The Sweeter Chair

 The sweater sweeter chair.

The $2 makeover, are you intrigued? 


If you have been following this blog, you know I really like chairs. Sometimes I find them, sometimes they find me. I even have a Pinterest board for them.

I have had this chair since I was in my early 20's.  It has a story, great pieces often do. It was acquired when my neighbor's were moving out of state and needed to empty their house. They lived in a gorgeous Victorian with many original pieces. Of course, I missed the house auction, as I was working nights back then (probably wouldn't of been able to afford the really good stuff anyway).  When I woke up that afternoon, this chair was on my porch  and waiting for me. They knew I had always liked it and when it didn't sell, they just gave it to me.

Moral of the story: 

Be nice to your neighbors and you will always have somewhere to sit.

Things I love about this chair:

• The tufting
• The color
• The lines
• The wonderful feeling you get when you sink into it.

So many memories sitting in this chair, I used to use it in front of my computer, have long conversations on the phone and read so many books and still do. 

When I sit in it, it feels like the club chairs that my parents had growing up. Basically,  it has that comfortable feeling of home.

We're not the only ones who love this chair and have enjoyed it.  You can see how worn it is.

It's such a great chair. This is also a great dog, he was visiting us for a couple days. Yup, this pooch was allowed on the furniture. Our pup well she is allowed only on one piece and it's not this chair, surprised?



So are you still intrigued about it's makeover?

Holiday Moments

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Big Knitting

I've made several things in the past, 

after teaching myself to knit.

I'll remind you of some past projects.

Scarves, blankets and of course,
 the mittens that worked and those that,
 clearly did not work out.

Scalloped Edge Wrap/Throw

To Infinity and Beyond

Well, thankfully, I guess March is like a Lion and a Lamb.

I was able to finish the Infinity Scarves in time for Valentines. 

But, do you think I actually got them to the post office?

It was during that super busy time recently.

The colors of this scarf actually was really hard to capture, different rich shades of red.

A soft seed stitch creme cowl.

Very luxe.

So glad I can finally share these, 

as I really wanted the recipients,

to be the first to see them.

And how lucky we still needed them?

They were received in time for the last big blizzard and guess what?

They loved them!

So happy.

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Oops!

 I've made mittens before, here is one of the previous pairs.

I wanted to make a larger set due to little hands growing, 

and it's just been sooo cold.

Check it out!

You name it, I did it wrong on this one!

It has to be the saddest little mitten I have ever seen.

I think it almost looks like a fish, eh?

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Scallop-Edged Lace Wrap

I think I've mentioned that I taught myself to knit a few years ago, 

truly it gives me the satisfaction of feeling a form of completion.

Thought I would share a picture of my first attempt at knitting lace.

I used a soft acrylic, nothing fancy as I wanted to make sure it had easy care.

There are many mistakes but it is loved all the same.

The pattern is from my one of favorite little knitting books called, "Pretty Knits, 30 Designs from the Loop in London", Susan Cropper, 2007.  The pattern itself is by designer, Kate Samphier.

I found it at a discount store for $3.99 and am so glad I did!

It has some beautiful designs in it and definitely is worth more.

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Not just Purses.

You might remember I recently finished a little project for two important somebodies.  

I'm currently working on a few more for a couple more somebodies special. 

Christmas is coming after all.

I thought I would share with you how to make the sweet little squares,

 to me they look like little byzantine crosses.

It's an old pattern. 

Handed down from our Mom.

So, it is very dear to me and one of my faves.

Love you Mom.

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You start with a chain of 6 or 8 (depending on how big your want the center to be)

and join it into a ring.

Chain 4, then triple crochet into the ring.

Repeat three more times.

Chain 5 then start triple crochet , 

join with slip stitch to center and repeat.

When completed fourth set of four triples, 

join last with another slip stitch to the first and then fasten off.

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I decided to make more so that my amazing cousin,

 could have something to match her girls.

So I blocked a scarf.

Then stitched them together.

Then added a simple border of single crochet.

I loved the result, mistakes and all.

 I hope she does too!

Here they all are together.

What do you think?

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Here I go again.

I'm generally a half glass full type of person if you haven't surmised already.

Feeling a bit discouraged today, had to unravel an entire project last night and start over.  

(extreme big sigh) 

I was knitting in the round

and have no idea how but somehow it got twisted

(big sigh).

I was being so careful. 

So no picture, just another deep long sigh.

Here I go again.

A positive, the yarn is glorious! Silk Bamboo and heavenly to touch.

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Happy Completion

What a great feeling when you have been making something and finally finish it!  Not in the way that it feels like it a chore, this doesn't.  When taking care of chores and even work outside the home, it can feel a bit monotonous.  Not to mention, sometimes you can clean something and moments later it's like you never touched it! The wonder of children.  It's a shared joy every mother can appreciate.  I actually don't look forward to the day when everything stays neat.

Anyway, with knitting and crochet, even if I only get a chance to add one line a day, it eventually will be done. It's that wonderful feeling of completion.  I started knitting and crochet for that exact feeling, the feeling of completion, I was hooked! (excuse the pun)

Back to the purses. Yeh, they are done!

You can see that I stitched in a little liner.

Next time I would add a little batting to stabilize it a bit more.

I have wanted to give these to my sweet little nieces for so long.

You might remember some of the progress here.

I'm so excited to have sent these to them!

They are shoulder bags for the early grade school crowd (size-wise).

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Mittens

We have a mitten tree at church.  

Mittens can be purchased or made, to be donated to the local shelter.

I like making mine from a pattern found here, 

as you can make two at the same time on same needles.

These are a pair I made last year, I haven't started the tree ones yet.

I like to use a mix of wool and sock yarn to give them warmth and repel water 

and add some stretchiness.

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I'm working on...

I'm working on these sweet crochet and knitted purses, can't wait to show you them all finished!

Cupcake Hat

It's still summer I know, and the needles are busy.

Multiple projects are in progress but not ready for reveal.

So I thought I would share an oldie but a goodie, or should I say, "yummy."

I made this hat this past year for a sweet new little niece.

Both the pink bottom and the pink in the cherry topper are a mix of soft yarn and sock yarn to give a tiny bit more stretch.  The sock yarn also had a bit a bling/glimmer to it. 

I love using sock yarn mixed in for socks, mitts and hats.

If you like the hat, here's where I found the pattern.

New Crochet Project

New Project, on the crochet needle, hook.
I've taught myself how to knit, now simple crochet and soon sewing.
Knitting, Crochet and Sewing, Oh My!

Do you see what I see?

Sitting on the porch, enjoying the sweet warm breeze of summer, a quiet moment, to myself and my knitting. Did you know I knit?

I hear this pretty song and strain my eyes.

Do you see what I see?

You have to look hard.

Let me zoom in for you.

Yup, there he is!

Can you tell what he is?

Let me zoom some more.

How about now?

Let me zoom again.

Know what he is?

Nope? Neither do I.

Off to the books and links.

Here is my guess. A Purple Finch.

Pretty song. Take a listen.

Enjoy each day.

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