This week saw us take a trip the Darlington Point (on the Murrumbidgee, just south of Griffith in NSW) to visit the grave site of Sue's parents and younger brother. Sue's elder brother and his wife met us there. We don't get up there very often, the last time being 11 years ago.
We're still looking for more suitable accommodation with Sue's knees getting worse all the time but so far we have been rejected for all the places we've applied for. We had a look at a couple of places this week but neither were suitable due to steep steps and/or high hobs in the shower (one of Sue's difficulties is getting stepping over the shower hob).
I've made good progress with my crochet this week with the Baby Shawl finished today and the Crest Rug almost finished (just need to sew in the ends and block it).
Markets today were at Thurgoona Anglican Church and we had a good day (can't remember the exact amount but it was over $50). This, of course, means that I need to adjust my to-do list to accommodate the things that we sold.
The to-do list now looks something like this:-
Small bunny to replace one sold 3 weeks ago - already started
Wine glass socks to replace set sold today
Fan bookmark to replace one sold today
Hand towels (only have have brown and cream ones left so need to add a bit of colour to that section of the stall.)
More tunisian crochet dishcloths (one of my readers asked to see a tutorial on these but I think it's already been done)
Finish Crest Rug (I've got until October but I would like to get it over and done with)
Tartan rug (about 10% complete)
Sampler scarf (about 25%)
Baby's Jacket (about 90%)
Baby's Bonnet (to go with jacket)
Tunisian Crochet Toddlers Cardigan (Ellen Gormley's pattern - just started)
Knitted Beanie (Red Heart Pattern - just started)
Crochetknit (I think that's what they call it when you use the double-ended hooks) rug (just started)
Tunisian crochet rug (I have the yarn set aside for this and it will replace the crest rug in my craft market bag)
Knitted scarf (Red Heart pattern - to go with beanie)
Crochet Hoodie (Can't afford the wool right now any way)
There's plenty more to be made and lot's of yarn in my stash to make it with. Once I have some of these finished I'll have a look at what's next.
Richard.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
WIP Wednesday 13/04/2011
I've done a real silly thing this week. With only one project finished, I started 4 more.
The finished project is the tunisian crochet dishcloth.
I quite like the way this one comes out and I will be looking at my stash to see what other colours I can make it in.
I'm going to do something slightly different with the WIPS this week and give you all an idea of how I work. Next to my lounge chair are 2 projects and my bag of goodies that I take with me pretty much wherever I go. One of those projects is the tartan rug I showed progress on a couple of weeks ago, but it is on hold awaiting completion of another project that I'm hoping to sell next time I'm in Benalla.
This is my current 'do while watching TV' project.
There are currently 2 projects in my bag of goodies.
The Baby's Jacket is almost complete, and when it is I will start work on a bonnet to go with it. The scarf was started on Saturday and is kind of a sampler as it is made using multiple stitches. I've already done the first seed stitch, ladder stitch and grit stitch sections with each section separated by 2 rows of htr (hdc US). The 4th section is in lacy grit stitch then the pattern is repeated.
I have a bag of stuff that only gets taken to the markets and it contains the float, my fingerless gloves (for use when the weather turns cold and one project.
This one is almost finished. I'm going to do one more row before cleaning it up and blocking it. I already have the replacement project for this bag ready to go.
I decided to have a Friday morning project for when I'm at crochet class and I've been itching to use one of my double ended hooks.
It may have been kinda silly to start it this week as we now have a 4 week break so there won't be any progress on this for that period.
Wednesday afternoon craft group has stepped up a bit and is now fortnightly and I decided that I needed 2 projects just so I don't get bored working on one for 2 hours. I've also been itching to get started with the needles, yarn and pattern that I won from Red Heart and the pattern I bought from Ellen Gormley.
You should see more of these in a couple of weeks time.
Is 8 projects in production at one time too many?
I have so many more projects that I would to get started on but I will try to show a little restraint and not start them until I finish at least one of these.
Richard.
The finished project is the tunisian crochet dishcloth.
I quite like the way this one comes out and I will be looking at my stash to see what other colours I can make it in.
I'm going to do something slightly different with the WIPS this week and give you all an idea of how I work. Next to my lounge chair are 2 projects and my bag of goodies that I take with me pretty much wherever I go. One of those projects is the tartan rug I showed progress on a couple of weeks ago, but it is on hold awaiting completion of another project that I'm hoping to sell next time I'm in Benalla.
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| Baby's Shawl. |
There are currently 2 projects in my bag of goodies.
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| Baby's Jacket. |
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| "Two for the Road" Scarf. |
I have a bag of stuff that only gets taken to the markets and it contains the float, my fingerless gloves (for use when the weather turns cold and one project.
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| Salvation Army Crest Rug. |
I decided to have a Friday morning project for when I'm at crochet class and I've been itching to use one of my double ended hooks.
