:: More Lazy Ripples ::

Hiya!!!!

Just a short note to let y'all know what has been going on in Mimiland. Oh what lazy warm spring, almost summer days these have been!!!

I've got another ripple blanket on my hook, a knitted poncho on my needles, and a gazillion patterns to choose from for my next project.

For now my ripple blanket is all I dare share, :-/.
The poncho is a true challenge, if it turns out half way decent I'll share it with you. But for now, I'll continue to work on the Chocolate Berry Blanket, I call it that because the colors remind me of Cherry Cordials, you know, those chocolates with sweet syrup and a cherry inside. Mmm

That's it for now me ladies, have a fantastic rest of your week. :)

:: Collecting ::

Good morning my friends!!!

Wow!!! We are already halfway through May. With summer just around the corner I decided to do a bit of spring cleaning.
First on my list is my kitchen of course.
I got a few things done, but one thing that I enjoyed doing was moving my ceramics collection to a sunny spot by the kirchen door.
I have lately taken for granted these much cherished pieces. Back in the 90's I use to spend hours in antique and junk shops looking for anything Fiesta, Bauer, Franciscan, Frankoma, and other pottery and ceramics from the 40's and 50's. I managed to purchase a few nice pieces. V When my family realized that I collected, well, they too were always on the look out.
But, after a while I got sidetracked and started doing other things, and sort of put my lovely old bowls aside. I stopped collecting altogether.

Yesterday, I took them all out their obscure little corner, washed and dried each piece carefully by hand, and gave them a new home on a shelf near a picture window. Wow!!! How the colors jumped out at me, the greens , blues, yellows!!! They seem to look brighter and happier in their new spot by the sunny door.
I guess my appreciation for these sturdy old kitchen essentials has been renewed. I imagine the women who used them, wearing their house coats, curlers in their hair and beautifully embroidered aprons. (post WWII). A beautiful era gone by.
Maybe I'll look through my cupboards and see what other things I've forgotten. And maybe I'll be inspired to once again go out and hunt down a few new/old pieces to add to my collection.
For now, I will sit at my kitchen table, enjoying my morning cup o' joe, and admire my little piece of the past.

Have a great day!!!

:: SHE WEARS IT WELL ::

Good Monday!!!!

I hope that everyone had a great weekend, and an even better Mothers Day (where applicable).

My mothers day was good, especially since I was with those I love.

This morning I just want to share with you a pic of the little Miss. modeling her new dress. She liked it of course, and it will fit well into the fall months. Even though Ireland is two and a half years old, she is still in size 18 to 24 months.
This dress is made in a 24 month size and is still a bit big on her (yes, my gauge was right on). She is very petite.

Now, on to my next project. I've been knitting lately so everything takes twice as long, but hopefully this week I'll be able to share a little knitted something or other with you.
For now, I wish everyone a wonderful week. :).

:: Happy Mothers Day::

A happy and blessed mothers day to all!!!

:: Sunshine Baby dress ::

Good almost afternoon my friends!

TaDa!!!!!
I am finally done with my latest project.

This is a sunny yellow dress for Miss. Ireland. Crocheted in one piece from the top down in Caron's simply soft. I believe the color is buttercup.

Although the yarn is a worsted weight and this is more of a fall garment, I believe that Ireland will use it for a while before summer officially comes.
My daughter and her family live about a five minute walk from the ocean, so cool mornings and evenings are very common in her area.
This is a pattern by Linda Perman featured in the May/June 2010 issue of Crochet Today.
I loved working on this sweet little dress and can hardly wait to see it on the little Miss.

Well my dearies I hope everyone has a fantastic week. Blessings, and warm hugs for all. :)

:: my latest WIP ::

I'm in love with this soft yellow yarn.
What will it be?

Hmmm.....

Hopefully I will be able to share before the weekend. :)

For now, I wish everyone a great rest of your day!!!!

Happy Monday!!!

I hope everyone is having a good day so far.
Last weekend was a good one after a very trying last couple of weeks.

I thank G-D everyday for the little ones that make me smile. And for the promise of better things.

And I will share with you all a bunch of my favorite flowers, Gerbera daisies. In pink of course.

Have a great week!!!!