[Knitting A Conundrum]

Ok, Holiday's over.  Now the mad rush to finish everything in time is here in earnest.  What are you doing?

[Knitting A Conundrum]

VRWKNC Ping!

Crafty persons call!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

"What are you doing?"

Well, nothing like waiting until the very last moment to start a scarf I need to have done by Saturday night to match my fancy "goin' to a par-tay" coat, LOL!

Other than that, I have most stuff done. Still need to throw together a few of those "in a jar" gifts, and crochet a few more cotton dishcloths.

I've gotta shop for my 18 year old, but he's getting gasoline gift cards and clothing, so that can be accomplished on-line. I might make him a scarf, but it's still "un-kewl" to wear a hat, mittens or scarf, don't 'cha know? ;)

[LongElegantLegs]

Madly rushing to finish everything, of course! We are going to Omaha this coming week, and now I'm glad I knit all those scarves for the kids & mr legs.

[pinz-n-needlez]

I've got a day full of meetings tomorrow, so I'm going to make knitted mittens and hats, and woven scarves for my 4 nieces and nephew.

If I wear all my arm appliances, I can do the mittens (might do them 2-in-1 with afterthought thumbs) and then relax while I weave the scarves.

[BTW, there is a new double-knit elist on yahoo. Lots of interesting info...]

I don't need to make much stuff for warmth down here in NC, but they're all up in Toledo, freezing. :-/

Just moved a large part of my fiber stash and found lots of odds and ends of handspun. They'll think I'm a saint! lol

Pinz

[EHC Southern Pride]

Mad rush is right, lol. I finished the Welcome cross stitch I was working on, now I'm working on a piece called, The Second "Angel of Freedom" Thank gosh I opted to do it on 16 count rather then linen...Much more complicated pattern then I originally thought, lol. Ah well the end result will make it worth it.

[retrokitten]

What am I working on? Oh my. I know what I am supposed to be working on. LOL

I'm still not finished with my sister in-law's scarf, but did manage to knock one out for my cousin's little girl. I was so sick of looking at that green yarn I needed a break! The little girl one is so cute. Just knitted the whole thing, no fancy stitches, but it's out of this great novelty yarn. It's sort of like an eyelash, but there is also a fluffy, thicker, shorter strand. It's fluffy and pink, so I think she'll really like it.

Hopefully, I finish the one for SIL tonight/this weekend (please, dear God, let me finish soon!) and I can start on the one for my mom.

My estimated time of finishing my Christmas '05 projects is sometime around Valentine's Day. ;-)

[Zacs Mom]

Hi all ~ I've never joined this circle before (although I do love to cross stitch) but today I felt a need to say something and this seemed like a good place to say it.

Yesterday we lost another hero. Henry "Hank" Nava, a highly respected Ft. Worth Texas Police Officer, died from a bullet wound to his head he received two days ago from an identity theft suspect wanted for parole violation. Officer Nava, 39 years old, was an exemplary officer, a loving husband and devoted father to Kayley, 9, and Justin, 4.

As we go about our daily activities I ask that you please take a moment and join me in remembering Officer Nava and his family in your prayers.

[abner]

I had a lady bring in some antique crocheted lace today to see if I would sell it for her on eBay. It is incredible to see the handwork. The person that made it kept the pattern and wrote on the back what she had made and how long it took her to make it. I've taken some pictures and put it up on a page for everyone here to look at.

Vintage crochet

The shame is, these 3 pieces are not worth listing. They will sell for a few bucks. I'm just sick.

[Mercat]

I finished my two stockings, one for my new son in law and one for my new daughter in law. I'm sick of crocheting baby blankets.... it feels too late in the year to start something for Christmas but I long for an advent calendar to make for next year. Any suggestions?

[retrokitten]

I saw this on the Tony Snow thread and thought some may be interested in sending in some hats and gloves if they have the time:

On Malkin's site:

Update: Reader Lynn D. writes...

I called Walter Reed to find out the best way to send a bunch of cards to soldiers, and was directed to the Red Cross office at Walter Reed. The gentleman I spoke to said to bundle multiple cards in one big manilla envelope and send them to the Red Cross office and they will distribute them. He was a nice man who is a wounded soldier himself. The address I was given is:


Red Cross
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue NW
Heaton Pavillion
3EO5
Washington, DC 20307

The man said they can also use stamps, gloves and stocking caps at the Red Cross office there.




499 posted on 12/05/2005 10:39:15 AM CST by Republican Red (We will stay steadfast, we will not falter, we will never murtha)
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