Spring

I think it is funny when someone says a word or phrase incorrectly.  My granddaughter said she has a footdad.  She meant stepdad.  Foot, step; so similar. LOL  The other day a lady was in our office and talked about a neighbor child who was autistic.  She kept saying that the child was artistic.  

Isn't spring beautiful?  It has taken about 25 years to get the wisteria to bloom so well.  The fragrance permeates the air on the strong, Kansas winds.

 In the back of the house, I have a lilac bush.  I had to bring some lilac beauty and fragrance in the house.  I had to place one of my socks from a current project onto the table.

Grandbaby 1 and I planted herbs together last week.  We had a pretty good success rate.  The packages were kits so it would have been hard to mess up.
  

I started making fireplace mantle covers, dresser scarves, buffet covers, or whatever they can be used for covers.  One edge has hand dyed wool locks which can go to the front edge, or hang over the front edge.  This one is reversible and totally different.  

See the new chicks.  They are growing!  I may have eggs this time next year.  Last week we lost one of our adult chickens to a neighborhood dog attack.  A second chicken lost her tail feathers.  She may have a bite on the top of her back, but she is holding on well.  The third one was not injured and gives moral support to the injured one.  We have a variety of colors and breeds with the new chicks.  

What projects are you working on?  I have some project bags ready to sew.  I hope to start a knitted pillow, another pair of socks, and a large rug.  

Have a great week!!!  Dawnie

Nostalgia, Baby Things, & Chicken Potholders

I finished the baby afghan I was working on last week.  It was a simple afghan and I used size 15 needles.  The yarn is very easy to snag.  I think an addition of cotton or wool to the yarn would have helped the fiber snag less.  With the tiny amount of yarn left, I was able to edge a pair of booties.  In my opinion, it really set them off.

I used the new pompom yarn and made a pair of booties.  I think this yarn is a little too girlish.  An afghan may be OK for both sexes, but clothes look too feminine.  What do you think?

I took a break from making baby items and I made chicken pot holders.  I seldom use the type of fibers I have used lately.  My preference is thinner yarn made from all natural fibers such as wool and cotton.  These chickens are safe from neighborhood dogs.

 

I scanned a few more old pictures and I wanted to share them with you.  The first one is of myself, my older sister, and my grandmother.  The picture is taken on my grandparents farm outside of Colby, Kansas, in front of a corn field.  I love the way grandma is looking up at the camera.  As you see, I did have thin legs at one time.  LOL

This picture was taken with my grandparents, my brothers, and my cousins.  It was probably taken around 1970ish, give or take a year or two.  I was on the far left holding a cousin.

This picture was taken when I was in elementary school.  We lived in the country and my sister and I were walking down the lane, or driveway to the house, which sounds much less nostalgic.

When I was in elementary school(1969), my mother, my grandparents, and all 4 of us kids took a trip to Iowa---in one car.  We were probably in the Mercury.  I learned you could sunburn while riding in a car. LOL   I also remember my Aunt Clara and Uncle Harry had a two story farm house with a  large garden.   I have often thought about that trip, especially on a hot day while I am working in the yard.  I am glad I was able to find this photo.  Too bad I do not have a picture of my aunt and uncle from this time to add to this memory.  I am on the far left and you can't see most of me.  My pretty sister is in front of me.

How was your weekend?  I hope you were blessed with fond memories.  Dawnie