It may have been kinda silly to start it this week as we now have a 4 week break so there won't be any progress on this for that period.
Wednesday afternoon craft group has stepped up a bit and is now fortnightly and I decided that I needed 2 projects just so I don't get bored working on one for 2 hours. I've also been itching to get started with the needles, yarn and pattern that I won from Red Heart and the pattern I bought from Ellen Gormley.
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| Knitted Beanie in Red Heart Boutique. |
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| Toddlers Jacket - pattern by Ellen Gormley. |
Is 8 projects in production at one time too many?
I have so many more projects that I would to get started on but I will try to show a little restraint and not start them until I finish at least one of these.
Richard.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Affirmation
The reading for this weeks came from Phillipians 1:3-8
We said goodbye to a friend this week and this is the first Sunday without him being in our congregation and band. We all learned something new about also. He was also a great encourager.
Relationships are important. There are many people in church that we know little or nothing about, what their gifts or passions are or about their family, yet these are our bothers and sisters in Christ. We should make it our business to at least know their names.
God has put into our heart the desire to be known, to know those around us and to have friends.
If we want to experience joy in our relationships we need to affirm those around us. Some of us are quite good at affirming our friends and family most of the time and sometimes we affirm those that we want something from, but we need to affirm those around us even when there is nothing material to be gained from it.
Paul encouraged the Phillipians to enjoy each other.
The challenge this week is to find someway to encourage and affirm the people around you.
Richard.
We said goodbye to a friend this week and this is the first Sunday without him being in our congregation and band. We all learned something new about also. He was also a great encourager.
Relationships are important. There are many people in church that we know little or nothing about, what their gifts or passions are or about their family, yet these are our bothers and sisters in Christ. We should make it our business to at least know their names.
God has put into our heart the desire to be known, to know those around us and to have friends.
If we want to experience joy in our relationships we need to affirm those around us. Some of us are quite good at affirming our friends and family most of the time and sometimes we affirm those that we want something from, but we need to affirm those around us even when there is nothing material to be gained from it.
Paul encouraged the Phillipians to enjoy each other.
The challenge this week is to find someway to encourage and affirm the people around you.
Richard.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
The week that was 09/04/2011
Things didn't all go well this week. We got the news on Monday that one of our bandsmen passed away on Sunday and we had the funeral yesterday. It was the first time I have ever farewelled an active bandsman. Things just aren't going to be the same without his "Naked Lady".
On the crochet front, I managed to finish one project and started 2 more. My tunisian crochet dishcloth is finished and I'm still deciding what colour the next one will be, and I started a scarf and another blanket. The scarf is in the same wool as the beanie I finished last week (I like to have scarves to go with my beanies even if nobody want to buy them as a pair) and the blanket is an experiment using double ended hooks (I picked up the pattern at the same time as I bought the hook).
We went out to Myrtleford this morning to see if we could sell a few items and that's about as much as we managed to sell, a few items. One towel, one jug cover, one doily and one coaster for a total of $23. With the cost of the stall and the petrol to get there I think we went backwards. Ah well, I've done worse, and there were a few that indicated that they would be back next month (I've heard that before) so se'll wait and see what happens then.
This week I'll be starting another project (I know I should finish some off first but ...) with the church craft group now meeting once a fortnight, but there's no crochet class to teach on Friday as it's taking a 4 week holiday. Next Saturday we will be at Thurgoona for the Anglican Church's craft market. It's a lot closer and the stall doesn't cost as much so we don't need to sell as much to make a profit, it's just a pity it's only on every second month and the two previous markets were washed out.
The to-do list remains the same as last week, so I won't bother with an update.
Richard.
On the crochet front, I managed to finish one project and started 2 more. My tunisian crochet dishcloth is finished and I'm still deciding what colour the next one will be, and I started a scarf and another blanket. The scarf is in the same wool as the beanie I finished last week (I like to have scarves to go with my beanies even if nobody want to buy them as a pair) and the blanket is an experiment using double ended hooks (I picked up the pattern at the same time as I bought the hook).
We went out to Myrtleford this morning to see if we could sell a few items and that's about as much as we managed to sell, a few items. One towel, one jug cover, one doily and one coaster for a total of $23. With the cost of the stall and the petrol to get there I think we went backwards. Ah well, I've done worse, and there were a few that indicated that they would be back next month (I've heard that before) so se'll wait and see what happens then.
This week I'll be starting another project (I know I should finish some off first but ...) with the church craft group now meeting once a fortnight, but there's no crochet class to teach on Friday as it's taking a 4 week holiday. Next Saturday we will be at Thurgoona for the Anglican Church's craft market. It's a lot closer and the stall doesn't cost as much so we don't need to sell as much to make a profit, it's just a pity it's only on every second month and the two previous markets were washed out.
The to-do list remains the same as last week, so I won't bother with an update.
Richard.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
WIP Wednesday 06/04/2011
Time for another round up of what's on and off my hooks this week.
