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Only One ‘Keet

Do you remember this picture that I teased: I had asked if you could figure out what it was that Jay was making for me. I know, it could be anything! Here’s another clue… I sprayed it with waterproofing deck … Continue reading

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Project Linus Blanket #13

Project Linus Blanket #13: “Branch” I actually named this after the troll, Branch, on the movie Trolls. Justin Timberlake is the voice of Branch and throughout much of the movie he’s a grayish-blue troll. As I was crocheting this he’s what … Continue reading

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Spring Cross Update – 8-23-18

Before the insanity of August set in this is where I was on the Spring Cross: All of the full stitches and background words had been stitched. It was time to start the back stitching. It took me almost one … Continue reading

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An Amusing Day of Vacation

While on vacation we did more than just relax in/by the pool. Jay loves roller coasters so we headed to Carowinds for a day of fun. What roller coaster did Jay have to ride? Fury 325 According to wikipedia, it … Continue reading

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Two Small Sewing Projects

I haven’t done a lot of sewing because my sewing room is so stifling hot in the summer. I had two projects, though, that just wouldn’t leave my brain until I had made them into a reality. I felt better … Continue reading

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Project Linus – #12

Prior to going on vacation I finished another blanket for Project Linus. Blanket #12 “Ode to Deadpool” When my sister was home this summer she saw me crocheting this blanket and said that it reminded her of Deadpool. He’s a … Continue reading

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Gary’s First Vacation

I realize that it’s been a while since I’ve posted, but we’ve been super busy. First we were preparing to go on vacation and then we actually ran away for a week. When we got back, though, Jay’s grandma passed … Continue reading

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Spring Cross Update – 7-24-18

It didn’t take as long as I expected to make progress. Here is where it was on 7-15-18: All of the full stitches were done on this part and it was on to the background words. Background words were finished … Continue reading

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Milling A Steam Engine – Part 1

A few weeks ago I woke up in the middle of the night and was confused about what Jay was watching on TV. He has to fall asleep with the TV on, so it’s not unusual for me to wake … Continue reading

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A Yarn Spinner

The last time I was at my parents’ house I found some yarn in my mom’s yarn closet that I thought would work for one of my Project Linus blankets. I brought it home, but it’s currently sitting in a … Continue reading

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