Crafts after BC is good for the soul

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  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited May 2009

    Me too, km .... talk about recycling!!! lol

  • kmccraw423
    kmccraw423 Member Posts: 3,596
    edited May 2009

    JO - that is simply beautiful - when you are back from vacation we need close up photos and bigger photos.  It is simply magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Have a wonderful vcation.

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited May 2009

    I love the curtains- did you make them or is this a picture for magazine? Great idea woth the door knobs.

  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited May 2009
    Hey ladies!  EWB  It's a pic off the web...had been looking at ideas for old door knobs and just loved it! 
  • sahalie
    sahalie Member Posts: 2,147
    edited May 2009

    SPAR.  Miss you and sure would love to see all the crafts you must be making. 

    Summer is fun and I was tweeked by Arnie's watermelons.  (LOVE them)

    so I searched back in memory and remembered my Mom making us beach bags

    out of older beach towels that had been thru the waves and back. 

    They were so neat and we could throw them all over the place and she wouldn't

    care. 

    I actually found a picture kind of what they looked like. 

    We didn't have the fancy lining and they sure washed and dried nice.

  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited May 2009

    Thanks Sahalie, about the watermelons... I love looking at something and thinking...ok what can I do with that...lol

    Love the bag...looks like they'd be a neat thing to whip up for the grandkids..

    (JT won Survivor...YEAH)

    Spar...where are you????

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited May 2009

    I know this is off topic but...I ask for help. My mother (Ruth) had a colonoscopy today and a large polyp was found. It is possible that it is cancerous but we won't know until Thursday for biopsy results. Either way it will need to be removed. My Dad died in 11/07 so she is in the house alone, trying to go thru everyday motions while waiting.  She is a strong woman, but I know she is worried about this. Would you say a prayer for her, that it is benign, that feel the calm and support from our Lord God while waiting, that she know that she is not alone in this, what ever it is.

    Thank you dear sisters..Elaine

  • sahalie
    sahalie Member Posts: 2,147
    edited May 2009

    YES of course Elaine.  Bless your Mother.  She certainly has had to endure way to much.

    Are you her only child?  There are so many helpful agencies you can call now to find what she will need at home to assist her and whomever cares for her.   Did the hospital social worker talk to you about her in home care?   CNA's are outstanding.  Ask to speak to your Mom's support person and or the social worker so your Mom has the in home care arranged for her homecoming.

    They usually have a network of the most loving and caring in home care givers for a reasonable fee.  They cannot do anything invasive by law but can and are able to just about "everything."

    I wish you and your Mom all the best.  Prayers for your Mom.  Get your rest so you can be there for her.

    XOXO.  Sahalie

  • spar2
    spar2 Member Posts: 6,827
    edited May 2009

    Sahalie, love the bag, what a great bag for the beach.

    Arnie, how cool are those watermelon slices, now I am thinking of making some steps whole round ones that look like watermelons.  thank you so much for that idea.

    EWB, we are a bunch of prayer warriors her and Ruth will be on my prayer lists.  I will try to check in Thursday evening for the b9 results. Praying for you also EWB.  You are a strong wonderful woman.

    So glad JT won survivor.  I haven't had much computer times lately, been getting ready to go on vacation, you know cleaning, laundry, packing, flights for mom and other family, Tom and I are driving. 

    Will check back as time allows, am trying to find someone to take my dog now, am making arrangements for neighbor to come over and feed and water cats daily. Need to clean and vacuum the car and clean out the trunk.  I haven't done any crafts this week so nothing to post.

    I too loved the curtains on the old door knobs, the old rock cottage house I grew up in all the doors had the glass knobs.  love them.  Also love the small glass knobs that are on cabinets in old houses.

    God Bless, hugs and love Sherry 

  • spar2
    spar2 Member Posts: 6,827
    edited May 2009

    Prayng for Ruth today, and all my breast sisters in need. hugs. sherry

  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 4,820
    edited May 2009

    EWB, I will keep your mom in my prayers. Hope all will be benign!!

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited May 2009

    Spar, Sahalie and Candie- thank you for your prayers! I am really hoping the results are ready as the doc said they would be on Thursday, don't want her to wait thru the weekend.. Will let you know

  • Diana63
    Diana63 Member Posts: 773
    edited May 2009

    Photobucket

    My test sock I have been knitting :)

  • spar2
    spar2 Member Posts: 6,827
    edited May 2009

    Pretty colors on the sock is it a knee high or short sock.  I have been trying but not doing verywell on socks.

