Author Archives: civilwarrose5

Woodworking Projects – May 2017

Posted on June 20, 2017 by civilwarrose5

Does anybody else think that this year is flying by at warp speed?? We’re already into the second half of June! When Jay started working on my birthday present in May I figured I would definitely have them installed by … Continue reading →

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Crochet – Prayer Shawl #2

Posted on June 8, 2017 by civilwarrose5

After finishing the first prayer shawl I decided that I wanted to give another pattern a try. Again, I made a masculine shawl with a variegated yarn. It doesn’t contain any of my favorite colors, but the pattern was very … Continue reading →

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House Updates – New Windows!

Posted on June 3, 2017 by civilwarrose5

I’ve heard that some people are lamenting the fact that I haven’t been posting every day. Now that we have good weather I spend a lot of time gardening and doing other projects that you don’t want to see pictures … Continue reading →

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Autumn Cross Update – 5-18-17

Posted on May 27, 2017 by civilwarrose5

I forgot to post an update last month so I’ll post two update pictures today. Here is what I had completed as of 3-22-17: I had all of the cross stitching done on this part of the cross. The next … Continue reading →

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Woodworking In Progress – Spring 2017

Posted on May 23, 2017 by civilwarrose5

I have been taken to task for putting too many sewing/crocheting posts together in the recent past, so I’m trying to separate them with other posts. It’s a bit difficult to do when you don’t have many progress pictures of … Continue reading →

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Crochet – Prayer Shawl #1

Posted on May 17, 2017 by civilwarrose5

Since I took up crocheting I have made a few blankets for Project Linus. It’s a good excuse to sit in front of the TV while helping a charity. Right? Well, when I was attending a meeting at church back … Continue reading →

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Spring Has Arrived!

Posted on May 14, 2017 by civilwarrose5

Yesterday was the first chance that I really had to get out and work in my flower gardens. I only managed to weed one bed, but it was nice just playing in the dirt again. The last few weeks when … Continue reading →

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Egads! It’s A Spad! Part 15

Posted on May 2, 2017 by civilwarrose5

(Before I get started on this post I need to set the mood. You know how in the Chick Flicks there’s usually some kind of sappy music going on during the montage where the lead girl is undergoing her Ugly … Continue reading →

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Cross Stitched Gettysburg – Framed!

Posted on April 26, 2017 by civilwarrose5

This piece was a kit by Sunset called “Gettysburg.” It was the first piece that I’ve ever started for myself. Looking at my spreadsheet I started it in April 2003 and finished it October 30, 2007. Since then I’ve let … Continue reading →

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Egads! It’s A Spad! Part 14

Posted on April 23, 2017 by civilwarrose5

I think that I need to remove the TV from the workshop. It seems that Chad has been watching a lot of TV. At least, I think that’s where he gets his ideas. First I found him getting a chemical … Continue reading →

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