tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65734230202344631592024-03-14T10:36:21.017-04:00Knitting Loveamjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-44931751258733228182012-01-08T17:47:00.000-05:002012-01-08T17:47:26.941-05:00New Blog<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">This blog will remain open, however I will be posting all of my new crafts, patterns, recipes and DIY crafts to my new site: <a href="http://knittinglove4u.blogspot.com/">knittinglove4u.blogspot.com</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-38346059036868202082011-10-03T21:44:00.003-04:002011-10-03T22:29:54.259-04:00Whoopie Pies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1Wdl8TifgdgSs-6bB9xx392uyIBaV7OAKvn9u9NxL08K-UM-bUX2VBLQM1p9Mc8mNCwvuJI81IXqTOM8N_qhro-E79s8TGiFx1_jEEo_AMf4echNY_3f-nNMaK-Zz8xKsqxgNmQoBjE/s1600/PB+WP.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1Wdl8TifgdgSs-6bB9xx392uyIBaV7OAKvn9u9NxL08K-UM-bUX2VBLQM1p9Mc8mNCwvuJI81IXqTOM8N_qhro-E79s8TGiFx1_jEEo_AMf4echNY_3f-nNMaK-Zz8xKsqxgNmQoBjE/s200/PB+WP.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659456084073554706" /></a><br /><b>To purchase Whoopie Pies:</b><div><br /></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Step 1</b> – Choose your Whoopie:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>Pumpkin</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>Chocolate</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>Red Velvet</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p><b>Step 2</b> – Choose your filling:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>Cream Cheese</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>Regular Vanilla</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>Peanut Butter</p> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span> </span>Mint</span></div><div><span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; "><b>Step 3</b> – Email your request to:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" >amjblondie_27@hotmail.com and for payment </span><span class="Apple-style-span" >arrangements<span class="Apple-style-span" >.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; "></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; "><b>Step 4</b> – Make payment</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >Online with PayPal (invoice will be </span><span class="Apple-style-span" >emailed</span><span class="Apple-style-span" >), personal check or cash.</span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; "> </span><i style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; ">(Make checks payable to Alicia Taubin)</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-left: 0.5in; "><i></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; display: inline !important; "><i><b>Step 5</b> – Enjoy!</i></p><p style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; "></p><p style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; "></p></span></div></div><div><span><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; display: inline !important; "><i></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span></span></i></p><table class="MsoTableGrid" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"> <tbody><tr style="mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;height:38.0pt"> <td width="145" valign="top" style="width:108.6pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:38.0pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span>Price per </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span> ½ Dozen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;mso-no-proof: yes">(Same Flavor)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="132" valign="top" style="width:99.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left:none;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:38.0pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span>Price per<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span><span> </span>Dozen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;mso-no-proof: yes">(Same Flavor)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> <td width="171" valign="top" style="width:127.9pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left:none;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:38.0pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span>Add-Ins<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span>$1 per ½ Dozen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="mso-yfti-irow:1;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;height:39.45pt"> <td width="145" valign="top" style="width:108.6pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:39.45pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span>$12.00<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="132" valign="top" style="width:99.0pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:39.45pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span>$20.00<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width="171" valign="top" style="width:127.9pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:39.45pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span>Chocolate Chips<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span>Crushed Mints<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span>Coconut<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; "><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; "><i>Please allow a minimum of 72 hours for your order to be processed. Local orders only.</i></p></span></div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-2831781488450736372011-09-24T19:22:00.004-04:002011-09-25T13:19:26.057-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QzaFWutqJSO5LCQlFm0tYbF6MY85oEg8u5fA0zVivNJvYScuk0GGheKldbUkbbvVysOpvjQSvnT-2ZMiQFzaH3o8GEQRuCEp93RkDnPqjIYumzqaazzp5Lh-d4R6T1Y5ycfPQ1BprXw/s1600/blog-heart-firework-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QzaFWutqJSO5LCQlFm0tYbF6MY85oEg8u5fA0zVivNJvYScuk0GGheKldbUkbbvVysOpvjQSvnT-2ZMiQFzaH3o8GEQRuCEp93RkDnPqjIYumzqaazzp5Lh-d4R6T1Y5ycfPQ1BprXw/s200/blog-heart-firework-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656071308103783266" /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); line-height: 17px; font-family:Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">We have received a great response for the Mike Wazowski hat. If you would like to pre-order please, go to the top right of this page and pay a small deposit of $10.00. The remaining balance will be due whenever you decide!! The hat(s) will ship at no additional cost once the balance is paid. </span>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-5670284489869862002011-09-22T12:16:00.009-04:002011-09-24T15:38:27.368-04:00Mike Wazowski Crochet Hat<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7s-L8q1yaQ9p_S63v83_de1gesR-oqKtVCE_tROyMA82gZE7tGwbRUBsD_1DtsKZ4J8eZ3mRDXvsCoC-vB46I5w3sIGpDpc7G2VA6ATeGNJ0yW3gfAp4oTW43sDUo5h3Mc9Qdc4mgu-M/s1600/Mike+Wazowski+Hat.