I'll start with a couple of completed items.
I quite like the way this wool stripes, although it does look better knitted.
Hopefully the lady that ordered this will come and pick it up next time we're in Benalla.
The lady that wanted the ensemble above also asked about getting a Baby's Shawl, so I did a bit of a search a found something that I hope is suitable. She want it in white with patches of colour.
I have also made a bit of progress on the Baby's Jacket.
And almost finished the dishcloth.
Just need to stitch up the seam and do a double crochet (US single crochet) border.
I have added another round to the crest rug but didn't think it worth taking a photo as the progress is a little difficult to see with only one round. The tartan rug, however, is on hold until I complete the shawl and replace the bunny that I sold at the last markets.
While I have plenty of projects to keep me going for a little while I'm still itching to start a few more. I want to try and use the double ended hooks I recently bought (I picked up a pattern for a rug at the same time), the pointy sticks (yes, I do know haw to use them) and yarn I won from Red Heart, a child's sweater in tricot (a pattern I bought from Ellen Gormley) and another tricot blanket (I bought the yarn ages ago and it's just sitting there).
That's enough for this week.
Richard.
I'll start with a couple of completed items.
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| Beanie in Self striping wool. |
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| Baby's Ensemble in Pink to fit newborn. |
The lady that wanted the ensemble above also asked about getting a Baby's Shawl, so I did a bit of a search a found something that I hope is suitable. She want it in white with patches of colour.
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| Baby's Shawl in white with flecks of colour. |
I have also made a bit of progress on the Baby's Jacket.
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| Baby's Jacket in mauve. |
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| Dishcloth in Tricot (Tunisian Crochet). |
I have added another round to the crest rug but didn't think it worth taking a photo as the progress is a little difficult to see with only one round. The tartan rug, however, is on hold until I complete the shawl and replace the bunny that I sold at the last markets.
While I have plenty of projects to keep me going for a little while I'm still itching to start a few more. I want to try and use the double ended hooks I recently bought (I picked up a pattern for a rug at the same time), the pointy sticks (yes, I do know haw to use them) and yarn I won from Red Heart, a child's sweater in tricot (a pattern I bought from Ellen Gormley) and another tricot blanket (I bought the yarn ages ago and it's just sitting there).
That's enough for this week.
Richard.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
My house will be called a house of prayer
The reading for today's sermon came from Mark 11:15-17
We're used to seeing Jesus on the cross or as the good shepherd, but this passage show another side of Jesus.
The vendors had increased their prices in order to take advantage of their position, the money changers were doing similar, so Jesus got angry with them and taught them the error of their ways.
Our motivation for doing God's work is important. We shouldn't do it for personal gain. Our churches need to be houses of prayer.
Today I stood to show that I wanted to be a prayer warrior for my church. I pray that I can live up to that promise.
Richard.
We're used to seeing Jesus on the cross or as the good shepherd, but this passage show another side of Jesus.
The vendors had increased their prices in order to take advantage of their position, the money changers were doing similar, so Jesus got angry with them and taught them the error of their ways.
Our motivation for doing God's work is important. We shouldn't do it for personal gain. Our churches need to be houses of prayer.
Today I stood to show that I wanted to be a prayer warrior for my church. I pray that I can live up to that promise.
Richard.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
The Week that was 02/04/2011
Another busy week has passed and now it's time to look back at what I've done.
I've managed to take one item off my to-do list but added another. The baby's ensemble that was ordered last Saturday is now complete (pictures on Wednesday as normal) but when I rang to ask what size she wanted the lady asked if I could do a baby's shawl also, so now I'm working on it. I just hope that I have enough of the yarn she wanted for this as I can't buy it anymore.
The rest of the week has been filled with aqua aerobics, gym, shopping, viewing potential dwelling places, the odd visit to the doctors and chiro, and watching TV.
We didn't go to markets this week as the nearest market on today was just too far away.
I won't rehash my to-do list this week as it is pretty much the same as last week with just a change to the first item. If you're really interested, here's a link - http://rosescrafts.blogspot.com/2011/03/week-that-was-26032011.html
Richard.
I've managed to take one item off my to-do list but added another. The baby's ensemble that was ordered last Saturday is now complete (pictures on Wednesday as normal) but when I rang to ask what size she wanted the lady asked if I could do a baby's shawl also, so now I'm working on it. I just hope that I have enough of the yarn she wanted for this as I can't buy it anymore.
The rest of the week has been filled with aqua aerobics, gym, shopping, viewing potential dwelling places, the odd visit to the doctors and chiro, and watching TV.
We didn't go to markets this week as the nearest market on today was just too far away.
I won't rehash my to-do list this week as it is pretty much the same as last week with just a change to the first item. If you're really interested, here's a link - http://rosescrafts.blogspot.com/2011/03/week-that-was-26032011.html
Richard.
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