tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79833056167950415692011-11-23T23:55:15.384-06:00<a href= http://texastwostitch.myfastforum.org>~SWAP LOVERS WANTED At The Swappers Ranch~</a> ~We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.~ Herman Melville<br>Sallenlouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09537048674543763975noreply@blogger.comBlogger631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983305616795041569.post-64707478710848849272007-05-04T00:47:00.001-06:002007-05-04T21:32:07.463-06:00

Shop at Sallens BoutiqueMy new and FINAl blog is located here.

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THIS post was actually posted on Wednesday, April 25 2007(For this new SWAP, My Blog went Dark!)Sort me!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I joined the Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap today. I sorted as a Hufflepuff, and in true Hufflepuff nature, I joined the Slytherin House.(It is always the smallest group, and they need peeps!)I have always thought the Slytherins were cool.(I love the colors too!) They have the whole

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Yesterday, I had 2 good things come in the mail!I got a letter from CGOA that had a little pin inside. Hey, it was kind of cool, lol! AND.......My prize came in! Just look at that yummy yarn! And do you see my sheep tape measure! I just love him! I have been wanting one, but just never picked one up.....so how cool is this! On another note, I put 2 items up for sale {FINALLY} @ Sallens Boutique ,

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The Swap Ranch is holding a vote for our next Swap. Come JOIN the fun, and vote now to find out what we will SWAP next. The Poll Will Run Until May 4th. Swap ChoicesApron (kitchen)Bookmarks Coasters Doily Notions Summer Purse Tea Pot Cozy Yarn Swap The Summer Shawl Swap us underway! I just love shawls, so we will definitely have another! The square swap has about 3 months left. The squares that

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I have been trying to post for 3 days now. Yes, 3 days. I'm not sure what the heck was going on. Lets see if this works today~KNITTING NEWSMy peeps diorama came in 3rd place! Woo Hoo! Yes, I know it's silly, but I'm on cloud 9! My girls think it's awesome. (They are almost borderline sore loosers......LOL) DH says it's cool. Hey, I had a great time with it, AND I get a prize! How cool is that! I

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Here is what I entered in the first Lazy Daisy Peep Diorama Contest! ~Little LYS On The Prairie~ Check out some of the other submissions, HERE.They had me in hysterics, let me tell ya! This was a fun little project! The girls worked on it with me, and we had so many giggles!!! I soon realized that I didn;t really need the toothpicks to knit with....my size 1 DPNS would have worked just fine. Oh

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OK, I'm making the mini sock from Loopy Ewes. I have my stitches on the appropriate DPNS. But THEN WHAT???????? It doesnt say to join. So, I'm not sure if I'm supposed to. Arggggggg. I'm going to look around online and find out some answers. PLEASE FEEL FREE to leave some tips!I have been pattern shopping!! I bought The Candy Lace Shawl , Cabled Tea Cozy Set , The Garden Trellis Shawl , and, I

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I was born. WOW, where has the time gone? Here's what else happened the year I was born.In 1976 (the year you were born)Gerald Ford is president of the USThe US celebrates its bicentennial, marking the 200th anniversary of its independenceThe Viking II sets down on Mars' Utopia PlainsPromising, "I will never lie to you," Jimmy Carter is elected president of the United StatesIsraeli commandos

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DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!!!SHE is JoAnn, aka, Jobug! She has been the best SP in all SPs everywhere!Just look at all of the goodies she spoiled me with in her reveal package:~*~Goodies~*~1 DMC Traditions2 Sugar'n Cream2 skeins of CloudspunThe cutest pink mini caddyA gorgeous lavendar afghanLion Brand 5 Crochet Bag DesignsThe Encyclopedia of CrochetPSP 8~*~A Filled Hook Case~*~Bamboo hooks G - NA

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I went to the Loopy Ewe! In two orders I bought, 4 skeins of Euro Online,in Highland 71-837. I also bought a hank of Apple Laine in color purple rain. I sooo wanted to get 2, but there was only one left.This is an awesome shop! Sheri(blog) really added a personnel touch by writing a small note with both of my orders! (It was really nice to see that!)She also popped a few little extras in my