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7s-L8q1yaQ9p_S63v83_de1gesR-oqKtVCE_tROyMA82gZE7tGwbRUBsD_1DtsKZ4J8eZ3mRDXvsCoC-vB46I5w3sIGpDpc7G2VA6ATeGNJ0yW3gfAp4oTW43sDUo5h3Mc9Qdc4mgu-M/s320/Mike+Wazowski+Hat.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655219122028487778" /></a><br />Here is my latest item for sale. <div><br /><div>Do you have a little monster in your closet? The loveable Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc can come home with you today!</div><div><br /></div><div>This is a thick winter earflap hat. The material is slightly stretchy, but will hold its shape. I am selling these $30.00 for one and $50.00 for two. This price includes supplies and shipping (free shipping in US only). All sizes available. Please specify age and gender in the checkout convo. </div><div><br /></div><div>This item is "made to order". Please allow two to three weeks for completion and delivery. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="MQSDK8PE7VNSA"><table style="text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td><input type="hidden" name="on0" value="MIke Wazowski Earflap Hat">Mike Wazowski Earflap Hat</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><select name="os0"><option value="One Hat">One Hat $30.00</option><option value="Two Hats">Two Hats $50.00</option></select> </td></tr></tbody></table><input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD"><div style="text-align: left;"><input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1" /></div></form></div></div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-1807028179395901162011-01-08T00:59:00.003-05:002011-01-08T01:07:26.651-05:00Grub Scrub Dishcloths<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizDe-14LdFyMATj9fvWICquXLvOqZbej47WbdYg_A9D1fGCwQKmpkhL7g1aS3O4GYCcuULMceoH-Ykwwu6KnvWcObnGqdTDz-SkRZs6QGo3jRZYwvA6i23i8dKcvYw0BoNlkGrsnKsEOM/s1600/IMG_2008.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizDe-14LdFyMATj9fvWICquXLvOqZbej47WbdYg_A9D1fGCwQKmpkhL7g1aS3O4GYCcuULMceoH-Ykwwu6KnvWcObnGqdTDz-SkRZs6QGo3jRZYwvA6i23i8dKcvYw0BoNlkGrsnKsEOM/s320/IMG_2008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559692395998517122" /></a><br />The new "Grub Scrub" dishcloths have been posted to my Etsy site and will be available soon on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.soapandcotton.com">Soap & Cotton</a>. You can find my Etsy storefront on the right side panel. I have also posted some soaps on Etsy as well. <div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I've been rather busy over the last few weeks. I started back at school on Tuesday. I've been working on multiple projects on CAD and am especially enjoying the features of my new MacBook Pro. I'm taking a "Rapid Visualization" class which is teaching us how to visualize and sketch quickly. So far I'm doing alright, but I have to "shut" my brain off or I over-concentrate and do poorly. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>This week I taught my mom how to Skype. After a few tries we got it working and I've been enjoying video conferences with Mom, Dad, Josh, Auntie Gail & Hunny. Next week my grandmothers dog Q.T. is staying over, so I guess I'll have a chat with her too!!</div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-72538536582772107442010-09-14T14:21:00.007-04:002010-09-14T14:38:46.873-04:00African Flower Laptop Case (Construction)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6bn9vuvIuE9FBu4pSIs0yTcdk6w8z_JLg4Ry0Njjed9BUNfqywuQ73XwJQDJtybqH6twAJGTpdKD4Zp48mdVqd_Jz5MAcyLtb0C1rpe4Qajdlg33XOs17VrOzH2UBYK0gxI591Ud8DSs/s1600/hexagon+flower+bag+008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 384px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6bn9vuvIuE9FBu4pSIs0yTcdk6w8z_JLg4Ry0Njjed9BUNfqywuQ73XwJQDJtybqH6twAJGTpdKD4Zp48mdVqd_Jz5MAcyLtb0C1rpe4Qajdlg33XOs17VrOzH2UBYK0gxI591Ud8DSs/s320/hexagon+flower+bag+008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516840432650527426" /></a><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.8333px; ">The African Flower Laptop Case (Construction) PDF is now available for free download.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.8333px; ">Here is the link: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/dls/alicia-taubin-designs/44625?filename=African_Flower_Hexagon_Laptop_Case.pdf">download now</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.8333px; ">This is for the construction of the bag only, the motif is not my design</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.8333px; ">Be sure to also visit <a href="http://heidibearscreative.blogspot.com/2010/05/african-flower-hexagon-crochet-tutorial.html">Heidi Bears</a> blog for a tutorial on the "African Flower Hexagon Motif"</span></div></div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-45767390669245489852010-09-13T20:30:00.003-04:002010-09-13T21:00:38.584-04:00African Flower Crochet Laptop Case<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieviJMgVThu-sEzdpRaTCD-an6IdV1tWIh4APIy-jG1E-aKG3y48XAvWyv_9xvUPsNc1RB_XMEYrto_e2TV-tP6e5iLe8GgpsUOpgFDLF_KFYVXIA3N-7o8uiQ8WC5ntaLtABfgUzoJ-g/s1600/hexagon+flower+bag+008.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 384px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieviJMgVThu-sEzdpRaTCD-an6IdV1tWIh4APIy-jG1E-aKG3y48XAvWyv_9xvUPsNc1RB_XMEYrto_e2TV-tP6e5iLe8GgpsUOpgFDLF_KFYVXIA3N-7o8uiQ8WC5ntaLtABfgUzoJ-g/s320/hexagon+flower+bag+008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516566466331971298" /></a><br />A few days ago, I found this gorgeous motif and just had to try it out. Saturday afternoon, James and I trekked into Kennesaw and picked up my choices of yarn - hot pink, lime green, bright yellow, and orange. The entire bag is made of 17 hexagons, each measuring about 5" across the flats. Hopefully, I will be able to post the "production" photos soon as the seaming is rather difficult to figure out. The clasps are Velcro dots. <div><br /></div><div>My cotton stock has also been replenished. I have a few cones coming from my mom in Maine, and have 3 full balls of leftover cotton from the bag. I will also purchase some holiday colored ombre cotton to get started on my Christmas gifts. </div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-41804387647854117612010-09-10T23:55:00.006-04:002010-09-11T01:04:24.054-04:00September 11<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgF2-PmpGbqsq3_ps-NophTesoJzmKe2SNguR0MT01M47lbouD5gMf5iMuSC-RcCtLfyZn34r0VsT8nmDdMt18lH_G9h98L4Z2GgcZoFcCcUDtxyKrxcM0qT3biR3tAwF0EGzPiAE4t0/s1600/9-11-01-flag.