Author Archives: civilwarrose5

Dust Collector Update

Posted on March 22, 2018 by civilwarrose5

We are halfway there! Wire has been run over to an outlet box right above the unit, but it still has to be connected to the breaker that we freed up in the box. Except, last week Jay noticed something … Continue reading →

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Project Linus – March 2018

Posted on March 19, 2018 by civilwarrose5

My crochet hook has been busy. I finished my 9th blanket for Project Linus in January: “Coffee Shop” Why do I call this ‘Coffee Shop’? Well, let’s start at the bottom and work our way up.. You start with a … Continue reading →

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A Dust Collector!

Posted on March 15, 2018 by civilwarrose5

This is Bob. Bob will find the ONE pile of sawdust in Jay’s workshop and walk through it multiple times. Not only did he act as a dust ‘collector’, but also as a dust ‘spreader’. So for Christmas I decided … Continue reading →

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How To: Easter Wreath

Posted on March 12, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Every time I opened my front door to get the mail I would see the very wilted Christmas wreath hanging on it and think, “I need to do something with that.” Then after shutting the door I would forget about … Continue reading →

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Spring Cross Update 3-6-18

Posted on March 10, 2018 by civilwarrose5

I promised that I would show you what this cross will look like when I’m done. Isn’t it pretty??! No, there aren’t any roses in it, but you have sunny happy flowers! In my eyes they are much better than … Continue reading →

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Review: Ergonomic Crochet Hooks

Posted on March 8, 2018 by civilwarrose5

If you’ve been following my blog regularly, or you know me in person, you know that I’ve been crocheting blankets for Project Linus. It gives me something to do while watching TV, during long car trips, and even during jury … Continue reading →

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How To: LED Shop Light

Posted on March 5, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Last year Jay started to convert our lighting in the basement to LED strip lighting. At the time he used the old florescent fixtures and attached the LED strips directly to them. After he ran out of fixtures he started … Continue reading →

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Review: CAT Air Compressor

Posted on March 1, 2018 by civilwarrose5

In an effort to share what we’ve learned, Jay and I are going to start posting some product reviews on the blog. I’ve asked him to take a look around his workshop and start compiling a list of products that … Continue reading →

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Spring Cross Update 2-21-18

Posted on February 26, 2018 by civilwarrose5

As you know, I’ve finished and framed the Autumn Cross: It is now hanging on my wall next to the Summer Cross. That means I get to start the final cross of the series, the Spring Cross! Look! Very few … Continue reading →

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What’s Jay Up To?

Posted on February 22, 2018 by civilwarrose5

This is the question that I am most asked by people who don’t get to see Jay very often. Or who haven’t seen him in a while. To be honest, there are times that I wonder this myself. What IS … Continue reading →

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