Saturday, October 20, 2012

FOF Candy Cane Hat

Dear Creative and Inspiring Gentlefolk,


This hat of simple design was made with Red Wool and white 100% pure Angora twisted together as I worked. Pattern from Red Heart's website.


Mmmm, it is so soft! The angora cancels out the scratchiness of the wool, making it 'just right.'

Love,
Sarah

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Friday, October 12, 2012

FOF: Tesselations Baah! granny crocheted hat

Dear Inspiring and Creative Gentlefolk,

This Tessellations pattern has been an extremely inspiring hat to craft.

I can already see (in my mind) several more variations at work, mostly without the many holes granny squares require.



The view from the top.



Love,
Sarah

ps. I have linked with Tami's Ami's Finished Object Friday #107
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 and Natural Suburbia
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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Yarn Along: Crocheted Socks and Lady Molly of Scotland Yarn

Dear Creative and Inspiring Gentlefolk,

 I'm crocheting socks.


The part which is partially done is the ankle-thingie.

I'm using this free pattern from the Red Heart website.

I'm re-reading His Last Bow by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes, take me away to your nicotine infested, mystery riddled life. I can't wait for the next season of Sherlock.

I've finished up Lady Molly of Scotland Yarn by the Baroness and it was a vibrantly written period piece of short mysteries, perfect for lunch break.

I found Lady Molly as a character incredibly intriguing.

I wish there were more stories.

Love,
Sarah


P.S. I'm linking up with Ginny'sYarn Along  and Tami's WIP Wednesday # 114

Friday, October 5, 2012

Don't Lose Your Place Bookmark

Dear Creative and Inspiring Gentlefolk,

I have created:::::::the self-tightening bookmark!


It won't fall out and lose my place when I'm reading a 'real book.'

 I can tighten it or I can tie it in place.

Love,
Sarah


 ps. I have linked with Tami's Ami's Finished Object Friday #107
 and Petals to Picots: button
 and Natural Suburbia
and Wisdom Begins in Wonder Photobucket

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Yarn Along: Tesselations Baah

Dear Creative and Inspiring Gentlefolk,

     Yesterday I ran over to a somewhat local yarn shop in search of inspiration. It was quite an adventure, for I had never visited this particular shop.

     Set in the corn fields, behind the owner's white frame house in a small garage, is a little shop called Knit N' Purl. The driveway lined with flowers was delightfully cheery. The selection of yarn and notions is ample, and the pricing is competitive.

     I was in search of one skein of fabulous Malabrigo in order to make a warm hat for myself.

    What I found was Baah, hand-painted in hot pinks and greens.

    I fell in love. I had to have it.


     Yum, delicious colors. I'll be making Tesselations by Tracy St. John. I'll need those fresh watermelon colors to keep my spirits up during the winter months.


         Reading along right now with Lady Molly of Scotland, created by the fabulous Baroness Emmuska Orkzy. I just finished my first installment of Dr. Thorndyke, and it was an amazing romp, think CSI meets Sherlock Holmes. I can't wait to read what the Baroness has written, since I loved The Scarlet Pimpernel.

        I also kicked back with a couple of Amish setting romances to help keep down the stress level from school. The Amish Bride by Mindy Starns Clarke was a nice escape, and I look forward to relaxing through the other books in the series as soon as they become available in my library queue.

        I can't believe I've just now discovered the magic of online library e-book lending. Where have I been? This is amazing! I can even download audio books to listen to while I crochet clean.

 Love,
Sarah

 P.S. I'm linking up with Ginny'sYarn Along  and Tami's WIP Wednesday # 113

Monday, October 1, 2012

Menu Plan Monday First Week of Oct 1

Dear Creative and Inspiring Gentlefolk,

I have, of late, been exceptionally busy, so I have resorted to the crock pot to fulfill my culinary needs. Last week a full three meals was prepared in the crock.

By the last one, I was a bit tired of over-crocked potatoes and carrots, so I decided to branch out and turned to the internet.

Here is what this week looks like:


Monday: Slow Cooker Chili II
 *   update 10/1/13: I made this tonight, and it was very good. I left out all the hot spices (because of allergies): 
      chili pepper and hot spices. The chili still had a very good flavor, and was great over Basmati Rice. I will 
      make this again and put this into a regular rotation.

Tuesday: Crock Pot Indian Chicken
* update 10/2/13 I didn't make this, boo, I forgot I was making a crock meal today. I'll put it on the menu for next week.

Wednesday: Spaghetti and Meatballs

Thursday: Cranberry Dijon Roast Mashed Potatoes, Marinated Broccoli / Cauliflower Salad
 
Friday: Shrimp Poppers Saturday: Creole Beans & Rice and fresh homemade Whole Wheat bread

 Love, Sarah

P.S. I'm linking up with Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie