Encouragement for Getting Gifts Made in 2015

[judianne]

Mary Jo, I'm so glad Tampa guy had such great results!

Can't wait to see your next projects!

[ratdog]

My dad had the cataract surgery when he was about 78 and was able to stop wearing glasses. Talk about strange! He had worn glasses since age 19. I was in my 30's seeing daddy without glasses.

 

My sister joked that next he would get his ears zapped and get rid of the hearing aids and leave mom (16 years his junior) for a younger woman!

[Bailey4]

I didn't get a chance to post yesterday, but I have the last of the two dog presents I made for a fellow Blogger.

 

Dachshund Valentine

 

Dachshund Santa

[judianne]

Bailey, they're so adorable!!

[Tampa Doll]

I love them.  They are adorable.

 

I finished the October tote and I just finished a holder for some reading glasses.  I have made a few ornaments, that I need to take pictures of.

 

Still way behind.

[Bailey4]

I finished a pocket scarf for my niece.  I love the idea of having a place to put your hands when it is cold.

 

Red Pocket Scarf

[judianne]

Love the color, Bailey....so pretty!

[Bailey4]

My great-nephew is a huge Pokemon fan so I decided to make him a scarf for Christmas.  Next up I'm working on a Dr. Who crocheted version of the famous scarf.  Since the Pokemon scarf worked up easily I'm hoping to get another one made to donate.  I know my great-nephew can't be the only little boy out there with the obsession.

 

Pokemon Inspired Scarf

[Tampa Doll]

Very cool  He is going to love it.

 

I am so far behind AGAIN, I feel like I am never going to catch up.

[greyhoundgrandma]

Wow, you've really got that hook flying, Bailey!

 

I started out pretty good with my list, but now it looks like I need to put priority numbers on them and see how much I can get done. I don't know whether the younger son and his family will be able to come for Christmas or not, so I need to finish the GD stuff so it can be mailed if they don't.

[judianne]

We always start off with the thought we have sooooo much time....

NOT!      

 

Prioritize and try and enjoy your projects. When crochet ceases to be the relaxing pastime we used to feel it may be time to take a break.

[judianne]

Here's a black scarf I made for a friend. It's v stitch and the letter is embroidery, using a chain stitch.

[Tampa Doll]

Very cool.

[Bailey4]

Very nice.

[minwifeof4boys]

Ok folks, I know I have been MIA, trying to care for Mom who is in an assisted living out of state,  youngest got married in May, gs#1 was born in May and in NICU for awhile, then gs#2 was born in July... ds#3 has been dealing with horrible PTSD issues since coming back from Iraq, and we just found out there is a new grandbaby due next May.   and I haven't done hardly any Christmas crochet... at all...  I love seeing all your finishes though.... Mary Jo... you ROCK with getting projects done!

[Tampa Doll]

Ok folks, I know I have been MIA, trying to care for Mom who is in an assisted living out of state,  youngest got married in May, gs#1 was born in May and in NICU for awhile, then gs#2 was born in July... ds#3 has been dealing with horrible PTSD issues since coming back from Iraq, and we just found out there is a new grandbaby due next May.   and I haven't done hardly any Christmas crochet... at all...  I love seeing all your finishes though.... Mary Jo... you ROCK with getting projects done!

Hi Lea,  Glad to see you back and glad to hear all the good news. 

 

I do hope your Mom is doing better.

[greyhoundgrandma]

I finished one of the matching sets of sweaters--a sleeveless vest--for the 2 GDs and just realized I didn't take a picture before I taped up the box. Oh, well, at least it's one more thing off my list.

[judianne]

Ok folks, I know I have been MIA, trying to care for Mom who is in an assisted living out of state,  youngest got married in May, gs#1 was born in May and in NICU for awhile, then gs#2 was born in July... ds#3 has been dealing with horrible PTSD issues since coming back from Iraq, and we just found out there is a new grandbaby due next May.   and I haven't done hardly any Christmas crochet... at all...  I love seeing all your finishes though.... Mary Jo... you ROCK with getting projects done!

[judianne]

I finished one of the matching sets of sweaters--a sleeveless vest--for the 2 GDs and just realized I didn't take a picture before I taped up the box. Oh, well, at least it's one more thing off my list.

WTG!!

[Tampa Doll]

I finished one of the matching sets of sweaters--a sleeveless vest--for the 2 GDs and just realized I didn't take a picture before I taped up the box. Oh, well, at least it's one more thing off my list.

 

 

Oh how many times I have done that.  I just sent out a towel topper and potholder yesterday.  I posted it here.

 

On to the new tote and then Christmas Crocheting  

[judianne]

So cute, Mary Jo!

[judianne]

A 36 by 33 blanket. Super easy, I made a couple of changes....it's the Peek-a-boo pattern from another villager here. Blog is: Gardner's Ramblings

[greyhoundgrandma]

Cute frogs, Mary Jo!

 

The blanket is so pretty, Judy!

[Tampa Doll]

Love the blanket Judy.  Pretty colors.

 

Here is my latest owl teapot cozy.

 

I couldn't resist it.  It is made with the scrubby yarn.

[judianne]

Love the blanket Judy.  Pretty colors.

 

Here is my latest owl teapot cozy.

 

I couldn't resist it.  It is made with the scrubby yarn.

thanks!

 

Saw the cozy - that yarn makes it look so real!!