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 384px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgF2-PmpGbqsq3_ps-NophTesoJzmKe2SNguR0MT01M47lbouD5gMf5iMuSC-RcCtLfyZn34r0VsT8nmDdMt18lH_G9h98L4Z2GgcZoFcCcUDtxyKrxcM0qT3biR3tAwF0EGzPiAE4t0/s320/9-11-01-flag.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515515836972198226" /></a>Today is the 9 year anniversary of the terrible tragedy of September 11, 2001. I still remember exactly where I was sitting and what I was doing in my small classroom in northern Maine- hundreds of miles away from the World Trade Centers and Pentagon. The nation was quiet as everyone watched the first tower burning. We thought, "<i>What a horrible accident</i>" then all went still as the second tower was hit. Fear filled our veins -- it tore at our hearts. Even though I was only 11 years old, I remember feeling afraid. I asked myself, "<i>How could people do something this horrible to other people?</i>" <div><br /></div><div>As I grew older and began to understand politics, motives, and world religion. I felt grieved as I realized the terrorists committed this act out of religious devotion. Questions such as, "<i>Why would someone follow a religion which promotes and encourages shedding innocent blood</i>?" then arose. </div><div><br /></div><div>In my sophomore year of high school, I was required in my Honors English II class to read a biography. In the library I looked through all the usual choices - actors, musicians, presidents - then I saw a modest sized book tucked in among the others. "Let's Roll -- a biography of Todd Beamer." I'd never heard this name before, but was intrigued by the cover and blurb on the back.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkBNs10_yrPxic3-8PgYaR14zNMF0JhEaclYDgX-DEWaO7T9n8VXMViMxBRrVMhtPwruJvF8Aims03QDNr68X_Wg6RuMwbtOFtsV3Col0zzXk34IFXqZUIHYjQkP6EzZ-CrlKMNSqyYE/s1600/911+Candles.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 384px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkBNs10_yrPxic3-8PgYaR14zNMF0JhEaclYDgX-DEWaO7T9n8VXMViMxBRrVMhtPwruJvF8Aims03QDNr68X_Wg6RuMwbtOFtsV3Col0zzXk34IFXqZUIHYjQkP6EzZ-CrlKMNSqyYE/s320/911+Candles.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515515421003393842" /></a><br /></div><div>After approving Todd Beamer's biography with my teacher, I dove into the text. It was so moving. Todd was a very active member in his church and was involved in the youth ministry. He had a family -- a wife, two boys, and a little girl who was born after the tragedy. On the morning of September 11, 2001 he boarded US Flight 93 oblivious (as all were) to the peril ahead. Todd and other passengers worked together to overcome the terrorists who commandeered their plane. Before the crash, Todd is recorded speaking with a 911 representative. He is said to have recited Psalm 23 with her and then said, "Let's Roll" before the passengers began their heroic actions to act against the terrorists. T</div><div>heir actions potentially saved hundreds and possibly thousands of lives!</div><div><br /></div><div>On this anniversary, I ask myself a new question, "<i>Are we to bring ourselves as Americans down a level and physically lash out against those who caused us so much hurt and anger</i>"? In my humble opinion, the answer is absolutely not. We are not showing a good example by burning the Koran or discriminating against middle-eastern people. It is not our "mission" to hurt these people because they hurt us. We call ourselves "Christians," but are we truly living up to that name - or - are we justifying our "religious" choices with the Christian name? </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsk57_JkyQe0PW7WILFW2qTqmMs5X5PrLvWQQ9i72ZxmXvJljcq578o9Sc19mgNGkjd87FsR-3xbJx-byucvsMewIxo7Z6IoZXGlu8G60XYVCn6e_18vzfXGYGqmrqt6z53CMOwj45sPI/s320/911+Prayer.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 384px; height: 256px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515516400031026850" /></div><div>After the attacks people across the United States came together to pray and grieve. Even though the person standing next to you was a stranger or a different race, there was a feeling of</div><div> connection - a desire to help pick someone up out of the dust and lend a helping hand.</div><div> Memorials sprung up across the nation, songs were sung, prayers were prayed, and tears were shed. Lets come back to this mindset of <i>togetherness</i>. We should use the foundation our country was built upon to show the world that we are proud to be Americans and we care about each other; regardless of our difference in race or values.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I say "Let's Roll". Let's come together as </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">a nation; not to lower ourselves to a state of violence and anger, but to discover a Christ likeness and rekindle bonds between different peoples, values, and countries.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px; "><br /></span></span></div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-1672432876396498592010-09-10T02:56:00.006-04:002010-09-10T20:34:15.955-04:00Out of the Rubble Comes New Life<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKj4QZq5u9dL8Pl5q36SGUPyzbiZTnSZPJaA3fT6EaZkMIvlQJ0TEeeEyvl3CkCNCLN6zeEXuSPy5BK_3Yqti4fplNFG5Ouon7SqGwRVNzhhJHW81LSQtPZ9iM488ipvOmUdVqGG6ZWWQ/s1600/Apple+Scrubbie+018.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 460px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKj4QZq5u9dL8Pl5q36SGUPyzbiZTnSZPJaA3fT6EaZkMIvlQJ0TEeeEyvl3CkCNCLN6zeEXuSPy5BK_3Yqti4fplNFG5Ouon7SqGwRVNzhhJHW81LSQtPZ9iM488ipvOmUdVqGG6ZWWQ/s320/Apple+Scrubbie+018.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515176507608169986" /></a><br />Yesterday I was pretty bummed about my lack of cotton yarn to keep me sane between large projects. While waiting for my baking to cool - at 1AM again, I had an amazing epiphany. I only had small remnants of Red & Green Cotton, but not enough to make a full project… until now. Out of my cheerlessness over my lack of cotton came this absolutely adorable Yarn Eating Apple. Hooraaay!! To make this apple I used Peaches & Creme 100% Cotton for the apple (brick red) and leaf (light green) and Red Heart Super Saver for the stem (buff) because it dries faster. Used up all of my red and some of my green remnant.<div><br /></div><div>Stay away Snow White -- this apple looks good enough to eat!<br /><br />I'm still looking forward to the weekend when I can get out to the stores to purchase more cotton (I've already created a huuuuggggeeee queue of projects I want to work once I can build up my stash).