Penny Rug Projects...

Saturday my lovely neighbor, Andrea, popped over for tea and to show me some of her latest little "Penny Rug" projects....

She made these ever so sweet little goodies using scrap wool felt, some of which are/were from my stash of wool.

I love them all.

Andrea is a retired Home-Ec teacher and 3rd generation Spokanite.

She & her husband live across the road from us & her father, Alick, lives in the green house also across & down the road. I have a picture further down on my blog of Alick's little old green house in the fog.

It is great to hear about the history of this little community & of Spokane from Alick, who by the way is 90 years old.

Rather than post a "gazillion" pictures of my vintage Aljo trailer and her overhaul I have started a new blog for you to watch as "Gracie's Victorian Rose" gets all gussied up.

So pop in when ever you have a few minutes.

I only have a few pictures on it right now but I will be posting the pictures of the interior before the demolition...oh, by the by, Demolition was FUN & Messy!

http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

So come on over & take a peek!

Sassy Flirty Apron Swap

Here is the cute little apron that I received from "Laura" my secrete swap buddy from the Sassy Flirty Apron Swap.

I love the cute fun hearts and the huge Ric Rack trim.

This is the 2nd Swap that I have joined in with all these wonderful Apronistas. I can hardly wait to see what the next themed apron swap will be.

Life is messy, so wear an Apron! lol!

I had Fun!!!!

Crochet Envelope, courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn. Plus wonderful MaryJane Farm Chocolate

SOTF Stocking

Ok, so I just HAD to give it a try,,, here is my version of the crocheted envelope w/chocolate...
Instead of crocheting a little pink heart I added a red yoyo....

I also had fun "designing" my prototype stocking for the 18 stockings I will be making for a Sisters on the Fly gathering that Tammy, sister #119 & I are co-hosting......

Who say's stockings are for Christmas only!!! lol!

"Sisters on the Fly,,,, making Girls outta Women,,, we have more fun than anyone!"

Lion Brand Valentine Envelope

I was just navigating through Lion Brand Yarns Web Site when I came across this cute envelope idea.... it is sooo simple.Here is the instructions as best as I can supply.

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per the instructions, the exact gauge is not important to this project

ENVELOPE SQUARE: Use white or cream colored or even pink yarn for the envelope.

Chain 26.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across for 25 sts.Repeat each row till the piece measures about 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) from beginning.

Fasten off.
To make the HEART decoration...Use red or pink or what ever color you want.

Now chain 4.

Round 1: 2 dc in 2nd chain from hook, hdc in next chain, 3 sc in last chain; working along opposite side of beginning chain, hdc in next chain, (2 dc, slip st) in last chain.

Fasten off.
To FINISH...Fold Envelope Square into an envelope shape by bringing three corners together at center. Sew corners together. Sew Heart to joined corners. Weave in ends. To look like an envelope.

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Hmmm wouldn't a 'heart shaped yoyo' look cute in place of the crocheted heart?
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Perfect way to send a sweet Valentine to that someone special.

The Lion Brand site has some wonderful free crochet & knitting patterns.

www.lionbrand.com