tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56975143318077306262024-03-05T17:02:06.672-06:00The Brick Street BungalowChasing the well lived life...Tannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comBlogger600125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-35388463964884840382021-02-11T13:46:00.001-06:002021-02-11T13:46:20.086-06:00Some Good Things from 2020<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oS-4nvubiIviREhPbCxfNIyHLSGfX0cv9d6Ri3DGIuG1fZtdbWoHoY-WpOYwF19e2HlKCG3T5CpHJRuust-iO1fubvmmANlwms6xUqoYP4Yue2bnmu7BCBQ-4KSexAFbhZoE1YWxot4/s2048/elywJ4knT62eHHbuDAL0gg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oS-4nvubiIviREhPbCxfNIyHLSGfX0cv9d6Ri3DGIuG1fZtdbWoHoY-WpOYwF19e2HlKCG3T5CpHJRuust-iO1fubvmmANlwms6xUqoYP4Yue2bnmu7BCBQ-4KSexAFbhZoE1YWxot4/w480-h640/elywJ4knT62eHHbuDAL0gg.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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These little birds were a gift from Amanda a long time ago... they STILL make me smile every time I look at them. The stack of quotes is a favorite souvenir from an adventure while visiting the Little Men & Co. in Virginia... and, how could those beautiful pink blossoms not bring a smile? Joy.<br />
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<a href="http://www.acreativebeing.com/2013/08/16/free-pattern-solid-granny-square/" target="_blank">The Solid Square by Marinke Slump</a> gave a perfect weight to this cotton/silk/rayon blend to go on this slipcovered chaise lounge. It sits in the sunroom with the birds... and quotes... and flowers... and yarn... and patterns... a nest of sorts. <a href="http://ravel.me/tannastanley/sgs" target="_blank">Afghan details are here on Ravelry. </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.acreativebeing.com/" target="_blank">Marinke, also known as Wink, was a wonderful blogger/crocheter</a> who lost her battle with depression in 2015. She is still missed. I thought of her often doing these squares. <br />
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Our community/city, Hideaway, Texas, has Park Parties almost every Friday night when the weather is good. Music, food, friends, fun. Ten couples/folks go in together and host the party with each one inviting ten couples/friends; each party has a different "theme". The theme for this one was Send in the Clowns and our friend, Betty, was one of the hosts. So. Much. Fun!<br />
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And, oh, the fun with these two Littles! We crafted away the whole Saturday afternoon! On top of all the crafting, they made cupcakes for their Momma and cheesecake for their Daddy (birthdays)!<br />
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At the end of a LONG day, we were "chilling" and watching Trolls... for the humpeenth time... I started knitting. Then, Miss B asked if she could knit, too. OF COURSE! Let me find you some yarn and needles! So, she worked along for a good bit and, then... Karsyn asked if she could knit, too. OF COURSE. More yarn and needles.<br />
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I have to say there were a lot of "I have a problem, Noni"s. LOL! But, these girls caught on so fast! I was amazed. B is only 5 and she was knitting away. She ended up with a blanket for her Barbie. Karsyn's project is still in progress and I look forward to her working on it some more on her next visit. What a treat!<br />
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Next morning, we met these two for brunch and birthday celebrations! Zack's was the 16th and Candice's was the 21st. I can hardly believe my BABY is 35. I still remember holding him for the first time like it was yesterday. Sweet memories.<br />
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We enjoyed a weekend of making more sweet memories to add to the collection... How fast time goes by...<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">"Try to make at least one person happy every day. If you cannot do a kind deed, speak a kind word. If you cannot speak a kind word, think a kind thought. Count up, if you can, the treasure of happiness that you would dispense in a week, in a year, in a lifetime. " ~ Lawrence C Lovasik</span></i><br />
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blessings ~ tanna Tannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-49689555752727414742018-04-19T13:09:00.000-05:002018-04-20T06:17:20.238-05:00Little Joys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I finished my little afghan of solid crochet squares. <span style="font-size: x-large;"> Love it!</span> I'll share more info later.<br />
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My Beloved and I recently enjoyed <span style="font-size: x-large;">Grandparent Day</span> with our Little Men. Quite the day! The boys were so very sweet showing us around their school. I'm so proud of these Loves.</div>
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These roses won <span style="font-size: x-large;">Flowers of the Walk</span> this morning. Sooooo beautiful!</div>
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The beauty of spring continues... though our temperatures dropped into the upper thirties this past weekend and will again this coming one. You'll also note the yellow/green haze all over the porch and rails. I had cleaned and mopped the whole thing just a couple of days before this photo. I hope we are getting to the end of the big pollen invasion. LOL!<br />