<br /><br />(Yes the Apple is on my Dell laptop. One can dream of a magnificent Apple computer!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is the pattern titled, "Snow White, Beware". Click the image below to purchase.</div><div><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/alicia-taubin-designs/44372"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For more patterns check out the sidebar --></div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-6011860552037810842010-09-01T18:02:00.006-04:002010-09-05T00:26:26.327-04:00Scrub MeHere is my latest pattern available for a Ravelry purchase. It costs $2.00. Each project only takes about 45 minutes to work up and uses very little yarn. I managed to make three cloths out of one ball of Peaches & Creme cotton.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwOlx_9diZZGnUNo4hjGERdWgaBL7BnwKfWz2HBgRSo9VaG9gL1oVMqQVXHGLg0s0cvpruWWEbVElkKDlganIIncWD4fnvAbSnfn3ABg8EigE7VpeR5M6fYCs151t4bTfC2hLNP_lcv0/s1600/Scrub+Me+Cloth+2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 414px; height: 325px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwOlx_9diZZGnUNo4hjGERdWgaBL7BnwKfWz2HBgRSo9VaG9gL1oVMqQVXHGLg0s0cvpruWWEbVElkKDlganIIncWD4fnvAbSnfn3ABg8EigE7VpeR5M6fYCs151t4bTfC2hLNP_lcv0/s200/Scrub+Me+Cloth+2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512072618527921042" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsP4hJGVgMO4-SkV4tFahLOha_ECOaOdKqLj_pu93cq7u5GY8YBOv0kVbqwgaPQnTQG7K7pVC7W5FQuzCUJtOXuALrBxBjDtfvUFwX7N09adD4egv_rG7xpQue23qxKB-cXz9novdYTz0/s1600/Scrub+Me+Cloth+1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 414px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsP4hJGVgMO4-SkV4tFahLOha_ECOaOdKqLj_pu93cq7u5GY8YBOv0kVbqwgaPQnTQG7K7pVC7W5FQuzCUJtOXuALrBxBjDtfvUFwX7N09adD4egv_rG7xpQue23qxKB-cXz9novdYTz0/s200/Scrub+Me+Cloth+1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512073315199191762" /></a><br /><br />Click this link to be directed to PayPal to purchase the pattern:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/alicia-taubin-designs/43671"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br />For more patterns, please check the sidebar --->amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-62815659291164891362010-08-18T23:46:00.003-04:002010-08-19T00:01:44.803-04:00Taco Dip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHsdbJQc5cgghz5-SGbSYf2EN5YXkt4jRXE9mqAOZ7EUjOuufXSHbVXsJgTxtrTsOzJq0yfRO-e1DyHhU_DRM8O3pYT_JElfocK_gkDtoST2Ev0K4CvHvhU4E9IyxPNB2zx4B9UTh3nY/s1600/cooking+001.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 384px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHsdbJQc5cgghz5-SGbSYf2EN5YXkt4jRXE9mqAOZ7EUjOuufXSHbVXsJgTxtrTsOzJq0yfRO-e1DyHhU_DRM8O3pYT_JElfocK_gkDtoST2Ev0K4CvHvhU4E9IyxPNB2zx4B9UTh3nY/s320/cooking+001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506965622140984306" /></a><br />Since I have been home during the days this week, I have been creating lots of new dinner dishes for James and myself. Tuesday I tried my old-favorite creation, "Pizza-roni". James was a pretty big fan!! Today, (Wednesday) I planned to make tacos, however when I went through our cupboards searching for shells, I found none -- only nacho chips! Sooooo, I improvised and came up with a delicious Taco Dip! <div><br /></div><div>In the process of making the dip, I happened to check the nutrition facts on the taco seasoning packet. There are 560mg of sodium per serving 24% of recommended intake. WOW! But wait -- there are ***6*** servings per PACKAGE!! Next time, I'll be sure to purchase the "low-sodium" version. </div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Taco Dip Recipe</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1lb Hamburger</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 Package of Seasoning (low sodium)</div></div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 Package Lettuce</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 Package Baby Spinach</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 Cup Sour Cream (I only did half of the pan and used about 1/2 cup)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese</div><div style="text-align: left;">El Paso Taco Sauce (to taste)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 Green Pepper</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 Roma Tomatos</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 Bag of Favorite Nacho Chips</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Cook hamburger until brown and mix in seasoning according to package.</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Layer in a pan -- hamburger, 1/2 of cheese, sour cream, taco sauce, lettuce, spinach, green pepper, tomato, and 1/2 of cheese. Drizzle with taco sauce.</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Place in oven at 300F for 5-10 minutes until cheese on top begins to melt.</div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Gather around the dinner table and enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I made mine in a standard cake pan, there was enough to feed 3-4 people!! We're having left overs for lunch tomorrow!</div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-44002996090521930602010-07-22T14:08:00.007-04:002013-10-09T10:31:25.091-04:00The Story Behind Knitting Love<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAAGSxJZqRT0xn5JPMx5xz-JIKWx6zmPEiJE3aVh_eh77ZGRDSUbDDLuJUDK5pbWSC4eVsYLc-1tcw_FywCP9NzP-RggK1yXI649udjnG26ZhRZ9yzLWdsY1NLG_-ExLpJiw1_XX72Mk/s1600/knitting+017.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498203810362344610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAAGSxJZqRT0xn5JPMx5xz-JIKWx6zmPEiJE3aVh_eh77ZGRDSUbDDLuJUDK5pbWSC4eVsYLc-1tcw_FywCP9NzP-RggK1yXI649udjnG26ZhRZ9yzLWdsY1NLG_-ExLpJiw1_XX72Mk/s200/knitting+017.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 228px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 240px;" /></a><br />
Knitting Love is an idea I came up with in January 2010. It stems from my compassion for mission work, giving, helping and serving others. <br />
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<i><b>"You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb."</b></i><b><i> </i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 25px;"><span class="reftext" style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 2px; vertical-align: text-top;"></span></span></div>
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God loves us so much that He knit us together before we were born. He loves us intimately and knows everything about us. <i>"All things were created by him and for him.</i>" We were created for God: for Jesus, and thusly are called to be His servants and do His work until death take us, or He returns.</div>
