Friday, December 11, 2015

30 While 30...2 weeks to go

30 While 30


UFO's to Finish

  1. Sewing Rainbows Log Cabin Quilt for my mom
  2. DONE Fingerless Mitts for me out of Lion Brand Heartland Tweed in Black Canyon Tweed
  3. DONE Diamond Weave Throw Afghan for Hubby's Cousin
  4. Jungle Rings Toy done crocheting just need to stuff and assemble
  5. Happy Birthday Banner

Things to Make for Me

  1. Layering Tunic Vest became Sleeveless Kram Cardi just need to weave ends
  2. Leona by Drops Design in progress
  3. Lisa's Shawl yarn wound
  4. DONE Rose City Mystery Crochet A Long Shawl
  5. fingering weight hat in progress

Things to Make for Others

  1. DONE Vortex Afghan for my nephew's high school graduation
  2. DONE Death Star pillow for my BIL's birthday
  3. DONE boxer's for my hubby some finished would like to make more
  4. Advent Calendar for my kids in progress
  5. Lovey for #3 in progress crocheting done just need to attach to blanket

Things to Read

  1. DONE start The Wizard of Oz series ... not impressed
  2. DONE read and cull entire children's book collection good portion read and sorted 
  3. something by Maeve Binchey started... but not finished
  4. DONE something by Mercedes Lackey Not 1 but 3 books completed...many more to come
  5. a Star Trek novel downloaded

Things to Watch

  1. Weeds in progress
  2. all the DVD's I own that are still in the plastic...in progress
  3. the usual rotation I watched in high school just need to watch The Wedding Singer
  4. DONE Chasing Shackleton
  5. DONE Season 1 of House of Cards... hated the show and stopped watching 

Things to Do on the Funny Farm

  1. Paint the water filter cabinet
  2. have 26 poetry teatimes
  3. DONE plant #3's apple tree
  4. DONE attend 5 craft shows - Wamego Tulip Festival, Kansas Sampler Festival, Antique and Junque Festival, Palmer Labor Day, Cider Days,  Riley Fall Fest
  5. DONE quarantine the craft items to the basement

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Such Nice Work: Episode 16 Third Birthdays are Tents and Baldrics

Such Nice Work: Ep. 16 Third Birthdays are Tents and Baldrics


Yeah so shownotes aren't going to happen for this episode.  If you have questions leave a comment or message me as CutseypuCreations on Ravelry.


Such Nice Work: Episode 15 Lots of Zhushing

Such Nice Work: Ep. 15 Lots of Zhushing


Wednesday, April 29, 2015

30 While 30 Update As of 4/29/15

30 While 30


UFO's to Finish

  1. Sewing Rainbows Log Cabin Quilt for my mom
  2. Fingerless Mitts for me out of Lion Brand Heartland Tweed in Black Canyon Tweed DONE
  3. Diamond Weave Throw Afghan for Hubby's Cousin DONE
  4. Jungle Rings Toy
  5. Happy Birthday Banner

Things to Make for Me

  1. Layering Tunic Vest in progress
  2. Leona by Drops Design
  3. Lisa's Shawl
  4. Rose City Mystery Crochet A Long Shawl DONE
  5. fingering weight hat

Things to Make for Others

  1. Vortex Afghan for my nephew's high school graduation supplies purchased
  2. Death Star pillow for my BIL's birthday supplies purchased
  3. boxer's for my hubby
  4. Advent Calendar for my kids
  5. Lovey for #3 in progress

Things to Read

  1. start The Wizard of Oz series
  2. read and cull entire children's book collection maybe 4%done
  3. something by Maeve Binchey started... but not finished
  4. something by Mercedes Lackey started...but not finished
  5. a Star Trek novel

Things to Watch

  1. Weeds
  2. all the DVD's I own that are still in the plastic
  3. the usual rotation I watched in high school done w/Dirty Dancing, When Harry Met Sally
  4. Chasing Shackleton
  5. Season 1 of House of Cards in process

Things to Do on the Funny Farm

  1. Paint the water filter cabinet
  2. have 26 poetry teatimes
  3. plant #3's apple tree
  4. attend 5 craft shows done w/ Wamego Tulip Festival
  5. quarantine the craft items to the basement DONE

Monday, March 23, 2015

Such Nice Work Episode 14:



Such Nice Work: Episode 14

Welcome

If you're new nice to meet you.  If you're returning thanks a bunch for coming back.

What I'm Wearing

Squeaky Wheels

Old

It's been so long I don't even remember oops...

New

Life: Follow routines for day and try to get non-craft things done too
Crafty: Finish what I've started and try to resist the urge to start more until then.

