Thanks Secret Pal

I got a package from my Crochetville Secret Pal. I do hope she is doing okay as her hometown was really ravaged by Frances (yes, I peeked at the return addy). I'm praying you are safe and with your loved ones. I can't find the picture I took of my goodies, so I'll have to take another one. But I got four skeins of Simply Soft yarn, a photo album and a postcard from her tropical paradise (I'm so jealous, I want to go there one day!). THANKS SECRET PAL!

Ponchos Galore!

I've been making ponchos like crazy. First it started with one for my 6yo dd, I worked on it while waiting in airports and while flying a couple of weeks ago. Then she wanted me to make one for her friend's birthday. Now her best friend requested one and I had to make one for my 4yo dd. Then, dd asked me to make another one for a birthday present. Three down, two to go and I still don't have one for myself!

Here's the first birthday present poncho. This is made with Bernat Baby Softee.


Here is 6yo dd and her poncho. It is made with Red Heart Baby Teri (pink) and the varigated is Bernat LuLu. Done with a J hook.


Four yo dd models her new poncho. Made with Caron Simply Soft new Embroidery.

Oh my, It's September!

I've been busy like crazy. Last month my mom got very sick and I had to make an unexpected trip to Wisconsin for a week. Today I'm getting ready to fly up there for my cousin's wedding (I'm avoiding my To Do list right now).

Yarn-wise I'm working on a baby afghan to give to Birthrite for their layettes. I also have a knit one in progress. My knit shawl still has a long ways to go; I'm beginning to wonder if I have enough yarn to make it big enough and if I'll have to frog it and crochet something with a large hook instead (oh, all those wasted hours!). I'm almost done with dh's wool scarf, it is looking very good and he wants it fringed, too; using Paton's Classic Wool and it's soft.

I sent my Crochet Secret Pal a package and accidently came across her weblog, so that was fun. Now I need a creative idea for her next package. She seems like she can use cheering up.

School has started and dh has a great new position. After teaching for 12 years he is now a Special Services Process Coordinator. Big pay raise (yea!!!!) . He is really enjoying the new job, even though it means constant running.

Gotta run and clean out my van, get dd's carseat ready for dh to put in his van, put my bags in the van, and finish some housework in 1.5 hours!!!! ARGH!