PRAISE God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas. We sure did.

2010 has started with a bang for my family. We have been trusting God for restoration within our family and Praise God it has started. Just like a song that we sing at church, "When I think about the Lord.......It makes me want to S H O U T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!!!!!

Be Blessed this very Special Day as we celebrate the Real Reason For The Season!!!

Its Snowing

Snowflake
Originally uploaded by diddledaddledesigns

I hinted about a snow storm that we've been having around my house yesterday. A crocheted snow storm. Lucy over at Attic 24 inspired us with her snowflake tutorial and I simply could not resist. These are so fast. Lucy suggested blocking them by pinning at the points, spraying them with starch and air drying. This works wonderfully and gives the points a nice snowflakey shape.

When I placed them on the tree, I decided to place the bulbs in the center hole of some of them. Very cute. This particular trees has all red lights. Wouldn't they look gorgeous on an all white light or pale pink light tree? But that will have to wait until next year, I'm definitely not undressing this one. (Sarah, that's for you :)

I've got another idea for these flakes. Our daughter is running in her 2nd 1/2 marathon tomorrow in Memphis hosted by St. Judes. So proud of this girl. Four hours in the car today and tomorrow, yes, that should be enough time to hook up this idea.

Flowers In The Winter

flower
Originally uploaded by diddledaddledesigns

I found this pattern over at Suz's place. It works up sooooo quickly and beautifully. I have made several. Hopefully, I can get pictures before they are given away. This particular one was made to go with a scarf that I made for my mom. My inspiration for the scarf came from here. I forgot to take a picture before I wrapped it up. Oh well, too late now. I'm definitely not making more work for myself.

Currently around my house there is a snow storm. No, not the weather type, unfortunately, but the white yarn hooky type. More on that tomorrow?????? Maybe.

Mystery Craftiness

I'm participating in Sarah London's Mystery Christmas Crochet Project. I am almost finished with my green grannies. Today she posted instructions for Part 2. Looks like snow to me. I have an idea as to what the project may be but I'll refrain for now. If you haven't joined in, its to too late.

Another Scarf

Crochet Scarf from Vintage Lace Pattern
Originally uploaded by diddledaddledesigns

I purchased this scarf pattern from Etsy seller Timaryart last year and have made a couple of these. Very easy pattern. I really like the way different yarns work up on this one. Another addition to my daughter's evergrowing collection.

A Little Sewing Going On

Fall is definitely in the air around here. There has been a crispness in the air. The trees are just beginning to change into their autumn decor. Tobacco barns are smoking and corn fields have been cut down. All signs of the arrival of Fall.

An interesting sight outside of my kitchen window is the bluebirds and sparrows contending as to who will make their home in the birdhouse below.

My cousin recently had new windows installed in her home and but the window treatments were too short. Not wanting to purchase new treatments, the best solution was to make them longer. Easy enough and what a difference.

Her bedding is a peach and green somewhat stripe pattern. This is what we picked out. The fringe trim was the perfect piece to tie it altogether. Hopefully I can get a picture of the room. I had just enough fabric and trim left over to make a 16" X 16" pillow.

A basic square pillow is so easy to make and can be just the thing to complete a project.

We are doing the same thing for her master bedroom. I will try to take pictures.