Finished Object Friday

Whew... can we all say it together? "It's about time!" :) I'm glad to finally have a PAIR of purple socks. I started them ages ago and finished the first sock last April. I started this sock last July. Let's hope my next project doesn't take quite so long... Of course, this project did take precedence over the sock. :)

Here the socks are being modeled.

Unfortunately, the toes didn't end up matching quite evenly.

I think I kinda got in a hurry on the last one.

I did "block" them. I washed them rather roughly in warm soapy water then rinsed them in cool water. Rough washing isn't recommended for wool items, but both socks ended up a bit large and I did want them to shrink a bit. They could still stand to be a little smaller. They sure are cozy, though! :) (I do love socks!) They are still a little damp, so I may need to reblock them before wearing - I've probably stretched them a bit trying them on.

Sorry for the later post - I usually try to get FOF posts up the night before, but I just finished these last night and took pictures today. :) I can't wait to see some of your projects! If you have questions about Finished Object Friday, see this post. :)

Happy Friday, everyone!

I am trying a new version of MckLinky - this time you can put up a thumbnail from your post along with your link. This gives us a picture preview - fun!! I hope it works as this is my first time to try it! :) Happy Linking!

(To get the thumbnail up: Post the link to your FOF post, type in your title, then select get image "from Web." Then pick the image you want - one from your post should show up, and make sure it is cropped how you want it.) :)

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Enjoying today....

If you've never been thrilled to the very edges of your soul
by a flower in spring bloom,
maybe your soul has never been in bloom.
~Terri Guillemets

These roses are from a bush that I just planted a couple of weeks ago. You may not can tell from the picture, but the blossoms are huge!! It smells so good too... now that I can actually start smelling - aren't allergies great? :)

I'm also still enjoying my mom's new tablecloth she lent for the tea party. Hmm... wonder if she misses it? (oh, HI, Mom!!) :)

Come back tomorrow for Finished Object Friday!! :)

Springtime Tea

The ornaments of your house will be the guests who frequent it.

~Author Unknown

Friday was a special time with some special friends! Jennilynn is celebrating a special birthday and we had a tea party for her at my house. :)

(We had just a little bit of food with our tea... um, really that table is groaning!!)

Here we are getting ready to enjoy our tea party/luncheon:

L-R: Sonia, Me, Mrs. Sharon, Jennilynn, Beka and Angie.
(gotta love tripods and self timing cameras!)

We had a very special afternoon sharing music:

And sharing (and working on) various crafty projects. And just visiting. And giggling!!
Such a pleasant afternoon! We're so glad we got to help Jennilynn celebrate this special time!

Happy Birthday, friend!! :)

Sunday Blessing

All the way my Savior leads me;
What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy,
Who through life has been my Guide?
Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort,
Here by faith in Him to dwell!
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well;
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well.

All the way my Savior leads me
O the fullness of His love!
Perfect rest to me is promised
In my Father’s house above.
When my spirit, clothed immortal,
Wings its flight to realms of day
This my song through endless ages—
Jesus led me all the way;
This my song through endless ages—
Jesus led me all the way.

From All The Way, My Savior Leads Me
by Fanny Crosby

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The picture is one of Angie's... thanks, Sis! :)

10 second inspiration

Ok. So maybe execution of said inspiration took a little longer than ten seconds... And add to that writing the blog post.... :)

I was admiring some of the mantles over at Nesters. I'm not sure why that brought on the inspiration, because this has nothing to do with my mantle! except that I suddenly remembered this picture:

It belonged to my grandmother (My dad's mom). I'm glad I snagged it because when my inspiration struck, I realized that it would look great in our bedroom! (and a lot better on a wall than in the drawer...)

So here it hangs...

There were actually a couple of other places I thought about hanging it within this arrangement, but this seemed the best fit, and filled it out a little at the bottom.

Here's the before:


Fun, huh? What inspiration has struck you this week? :)