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On one of my recent walks, I spotted this beautiful yellow Iris.<br />
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It was HUGE! As large as my hand! Just gorgeous!<br />
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Our ladies golf association is in full swing and I'm taking my turn as president this year. They are keeping me hopping! I so enjoy this group of ladies. The ones in the photo are my usual peeps to play with (we all walk and have similar handicaps). We get our exercise, enjoy (or not) our round of golf and share our lives. It's a good thing.<br />
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In my bits of extra time, I've been making little squares... and have begun to assemble them into an afghan. The yarn is so soft. It's going to go perfectly with a little sunflower pillow I have. Makes me smile.<br />
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Spring has been a roller coaster across this continent. Many of my blog friends have had snowy days for their spring, giving rise to the new term, Sprinter-- when spring turns back to winter. Ha! I'm wishing for everyone at least one sunny day this next week!<br />
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Her Daddy readily confessing that the apple did not fall far from the tree... He never liked losing either... LOL! But, all a part of life, isn't it? He still doesn't like it, but has learned to be a <i>bit</i> more gracious. LOL. Our B, well... she has a way to go...<br />
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Does Spring seem like one of the <span style="font-size: large;">busiest</span> times of the year to anyone else? Our weeks have felt <i>crammed</i> full! We did manage to get ready for the Easter bunny to hide eggs for the grandloves.<br />
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I'm so looking so forward to seeing all those Little Loves!<br />
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In last week's frenzy, we had THREE birthday celebrations... Including one for this precious Little, who has the most <span style="font-size: large;">tender, joyful, loving and grateful heart.</span> I adore Karsyn and her sweet spirit. She graduated to the double digits this year! <br />
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We will be heading to Ft. Worth this evening to make <span style="font-size: large;">Grandparents' Day</span> at the Little Men's school tomorrow! Then, turn around and head back home! Whirlwind March!<br />
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In East Texas, we are SURROUNDED by <span style="font-size: x-large;">beauty</span> this time of year! And, <span style="font-size: x-large;">pollen.</span> There is a yellow/green haze on EVERYTHING! Ha! Thankfully, to make that bearable, everywhere you look new life is pushing forth! Our azaleas are poised to POP and I think they will make it by Easter morning. The little Japanese Maple is budding. My hydrangeas are leafing out. Color <span style="font-size: large;">abounds</span> along with that pollen! It is <span style="font-size: large;">spectacular!</span><br />
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With our March madness, I managed to get all the tax stuff together last week. Have I ever mentioned I HATE doing that?!?!? Well, I do. Pretty much a week of my life I will never get back. I even got up at 1:30 one morning to work on it. Arrrrgggghhhh... <br />
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And, finally... a simple, repetitive task that has kept me sane in the frenzy... Little squares while spending a precious few evenings in front of the TV with My Beloved. Everybody needs a little down time. ;)<br />
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Well, I've got to get <span style="font-size: large;">busy! </span> Stuff to be done.<br />
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Wishing you all beautiful spring days filled with productiveness... Ha! <br />
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This week found me making early morning drives...<br />
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To gather a herd of Little Loves...<br />
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For a few adventures including a visit to Caldwell Zoo...<br />
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So many years I've taken Loves to this great little zoo... <br />
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It was free when I took Amanda and Zack... beginning almost four decades ago... what a wonderful blessing to young families by the Caldwell family back then. When the older Caldwells passed away, the younger generation started charging for admission. Though it's still a great place to visit, every time I go, I remember all the years I could bring my children for free. It is truly amazing that the senior Caldwells made such a GIFT to their community of this zoo. I was very <span style="font-size: x-large;">thankful </span>then and I <i>still am.</i><br />
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Caldwell Zoo always makes for a fun family outing... Our Littles LOVE following their MAPS and checking off all the animals, birds and reptiles.<br />
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I don't think we've ever passed this spot without needing a photo! It's just beyond a beautiful pair of white tigers. The day was sunny and cool, so almost all the animals were stretched out sunning themselves. Not much activity! Just napping. Ha! This Noni was ready for a nap when the day was done!<br />