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Hi everyone! Another short post....but hey, at least I'm here~I posted Selah's purse on her blog........She has been wanting to get in there,but has not had the time. She designed it all by her self!! I'm a proud mamma!(OK, yes, her blog is under my name...she was wanting a my space, but I don't thinkit's appropriate for kids. This way, I know what's going on, and no funny business!!She's happy

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Wow, it's Wednesday already. Sheesh, I'm really wondering when the last time I slept all night was. Now it's the puppies, and I'm getting back in that mode where I can't sleep well when hubby is out of town. Oh well.OK yarn lovers, come on over to The Ranch and join the summer shawl swap! Knitters and crocheters are all welcome! I will add more later when I'm more lively.(most likely tomorrow!)

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~SWAP UPDATE~I have sent out all of my squares for the Lullabies swap! I think the ghans are going to come out so pretty! I'm on time with the square swap at The Ranch. (finally, lol) I am for sure signed up for the summer shawl swap! I am going to love this one!I am working on something , I can't say what just yet due to wandering eyes!I have my dishcloths made for the Dishcloth swap at the

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OUr Goldie is having pups! We already have 2....They are adorable!I was expecting her to have them at the end to April.. I didn't even get tomake an official anouncement! LOL!!Let me get back to my baby.................I will update later!UPDATE: We now have 3!Proud mama w/#1__ #1 with Brutus&Selah__#1 with Selah___#2 with Rach UPDATE: # 4 is here!I think she may have another..............not

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It’s been alleged that if you’ve seen over 85 movies you have no life. Mark the ones you’ve seen. There are 239 films on this list. Copy this list, go to your own blog, paste it in and put x’s by the ones that you have seen. Add them up, figure out whether you’ve got a life or not, and post it.(X ) Rocky Horror Picture Show(X) Grease(X) Pirates of the Caribbean(X) Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead

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What a weird few weeks. My hubbies studying and the endless !TABS! have paid off!!! (tabs as in Avery, not the drink...Um, there is a drink, right?lol) He will soon be an official Journeyman Electrician.WOO HOO! He will take the masters exam in April.[He will not be a Master Electrician untill next year though.] I'm so excited and sooo proud!!!We are on schedule, actually, a head of schedule for

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OK.............I am a lousy blogger. We're trying to get this business stuff going, and it has been a little stressful. This week is also spring break........yay! I'm getting over a stomach bug, and having major dizzy spells. No, not DITSY spells.........but, I have to say, there have been a few!lol! I have a few family issues that are finally off of my plate! I need to say how much I love the

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~*~~*~~*~I have the "bestest SP ever!lol!"She sent me another package with two handmade dishcloths!FYI, I have fallen in love with dishcloths, and making them, and the cotton......So, I'm happy! I know you can't really see, but the 2 pattern books are for dishcloths!!!!!!!!Anyhow, that is not the reason she is the greatest. She has been sending me liitle e-cards andmessages that really make me

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~*~~*~My SP is the very best! I came home tonight to package! YAY!Thank you for the yummy Dove choco bar, the beautiful card,the gorgeous bookmark, the awesome book light, and a new mystery romancenovel. The author is new to me, so, this will be a really fun read! She has also been sending mee-cards, that are funny, and sweet, and just terrific!SP...if you are reading this, please tell me what

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Thank you so Much 'Ville SP!!! I loved my e-card, it really brightened my day! I'm prining our correspondences and making a special Ville Secret Pal Scrapbook! Thank you so much for already making this very special!~*~Sign Ups Now Open~*~ ~*~______~*~ ~*~______~*~ The DetailsSign Ups Open Until Feb.28.07Swap Begins 03/01/07Mail Out By 04/15/07 Make 5 Dishcloths/Scrubbies For Your Partner

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To all of you! I hope you have a day filled with lots of hugs nad kisses!I want to thank my SP for sending me a lovely e-card and e-mail today!I'm so excited, I can't sit still!This swap is already off to a great start!~Do you love to SWAP? Come on over to the Swap Ranch!~~*~SIGN UPS OPEN FEB. 15.2007~*~

