Crochet Weekend

On Saturday, Mike and Joanne left for Hickory to go to a toy show for the day.  I got some much needed alone time that every parent needs from time to time.  I got the yard mowed, listed product on our Amazon storefront, did laundry and then got to crochet!!!  I decided to work on some of my other fair projects that I have been dying to try.

Crochet Newborn Top Hat: pattern designed by Topsy Turvy

This was such a blast to make and it was done in no time.  Did not see in the instructions that she used elastic lace for the band, so I have to go looking for some to finish off the headband.

Baby's Rippled Sweater Set: from Purple Kitty Yarns

I usually stay away from making any kind of clothing except for hats because my gauge is usually way off but I just had to try this one.  It is going to be in pink, off white and purple.  Will post more pictures as I progress through this project.

California Dreaming

As I see friends that still live in California posting pictures from one of my favorite places, Redlands, it makes me a little home sick.  The hills full of old Victorian homes, orange groves and super tall palm trees.  My grandmother is buried there at the Hillside Memorial Park.  She has an amazing view up on her hill overlooking the entire place.

 

Edwards Mansion

 

 

 

Kimberly Crest Mansion

Morey Mansion

Jacobs Mansion

NC State Fair Afghan Update

Here is my progress on the remaining block over the weekend.  Just have to edge the other white block and then make two more of the light brown blocks and then they are all done!!!  Just have to edged them all in black and then the fun blocking process begins.  

I am really liking how the purple, turquoise, light brown and white are looking together.  This might be the color scheme for my baby blanket entry this year.

2012 NC State Fair Afghan - Status Update

Now that HeroesCon is over for this year, I am back to working on my state fair entries.  The blocks are going so fast.  I have about nine more colors to go and then I get to start doing a round in black before single crocheting them together in my mirror image design.

Here are the colors I had done as of Saturday afternoon.  Managed to finish off the blocks for two more colors on Sunday.

Joanne and I got to play outside for a little bit before it go too hot outside.  We drew a hopscotch on the front walkway and played for about 30 minutes before the heat chased us back inside.