Will I Procrastinate/Prioritize


Layering Tunic
Rose City Yarn Crawl MCAL
Rainbow Fish Stationery Holder
Tulip Purse (might become teapot)
Owl
Octopus
Birds x 6
Adorable Mister Fox
French Country Girl
Wildflower Girl
Raspberry Girl
Raspberry Girl
Berry Mix Girl
Chocolate Pie
Key Lime Pie
Lemon Pie
Cherry Pie
Bluebell Doll
Horse

Deer

I'm Proud of Yous


Rainbow Blanket of Happy
RHSS 
Hook Size H
Heart Baby Blanket by Crochet Leaf

Blue Baby Booties
Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky in Blue?
Hook Size J
Vanilla Mint Booties by Annastasia Cruz

Blueberry Pie
RHSS in Buff, Blue and White
Hook Size G
Chocolate Pie and Ice Cream by Michele Wilcox

Red Tulip Tea Cup (maybe a whole set to come)
RHSS in Red and Paddy Green
Hook Size G
Tulips Tea Cup Yarn Crochet Ornament

French Country Stationery Holder
RHSS in French Country
SC and DC

Spring Croc Socks Women's Size 8
Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky in Spring and RHSS in Turqua
Hook Size J
Clog Liners by Carol Ballard

Spring Croc Socks Men's Size 10
Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky in Blue? and RHSS in Chocolate
Hook Size J
Clog Liners by Carol Ballard

Shoulder Shawl with Flower
RHSS in Artistic Print? and Frosty Green and Lavender
One Skein Summer Wrap by Marty Miller

Sunflower Hat
RHSS in Gold and Chocolate
Sunflower Sun Hat by Oui Crochet

Sunflower Doll
RHSS in Cafe Latte, Gold, and Hunter Green
Hook Size G 
Sleeping Buddies by Vanja Grundmann

Daisy Doll
RHSS in Bright Yellow, White and Paddy Green
Hook Size G 

Cheese Sandwich
RHSS
Hook Size G 
Playtime Sandwich

Cupcake Dishcloth x 4
Peaches and Cream
Hook Size G 
Cupcake Dishcloth by Twinkle Chan 

Sunflower with Green Dishcloth x 4
Peaches and Cream
Hook Size G 
Sunflower Dish or Wash Cloth by Elizabeth Ann White 

Sunflower Scrubbies x 4
Peaches and Cream
Hook Size G 
Sunflower Kitchen Set by Julee Fort

Sunflower Coasters x 4
Peaches and Cream
Hook Size G 
Sunflower Dishcloth and Coasters by YarnJeannie

Large Sunflower Dish Cloth
Peaches and Cream
Hook Size G 
Sunflower Kitchen Set by Julee Fort

Ice Cream Cone Dish Cloth
Peaches and Cream
Hook Size G 
Ice Cream Cone Dish Cloth

Hoarding a Mountain of Good Intentions

Pancake and Lulu Yarns Monthly FIber Club February- Candy Apple, March - Dark Trails (just like Frostly waiting for replacement)
Joann haul 

What I'm Reading

gave up on Anne of Windy Poplars - didn't have the patience for her right now.
Started War and Peace after watching The Uncreative Crafter podcast - more dishy, less serious than anticipated.

What I'm Watching

Gilmore Girls...so many knits
Tons of Star Trek
looking for new podcasts...starting to cull the ones that annoy me
Movies on Netflix nothing stellar, just something to fill the void


 Things on The Funny Farm

  1. Tomorrow my mother-in-law arrivesJobs -Hubby started as part-time deputy & I'm starting to work at Cafe
  2. Bought some things for booth display - birdbath, flower pots *Tulip Festival is April 11 and 12 in Wamego, KS and Kansas Sampler Festival is May 2 and 3 in Wamego, KS*
  3. Got my orange belt in Tae Kwon Do
  4. Starting seeds in greenhouse and transplanting berries and fruit trees.
  5. Steve turned 32
  6. Finally took sewing machine in to be repaired

Say Goodbye Already

Thanks for watching See You Next Week.

Such Nice Work: Episode 13

Such Nice Work EPisode 13: 6th Birthdays are Sunshine and Rainbows

No show notes sorry...

Such Nice Work Episode 12

Such Nice Work Episode 12: Injured While Napping

No show notes sorry...

Friday, January 23, 2015

My Stash as of 1/23/15

So, everyone on Ravelry seems all about "Stashbusting".  And there are many groups that are doing Stashbusting CAL/KALs.  But, I don't really like the Rav stash function...it's just not my thing...at least not right now.  So, I went and took pictures of my entire stash (I think unless something was hiding somewhere) in piles.  And I'm gonna post the pics and then I shall be able to see what I have.  It's not TOO MUCH.  At least not compared to what some people have.  I actually think it's a pretty nice amount.  I always have options...and I can come up with enough from what I have to only need to buy a thing or two to finish most projects.  Just a warning avert your eyes if you hate acrylic...it's mostly acrylic, RHSS at that.

