Finished Object Friday

I haven't done a whole lot of crafting this week. I've focused more on my knitting, which I can't really show - Christmas is coming soon, you know! But, I did make these little bows up for the girls. The bigger ones are for their hair, and the little ones are for Faithie's shoes (they have little slots at the top for bows) Regina said she can't pull my bows off as easily as the ones she bought with the shoes.



Regina and I picked out the ribbon while we were out shopping last week. Perfect for fall! I had so much fun making them! The big ribbon is wired, which makes a pretty bow. The only problem I found with the wired, is that it doesn't keep it's shape. It goes into any shape, so if it gets bumped or anything, it will hold the new shape. I think probably, that a non-wired would be better.

For the clip base, I basically used the same technique described in this blog tutorial. (For the shoe clips, I didn't cover the bottom prong with ribbon.) For you moms out there, or those that like to make things, here is a great website with all sorts of hairbow tutorials! I have lots of clips to make up! I also want to make some similar to these. :) If you make any bows, I would love to see them! (Now or any other time!)

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Happy Birthday....

Angie!!!It's hard to believe you're SEVENTEEN!!! Where has the time gone? (I finally got that little sister I had been asking for, and just in time for my birthday!) :) I hope you have a very special day... you are a very special young lady!

We love you!
Love,
Mark and Chari

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Image Courtesy of Mary Engelbreit.

Sunday Blessing

Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, for our use Thy folds prepare.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.

Early let us seek Thy favor, early let us do Thy will;
Blessed Lord and only Savior, with Thy love our bosoms fill.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast loved us, love us still.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast loved us, love us still.

Saviour, like a Shepherd Lead Us
by Dorothy A. Thrupp

The picture above was taken yesterday, it is our Texas sage. I was surprised Friday to see all the blooms on it! I guess it likes all the rain we are having. :)

I trust everyone is having a blessed Sunday!

Blessings!

Finished Object Friday

Well, this is a little late this Friday. I hope you will still join in! :) (To view the guidlines, click here.)

I've been promising all week to share my knitting project. - and now I have two projects that I can share! :) It's been a while since I've shared any knitting, but believe me, I've been knitting! :) Some of it is just secret until Christmas.

I made these wrist warmers for The Gaskell Guild, a group I started on Ravelry. We are reading Wives and Daughters at the moment.


One thing that I've learned through this project is that I make my purls too loose. I'm still trying to figure out how I can remedy that. I also discovered the powers of blocking finished projects. I blocked them by steaming: I ironed them with a wet pillowcase on top, this helps to set the stitches, makes it look a lot neater and actually helped them to fit better. Here is a picture: The one on the left is blocked.


I did this little project last night. These were fun to make! Wonder why I "picked" this pattern? :)


So what have you been working on recently (or not so recent!) We would love to see!

A Single Word

Well, both Stephanie and Melissa thought I would do this, so here goes! :)
With this survey, you can only use one word answers. Go ahead and copy and paste it to your blog and try it yourself. It can get interesting.
1. Where is your cell phone? Table
2. Your significant other? Mark
3. Your hair? Brown
4. Your mother? caring
5. Your father? wisdom
6. Your dream last night? forgot
7. Your favorite drink? coffee
8. Your dream/goal? Mommy
9. The room you’re in? Office
10. Your church?Growing
11. Your fear? panic
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? mommy
13. Where were you last night?Home
14. What you’re not? crocheter
15. Muffins? cinnamon
16. One of your wish list items? photo-editor
17. Where you grew up? Texas
18. The last thing you did? Type
19. What are you wearing? green
20. Your pets? gone
21. Your computer? problem
22. Your life? Blessed
23. Your mood? tired
24. Missing someone? yes
25. Your car? Toyota
26. Something you’re not wearing? shoes
27. Favorite store? hobbylobby!
28. Your summer? Fast
29. Like(love) someone? YES
30. Your favorite color? yellow
31. Last time you laughed? Today
32. Last time you cried? Forgot
33. Who will repost this? Angie