Author Archives: civilwarrose5

Drooling Over Crocheted Throws

Posted on August 18, 2020 by civilwarrose5

If you’ve followed my blog for a little bit then you know that I crochet blankets for Project Linus. I try to make quite a few of these every year so typically I don’t get too excited over crochet patterns … Continue reading →

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Wooden Finishes!

Posted on August 11, 2020 by civilwarrose5

A recent picture of me: Okay, so it’s not ACTUALLY me, but that’s exactly how my head has been feeling lately. When you’re allergic to every thing and have sinus issues it can slow down progress on your projects. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Wood Work, Workshop | Tagged AT-AT, Cats, cubby, woodwork, woodworking | 1 Comment

Machining a Support – Take 2

Posted on August 4, 2020 by civilwarrose5

I haven’t posted in a while because we’ve been taking little steps on many projects, but not enough to really add up to a post. Also, I’ve been winding a LOT of yarn. I have wound over half of the … Continue reading →

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Vacation Crocheting

Posted on July 24, 2020 by civilwarrose5

I took vacation time off of work last week. While Jay was in his workshop, I was crocheting and watching The Good Place on Netflix (for the 9,456,778th time). My big project was a lapghan to use at work. I … Continue reading →

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Vacation Woodworking

Posted on July 21, 2020 by civilwarrose5

In the summer we usually head to my sister’s for vacation. However, due to the current plague, Jay’s work was being less than cooperative so he still took vacation… at home. Don’t even get me started…. The good thing about … Continue reading →

Posted in CNC Router, Wood Magazine, Wood Work, Workshop | Tagged bird feeder, CNC Router, Wood Magazine, Wood Working, Workshop | 1 Comment

Completed Crochet Projects

Posted on July 10, 2020 by civilwarrose5

A lot of people won’t crochet in the summer because they claim it’s too hot. I think that I naturally gravitate to crochet because in the past if I wanted to sew I had to do so in the sauna … Continue reading →

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Staying Cool in the Workshop

Posted on July 7, 2020 by civilwarrose5

It’s been very warm. I usually don’t like to run our A.C., but I think I’ve had it on for the last week. Over the next few days the temps are suppose to hover in the 90’s area. That’s fine … Continue reading →

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Ice Yarns Haul #3

Posted on July 3, 2020 by civilwarrose5

Looking at my crochet area you would probably suggest to me that I don’t need any more yarn for quite a while. After all, I haven’t used up all the yarn from my last Ice Yarns order. But here’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet, Garment, Reviews, Yarn | Tagged Alara, Ice Yarns, Lorena Worsted, Magic Light, Premier Yarn, Rainbow, Red Heart Unforgettable, Review, Yarn, Yarn Haul | 3 Comments

Woodworking Organizers

Posted on June 30, 2020 by civilwarrose5

I have been busy with my various projects, but I noticed that Jay seemed to be in a bit of a lull. He’s been drawing up a lot of things in SketchUp, but the woodworking machines have been quiet. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Household Helpers

Posted on June 23, 2020 by civilwarrose5

I didn’t know what title to use for this post. I have two different projects in different disciplines that really don’t go together. Yet, here they are. First, for my friend’s birthday I decided to make her a couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in 3D Printing, bags, Garment, Penny, Sewing | Tagged 3D Printing, bags, Penny, Sewing | 1 Comment