September shawls

I just finished this shawl and gave it to JoAnne for her cousin in New Mexico who has numerous health issues. I used Cotton Ease which I got last year when it was being "discontinued." The color is called pistaccio and seems to fit the Southwest. I got the oattern here http://www.yarncat.com/lacyshellstole.html.

This next shawl was made for my friend Karen whose brother died over the summer. Digital photos are always a surprise to me. This shawl is NOT purple, but a rosey mauve. I used Plymouth Encore Chunky Bulky Knitting Weight yarn and a size L hook. The pattern is not available for sharing. I have not given it to Karen yet because she is on a fabulous knitting tour in New Zealand and Australia for 2 weeks!! But this should keep her warm when she gets back to Colorado. I

love this pattern and will make more shawls using it. I will try ww yarn next time. The pattern is on this web site

http://www.crochetcabana.com/patterns.htm

Scarf for the military

I don 't remember when I agreed to make a scarf for a deployed military person. The message got lost in my inbox with all of the trips I have taken. Anyway, I found the message, made this scarf and sent it off. I only wish I had time to make more, but the deadline is this month!

Recent projects finished

These are some baby hats that I crocheted and sent to Lil' Troopers where they go to military hospitals for families of our troops. I love making baby items and they are very much needed.

Addition to blog

I added a sidebar where I have put pictures of all of my completed projects (so far) for the year. I am going to edit some of my posts so I am not repeating them. I hope this works!

Purse for Christena

I made this purse as an exchange item back in July but never posted the pictures (can you tell my life has been busy?). The purse was sent to Christena. It was knitted and then felted. The
pattern is from the November, 2006 copy of Creative Knitting magazine. I added pre-made straps. My experience with knitted or crocheted straps is that they do stretch. I then lined the purse (second picture). I also sent a crayon purse which I crocheted for Mary who started kindergarten this year (and I remember when she was born--seems like last year). The purse for Mary was complete with a box of crayons, which she grabbed right away. This was a very fun swap to do.

Slide show

I created a slide show of the prayer shawls I have finished. It will be easier to add shawls that way. I am almost finished with a shawl for Amanda. It is a blessing shawl as she starts a new career working as the missions coordinator for a church in Arizona.

Check out my Slide Show!

Prayer shawl for Tracy

I just finished this prayer shawl for a friend at church whose father just passed on.

I used Rainbow Boucle (a shaded yarn) and the V-stitch pattern. It is 24 inches wide and 66 inches long. The shawl is very light and soft. Tracy will get it on Sunday.

New venture

I am attempting to start selling pillowcases I have sewn. I have an Etsy page and will see how it goes. These are the pillowcases I made this week. I am still trying to figure out the right resolution for the pictures, That will be tomorrow's project!! My Etsy site is here: http://Blueowl.etsy.com .

Quilt update

After 2 weeks, I have finished the quilt top. I am learning a lot about quilting and really like it. The border is a Peter Rabbit print.