Blare and Confetti

Blare and Confetti

made started ??? finished February 2020

Shawl

I really like this pattern, but I had a hard time reading it. I think it was not written well and being a new knitter, I had a hard time figuring out what I was not doing right. I think this is a delicate and pretty pattern. 

January 2018

January 2018

I absolutely loved making this doily. I made it for my friend. It is very easy and goes super fast. I had made the flower part  and then let it sit for several months. I decided to get some projects finished this year that have been WIP's for too long. I got the red and white border done in an afternoon binge watching tv. I loved this pattern so much, I plan on making one for myself in my favorite colors. My Ravelry link is listed after the last picture. The pattern is named Country Christmas Doily.

https://www.ravelry.com/projects/shannonsdelights/country-christmas-doily

Since I am working on finishing my WIP's this year, I decided to tackle one of my projects that have lots of yarn. This project had 2 bags of yarn so I started with this project for my daughter. It is such big yarn that it worked up super fast. I got it finished in about a month or less. The pattern is from one of my baby blanket books that had no link in Ravelry. I'll  to find the pattern and update this info soon...

https://www.ravelry.com/projects/shannonsdelights/rebekahs-blanket 

This is the Petal Parade Doily. I made this as a gift for a friend. I like this doily also. It was pretty easy and I would like to make it again in alternate color choices. It is easy to crochet and would make and added addition to any home decor. The link to the pattern is after the last picture.

https://www.ravelry.com/projects/shannonsdelights/petal-parade-doily 

Happy New Year and 

Happy Crocheting for the year!!!

Vacation Tatting

We went on vacation last week.  I got a little crafting in by finishing up a few

ongoing tatting projects and knitting on a doily.

I am so happy to be done and proud of finishing.

A snowflake from the book Festive Snowflakes and Ornaments by Barbara Foster.

Another tatted cross to sell or giveaway as a gift.

 This is a bookmark.  I found the directions on the internet somewhere, but the 

actual directions are for edgings from Tatting Doilies and Edgings

by Rita Weiss.  I am sorry the picture is not that good.

I am trying to get better, but don't have a studio.

The beginnings of a knitted doily.  It is named leaf doily I think.

 

 My first two rounds of the tat-a-long on Tat-a-Renda's site of the 

Norma Benporath doily.

This is a heart bookmark in size 60 thread.  I found this on an internet site also.

I will try to link later.  My kids are calling.

 

One more tatted cross in the works!!!

Have a great day!!!

Tatted Ornaments and Lace Mat Tat-along

 The two ornaments were made from the directions in the book below.

I like this book because it has small ornaments that can be done quickly.

I used size 10 thread and I am not sure of the color name, but it is Flora thread.

Lace Mat Tat-along

 Happy Tatting!!!

More Unfinished Projects

I have had a special treat this week, my mother has been watching my 3 youngest children.  That is why I have been able to finish some projects.  During this week, I have also made four of these knitted dishcloths.  I gave two away as gifts to friends and the two below, are for my mom.  She likes them.

This is a Barbie Sleepover set I made for my young daughter.  

I am not finished with the sleeping bag yet because if requires some

sewing.  I only used Ken below because he was the only one that 

was adequately dressed.  My youngest daughter likes to take 

all the clothes off of Barbie.  Who knows why?????

a close up of two pillows that are with the set

My son's new hobby/venture!!! and the holly wreath

 Fresh Paracord Designs 

This is my sons new business making bracelets and keychains out of paracord.

If you are interested in one please email me and I will let you know the cost.

Here are a few examples of some bracelets he has made.

The Holly wreath.  This is another unfinished project that is finished.  YEAH!!!

I like to decorate my home with things I have made.

It is beautiful!!!

(at least I think so...)

Update from summer....

My summer has flown by and I have not had a chance to post but one thing.  I have been busy doing this and that, but can't seem to find the time to download my pictures and update my blog.  

So here goes...

Here is all my wool yarn for a felted purse project.

One on the felted purses I have finished.  YEAH!!!

My second felted purse not quite done.

Second Purse almost complete

Here are some regular socks with a beaded edging added for my daughters.

Here is a close-up of a pair.

These socks were made for baby gifts for a friend and neighbor.

This is a purse I made for my daughter.  I had so much fabric left, I made 7 more.

The above purses are all from the same pattern.  I made 7 extra ones.

I am going to sell them.  The prices will be  $35 with handles and $15 without handles.

Pretty Felted Christmas Trees.  These are in the latest Interweave Knits Holiday Magazine.
Adorable isn't it.  It is the first of three.  This one will be the largest one.

Snowflake Dishcloth (crochet)

Several Snowflake dishclothes.  Christmas presents already completed.

 Happy Crafting to all those who visit.
I hope I can get to my tatting here soon.
I need 15 tatted Crosses for gifts.
Goodnight.