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amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-2595547423378225422010-07-07T13:37:00.003-04:002010-07-07T14:10:50.036-04:00Star Blanket<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Eq1YzMPQ3m0TkflPk32o7U-L0F64cSUuOYB9fqLIASFKZLOtg7jBFcu7l2WW89OSCTui1vT33Up22xTryaZzQPVz3dfRqm1oMmzbRRJi8mIb4tDIusMRVM14PiC08Hil3IsNykAAFzM/s1600/IMG_1218.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Eq1YzMPQ3m0TkflPk32o7U-L0F64cSUuOYB9fqLIASFKZLOtg7jBFcu7l2WW89OSCTui1vT33Up22xTryaZzQPVz3dfRqm1oMmzbRRJi8mIb4tDIusMRVM14PiC08Hil3IsNykAAFzM/s320/IMG_1218.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491228300058509170" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>It is finished, the custom star blanket for Maddy is FINISHED!! Put the final touches on it at about 1:00 AM this morning!! :) The blanket is super cute and soft. It measures about 38" from point to "V" and about 46" around!! :)<br /><br />The project took me a lot longer than expected due to our two week early move, but I'm glad it's finished and is going to be sent off soon!! I hope Maddy likes it!amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-87954853849692136572010-06-30T23:25:00.005-04:002010-06-30T23:35:19.420-04:00New Items on Etsy for Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0I9NgVugGAKucH6L-tJdvN-5EYC0ONRtosCIqXJSFfSepEVtzagUCx-ep8laKjpuFBAkCPJ62FUfBTsylMdSysfMkN61yY0UEB4g-n3n4ltrbr3MoBD7B8utTn9MiLEtze9exltCX_MM/s1600/IMG_1260.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0I9NgVugGAKucH6L-tJdvN-5EYC0ONRtosCIqXJSFfSepEVtzagUCx-ep8laKjpuFBAkCPJ62FUfBTsylMdSysfMkN61yY0UEB4g-n3n4ltrbr3MoBD7B8utTn9MiLEtze9exltCX_MM/s200/IMG_1260.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488776011741486386" /></a><br />Check out my Etsy site for lots of new items including the unique Mermaid Scarf. There are many cute dishcloths, bath poufs, and face scrubbies!! Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AliciaTaubin"></a>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-40642757036394274922010-06-27T21:42:00.004-04:002010-07-19T11:42:07.950-04:00Cornrow Dishcloth -- New Ravelry Pattern<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzWOwPRR9YZP0f543FEVJzxSYVMrwmQnY3XlTuhy4WIW-gPJ4wU7IdLm3YYIJEIOLNzXIztRRObbeKNzBsTWvzdYcSt0VoERKzcA36wX4RXMqFC41FtqDpJ8dm9J7XBe8JfemuN_KJeE/s1600/Cornrow+Dishcloth.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzWOwPRR9YZP0f543FEVJzxSYVMrwmQnY3XlTuhy4WIW-gPJ4wU7IdLm3YYIJEIOLNzXIztRRObbeKNzBsTWvzdYcSt0VoERKzcA36wX4RXMqFC41FtqDpJ8dm9J7XBe8JfemuN_KJeE/s320/Cornrow+Dishcloth.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487634855450252850" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 22px; font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Check out the side panel ----> for more original patterns!</span></span></span></b></span><div><b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 26px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hey everyone!! This is my new pattern posted on Ravelry! I call it "The Cornrow Dishcloth" </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Cornrow Dishcloth pattern is very easy and is useful for fine tuning knitting and purling skills. It can be completed using any color yarn and looks great in both solid and ombre.</span></span><div><p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em !important; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em !important; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This is my first pattern. After some careful thought, my husband and I came up with the name “Cornrow Dishcloth”. The unique stitching in this cloth creates a look mimicking cornrows. During our honeymoon trip to Jamaica I got cornrows, thusly spurring the idea for this unique cloth.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em !important; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The cloth has a garter stitch border to help keep it from curling with a nice scrunched center to really scrub your dishes. It can be made in any size by manipulating the number of stitches in the “Cast On” row.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em !important; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I do not mind if you make this pattern and sell it, but PLEASE do not mass produce your product. Also please do not sell this pattern or re-produce to post on other media. If you wish to link, please refer back to the “Ravelry” page.</span></span></p><div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/alicia-taubin-designs/38904"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-64367445898991158862010-06-24T14:05:00.005-04:002010-06-24T14:18:56.889-04:00RummagingToday whilst unpacking and then organizing at the new apartment, I stumbled upon some projects long forgotten. Back in January on a Georgia "snow day" -- (I'm originally from Maine and the 1/4" snow accumulation here made me laugh, as did the 2 days off from work/school!!) I made a few baby hats. I then made a few smaller hats which fit wonderfully on baby dolls. <div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWkxb2vOsbYqctv16lo1lpTVchK7L_xw53d1go0EQbfI3F81lRk3qoXf2nnqtiiLZVoa8PqDiNTFoIbnVzC36RnC6nLExT0ywdXdpDvghwxSVKV-VbJVDzf4JUtl077qZWcy6lzUiFwo8/s1600/IMG_1219.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWkxb2vOsbYqctv16lo1lpTVchK7L_xw53d1go0EQbfI3F81lRk3qoXf2nnqtiiLZVoa8PqDiNTFoIbnVzC36RnC6nLExT0ywdXdpDvghwxSVKV-VbJVDzf4JUtl077qZWcy6lzUiFwo8/s320/IMG_1219.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486404772195725474" /></a><br /></div><div>This item is available on my Etsy for $4.00.</div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50002558/baby-doll-hats?ref=v1_other_2">http://www.etsy.com/listing/50002558/baby-doll-hats?ref=v1_other_2</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Soon after this discovery, I found a flower pouch I made and really had no use for. I was about to toss it into my "frogged" pile, but then realized that my iPod Nano Video fit perfectly inside it. Hooraaaaay, for rummaging!!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPbKU_KkRVuoOXuqoxwmCJAyC-jVp1OKljDbaWRDsfO7kGkOuxvJwVzISUarhPSxU8FPY_JIjbcP8EsXm4keyYp60Zaq8RmxWqwHYLaIlFGaTO0wlgdcFoQHXzAzUyWUSMRuez0qd-nL4/s1600/IMG_1223.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPbKU_KkRVuoOXuqoxwmCJAyC-jVp1OKljDbaWRDsfO7kGkOuxvJwVzISUarhPSxU8FPY_JIjbcP8EsXm4keyYp60Zaq8RmxWqwHYLaIlFGaTO0wlgdcFoQHXzAzUyWUSMRuez0qd-nL4/s320/IMG_1223.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486405202223908914" /></a><br /></div><div>This item is available on my Etsy for 3.00.