I need to spend some time editing a video to share our hail storm. Remnant scarf — wore it two days ago. needs length on end to accommodate tying like… Read More... "Hail Storm"
awarding the fifth blog
This has been in my head since the last post, but I was hesitant to award the last blog because I don’t want a ton of non-family visitors to their… Read More... "awarding the fifth blog"
From my sis IRL, one mom, five boys, I was given the Sisterhood Award. The rules of this award are… 1. Add the sisterhood logo to your blog or post.… Read More... "Sisterhood Award"
Needle knitting for the first time! I came home this afternoon to find my child finishing Teddy’s scarf. Size 10.5 needles. No idea what this yarn is. Something fat and… Read More... "New Knitter"
not finished
The batting in my trunk is all narrow strips. No memory of why. Fortunately, batting was 50% off at LFS (local fabric store) — $4.99 before sales tax. I cut… Read More... "not finished"
I unstacked my blocks, spread them on Mr. GAIN‘s old bed sheet from high school (conveniently printed with a 2″ x 2″ grid), and figured that 54 blocks will work.… Read More... "Finish work"
I intend to work on the quilt Saturday, so I thought I would show a few of the ‘smelts’ that have been given to us over the years. I don’t… Read More... "Handmade Gifts"
My plug for the day is based on our recent visit. Visit the dm art center — free admission, Grant Wood’s American Gothic, and a fun shop full of crafty… Read More... "DM Art Center"
“I” of GAIN and I carved soap in preparation for Valentine’s Day. The Scrooge in me likes to say, “Singles awareness day.” We’re planning a family day, because Mr. GAIN… Read More... "Soap carving"
I keep forgetting to publicly accept my award from very blessed mommy, the Kreative Blogger Award. In accepting this award, I am supposed to nominate 10 other blogs that show… Read More... "Blog Award"