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I'm running behind on my blog visiting... I promise to catch up soon! I'm "making hay while I can" as the old farmers say! Hope all of you are having a wonderful SPRING break!! <br />
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The older I get, the more I realize just how much of a blessing good health is. We tend to take it for granted until our fragility rears its head. We had a bit of a health scare with Amanda recently. Over the past year, her hearing had become so impaired she finally conceded to a hearing aid. Then, over the past months, her vision in one eye had blurred markedly and she had developed a constant sense of pressure behind her eye. With both her hearing and eyesight issues, we began to have concerns of something even more serious than hearing and vision loss. <br />
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Finally, after a battery of tests, we have taken a deep breath. She has been cleared of tumor or neurological disease. Still, the stark and fresh realization of our fragility leaves me shaken. Also, My Beloved has been suffering with a bout of cluster headaches. Oh, the blessing of good health. Not to be taken for granted.<br />
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Last weekend, we enjoyed a short visit to Ft. Worth and took in the Water Gardens with the Little Men & Co. It reminded me of a concrete jungle of sorts.<br />
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While the waterfall went DOWN, the mountain went UP!<br />
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I can't imagine how many gallons of water flow through this place in an hour!<br />
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And, we were able to attend their last basketball games of the season! So fun to get to see them play!</div>
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And, this little smarty pants (6 years old) runs the scoreboard for his big brother's team after enjoying a win on his own team! Ha! <br />
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Their Daddy, Jerry, coached Andrew's team and is <i>always</i> encouraging and leading these boys in such a wonderful way. I feel so blessed to have him as father to my grandchildren and husband to my daughter.<br />
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And, this one... well, our visit was good for all the usual reasons of loving to spend time with this precious family, but most of all... this mother (me) just needed to see and touch and hold her own child and thank God for her... and for her health. <br />
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Rain, rain, go away... come again another day...<br />
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I remember that little sing-song ditty from my childhood...<br />
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I'm starting to sing it... Ha! We've had LOTS of rain and thunderstorms. Last Thursday at about 2am, the <span style="font-size: x-large;">Weather Alert</span> on my iPhone went off... I'm not sure<i> how much good it's going to do to <span style="font-size: large;">warn</span> you</i> about flooding if it causes you to have a <span style="font-size: large;">heart attack</span> in the process of warning you! Mercy! Took me <span style="font-size: large;">forever</span> to go back to sleep. And, it was NOT because I was worried about being washed away in a flood. <br />
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The little Sedums have liked the rainy days. They are going <span style="font-size: large;">strong</span>. To tell the truth, we've still had lots of <span style="font-size: large;">fun</span> in spite of the <span style="font-size: large;">gloom.</span><br />
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A friend made <span style="font-size: large;">Hatch</span> green chili enchiladas for us that were <span style="font-size: large;">ah-maz-ing.</span> Good food. Good company. <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Nothing</i></span> wrong with that.<br />
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Our <span style="font-size: large;">grandgirls </span>brought lots of chuckles and fun. Do you think she's thinking her sister's ice cream scoop is <span style="font-size: large;"><i>bigger than hers?</i></span> LOL!<br />
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And, there have been BRIEF reprieves... Which we have <i><span style="font-size: x-large;">savored!</span></i><br />
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This day, the blue skies lasted about 45 minutes... I happy danced the whole time. ;)<br />
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And, I'm <span style="font-size: large;">not hating </span>on this yarn or the k4tog anymore (it helps this was the last row of the lace). Most of the time, stuff just grows on me if I stay with it. Don't know what that says about me. LOL! But, now, I'm <span style="font-size: large;">getting excited</span> to see what it will be like finished. Oh, I <span style="font-size: large;">hope</span> it will be good!<br />
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The rain is <span style="font-size: large;">REALLY</span> falling right now. I'm going to finish this up and then start the stockinette part of my knitting project. A little mindless meditation. <span style="font-size: large;">Good therapy. </span><br />
