxSQBvQodP_SrowULRPs" target="_blank">Mr. Clyde</a> explain to me how to use his "garden slider" ... which I also bought! <br /><br />And, <a href="http://Daddykirbs Farm" target="_blank">DaddyKirbs</a> Farm was there yesterday and today, filming! Bummer, I missed seeing him and his lovely wife both days! For those who would like to see what the Fair looked like...although I've yet to watch it, this is what Blake captured yesterday and shared via YouTube video is<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8t486P-Y4c&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3thxWOP4tevU36KCUEPW_76ikCkIZi_jF2Q0NwEU-XiHNMNtS2kep1EZE" target="_blank"> here!</a><br />
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Oh, and I bought some Cotton seeds! I can't wait to get them planted!Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-73003568555211110192019-01-25T06:49:00.000-06:002019-01-25T06:49:20.606-06:00A Living Process<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLQvXDt2GSGl33FJ2iqGjWU7Yoyl1CRcyRRdDnK-FQMPFHQX2757i65tMUltPQKBIZ6VFzcWvPsdguCfT_pN3_c_5NpbE9OXKk5hl7IErSYMtFJ3K2o6n_gG9AepPgENDFfyFwoFrdw7q/s1600/2019-01-22+Seton+Williamson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="956" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLQvXDt2GSGl33FJ2iqGjWU7Yoyl1CRcyRRdDnK-FQMPFHQX2757i65tMUltPQKBIZ6VFzcWvPsdguCfT_pN3_c_5NpbE9OXKk5hl7IErSYMtFJ3K2o6n_gG9AepPgENDFfyFwoFrdw7q/s320/2019-01-22+Seton+Williamson.jpg" width="320" /></a>I’ve wanted a Labyrinth for years, and happened to walk my first one ever this past Tuesday morning while Bud was undergoing Carotid Endartarectomy. Located on the grounds of Seton Williamson, Roundrock, Texas, I’m thankful the hospital provides such a lovely place that brought me a bit of peace and settled my soul while waiting.<br /><br />I’m taking a break from reading about planning and designing a garden. Rather, I’m doing research on creating a Labyrinth. I would like to include one in the West Yard Project. My sister recently suggested planting various herbs and plants to make the design, incorporate the “garden” within the Labyrinth - two for one!<br /><br />When I saw this one, I thought, YES! This is what Sister was talking about!!<br />
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<br />With the experience fresh on my mind, I know I cannot have one as big as Seton’s, big enough for an individual using a wheelchair. I just don’t have the space within the yard. I can (and will), however, make the paths wide enough for a walker!<br /><br />I’m wondering, does the Labyrinth have to be symmetrical? I’ve found on Pinterest hundreds of examples and 99.9% are a circle symmetrical. But does it have to be that way? As long as the path takes one to the center circle then back out again the same way, would it work?<br /><br />From what I’ve read, the attributes of a Labyrinth are:<br /> to have a one path in and the same path out,<br /> a center circle,<br /> and at least one switch back.<br /><br />Done.<br /><br />I am going to make it work...<br /><br />After setting the center circle with concrete curved blocks, I used extension cords and a bit of rope to “map” out the path. I have plenty of irises to transplant what will edge most of the path, at least on one side. The rest of the “blank” spaces will be filled with herbs and perennials. As I plant the irises, I will measure the path’s width along the way. I have a bit of wiggle room.<br />
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<br /><br /><br /><br />Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-2463838763264776902019-01-24T06:00:00.000-06:002019-01-24T06:00:45.424-06:00It's TimeMonths before the dinos arrived, I read everything I could about raising chickens. I continue to read and learn. The latest book I have on the subject is Lisa Steele’s fabulous new book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Keeping-Hacks-Fresh-Daily/dp/0760360634/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548328067&sr=8-1&keywords=lisa+steele" target="_blank"><b><i>101 Chicken Keeping Hacks</i></b></a>. It’s been a fabulous read!<br />
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Anyway, I am doing the same process for gardening. This winter, before
getting my fingernails really dirty, I’m learning all I can about the
different recommended garden practices. By reading the various library
ebooks, I’m learning the language. I’m learning what questions to ask.
I’m learning more about...<br /><br />Permaculture Gardening<br />Square Foot Gardening<br />Biointensive Gardening<br />Sustainable Gardening<br />Ecosystems<br /><br />Never before have I paid attention.<br /><br />It’s time.<br />
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<br />Lanettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473371434793413412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6674920827708973758.post-28108591901626013032019-01-20T08:39:00.000-06:002019-01-20T08:39:23.081-06:00Finally - Eventually<div style="text-align: right;">
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<br />I purposely picked out the <i>plainest</i> shed I could find! I have ideas for the outside bare walls!<br /><br />Besides, for now - and the future - I needed/wanted all the floor space possible inside. No fancy porch for this shed. Today, I will construct steps out of cinder blocks, but in the spring I hope to create a nice wide wooden steps with a handrail, maybe even a ramp.<br /><br />I’ve already decided - if/when we get a “Greenhouse” per se, it will be this one from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GPBLampasasTX/" target="_blank">Graceland Portable Buildings of Lampasas</a> (Facebook page).<br />
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<br />It’s where we've purchased our She Sheds and have been very pleased with their quality construction and delivery/setup. After checking out Home Depot and Lowe’s prices for materials, I know we could not make one for the same cost, not to mention the time involved. There are just too many other projects on our “to-do” lists anyway!<br /><br />In the meantime, I plan on extending the outside of #2... <br /><br />Momma is coming out for a visit today. I hope to describe my vision to her, then she sketch it out for me to see! I’m blessed she’s a fabulous artist!<br /><br /><br />
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