On with the pictures (excuse the poor lighting, had to take pictures when and where I could)...

The following yarns were hiding upstairs in the corner of our classroom (which we aren't currently using for school).
Here are cases that I got on sale at yarnfactoryoutlet.com.  They contain:
Bernat Baby in Pyjama Party 11 skeins(#4 892 yds)
Bernat Mosaic in Optimistic 26 skeins (#4 100gm)
Peaches & Creme in Billowing Blues 9 skeins (#4 706 yds)
Bernat Handicrafter Holiday in Christmas Red 34 skeins (#4 138 yds)
Bernat Bamboo in Smooth Sailing 36 skeins ( #5 63 yds)

This is all the uncracked (new) skeins of RHSS
Buff Fleck x 2
Frosty Green x 3
Hunter Green x 1
Coffee x 2
Lavender x 1
Jade x 2
Cafe Latte x 1
Artistic Print x 1
Day Glow x 3
Camouflage x 4

These are the uncracked (new) skeins of NOT RHSS
Lion Brand Vanna's Choice (#4 170 yds)
Dusty Blue
Purple
Dusty Purple
Rust
I Love This Yarn Metallic in White 2 skeins (#4 252 yds)
Yarn Bee Effervesce in Creamsickle
Yarn Bee Gilt Eyelash in Twinkle (#5 125 yds)


Here are the cracked (partially used) skeins
RHSS Bright Pink
RHSS Yellow
RHSS GlowWorm
RHSS Blaze
RHSS Dayglow
RHSS Cornmeal
RHSS Pumpkin
RHSS Spring Green
RHSS Turqua
RHSS Royal
RHSS Paddy Green
RHSS Med. Thyme
RHSS Grey Heather
RHSS Light Grey
RHSS Caffe Latte
RHSS med brownish ?
RHSS Buff
RHSS Buff Fleck
Lion Brand Thick and Quick creamish?
Lion Brand Home Spun Tudor
Yarn Bee Gilt Eyelash in Twinkle
RHSS Aran Fleck
I Love This Yarn Metallic in Red
Red Heart Shimmer in Brown
RHSS Frosty Green
Bernat Mosaic Optimistic
Premier Yarns Deborah Noville Serenity Chunky in Majesty
RHSS Carrot
Rea Heart Symphony
Mystery Purple yarn

These are the sock yarns they're all Red Heart Heart & Sole
Greenish 3 skeins
Faded Denim 4 skeins
Pinkish 3 skeins

This stash was attached to projects in progress
RHSS Melonberry
RHSS Lavender
RHSS Real Teal x 3

This is all stuff to frog that is basically stash

This is also stuff to frog into stash

The following yarns were living in the laundry basket on yarn I keep by my computer...They are currently active or have been recently and not yet made their way back upstairs.

RHSS Cherry Red (new)
Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Purple Print
Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Cranberry
Red Heart Heart & Sole in Faded DEnim
Bag of scraps
RHSS Bon Bon
RHSS Gold
RHSS Cherry Red
RHSS Burgandy
RHSS in Amethyst
Caron Simply Soft tealish?
RHSS White
RHSS Black
RHSS Light Raspberry
RHSS Frosty Green
Red Heart Super Tweed in Mulberry 3 skeins (new)

These are yarns I have won/been gifted
Rapunzel (Red Mohair) 2 skeins
Lion Brand Sock Ease in Green
Bendig Woolen Mills in Autumn Mix

Stash attached to in progress projects
Peaches & Creme in Majesty
Peaches & Creme in Billowing Blues
RHSS Plum Pudding
BErnat HAndicrafter Holiday in Christmas Red
Yarn Bee Effervesce in Petal

These are "nice" yarns purchased from Webs for the Rose City Yarn Crawl Mystery Shawl CAL
Araucania Huasco in Blue, purple, fuchsia
Cascasde 220 Fingering in Indigo Frost Heather

Fiber Stash
MaineWood Yarn and Fiber 4 oz. (I think it's a corridale blend) in Pumpkin Patch
MaineWood Yarn and Fiber undyed roving
Pancake and Lulu Fiber Club Jan. 2015 Frostly 3 oz. Falkland


Such Nice Work: Episode 11 1,000 Words in Lieu of Pictures


Such Nice Work: Episode 11 1,000 Words in Lieu of Pictures

Welcome

If you're new nice to meet you.  If you're returning thanks a bunch for coming back.

