2023 Boxing Day CAL ~ share your charity

[bgs]

8 hours ago, Bailey4 said:

My Life Rivulets

I decided to target the binder I've made of Darski's 18 inch clothes patterns this year and realized a few I thought I'd made I never in fact did make.  This was one of them.

I like that one but dont think I have done the dress.  I use that shawl pattern quite a bit.

Edited August 8, 2023 by bgs

[bgs]

Turned these two in today.  Thought I might get caught up on moving out yarn by getting these done but brought about same amount of yarn back.  Some one had donated a couple of bags that had baby yarn and some mandela cakes and the head lady knows I use it for other projects.  

[Tampa Doll]

I am loving everything I am seeing.

I have my box all closed up and ready to ship to Chris.

This will be in next year's box.  It is knitted, but I needed a picture of me knitting for my friend in England, so I decided to finish the outfit.  It is a 15 inch doll.

 

[Lacycrochet]

Wow, the doll is beautiful and that dress is gorgeous. 

[Bailey4]

Still catching up on posting some of my prayer shawls.  I love fall colors.  I think they bring warmth even beyond the feel of the yarn.  I chose this Homespun because it reminded me of fall.

Lacework Wild Fire Prayer Shawl

[Bailey4]

My Life Youthful Memories

This is another of Darski's 18 inch doll patterns. 

[Tampa Doll]

I love Darski's patterns.

[Bailey4]

I was in a rush when I took the pictures for this prayer shawl as I wanted to deliver it that day to the woman who was getting it.  However the texture and the colors on this are beautiful.  No thanks to me but to the designer.

Walled Garden Prayer Shawl

[babypoohsmom]

Hi all, sorry I have been MIA, but I have been super busy. And a little sick, so my first month of retirement has been a bit less than prefect. I also had a job opportunity come up that I could not pass up. It’s 2 days in office and 3 days remote with a very healthy salary. I can work a few more years and stash the 2nd income away for a real retirement that includes a new car and some vacations. So I start back to work on Sept 5th. 

[Tampa Doll]

Congrats and good for you.  

Sorry you were sick the first month of your retirement.  

 

[Bailey4]

Sorry you were sick but glad for your new opportunity.

 

[Bailey4]

This shawl is near and dear to my heart it went to a friend of ours from Church who has been in and out of the hospital trying to get the surgeons to "fix" some surgery they didn't somehow get right the first time.

Finished the yarn is amazingly soft and it does make you want to snuggle with it.  I saw a picture posted with her with it in the hospital and it made me want to cry as this is why we make them to provide comfort in times of need.

However, just an FYI this yarn splits constantly so be on your guard.  I'm making a second shawl for a family member and I took a break from it to hit the doll project but the second one is just as much fun as the first in regards to splitting but I'd walk through the desert for this woman so it is well worth the challenge.

Next to You Prayer Shawl

[RecycleCindy]

Such a beautiful shawl! It sounds like this really blessed & comforted her. 

[Bailey4]

Our Generation Dovetailed

This is another one of Darski's that has become something of an annual project for me.  It works up remarkably quickly.

[Tampa Doll]

That is so cute, Chris.

By the way, the box is on it's way you should get it tomorrow.  I know it is early, but I wanted to get it out, so I would stop tripping over it.

Oh, it is packed tight.

[Bailey4]

Can't wait to see it.  Your boxes are always filled with amazing goodies!!!!

[Bailey4]

16 Inch Baby Doll Sunny Day Dress

This will not be on my return to next year list, but it was part of my try something new each year for the donation.

[Bailey4]

Another one of Darski's patterns for the donation

Our Generation Howdy Neighbor Madison

[Bailey4]

A big thank you going out to Tampa Doll.  Her donation box arrived this week and today the weather was finally good enough to be outside to take pictures.  The puppy likes to get into everything so having him inside while I take pictures outside tends to be working for now.

As always the box was ready to split open with her amazing creations.  The kids will be so blessed to have them this Christmas.

It is a bright light to see such generous hearts making stuff for kids they'll never know.

Pictures to be continued

 

[Bailey4]

Pictures the sequel

 

[Tampa Doll]

Glad everything made it ok.  I was worried about it breaking open. I packed it, instead of DH.  

Cloudy and waiting for rain.  Got mega yesterday afternoon.  Filled the pool right up.

Watching last nights football game between the Eagles and the Browns.  They were showing the new Eagles uniforms and stuff.  They went back to the Kelly green.  Looks good.

Well off to start an afghan I am making for my Niece's daughter.

Have a fun day.

[Bailey4]

This was one of the first baby doll patterns I started making for the donation.  It's been adapted through a few different dolls but it still makes the cut each year.

16 Inch Baby Doll Sundress

[babypoohsmom]

Today I decided to log off of everything and re-open. Of course, I missed a LOT of posts. For some reason my iPad just stops updating at some point.
Wow, you have all been so busy. It’s amazing.  I have been trying to do some rescue sewing and get things sorted/thrown away from my old office. I accumulated way too many trinkets. 

[babypoohsmom]

Made this guy last night! 

[Tampa Doll]

That is so cute.  Love the colors.