Encouragement for Making Gifts, 2016 version ;)

[Tampa Doll]

Thought you might like to see the doll.  I left off the wings and used cream for the dress with red roses and I took off the lace on the back of the head band. 

 

It is knitted and it is going to my SIL in New Jersey.  Oh yeah, here is also the pictures of everything I am sending her.  It is waiting with the tote to be picked up.

 

The last gift for 2015. The doll is 14"

 

 

The total gift

 

 

 

 

[Gardener]

Thought you might like to see the doll. I left off the wings and used cream for the dress with red roses and I took off the lace on the back of the head band.

 

It is knitted and it is going to my SIL in New Jersey. Oh yeah, here is also the pictures of everything I am sending her. It is waiting with the tote to be picked up.

 

The last gift for 2015. The doll is 14"

 

sp Carol Christmas 2015.JPGSP Carol Christmas 2015 (2).JPGSP Aruba Basket.JPG

 

The total gift

Those are all great looking projects. Your SIL is a lucky lady.

[judianne]

Oh, Mary Jo.....what fabulous gifts! Your SIL is going to be over the moon!

[minwifeof4boys]

WOW... Kinda wish i was your SIL, I love the tiny bird on the doll.... its precious!

[owlvamp]

All is beautiful . Love the basket or tote .

[hershey038]

Beautiful gifts, Mary Jo!!!

[howieann]

I have a hat that I want to make for my mom to match the scarf I made her for Christmas. Just waiting for the yarn to come in. Then I saw the Harry Potter CAL today and I really want to make one for my Alicia, who turns 11 in June. But then, I might get in trouble if I don't also do one for my Sami-girl, too. I don't know if I can do 2 of them at once... Decisions, decisions!

[Apak]

Mary Jo, what a lovely gift!     

[minwifeof4boys]

I have a hat that I want to make for my mom to match the scarf I made her for Christmas. Just waiting for the yarn to come in. Then I saw the Harry Potter CAL today and I really want to make one for my Alicia, who turns 11 in June. But then, I might get in trouble if I don't also do one for my Sami-girl, too. I don't know if I can do 2 of them at once... Decisions, decisions!

You can do it!! A new year.... something new! LOL

[pat54]

Off topic a sec - when I post I no longer have the tool bar so I can't change size, do colors, emojs, nothing. Have no idea what happened and couldn't figure it out in the help section so if any of you can help I'd appreciate it.

 

Back to topic

 

Co-worker - afghan

mom - Sashay scarf

[judianne]

Holly...we ALL do more than one thing at atime...lol!

 

Pat, what are you using for your posts? I'm on a Nook, and its basic, so is the look I get when I post from my phone...

[howieann]

There are several other projects in the works at the same time. I think I might start Harry and see how it goes.

[shuttlebuggy]

Hi All! Haven't been on in a while but wanted to checknin and say I MADE IT! Got all my holiday projects done and even just finished a wip ghan for me after the holidays. The Wobbly Squares Blanket pattern by Tw-In Stitches, in my favorite colors.

Glad everyone had a good holiday season and am enjoying seeing everyone's finished things!

[Bailey4]

Great gifts.  I love the animal hats.

[judianne]

Pretty work, Mary!

[judianne]

Here are the front and back views of the small tote bag I made for a friend. Big enough to hold her mini ipad and the handles can be looped over the control of her motorized scooter.

[Tampa Doll]

Hi Mary and welcome back.  It is good to see friends return.

 

Love the gifts they are so cool.

 

Judy love the bag.

[Bailey4]

That bag is adorable.

[Gardener]

Hi All! Haven't been on in a while but wanted to checknin and say I MADE IT! Got all my holiday projects done and even just finished a wip ghan for me after the holidays. The Wobbly Squares Blanket pattern by Tw-In Stitches, in my favorite colors.

Glad everyone had a good holiday season and am enjoying seeing everyone's finished things!

You have been very productive! Nice projects.

[Gardener]

Here are the front and back views of the small tote bag I made for a friend. Big enough to hold her mini ipad and the handles can be looped over the control of her motorized scooter.

That's a great looking bag!

[judianne]

Thanks, ladies!

My friend got the bag yesterday and said when she saw the ladybug she screetched so loud down there in FL she was surprised I didn't hear her up here in NJ. I'm hoping it lifts her spirits so she can start the New Yer on a good note.It always feels good when you know you hit the nail on the head with a design choice.

 

I have another gift request...from hubby for an old friend. This guy and his wife are retired cops and my hbby knew him from their early days in the NYPD. The pattern is a graph ghan of the USMC logo. I'll personalize it too. I made the same pattern a few years ago, and it's not hard. I'm looking forward to another beaming face when we give it to him. Not sure if anyone knows a former marine, but in their lexicon there's no such thing as "former". Once a marine, always a marine.

And iupdated my blog....finally...this pattern, and others, are on there.

[Tampa Doll]

That is great and yes it is always that way with Marines.

 

My SIL got her package the other day and loves everything.

 

2015 gifts are done, now on to 2016.

[pat54]

That is a really cute basket.

[judianne]

I'm working on the Peek a Boo Baby Blanket from Cindy's blog (Gardner's Ramblings). It's pink.

[minwifeof4boys]

Finished these Faded Lace Mitts by Meg Haines in Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints Merino Wool/ 20% Nylon... These are for my Aunt for her birthday this month. The picture does not do these mitts justice. They are so soft and I love the yarn pattern!

 

 Not so much time to crochet with Mom here, but I do take time through the day when she naps to hook a bit!

 

 I got a package from Mary Maxium today, and one from Annie's.... THAT will keep me busy for awhile!!