Happy Holidays To All

I bet you all thought I had abandoned my blog. Seems that way to me too, but I really haven't. Hopefully with the new year I can add new things and keep it updated. Made lots of Christmas gifts and then got down to the last minute and forgot to take pics of most. Will try to remember to not do that again. One thing I did take pics of was a necklace I designed for Keni's Aunt Joanne for her 12 Days of Christmas swap. I was pretty happy with the way it turned out. I really am anxious to try another. So here is the necklace and I promise to be back soon and post more. Happy New Year to All. Hugs cindy

Wow, I'm Back...

I haven't been able to post a picture since I got my laptop, that was in June. The last pic Lisa posted for me. I finally asked George to see if he could fix the problem for me. It looks like he did! Good Son!!!! So I thought I would share one of my favorite flowers in my garden with you all. Now that I can post pics I will be back soon. hugs cindy

Hello

I haven't posted in so long I nearly forgot how to get here! I was busy trying to finish 2 afghans to give as gifts on June 3rd. Mixed in with several Dr. appointments, tests. and then all the extra days volunteering at school. Boy was I ready for a break but the day after school we headed to Reno for 2 days, another doctor appointment, and now to get something new to post.

I promised a set of placemats for a raffle for 4th of July. Red, white and blue of course. Well I got the first one done and wouldn't you know I had to break not one but 2 pegs off of my loom. No more placemats! I was so sad. I have had those looms for probably 30 years and I thought while making the placemat I would be so sad if I ever broke it. So I break it! I'm not an ebay shopper but I had to go and look and I finally found a bargain. I will put in a bid first thing in the morning and hope I win. So far not one bid on them and I am hoping it will stay that way. I will let you all know if I get lucky. Otherwise the cheapest I found was 50.00 and up on ebay.

So here is the the center piece I made to match the placemats. I promise not to be gone for so long. Hugs to all, Cindy~~~It seems blogger doesn't want to upload my pics right now so I will have to come back later and try to post the pics. So check back if you'd like to see them. Day 2 still trying to upload the pic. Sorry. I will keep trying.

A Surprise For Emmy

Sweet little Emmy broke her arm so I thought I would send her a little treat. When Keni was younger she was always bringing home little rocks from school. Sometimes she would forget to give them to me and they would end up in the bottom of the washing machine. I wish I would have thought of this back then. When the M's are all gone they have a nice little rock holder. Or refill with more M's would be good too! lol Well I better go and find a padded envelope to stick these in and get them ready for the post office. Bye for now...Hugs, Cindy

The Skinny Tassel Scarf

Still trying to use up some pink yarn. This is 3 shades of pink. 3 crocheted skinny scarves connected in the middle with tassels added. I really like knitted scarves better than crocheted but I do like this one.

The wind is blowing and it is rainy out. Keni said they even got snowed on at lunch recess today! Oh well, it is the weekend and we can stay in if it continues. Time to go and relax and find a new project. It seemed like a long day at school today. Hugs, Cindy

Turtle

Keni's teacher has a turtle, well actually a tortoise that lives in the classroom and goes home on weekends and holidays. The kids take turns taking care of her. So I made this little guy for Keni to take to her teacher tomorrow. It has a 3 liter soda bottle cap inside with some stuffing. Just got the idea last night and had to give it a try and I think it turned out pretty cute. I can see a lady bug coming soon!

We have had such nice weather, around 80 all week. Well things have changed today. It started out nice but now the wind is blowing and the sky is getting over cast. Suppose to rain again! They say today, tomorrow and Saturday. We really need the rain but I was getting pretty used to the nice weather.

Well I am off to work on some coasters. Hugs, Cindy

Shades of Pink

It has been a while since I have been here. I am way over due with a new project. I have been working on a set of placemats for my sister. I love the placemats but hate all the ties it takes to make one. Four down and only 3 more to go! In the mean time I decided to use up more of my odds and ends. I made some squares for 2 more scrap aghans. And with still more of the pink I made a scrappy scarf for Lisa. I'm working on another one that I will post tomorrow. It is 3 pink skinny scarves with tassles. Just something I decided to try and see how it turns out. So far it looks great!

Spring break is nearly over and our weather was mostly terrible! On Tuesday it started storming and continued until late Wednesday night. And boy was it cold. Only about 32 degrees! Today it is better but still chilly. Suppose to be up near 80 tomorrow! And then school starts back on Monday, with only 6 weeks left!!! I think we are ready for summer vacation! Keni got her progress report the last day of school and she made honor roll again, A's and those 2 darn B's that she just can not get over that 87 and 89%! One of these days she will get there! lol

Was suppose to go to Reno Wednesday to see the cardiologist and get some tests done but had to cancel because of the storm. There was no was I was going to try and drive 4 hours in that! So will probably wait until school is out to try and go. Well, I guess that is all for today. Better go and finish up the "tassle skinny scarf"...Hugs, Cindy