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A very <span style="font-size: x-large;">happy</span> use of my leftover Noro yarn! Love this little hat!<br />
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Free pattern: <span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://noowul.com/rusc-free-crochet-hat-pattern/" target="_blank"> Rusc by Harlee Wentworth.</a></span> I'd give this pattern my highest marks! Love the texture and way it worked up!<br />
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I did do a little modification to make it a pillbox shape. The notes are <a href="http://ravel.me/tannastanley/r2" target="_blank">here on my Ravelry page.</a> I'm thinking I may need to do another following the pattern all the way. Just a wonderful, thick feel! <br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Then,</span> </i>coming to the <span style="font-size: large;">realization</span> I <i>don't </i>particularly like the <span style="font-size: large;"><i>feel </i></span>of this yarn... I <i>don't</i> like doing k4tog... <span style="font-size: large;">ever.</span> And, it's a LONG way around. Not boding well for this project so far...<br />
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Frustrations with the swatch business... with the feel business... and with the FREQUENT use of k4tog over 340 stitches... All adding up to make the likelihood of this becoming a finished object a teensy bit at <span style="font-size: x-large;">risk.</span><br />
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Like life... a little good and happy... a little hard and frustrating...<br />
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Wishing you all as much of the good and happy as you can get!<br />
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blessings ~ tanna Tannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-40202890733121843312018-02-13T10:08:00.000-06:002018-02-13T10:08:49.739-06:00Share a Little Love...<br />
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If you're looking for a way to share a little love with one (or MORE, as in my case) of your Valentines, I <i>highly </i>recommend this <a href="https://sarahndipities.indiemade.com/blog/things-make-crochet-heart-garland-pattern" target="_blank">Heart Garland by Sarahndipities! </a></div>
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It is super simple and I LOVE the shape of the hearts!! Making them is like eating potato chips... hard to quit! LOL! This one is not attached like the pattern called for (I had started making the hearts and didn't take the pattern with me before I was ready to connect them to make a garland).<br />
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The one below is attached like the pattern called to do (cloudy day, bad light). I liked them either way. I changed it up a bit by making a small heart (just the inner row of the heart) on the end and continuing across with the chain to connect all the hearts and then another small heart at the other end. </div>
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I'm going to leave you today with a couple of my favorite old posts on LOVE and all my best wishes for you to <i>feel </i>LOVE <i>settle into your bones</i> today...</div>
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<a href="https://thebrickstreetbungalow.blogspot.com/2012/09/moments.html" target="_blank">Moments</a><br />
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<a href="https://thebrickstreetbungalow.blogspot.com/2011/02/love-bug.html" target="_blank">The Love Bug</a><br />
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Happy Valentine's Week! blessings ~ tanna Tannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-17257629566895199852018-02-08T09:42:00.000-06:002018-02-08T09:42:13.416-06:00Couldn't Stand It<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay, y'all. I just couldn't stand to not use all of the beautiful Noro Taiyo yarn I ordered for this project. So... I added the sleeves called for in the pattern.<br />
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The good news is that I LOVE. THIS. JACKET!! I really liked it as a vest, but I love it even more as designed! So glad I couldn't stand the waste of yarn. My Beloved laughed and shook his head saying, "Oh, my frugal bride." I'm not sure I could consider my yarn addiction frugal. Ha! But, I'm not a waster of the yarn goodness. ;)<br />
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<a href="http://ravel.me/tannastanley/9cj" target="_blank">(Knitaddict, I added what I could about the underarm decreases on my Ravelry page here.)</a> <br />
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I was so sad when our LYS closed it's doors (for a second time). But, I have to say, I've become quite fond of receiving these beautiful packages in the mail! It's like Christmas every. single. time! <br />
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I'm excited and nervous... I'm seriously <i>considering</i> swatching after my last experience with the <a href="https://thebrickstreetbungalow.blogspot.com/2018/01/flat-rib-popover-vest-and-poll.html" target="_blank">Flat Rib Popover Vest</a>. Considering.<br />
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Hoping I can <span style="font-size: x-large;">resist</span> the urge to just take off without the SWATCH! Ha!<br />