</div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50054378/flower-ipod-case">http://www.etsy.com/listing/50054378/flower-ipod-case</a></div><div><br /></div><div>As always, I am happy to create custom orders for you! Just leave me a message!</div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-85306196967779355882010-06-23T20:52:00.002-04:002010-06-23T21:21:24.097-04:00Moving...We are officially settled in our new apartment. Last Friday we packed up the moving truck and made the 1.5 hour drive south to our new place. Yes, ladies and gentleman -- I helped move a washer, dryer (from upstair) and a couch. It was hard work, and I could barely move the next day... but we are so glad to be here. My knitting/crocheting has been put on hold for a bit, but I've still managed a few small projects (mostly completed while commuting). <div><br /></div><div>However, on my trip to Maine I was able to complete many more squares for my Granny Square Afghan, 2 fish motifs, a double thick potholder, and three granny square potholders. I also got a start on a custom order for a Starghan. </div><div><br /></div><div>During the next few weeks (other than sorting through boxes for the apartment) I hope to get more done on the Starghan and work on some pot holders and dishcloths for the new apartment. I also have a Mermaid Scarf about 25% completed. Lots of projects to finish before I start anything new. </div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-12023167688945423952010-06-05T14:04:00.002-04:002010-06-05T14:08:34.650-04:00Airplane CrochetOn my recent trip up to Maine from Georgia, I crocheted at least fifteen 5"x5" blocks for my granny square afghan. Only 25 left in the blue and another 40 in the purple (plus the edging and seaming...) Lots more work, but it's keeping me busy on the plane. I was psyched when I discovered you could bring crochet projects on airplanes!! Pictures soon! <div><br /></div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-23787582995313085652010-05-31T20:04:00.004-04:002010-06-17T10:51:22.383-04:00Auburn University Sun Hat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiwxtI7y6FmTyh9QoE23OscRSxnccbeFngwF06JxaFy0Ejz8Z_UytRlp-wQ1Ox4zIGn-MppTdSNpeOSf2riq4u3KF9wEhY6wWPWFkC6z8nrnykuMtfvUnWP3TY8sEculewxdeUpJNd5Fc/s1600/IMG_1082.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiwxtI7y6FmTyh9QoE23OscRSxnccbeFngwF06JxaFy0Ejz8Z_UytRlp-wQ1Ox4zIGn-MppTdSNpeOSf2riq4u3KF9wEhY6wWPWFkC6z8nrnykuMtfvUnWP3TY8sEculewxdeUpJNd5Fc/s320/IMG_1082.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477589986282308018" /></a><br />Here's my latest project!! A sun hat for an Auburn University baby. Made of 100% cotton in Navy and Sunburst Orange, this hat will shield the baby's face from the harmful sun rays. Sized to fit a 6-9 month old (head circumference 16").<div><br /></div><div>I'm pretty excited about this project, it's super adorable and went up in less than 2 hours!! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Available on my Etsy site for $8.00. </div><div><br /></div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-85847617428130511982010-05-30T12:16:00.002-04:002010-05-30T13:03:56.433-04:00End of the School YearIt came -- the end of my tenure at Northside. Our original class had 9 and over the year we lost a few, but gained many more. The year finished with a class role of 16!! Each and every one is special and has touched my heart in a way I will never forget. I am so very sad to have to leave my little ones, so I can return to University in July. The children have grown immensely over this school year, and I am so very proud of them and cannot wait to see what they will do in the future! <div><br /></div><div>Even though this has been an extremely busy week, I still have managed to bust out a few knitting/crochet projects (and a few others on the side).</div><div><br /></div><div>On Monday, the chaos began. I began to design certificates for the 27 little graduates!! Each child received a personalized certificate with their own special graphic. This is also when I decided to make a slideshow complied of many of the pictures the other teachers and I took over this school year. Tuesday, was the night of the dance recital. On this night, I also realized I had a dilemma. My husband and I had too many eggs at our house. What did we do to remedy this, you may ask? Bake three large pizza sized M&M cookie cakes, complete with a luscious butter creme frosting!! Wednesday was the "due date" for the certificates and the last bit of time I had to work on the slideshow. Late Wednesday night, I finally put the finishing touches on the slideshow, the songs "One Small Voice" and "Fingerprints" really gave it the extra emotional boost. On Thursday morning, everything was in order and it was time to set up for the ceremony. The ceremony was beautiful and the kids were ready for their summer adventures. Friday was less busy, but just as stressful and emotional as this was my last day as the afternoon teacher in Classroom L. Once again, I am so very sad to be leaving my little ones, but am also super excited to see where they will go and what they will do when they grow up!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ok, so now for my projects (unrelated to daycare).</div><div><br /></div><div>During this crazy chaotic week, I finished an Auburn University potholder (C), a stuffed fish toy (K), a few flower hair bows (C), and about 90% of an apple shaped potholder (C). It surely has been a busy week, but I squeezed out the time to work on a few small projects. I think working with yarn relaxes me :)</div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-12984818158126670192010-05-16T11:17:00.004-04:002010-05-16T12:32:41.470-04:00Mothers Day Surprise Gift<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0bSGo2dUxOsKEbd9hY4HuNeEhTh08LKab7OkL81yHax9vf4TvGKLBc9mNbscvSTVgi5VnnfHQ2ty7BMrfyIun8j8H8pO_qXUdav0aMrBvy-XZ4yaZ7YbYrt_tYgcReG1L8wvh9Jnoko8/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0bSGo2dUxOsKEbd9hY4HuNeEhTh08LKab7OkL81yHax9vf4TvGKLBc9mNbscvSTVgi5VnnfHQ2ty7BMrfyIun8j8H8pO_qXUdav0aMrBvy-XZ4yaZ7YbYrt_tYgcReG1L8wvh9Jnoko8/s320/011.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471905312076665346" /></a><br />On my last post, I mentioned a project which was a surprise for my mom. She has finally received it in the mail, so I can now post pictures -- its a Boston Terrier dishcloth! I found the pattern on Ravelry, "Boston Terrier Portrait Dishcloth, by Evelyn A. Clark". It was a fast and easy knit, I very much enjoyed this project. <div><br /></div><div>More good news, Hunny (the Boston Terrier I made the get well star blanket for) ended up not needing surgery! The bulge on her foot disappeared, just a few days before she was scheduled to have it removed -- Hooray!! ;)<br /><br /></div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-43530710626719061002010-04-24T14:13:00.013-04:002010-04-24T15:10:00.056-04:00Boston Terrier Galore<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie7-Fvc3AJzM4GH2d59_KfRBQoJnQ75-TP7pvXweDNimqx25XnG0_-ssBY8fdfzCV9aiq79D9_z66X5BhSwoYxXMVojjbNU-DW30j-3B7DCksa4cDWd10fKdyJEwfE4pqMX7OV2VbTRpw/s1600/Hunny's+Star+Blaket+005.