    ((((((((((ruth))))))))))))B9

  • Diana63
    Diana63 Member Posts: 773
    edited May 2009

    Its a short test sock I did the heal turn but now I'm having trouble with the gusset. I ordred a great dvd by Nenah Galati called Sock 1 with two circular needles. She shows it step by step the gusset is a little confusing though.

    http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Korner-Socks-Circular-Needles/dp/B000EW13WS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1242923503&sr=8-1

  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited May 2009

    ((((((((((((((((Elaine)))))))))))  (((((((((((((((Ruth))))))))))))  B9

  • kmccraw423
    kmccraw423 Member Posts: 3,596
    edited May 2009

    EWB - any word on your Mom?

    All you knitters - I am trying toi find classes for knitting in the Ashburn, VA area.  I really want to try my hand at knitting or crocheting.

    Diana - your sock looks pretty good to me.

  • Diana63
    Diana63 Member Posts: 773
    edited May 2009

    kmccraw, thank you, check out youtube and type in knitting it shows beginning knitting stitches pretty well. Also ask around someone you know might know how to knit and will get you started. Laughing

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited May 2009

    Great news- just heard from Mom- the biopsy came back B9 Laughing. She will still need to have it removed but then thats it! Thank you all so much for all your kind words, prayers and hugs!!!!

    Elaine

  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited May 2009
    Guitar notes - Click image to download. Music to our ears Elaine.....B9B9B9 lalalalaladeda   (((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))))
  • kmccraw423
    kmccraw423 Member Posts: 3,596
    edited May 2009

    Elaine - Yahoo!  Just the sound of b9 is beautiful.

    Jo - Why are you shutting down for 2 weeks?  What will we do without you?

  • kmccraw423
    kmccraw423 Member Posts: 3,596
    edited May 2009

    JO - You haven't gone yet and I am already have withdrawal symptoms:  Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!

    Tired Secretary Crawling Around in Circles

  • spar2
    spar2 Member Posts: 6,827
    edited May 2009

    EWB- PRAISE GOD, he is good. So happy it is B9.

    Diana, I just learned to knit this winter, and have made tons of scarfs, 7 x 9 squares for afghans, and hats but am having a really hard time with socks.

    when Jo and I get back from our vacations, sure hope to find some craft pictures posted with new ideas.  Will keep my eye out for new ideas along the way also.

  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited May 2009

    HAVE A WONDERFUL VACATION JO AND SPAR!!!    Here is a pic of my dd making her first wood craft in my garage... She done good!  lol

  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited May 2009

    Sorry...didn't know it would come out soooooo big... eek!

  • kmccraw423
    kmccraw423 Member Posts: 3,596
    edited May 2009

    Arnie:  Beautiful girl.  I'm glad it came out big - that way we can see the details.  She done good!

  • spar2
    spar2 Member Posts: 6,827
    edited May 2009

    Arnie, I wanna come spend a week with you and take lessons.  That is beautiful and so is your girl.  I am in the process of making some ragtie flip flops from some material I got a friend but she didn't want.  I think it would work better with pinking shears maybe.  Not turning out too good or maybe wider cuts.  Not sure.

    000_1034.jpg ragtie flip flops picture by spark56_photo

    Whoops, got 3 toes in the picture. LOL

  • kmccraw423
    kmccraw423 Member Posts: 3,596
    edited May 2009

    And nicely painted toes they are.  I don't know - the shoe looks pretty good to me Spar.

  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 4,820
    edited May 2009

    Spar, pretty toes!!!

    Jo have a great vacation.....Elaine thank God for B9!!!

    Arnie, love the woodwork and your beautiful DD!!

    I just made a skirt for a lil table in my granddaughter;s room.Nothing fancy, I made it out of receiving blankets. I will take a pic and get someone to show me how to post it on here.I am so bad at that. That's what I need to learn!!

  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited May 2009

    Candie...if you're serious about posting pics, PM me and I'll help you out...not the best teacher..

    but I'll give it my best shot Wink

    Spar... Would love to have you come!   Love nothing better than to be in my woodworking craze...lol   I'm very proud of dd... never thought she's want to be out amongst the sawdust but she really enjoyed the experience...  I love the flip flops!  Also love the necklaces you post... let me know if you ever make it into a business...

    km... nice toes!  lol You crack me up... needed that belly laugh!

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