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blessings ~ tannaTannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-8042357018354485752018-02-06T12:52:00.001-06:002018-02-06T12:52:04.354-06:00The Promise...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I smelled it the other day.<br />
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Spring.<br />
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That wet, earthy, bathed-in-sunshine smell... a promise of new life.<br />
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Renewal.<br />
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Growth.<br />
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Warmth.<br />
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My little sedums... always the first to push forth... reaching for sunshine... heralding spring! <br />
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The last berries of winter... beautiful in their farewell...<br />
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Oh, the glory of God's creations...<br />
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Bringing JOY to every day. <br />
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There's JOY in watching these little guys play, too. Roo, number 14, is a scoring machine! This photo is so blurred and the ones of Alex even worse, but seeing them definitely brought JOY this weekend. ;)<br />
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The house thing. Well it <i>would have been</i> a big waste of time with all the frenzy of getting the house ready to show.... <i>except that </i>the house is VERY tidy and clean. LOL! Prompted me to tackle some things I'd put off in favor of knitting or blogging. Ha! Haven't heard a peep from the realtor since they were here. Seems we are safe from having to make any big decisions about a move. ;)<br />
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Wishing you all a wonderful week filled with JOYFUL moments! blessings ~ tanna <br />
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<br />Tannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-86962368861955383812018-02-01T05:45:00.004-06:002018-02-11T07:58:32.352-06:00Mystery Solved.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winding-stairway-mitts" target="_blank">Mystery Mitts </a>are no longer a mystery...<br />
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This WILD little yarn does NOTHING to show the Winding Staircase and Beads!<br />
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Or my Vikkel Braid... LOL! (It's the stitches going sideways between the diagonal lines) A new one for me.<br />
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Sacrificed one rosewood size 2 needle to this experiment... trying to work the right cross cable without a cable needle... but, I guess it was fun enough to make that okay... sort of... have I mentioned I get attached to my tools?? LOL<br />
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The Noro jacket will stay a vest, confirmed by you ladies. I will finish the arm holes with the same finish as the body, block and call it done. FUN little project!<br />
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Nancy and knittaddict, thank you so much for your input. I can't find a way to respond other than here. Knittaddict, I hope you love your sleeves; please, let me know. Nancy, I'd love to see your quilts! <br />
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A little out of the ordinary happened yesterday... a realtor rang the doorbell and asked if we might consider selling our home... said she had someone interested. Nothing will probably come of it; but, of course, it starts the wheels turning. Restless. Distracted. Will I ever feel completely settled after leaving <a href="https://thebrickstreetbungalow.blogspot.com/2013/11/on-broken-dreams.html" target="_blank">The Brick Street Bungalow</a>? Arrrrrgggghhhh....<br />
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Have a wonderful day, my friends. blessings ~ tanna <br />
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<br />Tannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-36640269223206705982018-01-30T10:11:00.000-06:002018-02-01T05:39:32.879-06:00Flat Rib Popover Vest and Poll<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I finished my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flat-rib-popover" target="_blank">Flat Rib Popover</a> vest last week, blocked it, and almost cried. Swatch. Swatch. Swatch. Will I never learn? I always think I'm a "normal, average, usual" knitter. I used the exact yarn called for in the pattern; the needle size called for; and knitted the pattern with no modifications (except the plan to leave a slit in the hem when constructing it).<br />
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There's Oversized... and then, there is ginormous. I LOVE the fabric of this piece and was able to salvage it by 1) crocheting across the back neckline using a 4.0 mm hook doing single crochets in every other stitch, thus tightening without gathering <i>and</i> giving a firm neckline so it didn't want to slide off my shoulders every few minutes and 2) belting the soft draped fabric worked for a more fitted look. Sorry, no post-salvage-procedure photo. LOL!<br />
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All that frustration called for an INSTANT gratification! This little thing whipped out in barely more than two evenings. The pattern is: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/9-crochet-jacket" target="_blank">#9 Crochet Jacket by Jenny King</a>.<br />