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RICE KRISPIES TREATS My whole family loves Rice Krispie Treat. These ones don't fall apart easily, which is great....less mess! The only bad thing...there is never enough..I'm sure you probably have one of these recipes around, but here you go anyway. 1 6-10 oz. package regular marshmallows (about 40) or 4 cups miniature marshmallows 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal1/4 cup regular

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Weekly SalesPrices EffectiveThru February 24thSENSATIONS Angel Hair $2.00 OFFSENSATIONS Sprinkles $2.00 OFFLionBrand Homespun $3.75 (Reg $4.99)RedHeart Super Saver $1.89 (Reg $2.29) Provo Craft® Knifty Knitter™ Long Loom Series $14.99 (Reg $19.99)Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Yarn 2 for $4 (Reg $2.49) Lion Brand® Pound of Love Yarn $4.99 (Reg $6.99) ~Thats All Folks~Prices

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I'm all sorts of happy! I have joined both SP10, and the Villes spring round of SPs!Pretty good considering I haven't been involved in a SP swap before. I can't wait to find out who my SPS are! I just want to start lavishing them with awesome things! These are both going to be a blast!~*~ The Secret Pal 10 Questionnaire ~*~1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you

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We will be starting a new swap at The Swappers Ranch.Sign ups open Tuesday, 02/15/07Sign Ups End Sunday, 02/25/07Swap Begins Thursday, 03/01/07Swaps Puffies need to be mailed by Saturday, 03/26/07Come on over and swap with us!~Do you love to SWAP? Come on over to the Swap Ranch!~

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Boy oh boy, it has been crazy since my hubby got home.First off, he's left, came back, and left again since my last post.We are going through some changes, and having to make plans to make sure everything works how it should. It's crazy, it's stressfull, and we're both just like OH MY GOSH! I have been out of my mind........Yet, I know I should just relax, it's all in Gods hands.I have not had

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WOO HOO! My hubby is finally home! He's been gone for a month, so, we're very glad to have him home! I most likely will not be blogging over the weekend. There is a big possibility that he will be leaving again on Sunday or Monday.I hope you all have a great weekend!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*~SQUARE SWAP OPENINGS!!~*~~Do you love to SWAP? Come on over to the Swap

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~*~Afghans~*~Drews Monet in Caron SS autumn red and bone (double stranded)Round Ripple~*~Swaps~*~Seasons Afghan (squares) 1/2 completed @ Lullabies and LaceFavorite Color Afghan in 6 (squares) Begins in Feb @ The Swap Ranch~*~Lullabies and Lace Testing~*~Cables Of Winter SetFiligree Flowers Necklace and Earing Set *completed*~*~CALS~*~The Dudes Monet*~What Kind Of Yarn Are You~*~Thank you Starr!

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I have been tagged by Melanie for this Meme.....Do you ever wonder why me? LOL!THE RULES: Each player of this game starts with the 6 weird things about you. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says you are tagged in

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~But it sure was fun!OK.......last week really threw me off on posting.Let me see if I can get back on track.Wednesday we had snow, nothing at all major, but for us it was awesome.We had a huge snowball fight with the neighbors and all of the kids on the street!OK, I say WE, I mean them! I took the pics!I have been crocheting, but, I'll post that on Wednesday!~~~~~Here is a few of my kiddos and

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Chocolate Cookies1 1/4 cup of butter~softened1 cup sugar2/3 cup brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon Vanilla2 1/2 cups flour2/3 cup cocoa (I use Hersheys)1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltPreheat to 375*Cream butter and both sugars. Beat in eggs . Add vanilla. Sift together flour, cocoa, soda and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to liquid mix. Roll, cut, and bake for 10-12 mins!makes 4