Squeaky Wheels

Old

Life:Finish and send applications for next year's shows - DONE
Crafty: Get Valentine's things to Gypsies on Friday - DONE 

New

Life:Restock pantry
Crafty: Finish afghan

I'm Proud of Yous


Janet Cowl (no pic oops...)
RHSS Plum Pudding 
Hook Size J
Red Heart Lover Group


Love Bug (no pics oops...)
RHSS Light Raspberry, Bonbon, White, and Black
Hook Size G

Multicolored Dishcloth
Bernat Handicrafter Red and Peaches & Creme Billowing Blue



Owl Always Love You Amigirumi (no pics oops...)
RHSS BonBon
Hook Size G

New Neck Warmer for #1
Vanna's Choice Rainbow
Hook Size G

Frosty Green Heart Card Holder (no pics oops...)
RHSS Frosty Green and Light Raspberry

Will I Procrastinate/Prioritize



Double Crochet Heart Scarf
Yarn Bee Effervesce in Petal
Hook Size G

Basketweave Diamond Throw
Red Heart Super Tweed in Mulberry
Hook Size J

Owl Ornament
RHSS Plum Pudding
Hook Size G

Zebra Heart Baby Blanket with Red Trim
RHSS in Zebra and Cherry Red
Hook Size H

Wrap with Slit
Red Heart Super Saver in Real Teal
Hook Size K
Wrap with Slit from Red Heart.com

Legwarmers... almost HO

Sheep for Amigurumi Swap Group CAL
RHSS Aran Fleck
Hook Size J
Pattern from Fugly Crochet

Lovey for #3

Who Doesn't Love a Good NAP

Janet Cowl probably green
Red Heart Lover Group CAL


Doll for Amigurumi swap

Delaney Hat

Some sort of dishcloth

Hoarding a Mountain of Good Intentions

Webs Order for Rose City Mystery Shawl CAL
2 skeins Cascade 220 Fingering in Color 9559 Indigo Frost Heather
1 skein Araucania Huasco in Color 3 Blue, Purple and Fuchsia

What I'm Reading

Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery
Phoenix Unchained: Book One of the Enduring Flame by Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory
Financial Peace Revisited By Dave Ramsey
Muggie Maggie by Beverly Cleary

What I'm Watching

Top Chef...judges seem happier
Start Trek ...so good
Buffy...but only during the day


5 Things on The Funny Farm

  1. Change of podcasting day
  2. Walking tapes at night with the kids
  3. Planning #1's 6th birthday...rainbows here we come
  4. Water heater repaired...yay instantly hot again
  5. Warmer weather

Say Goodbye Already

Thanks for watching See You Next Week.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Such Nice Work: Episode 10 Gotta Love the Crafting Bug


Episode 10 on YouTube

Such Nice Work: Episode 10 Gotta Love the Crafting Bug

Welcome

If you're new nice to meet you.  If you're returning thanks a bunch for coming back.

What I'm Wearing

Heart Beaded Earrings


Squeaky Wheels

Old

Life: Clean up parlour - DONE
Crafty: Finish and send applications for next year's shows - in progress

New

Life:Finish and send applications for next year's shows
Crafty: Get Valentine's things to Gypsies on Friday

I'm Proud of Yous


Janet Cowl that became a Stationery Holder
RHSS Plum Pudding 
Hook Size I
Red Heart Lover Group

49ers 2014 Record Hat 
RHSS Burgandy and Gold?
Hook Size K

Heart Dishcloth x 2
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton
Hook Size G

Valentine Cards

Springy Cards


Will I Procrastinate/Prioritize


Janet Cowl
RHSS Plum Pudding 
Hook Size J
Red Heart Lover Group

Love Bug
RHSS Light Raspberry, Bonbon, White, and Black
Hook Size G

Wrap with Slit
Red Heart Super Saver in Real Teal
Hook Size K
Wrap with Slit from Red Heart.com

Legwarmers... almost HO

Hearts in a net shawl
Red Heart Super Saver
Hook Size H

Sheep for Amigurumi Swap Group CAL
RHSS Aran Fleck
Hook Size J
Pattern from Fugly Crochet

Who Doesn't Love a Good NAP

Multicolored Dishcloth

Owl Always Love You Amigirumi

Stuffed Hearts and Flowers?

Hoarding a Mountain of Good Intentions

Pancake and Lulu Yarns Monthly FIber Club January - Frostly 3 oz. Faulkland 

What I'm Reading

Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery
Phoenix Unchained: Book One of the Enduring Flame by Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory

What I'm Watching

Switched at Birth
Gilmore Girls...so many knits
Annie
The Boxcar Children ... very book accurate
Fantasia ... amazing color and pattern inspirations
Going to start Sherlock for Netflix Along Group


5 Things on The Funny Farm

  1. Sleep has been at a premium
  2. Started Preschool Curriculum with #2
  3. Family in CA finally opened their Christmas gifts...well received
  4. Craftsy Class...From Fluff to Stuff - supported longdraw...much better
  5. Tae Kwon Do learning white belt form and kicks and stances

Say Goodbye Already

Thanks for watching See You Next Week.