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I'm debating whether or not to leave it a vest... I tend to wear vests more than jackets... <br />
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Any thoughts??? Jacket or vest??<br />
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The Mystery Mitts are blocking! Woo hoo!<br />
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I've started another FUN little quickie project, too. Now, to just decide about sleeves or no sleeves and then plot the next project. ;)<br />
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May you find some little INSTANT gratification to light your day!<br />
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blessings ~ tanna<br />
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<br />Tannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-7196229033451866182018-01-24T11:36:00.000-06:002018-01-24T11:36:07.075-06:00Winter Sunshine, Mystery Mitts, Sweet Notes and Oh, Yes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Early morning...<br />
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After our bitter cold week, the winter sunlight has been a welcome guest...<br />
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<i>Everything</i> seems better when the sun is shining.<br />
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I've been working on my Mystery Mitts... Learning a few new stitches. Not perfect, but getting better...<br />
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I've got to get back to work on them to get this week's clue done! Just finished Shanghai Girls by Lisa See. It was a pretty good read... very well written.<br />
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Received Thank You notes from our Little Men. I love how their Momma has thank you notes made when she does their Christmas cards... <i>then, we get an after-Christmas treat</i>, too. ;)<br />
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And, <span style="font-size: x-large;">oh, yes!! </span> It has been warm enough for a couple rounds of golf (70F Sunday afternoon)!! How WONDERFUL to be out and moving around without being COLD! ;) A <span style="font-size: x-large;">big happy</span> for this old girl. It's gotten a little cooler, but the sun is still shining and it warms up to the mid-fifties... I can deal with that kind of temperature. <br />
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Wishing each of you some <span style="font-size: x-large;">happy</span> in your week!<br />
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blessings ~ tannaTannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-3873361395880989732018-01-17T06:56:00.000-06:002018-01-17T06:56:40.869-06:00Escape Room, Spinner and Bitter Cold!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay, if you haven't tried an Escape Room, you are missing out! LOL! We returned to <a href="http://www.tylerescape.com/" target="_blank">One Way Out </a>for our second ESCAPE last weekend. SOOOO much fun!<br />
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There were a few "projects" worked. I have some hardworking grands on the project business. LOL!<br />
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Totally engrossed in Nintendos. Totally.<br />
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My family always played Spinner when we would get together. Mom had found Zack a set in an antique store for Christmas and he thought we should begin teaching the next generation. BUT, as you can see, it is the younger, not the youngest, generation that is most INTENT on winning this old game! <br />
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Zack <i>frequently</i> won as a child. Nothing different today! He was our WINNER (did he really want to teach the youngsters or just get another win?). LOL!<br />
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Here we have a good student to the game! Alex ended up a close third behind his Uncle and his Momma. I'm thinking he will follow in their footsteps of being fiercely competitive! [And, as since he was a toddler, he was surrounded by a VERY organized troop of his current favorite toys. ;) ]<br />
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Note in the background: The girls may have BAILED out on the Spinner game to work more "projects". Their Daddy will have to attempt to pass this game along another time. <br />
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Miss B and I, well... we didn't do so well. LOL! There was a LOT of exposing our hand before she bailed out on me toward the end. I'm just sayin'.<br />
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We've broken the record. Low in 1957 was 11F. But... if we can just make it to the weekend...<br />
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I'm not gonna lie... I am not a fan of this kind of cold. I feel so bad for the animals and birds.... myself. Ha!<br />
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But, I'm hanging in there till this passes... Like so many things in life, if you can just hang on... it will pass.<br />
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All across the country folks are experiencing bitter cold. I pray there is warmth and safety for all. I pray for those without homes to find shelter. Lord, be with us. Thank you, Father.<br />
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So true... Our <i>way of seeing things</i> shapes our lives...<br />