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*JOANNS ONLINE SALES*Clearance Yarns~Free Shipping through Wed 01/24/07 on $25.00 plus orders~~Save additonal 10% off yarn when buying 8 or more~~See All Sale Yarn Here~ (!!!!6 pages!!!!)50 % OFF all Ott LitesModa Dea $1.00 Off entire stockPatons Clssic Merino Wool $3.99 (reg $5.99)Bernat Boa &2.99 (reg $4.49)Lion Suede $4.89 (reg $5.99)Caron One Pound $5.00 (reg $5.99)Wool-Ease Thick & Quick

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~These are really awesome warm ups that can help with those aches and pains that seem to go hand in hand with our little crochet and craft habit~Nimble HomeNIMBLE Arm Wrist & Fist ExercisesNIMBLE Back TensionNIMBLE Carpal TunnelNIMBLE Left Hand Warm UpNIMBLE Neck - Stiff neck probsNIMBLE Right Hand Warm Up NIMBLE Shoulders ~ Stiff shoulders Carpal Exercises Neck and Shoulders Yoga Rotator Cuff

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~Do you love to SWAP? Come on over to the Swap Ranch!~~Swappers Wanted~~Getting to know you swap sign ups open~~Favorite Color Afgan in 6 Swap sign ups open~~~~~~ I hope you all had a great day today.Today has been cold, just like all weekend......I know its definitely colder where some of you are, but,I'm still cold! Anyhow, I hope all is well with everyone.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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~It's finally Friday! The kids are out of school Monday, so who knows what the next 3 days will hold. I will be definitely sending out my ~Seasons Afghan~ Squares for the swap at Lullabies and Lace on Saturday . I have some C-ghan squares to work on, some afghan squares to finish up, and just some things I want to play around with. (as of right now, I almost have the 7th swap sq completed)~I

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~It's Step In A Puddle And Splash Your Friend DayFortunately for my friends, It's going to rain today!!Happy Thursday everyone!UPDATED 01/11/07 11:45 = 6 out of 12!!!!! I'm half way done!~Seasons Afghan Swap~Woo hoo! I have 5 out of 12 squares made!They do not all have to be done now, but Iwanted to get as much done as I could. Just in case.You never know what can come up! ~~~~~

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~Alrighty everyone, let's get in gear, it's time to MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE DAY. Send a 123 Greetings to everyone who is working on goals, going to school, or just working hard to make a dream come true.~Also, don't forget about yourself. Sometimes, as we get older, we put our dreams aside for other things. We may realize the old dreams don't fit anymore......we all change. SO, take a moment

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Rolled Sugar Cookies1 Cup Sugar * 1 Cup softened margarine or butter3 tablespoons of milk * 1 teaspoon vanilla1 egg * 3 cups all purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder * 1/2 teaspoon salt!Sprinkles! ~Assortment of cookie cutters~A couple of kids to help roll and cut cookies!Combine all ingredients, cover with plastic wrap, put in the fridge for an hour or so......

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Do you love to SWAP? Come on over to the Swap Ranch!~~A true friend is the gift of God, and he only who made hearts can unite them.~~~ Robert South ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Thank you Tara!!This is the Jan sq that came in the mail today.This pic does not do it justice. It's very pretty!!!I love the cables...gorgeous!!!~I will be taking pics of all of my SAM sqs shortly. (It's so nice having the digicam!) ~Also, If you like Square swaps, sign ups are open for the Favorite Color Square swap at The Swapers Ranch! This is scheduled to begin in Feb.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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~Tuesday , 01/09/07 is Dance Day! So, HAPPY DANCE DAY TO ALL OF YOU!Break out the old ......ok, just break out the music! Grab that special person, and dance like you did when you were a teenager! (or young adult!)~The kids and I are always dancing and singing around here. They love getting all goofy, and prancing around the house with mom!!~Ummmm, just the other day, we were doing just that, and

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~Ok, I know ya'll probably know about this already, but here is the link. It is for the Annies Attic Stitch Guide. When I clicked on the crochetknit basic stitch link, I was very pleased. On the right hand side, what did I see? A pattern link for Cozy Slippers. So, I started checking it out!~I never realized the patterns before.......so I'm not sure if this is a new thing or not. Or, if they have

