WEEK 20 ON REPEAT

 

If you are expecting photos and lots of updates on multiple crafting projects, you are going to be disappointed.  The Lego blanket is the ONLY item I am working on.............still.  There are 50 rows left to do and then the 'edging'.  Still no idea of what I am going to do on the edging,  Need to pull my edging book and see if there is something that will make me happy.  I do feel like this still will be completed before the end of the year.  Possibly before Christmas!

I did do something fun this week.  I went to the Pinners Conference in Scottsdale, AZ on Friday.  WOW!  So many vendors there and tons of things to try making (for a small fee).  There was only one booth with yarn.  Nothing to write home about though.  They did have a booth with the GIANT yarn that you crochet with your hands/arms.  

I am excited to use one of my purchases from the conference.  It should be put into use very shortly with all the holidays coming up.  The Candy Pan............... I had never seen anything like this.  Since I make a lot of candy, cakes, & brownies this should come in very handy.  

Today, I sat down with my recipes and chose the ones I want to make for the coming holidays.  Fruitcake is on the list and I need to get that made ASAP so I can marinate it for the next 3-4 weeks.  I know, many do not like fruitcake but, I have not had anyone not like the one I make.  Last year I did not make one item to share for the holidays.  Grief will do that to a person.  This year I am all stoked to bake, decorate and entertain.  Now I need to make a grocery list of all the ingredients I need for all the yummy goodness.  

My daughter has offered to come and spend a day with me to help with some of the work.  So has Adelle as she wants to learn how to make my microwave fudge.  Hubby always helps me with the Chex party mix.  Such a fun time to have family around.

GOOD NEWS!  Doors and windows are now open every day.  The temps have finally stopped creeping up into the 80's.  It is so nice.  Fall is upon us and I am loving it.  I have seen a bit of red leaves on my trees.  Hoping they will 100% turn colors this year.

We bought a new Christmas tree this year.  It was time.  Last years tree was many years old and only 2/3 of the lights worked and branches were beginning to break.  Hubby set the new tree up today.  No decorations on it yet but it is ready when I am.  The tree and interior of the house is my job and hubby does all the outside stuff.  

My dryer is buzzing so I need to close and get that folded and hung up.

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