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Can we discipline ourselves to shape our perceptions... therefore, shaping our lives?<br />
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I made this little ripple afghan a good while back and I still love its bright colors...<br />
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I'm happy to report that I'm back on track with my Flat Rib Popover vest. The light bulb came on while I was taking down the Christmas ornaments from the tree Tuesday. I love how our minds will continue to work on a problem even when we are not consciously thinking on it; and then, BOOM, we see the way through to the other side. Just love it!<br />
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So now, I've finished the back and have cast on the front. Yea!! <br />
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While both are true: the glass IS half full AND half empty, I want to focus on what is IN in my glass... it is all I need. I am thankful.<br />
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Our little snaggletooth, Andrew. He has lost several teeth in the past couple of months and is getting them back at varying rates. The boys were feeling good this weekend; unfortunately, the first day Pop Pop was not.<br />
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Still, we had ourselves a good time. There was an excavation project... finding hidden "gems"...<br />
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Minion business...<br />
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Transformer business...<br />
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And, more Minion business... these boys came prepared!<br />
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And, we enjoyed a "friendly" game of Catan... Can a competition really be friendly??? LOL<br />
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When all was quiet at our house Sunday evening, I got back to work on my Flat Rib Popover... only to hit a wall! I am embarrassed to say that I am totally stumped and cannot figure out how to proceed. I've requested help from Churchmouse this morning... hopefully they can help me see the error of my ways and get back on track!!<br />
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I still need to download Clue 2 of my Mystery Knit Along. I'm feeling so far behind!<br />
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AND, I still need to get down all the Christmas decorations among other things! I had bookkeeping and 1099s to get out yesterday, so hopefully today! <br />
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Deep breath. Keep calm and carry on. LOL<br />
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Seems I got behind over the past week... This morning I'm taking a breath... Starting a new project (to knit along with my vest)...<br />
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This is a free <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winding-stairway-mitts" target="_blank">Mystery Knit Along: Winding Staircase Mitts by Sabine Kastner.</a> The clues suggest a solid colored yarn with good stitch definition... I'm miles away from the solid color part. It will have 40 beads as well... they are a motley crew, too. But, I'm excited. This will be my first pair of fingerless mitts and I think it will be fun doing something new.<br />
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Our Little Men & Co. came for a Christmas visit and had "the sickness"-- fever, headaches, stomachaches-- the whole time. Bummer. Bless their little hearts. It dampened our fun, but not our love.<br />
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We did enjoy a little Gingerbread building on one of our better afternoons. They will be back this weekend, so I'm hoping for WELLNESS!<br />
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We got to see our grandgirls last night! Out of all of our grands, Karsyn is without a doubt <i>the most fun</i> to give gifts... NO ONE gets as excited as she does or gives more thanks. Such a joy to see her open a package! Unfortunately, my photos of our other two Little Lady Loves came out blurry. =(<br />
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It is SO COLD here (for us). The 20s is just too cold for me.... I keep telling myself it will pass. LOL! For now, I'm staying bundled up!<br />
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Hoping whatever your weather, you are warm and content...<br />
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Our Christmas was very different this year... Just My Beloved and me... quiet time together... reading... knitting (good thing I got that yarn wound!!)... all in front of a big old fire! <br />
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We enjoyed Candlelight Services on Christmas Eve... then a nice meal at home...<br />
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Early Christmas morning found us sipping our coffee by firelight... and Christmas lights... and recalling Christmas Pasts... <br />
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We managed a VERY cold early morning walk before preparing and taking Christmas lunch to a homebound friend (six days post total knee replacement). Lots of laughter and love in our visit with Troy and Kathy! I won't say we didn't miss our Loves. But, we focused the many, many
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We'll be catching up with our Loves as the demands of Christmas pass... and we will treasure that time, until then, CHEERS to savoring the last week of 2017!!<br />
