Granny Mania

Good morning everyone!!!

About two weeks ago I was browsing through some of my favorite blogs and noticed how some of the ladies have postings on different projects with granny squares.
So I was inspired to start grannying, (is that a legitimate english word?). 

Well, Jacquie of BunnyMummy-Jacquie.blogspot.com is crocheting a beautiful multi colored granny blanket.
And Lucy of Attic25.typepad.com has some very nice kitchen stool covers on one of her posts.

So, I was inspired, and this is what I have come up with so far,

 I still have a few ends to weave in, but I love how they turned out.

I am still working on the blanket so, when it is finished I will post pics.  I have not done grannies in a while, but it's always good to go back to the beginning.

Well, This is it for now,  have a great rest of your day, and enjoy the summer while it"s still here!!!

GREEN AND PINK

My latest inspiration.

Stay tuned.......

Baby Liberty sweater completed!!!

And as promised, here is Ireland modeling the sweater. I think she"ll use it through the fall months. It was a hit!!!

Oh and BTW, standing next to baby is yours truly wearing the finished alternative denim skirt.

The pattern came from the Happy Hooker book by Debbie Stoller. I did sort of tweak it a bit. But not much.
Will post on that later.

Bye for now, and have a great rest of your day!!!

The swing that Papa built.

My projects usually involve something crocheted, knitted, or sewn. And most of the time I can put it in a tote bag and take it with me.

My husband (Papa to the grand children) on the other hand is always conjuring up some grand large scale project.
For about the past 9 years we had a small plastic baby swing which we purchased at Toys r Us. You know the kind with a lock in tray which you can hang from the backyard trellis. Many a cranky babies were put to sleep while being swung from that little plastic blessing. :-)

Well, I think it was late last summer when Julian decided to jump on the swing for a while and as he swung back and forth we noticed the stress on the trellis structure, ( things started to creak and crackle up there) then, he decided to bend over and look down at his toes, that is when the swing flipped forward and.....
..... Well let's just say it was a close call.

Well down came the baby swing.

I think that even before the Julian incident Papa already had the swing designed in his head. So, he had his guy at the shop fabricate the steel parts, last week we went out and purchased wood, nuts, and bolts.
He dug the holes for the footings, not and easy task since that side of the yard is almost all solid granite.

And finally yesterday, he mixed and poured the cement, and VOILA !!!
It will be ready to enjoy by next weekend.

Have a great rest of your day!!!

Mimi's 5 loves "aka The Goof Troop

It is grandma bragging time!!!

They had a wonderful time at the beach, they played, got wet, were cold, and then they did it all over again.
When the sun began to hide away we started a bonfire, made s'mores, and just sat around watching the fire and being a family.  An evening to remember forever.
And here they are in order of appearance:

Oliver and Julian about to jump into the pacific Ocean!!!

Amelia "aka" Milla, isn't she lovely?

Our little Pia, the reason for this beach day, she lives out of state. and was visiting for two weeks.


And last but not least.........

Little Miss. Ireland, the latest addition, and what a little personality she is!!!

It was a lovely funfilled day, I hope that it will happen again real soon.

Have a great 4th of July, and an excellent rest of your week!!!

Anna

Voila!!!! The Baby Liberty Sweater is finished

I met my deadline of July 1st!!!!
This sweater was crocheted for my youngest grandaughter Ireland to wear on Independance day.
I crocheted the sweater out of  Bernat Satin yarn, in a half double crochet, with only the edges done up in a single crochet stitch.

It is my first design so I still have to see how it will fit. If all goes well and the fit is good I will write a pattern.
I had lot's of fun making this little sweater. and feel very encouraged to design more.

Pictures of baby Ireland wearing the sweater will follow after the holiday, so stay tuned.

Have safe and fun holiday every one!!!!!

Have a great rest of your day,

Anna

Baby Liberty Sweater, Progress

Some progress is being made on the Baby Liberty boatneck sweater for Little Miss Ireland.
Hope to be done by Friday so she can wear it on the fourth.

Even though Southern Cali has nice daytime weather, evenings can get pretty darn cool, especially where my daughter and her family live close to the ocean.  This sweater (if all goes well) should keep Ireland nice and cozy.
Will post pics of the little one modeling her sweater after the holidays.

Bye for now.   :)