Spider Man Afghans WIP

Dear Creative and Inspiring Gentlefolk,


I am in the midst of super-secret Christmas preparations. Can you guess what this may be a part of? Surely my title didn't tip you off.

Reading along with my two classes which will soon be completed, yay! At which point, I will immerse myself into the deliciously old-fashioned, psychologically creepy world of Mrs. Butterworth.

Love,
Sarah

P.S. I'm linking up with Ginny's Yarn Along  and Tami's Ami's WIP Wednesday

Heart and Sole with Aloe Crocheted Socks

Dear Creative and Inspiring Gentlefolk,

I have been able to work a bit on my crocheted socks this week.

Inbetween reading for Management, studying for Accounting, and running around with children to school, sports practice etc. I seem to have very little time leftover, so portable projects like this are fantastic!

I'm reading along with Graced and Gifted by Kimberly Hahn, and I have recently completed Fools Rush In (Weddings by Bella, book 1) by Janice Thompson and Lost Man's Lane, a second episode in the life of Amelia Butterworth by Ann Katherine Green.

Fools Rush In was a lighthearted, christian romantic comedy. I would have loved to read more in the series, but I'm saving them for a holiday.

Lost Man's Lane was the creepiest book I have read in a long time. This old suspense novel, it predates Agatha Christie, who found her inspiration for Mrs. Marple in Amelia Butterworth, absolutely left me shivering.

I haven't shivered or felt this creeped out in a long time, and I have read suspense/detective novels far more graphic than this one. If anything, the lack of 'graphic' depictions or foul language (or witchcraft etc.)  made for an even more sensational ending when the truth finally came out. My dreams the night I finished it were devious and scary. I haven't had dreams like that in a long time.

My skin crawled to the extent I wasn't even tempted to download another free Anna Katherine Green novel since. She is an excellent writer, but after such an experience, I had best leave the rest of her novels for a holiday, or until this shiver wears off.

Love,
Sarah





 P.S. I'm linking up with Ginny's Yarn Along  and Tami's Ami's WIP Wednesday

WIP: Crocodile Scarf

Dear Creative and Inspiring Gentlefolk,

 Here is a WIP that was gifted to me.

I have yet to decide what it shall ultimately become.

 Hat? Scarf? Purse?

I'm in the midst of a test, so I'm re-reading a Kathleen Morgan novel, I believe its called Daughter of Light, from the Brides of Culdee Creek series.

 "I've learned that everything God gives us is good -- the pain as well as the happiness."

 Kathleen Morgan, Brides of Culdee Creek Series, Book 2 Daughter of Grace


Maybe I'll treat myself to an Amish romance after my tests.

Love,
Sarah

 P.S. I'm linking up with Ginny's Yarn Along  and Tami's Ami's WIP Wednesday

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

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