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie7-Fvc3AJzM4GH2d59_KfRBQoJnQ75-TP7pvXweDNimqx25XnG0_-ssBY8fdfzCV9aiq79D9_z66X5BhSwoYxXMVojjbNU-DW30j-3B7DCksa4cDWd10fKdyJEwfE4pqMX7OV2VbTRpw/s320/Hunny's+Star+Blaket+005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463782803673935666" /></a><br /><br />Wow, the last few weeks have flown by. I haven't done loads of crochet or knit work, but I have managed to complete a few small projects (all Boston Terrier themed).<div><div><div><br /></div><div>The first is "Hunny's After Surgery Blanket". My Boston Terrier, Hunny is going in for surgery on May 10th to remove a possibly malignant growth from between the pads on her paw. She is very active and playful, and this will set her back for a few weeks. The blanket will hopefully help to relax her while she recovers. The pattern is from "<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/va3/heartfeltangels/littlestarafghan.html">Beth's Little Star Afghan</a>".</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2Z5EeBFerWv1F3mDny-dZJsWRbkOI1K4gQWDaG4mC39IOaJzhuK7nEY_AFCptaUA33BCwMJZJpqYsaNcKSMlOYtBPshhN3t5PRmuI4lFQMWbKQqQ6oNcEswA9w1xoDqYuqdapiGAWWI/s1600/Random+Pink+Camera+Pics+018.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2Z5EeBFerWv1F3mDny-dZJsWRbkOI1K4gQWDaG4mC39IOaJzhuK7nEY_AFCptaUA33BCwMJZJpqYsaNcKSMlOYtBPshhN3t5PRmuI4lFQMWbKQqQ6oNcEswA9w1xoDqYuqdapiGAWWI/s200/Random+Pink+Camera+Pics+018.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463782642660177042" /></a><br /></div><div>The second project is Hunny's "No-No Bootie". The idea came from the "no-no's" they put on babies arms after surgery to prevent them from pulling out their IV's, stitches; etc. Hunny will have stitches on her paw, and my mom was worried about her pulling them o<span><span></span></span>ut. This little bootie just slips up over her paw and is held with a draw string. The excess stings tuck into the inside, hopefully preventing Hunny to chew on her stitches. It will also serve as some extra padding as she will probably try to walk on her sore paw.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_akymAdrrP16vF3eY8vnpBBtij9wC9rxCmoV6XgzLgoXkZNH0zaTV_qZ_ZmCUX2wzdoGb2avZCcpbN3_OPC1gtiQJbCcAlNHw9RbSVzfLvnHQPf6n4NNQzkLM88iUbTGTBcAcHu_TBM/s1600/bootie+001.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_akymAdrrP16vF3eY8vnpBBtij9wC9rxCmoV6XgzLgoXkZNH0zaTV_qZ_ZmCUX2wzdoGb2avZCcpbN3_OPC1gtiQJbCcAlNHw9RbSVzfLvnHQPf6n4NNQzkLM88iUbTGTBcAcHu_TBM/s200/bootie+001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463780195147833410" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The third and fouth projects will have to remain secrets until after Mother's Day.</div></div></div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-59628186723783189032010-04-11T20:32:00.008-04:002010-07-19T11:40:15.794-04:00Free Pattern -- Crochet Tawashi Dishtowel with Cotton Flower Scrubbies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJokOJRlqOhtFUhoYJJcbmeQkjp5Pb6xr3OiuPI7j3u6bbempAHGpdlI2Us4Aia1hy5WUIG0SvwpWAFCzrKpSo43_J6VJY1aP9JxlnxrbmDx4xKioET3JusAARO9dCEKZqVrpfRJOp83w/s1600/Scrubbie-Tawahsi+001.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJokOJRlqOhtFUhoYJJcbmeQkjp5Pb6xr3OiuPI7j3u6bbempAHGpdlI2Us4Aia1hy5WUIG0SvwpWAFCzrKpSo43_J6VJY1aP9JxlnxrbmDx4xKioET3JusAARO9dCEKZqVrpfRJOp83w/s320/Scrubbie-Tawahsi+001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459048642446861682" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3w06qIq4VwnKCfbhmKbAPeLZpfSfwbCeLqGw7jHUJ60PAIFRuYrM1AV4JI-utcIVsnzDBfmo7dUOIpdoAuEA1KQOtZGlpPv7ETCrbc5D3nIP6uUrbVPgmyXPUoaTcZuzjSyGxobq3F04/s1600/Scrubbie-Tawahsi+008.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3w06qIq4VwnKCfbhmKbAPeLZpfSfwbCeLqGw7jHUJ60PAIFRuYrM1AV4JI-utcIVsnzDBfmo7dUOIpdoAuEA1KQOtZGlpPv7ETCrbc5D3nIP6uUrbVPgmyXPUoaTcZuzjSyGxobq3F04/s320/Scrubbie-Tawahsi+008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459048638989251730" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px; font-family:sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><i>Tawashi</i></b> is the name of the traditional Japanese scrubbing brush used to wash off dirt. The background on this piece is made with acrylic yarn to give extra scrubbing power for tough stuck on food, while the flower scrubbers are made of cotton for your more delicate dishes. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Crochet Tawashi Dishtowel </span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">with Cotton Flower Scrubbies<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Check out the side panel ----> for more original patterns!</span></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><b>Tools: </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">- Size 7 US crochet hook (4.50mm)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">- 2.5 oz ball of 100% cotton yarn for flowers - I used Peaches & Creme - Lemon Lime (I did not use nearly all of this)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">- 1 to 1-1/2 oz ball of acrylic yarn - I used some Red Heart Super Saver in White, I had left from another project.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><b>Skills:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">- Chain</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">- Slip Stitch</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">- Single Crochet</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">- Half-Double Crochet</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">- Double Crochet</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">- Treble Crochet</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">- Weaving in Ends</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><b>For Flowers </b>(make 5):</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"> With cotton yarn, Chain 6 join to beginning chain with a slip stitch.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><b>Round 1</b>: Chain 1, 12 single crochet into circle, join with a slip stitch.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><b>Round 2</b>: In same stitch, **Chain 1, Half-Double Crochet, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet, Double Crochet, Half-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Double Crochet, Chain 1, Slip Stitch. In next chain, single crochet**. In following chain, slip stitch. Repeat from <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>** around, end with a slip stitch into the bottom of the "petal" of the first chain.