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blessings ~ tannaTannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-73130773317095908742017-12-22T07:16:00.001-06:002017-12-22T07:16:17.925-06:00Tidings of Peace and Joy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Christmas is fast approaching... And, with that, I'd like to wish you all a Merry, Merry Christmas... or Happy Holidays to those that do not celebrate as we do.<br />
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And, a Joyous and Blessed New Year... All the very best in all things.<br />
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Winter came yesterday, though it would be hard to tell from the beautiful colors surrounding us... The winter's solstice is one of my favorite days... because I know, at its passing, each day will grow a little longer... until the spring comes again... then summer... then fall... and repeat. I love the changes... the gifts of each season.<br />
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I managed to wind yarn yesterday!! Woo hoo! A pattern and supplies are on deck for some soothing knitting ahead. ;)<br />
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I hope your holidays hold the miracle of Peace that surpasses all understanding... and the knowledge that you are Loved beyond measure.<br />
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I had so much fun watching my youngest granddaughter, Blayklee, along with her kindergarten classmates, make Gingerbread Houses last week . I think most of the kids ate as much candy as went on their houses! Ha! Though, our Miss B did eat some of her candy, she left <i>no spot</i> unadorned on her little house!<br />
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I enjoyed another <a href="http://ravel.me/tannastanley/ovb" target="_blank">FUN little Christmas project</a> this past weekend...<br />
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This is a free pattern from <a href="https://hooksntales.blogspot.co.za/2017/12/oumas-vintage-bunting.html" target="_blank">Jen Tyler of Hooks 'n Tales</a> called Ouma's Vintage Bunting.<br />
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It was fast, fun and so very festive!! I made it as a gift for a friend...<br />
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But, both Evan and I were sad to see it go. I may have to whip up another one if I can find the time!<br />
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Now that I think about it... Blayklee's VERY decorated Gingerbread House bears some resemblance to her Noni's VERY decorated side board. If a little is good, a lot is better... right? Only sometimes! LOL! We embrace our Griswold around here. ;)<br />
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Wishing you all a week filled with WONDER and JOY...<br />
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blessings ~ tannaTannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-80607594198961032312017-12-14T15:00:00.000-06:002017-12-14T15:00:19.009-06:00DPNs and Reindeer Fun!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I remember the <a href="https://thebrickstreetbungalow.blogspot.com/2010/02/emergence-of-bunny-belly.html" target="_blank">very first time I held a set (this set) of Double Point Needles</a> and wondered who in the world figured out how to take a fist full of sticks and a string and create something. <a href="https://thebrickstreetbungalow.blogspot.com/2011/04/striped-cardigan-cocoa-ohare-and.html" target="_blank">Coco O'Hare </a>was my first project. It was so exciting to watch that bunny grow! There were other <a href="https://thebrickstreetbungalow.blogspot.com/2010/05/shhhhh-its-secret.html" target="_blank">bunnies</a> and <a href="https://thebrickstreetbungalow.blogspot.com/2012/04/bunny-nuggets-chubby-chirpers-and-grace.html" target="_blank">some chicks</a> and a <a href="http://ravel.me/tannastanley/ctc" target="_blank">pair of chameleons </a>that grew from sticks and string. <br />
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Two Christmases ago, it was <a href="http://ravel.me/tannastanley/dr" target="_blank">Rudy the Reindeer... </a><br />
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This year it has been a couple of these...<br />
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Strangely enough, this acrylic one is my favorite of the two. It was my first. </div>
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He was gifted to a friend. My second is hanging on the tree. All these years later, I am still amazed at what can come from a fist full of sticks and a string. ;)<br />
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The pattern is from the book, "55 Christmas Balls to Knit" by Arne and Carlos. I have several years of amusement between these pages. After I bought the book, I noticed several free patterns on Ravelry. Oh, well... I love all the little antidotes and photos... plus, there's nothing like a "real" book to hold and enjoy.<br />
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And, I really like my "sweatshirt sweater"! I count that as a SUCCESS! LOL!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">I hope something in your week holds your imagination and amuses your soul...</span></i><br />
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blessings ~ tannaTannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.com13