WEEK 2

 

Hello to all.  It was a busy and productive week for this crafter.  Let's not dawdle.

I have finishes again.

#1

I finally finished up the first skein of the Sugar Wheel Cotton yarn with this dishcloth.  I got 6 clothes out of the skein.  Since I always wait for Hobby Lobby's 30% off yarn, it comes to less than $1 per cloth.  I do have another skein but have not started anymore since then one came off the needles.

#2

Shawl We Wear is completed also.  This think is really long.  I did adjust the width of it before I even started.  It will be perfect for someone to keep the chill off while sitting in the cold infusion room.  Yet it is light enough not to over cook a body.  I did like making this.  It also is more unisex than the other shawl I make for the cancer ministry so it might need to go into rotation.

#3

 Our Lady of Grace Diamond Art is done and sealed.  Now to find the perfect frame for it.  The photo is a bit dark as I took it early this morning.  She was a joy to work on and this was normally my evening project while hubby was watching baseball on TV.  

#4

Diamond Art glass cases.  I am doing these for the ladies in my life.  (Granddaughters, daughter and daughter in laws)  I actually have completed 5 of these but Josie already claimed hers.  I have one more to complete and then will let the rest of the ladies choose theirs.  Doing these little projects is like making dishcloths.  A real palette cleanser.

Amazon days just ended and I was able to stock up on many more Diamond Art projects.  Between the yarn I got from JoAnn's close out sale and the DA I got from Amazon, I have enough projects to keep me entertained for many years.  I haven't even mentioned all the puzzles I have acquired from a good friend.  She has given me over 20 puzzles that went with my already 20 puzzles I had.  Guess I need to get one of those going too.  So many things to do and so little time in each day to do it.

I did cast on a new project,

Another RCR sock for hubby.  This is wool from Leading Men Fibers in the colorway Anne with an E.  I started this on Tuesday to work on while taking care of Tiffany after her procedure.  The heel is completed and I am on the long boring foot part.  It is being done with magic loop this time.  It is easier on my wrist than DPN's.  Although, DPN's are my all time favorite way to do socks.  Hubby was quite excited to find out a new pair of socks were being made for him.  It has been a while.

Speaking of Tuesday......I went to bed that night all fine and dandy only to wake up at 2AM with severe chest pains & shortness of breath.  It hurt so bad to even try and catch my breath.  I woke up hubby who called 911.  They came and took an EKG which was normal but could see I was in extreme pain.  I went by ambulance to the hospital and after 5 hours and several tests they discovered I had pleurisy!  What a joy that is!  I have had it one other time and it is not a fun gig.  I was put on steroids which in turn has caused tachycardia (fast heart rate) and elevated my blood pressure.  Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease, right?  I am just about done with the meds so things should settle down.

I spent the day on Friday with Josh.  I had not seen him in a week!  He was in such good spirits that day.  We had lots of laughter and really enjoyed our time together.  Those days are getting farther and farther apart.  While I was there I got the sweetest photo,

Josie's little kitten all curled up in his condo.  He is so cute and is very friendly.  Almost too friendly.  He really likes to be in your business, especially if food is involved.  

On Sundays, Hubby works with Jaxon on Geometry.

This was last Sunday.  Notice he is smiling, her not so much LOL.  Math is not the strong suit of any of our granddaughters.  He has tutored almost every grandchild we have in some subject.  So glad I married a brainy guy.

That about covers my week.  Here is my humor for you today.  This goes for knitting too.

Until Next Time.............................Happy Crafting!!!!!!!!!!!!!