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">Weave in Ends</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><b>For Background:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"> Chain 33</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">Row 1: Half-Double Crochet into 3rd chain from hook and each chain across. Chain 1, turn.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">Row 2: Single Crochet into 2nd chain from hook and each chain across. Chain 3, turn.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">Row 3: Double Crochet into 4th chain from hook and each chain across. Chain 1, turn.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">Row 4: Repeat Row 2</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">Repeat these four rows until piece is square, ending with Row 1. Weave in ends.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><b>Finishing:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">Pin the cotton flowers to desired place on background. With background yarn, sew around center of flowers, tie off and weave in ends.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">Happy Crocheting. (Is that a word?)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">Download a PDF version here: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/dls/alicia-taubin-designs/34182?filename=">download now</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">(<i>Note:</i> I have only been doing crochet for a few months and this is the first pattern I have written. Please feel free to correct me if I have misled you. Also feel free to send/post pictures of your completed project. I am also on Ravelry and Etsy -- look me up sometime)</span></span></div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-76467295810781247892010-04-10T15:11:00.004-04:002010-07-19T11:45:01.230-04:00Laminin Cloth Pattern for Sale on Ravelry<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: -webkit-xxx-large; line-height: 26px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Check out the side panel ----> for more original patterns!</span></span></span></b></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSFjAB8ygVvUDtIk8luuCyVI_ezQCjzdm7Wnemwsy0z-NMmdq7XUqH7sPeOuOKEsCoF2gonteJCp3C75A6GpqVyHizQYyWpPJ9Y4HFf_dYtWZuk0BKUNXiwfDENW7c9hRVdphAKNNEChw/s1600/Laminin+Cloth+PhotoShop+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSFjAB8ygVvUDtIk8luuCyVI_ezQCjzdm7Wnemwsy0z-NMmdq7XUqH7sPeOuOKEsCoF2gonteJCp3C75A6GpqVyHizQYyWpPJ9Y4HFf_dYtWZuk0BKUNXiwfDENW7c9hRVdphAKNNEChw/s320/Laminin+Cloth+PhotoShop+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458589691297373218" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Here is the Laminin Cloth pattern download link. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">In my original pattern the Cross “t” was thinner than shown in the picture. The display picture has been photo-shopped to represent this, however the posted pattern download link will represent this new design.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.8333px; "><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em !important; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 1em; ">Laminin is the cell-adhesion molecule. It shows that even though God is so big he still cares about us enough to be “intimately acquainted with each one and is literally holding us together,” (Louie Giglio).</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em !important; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 1em; ">Colossians 1:15-17 says: “He is the visible image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers, rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things and in Him all things hold together.”</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em !important; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 1em; ">Psalm 139:13-14 says: “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mothers womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”</p></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Click on the link below to go to my Ravelry store to purchase the pattern!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/alicia-taubin-designs/34040%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif%22%20border=%220%22/%3E%3C/a%3E"></a><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/alicia-taubin-designs/34040"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0" /></a>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573423020234463159.post-55551283193071575402010-04-04T14:47:00.004-04:002010-04-04T23:04:43.659-04:00We Have A Winner - LAMININ<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZeVmXz14iQppHEX3blJ9GmmmsG6yfxALDAcWC87HAgt3pz1ilKAWG1MblCk226TZIZuzoZon54CZwBFBnMHpPWIvRQ6vV_83uVHl-kf_qsA-FOqJlbQfwrpw70uzyyr9Epn2_Vmv8gBA/s1600/Super+Secret+Special+Cloth+002.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZeVmXz14iQppHEX3blJ9GmmmsG6yfxALDAcWC87HAgt3pz1ilKAWG1MblCk226TZIZuzoZon54CZwBFBnMHpPWIvRQ6vV_83uVHl-kf_qsA-FOqJlbQfwrpw70uzyyr9Epn2_Vmv8gBA/s320/Super+Secret+Special+Cloth+002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456467001889819778" /></a><b>Congratulations to Amelia Fox!</b><div>She guessed "Laminin" and was correct!</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Laminin is the cell-adhesion molecule. It shows that even though God is so big he still cares about us enough to be "intimately acquainted with each one and is literally holding us together," (Louie Giglio). </div><div><br /></div><div>Colossians 1:15-17 says: <i>"He is the visible image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers, rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things and <b>in Him all things hold together.</b>" </i></div><div><br /></div><div>Psalm 139:13-14 says: <i>"For you created my inmost being; you <b>knit me together</b> in my mothers womb. I praise you because I am <b>fearfully and wonderfully made</b>; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."</i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:10px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal;font-size:16px;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></div><div>What a wonderful Easter message!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>See more on Laminin here:</div><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e4zgJXPpI4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e4zgJXPpI4</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>amjblondie_27http://www.blogger.com/profile/18285641181331985673noreply@blogger.com0