An Early "Ta-Dah!"

The baby blanket is finished!  I didn't want to wait until Tuesday's Tallies to post.  I just love it.  I think it turned out so pretty, and I hope the person who receives it will be blessed in using it.  It will be going to my local children's mission project.

Linking to:

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Apache Tears Redo

Two weeks ago, I shared the first twelve rows of the Apache Tears pattern I was using to make a prayer shawl.  The above photo shows what I had finished, so far.  My intention was to use a variegated rose yarn as the fourth stripe, and as the week went on, I did that, plus another repeat.  So I thought I would have 32 rows done,  but in the middle of the thirty-second row, I ran out of the variegated yarn!  When I was trying to decide what to do, I discovered that I had completely missed the fourth row.  Being the conscientious crafter, I had to frog all rows back to the third row, and, as long as I was there, I decided to add four more colors to the mix.  I am really happy I did that, and this is the result, so far.

GAD Tuesday's Tallies

So here is the latest on the Granny A Day/One a Day Rainbow Baby Blanket...32 squares, and 4 more to go, across the top.  It is getting so close, I should have a ta dah next week.  I am going to edge it in the traditional granny style of  3 dc, chain 1, and single crochet at the top.  I am getting really excited about finishing it.

You can see some more One a Day projects on Gingerbread Girl.

Patriotic Newborn Dress

Front

Here is another dress for my chruch mission project.  I have been using up some left over yarn, and don't have enough to make it all one color, so I decided to make one red, white and blue.   I also crocheted the back button with the white.  Not all baby wear has to be pastels, right?



I will be linking to:

CED

Magical Monday

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The Versatile Blogger Award

When I saw Karisma's comment on my last post, I was intrigued.  Someone thought well enough of my blog to give an award?  Well, thank you, Karisma!

And now I must pass it along, so here goes.

The rules:  (yes, there are six!)

1. Add the award to your blog.   

2. Thank the blogger who gave it to you.

3. Mention 7 random things about yourself.

4. List the rules.
5.  Award to 15 other bloggers.

6. Inform each of those 15 by leaving a comment on their blog.

My entries:

#1--see above

#2--see above  (LOL)

#3--Random things

               a.  I like to take pictures of my family, and they don't like their pictures taken.

               b.  I write small stones.

               c.  My favorite foods are bananas, mushrooms, chocolate and peanuts.  Mushrooms

                    are not in combination with the others. :)

               d.  I was a bonus grandmother before I became a mother.

               e.  I met my husband singing in a church choir.

               f.  I graduated with my masters degree before my husband completed his bachelors degree,
                    but he is four years older than me.

               g.  I have always been a shy and sensitive person, but writing online and blogging have
                     helped with that.

#4--see above, again

#5  Awarding to these lovely friends:

Carol McK

Leah

Sarah

Jenn

Kristine

Ann

Kat M

Kat W

Nancy

Betsy

Melissa

Ramona

Laurie

Emily

Karen

#6  I am headed over to these blogs once I finish posting.

This was a good way to connect with several people today.  I am pleased I took the time to do this.  Congratulations to everyone, and thanks again, Karisma.