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~I'm posting this now so you can go out and get your bubbles!!~~YAY!!! Monday, January 8th, is BUBBLE BATH DAY!!!!!! What can be better??? So ladies and gents, go out today and buy some more bubble bath and the like!!! You know you want to!~Victorias Secret has some wonderful fragrances. I absolutely adore the Amber Romance Collection. Love Spell is also very nice.I know that they don't show it,

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~It's CUDDLE UP DAY on Saturday January 6th, 2007! Send all of your computer savvy friends and family an E-Card from 123 greetings. They have some really cute ones!~Tomorrow, cuddle up with your loved ones and just hang out playing some fun games. We will be playing Monopoly, Here and Now edition, Sorry, The Game of Life., Sponge Bob Edition....and probably some card games too. Like Phase 10 ,

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~Look what I made!! Woo Hooo!!I need to make some adjustments, butI think it came out alright. It needs some tweaking...so, we will see what the end result will be.~I will be updating The Time To Shop posts when the next adds come out. I just couldn't be bothered to last week. Sorry guys.~I am also trying to get pics of everything that I've finished, working on ect. So, sooon, I shall actually

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~I just wanted to give an update on the swap group. I hate yahoo groups!!! That became very clear on the first day of setting it up! It's not terrible or anything, I am just used to working the myfastforum type of setting. So, you know what I did! I had no choice............lol~Ok, So, if you like to swap, come on over to the Texas Two Stitch Swappers Ranch. We have a small postcard swap getting

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~The L went MIA on New Years Eve. Apparently it sprouted legs and took off. Maybe to find bigger and better projects, who knows. All I do know is that I was not happy. I felt things that just aren't normal. That aren't healthy. I have crossed the line. I didn't even know that there was a line. Yet I do know that I indeed crossed it!~I accused a guest of stealing the L to give to her mother.......

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~Basket of Coasters~ (8 pc set)~This is a gift I made for my neighbor. She loves purple too! I haven't seen her yet, so I still have it sitting here. What do you think?? Gift worthy? I hope so. ~This was fun to make. The basket is cute, but I think it needs a heavier yarn, or possibly cotton for it to come out better.~A true friend is the gift of God, and he only who made hearts can unite them.~~

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~I hope you all had a wonderful holiday, and I wish you all the best for the new year. Give your family that extra hug, and tell them that you love them. Reflect over the years that have passed, and look to the future years with hope and excitement.~Well, the holidays are over. It sort of sad don't you think... This is such a wonderful time. I have both Scottish and English (moms a Scott, dads a

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Ohhh boy, in 1 hour and 45 mins my hubby will be home!! I'm soooo happy. The thing is, I'm finishing his afghan. I have 2 squares left to join! (so glad to be done...then to finish daughters....woo hoo........the final countdown!) I think it looks really nice. I'm off to finish the race......haha! I will post again soon. I hope you all enjoy this special time of year.Me!~A true friend is the

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WOO HOOO! I have just started a yahoo group called~ Texas~Two~Stitch Swappers Ranch.~Click to join TexasTwoStitchSwappers~If you love to swap, come on by! Knitters and crocheters are welcome. I have to approve new members, but I have a good reason, lol! When you first sign up, I can have a message sent out to you while your in pending mode. The message asks for pertinent details that are needed

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Well, I'm having a heck of a time. I am trying to crochet the Color Wheel pattern........It's not going as planned. I know I'm just over looking something. SOMETHING STUPID, I'm sure. Please point out what I'm not seeing. I'm sure my lack of sleep has something to do with this..........but argggggg! Thanx in advance for any help!!!!SKILLLEVEL:** Average (HAHAHAHAHA! I'm not feeling that it's very

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~OK,FYI......I'm not sure what my internet connection is up to, but it keeps loosing it's signal. ~Those of you that need me for anything, If I am MIA....Thats why.I'm only posting this now, incase anyone thinks the worst.Have a great day, and I hope I can be around to posting!~A true friend is the gift of God, and he only who made hearts can unite them.~ ~~ Robert South ~~

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It's time to shop again!Here are the sales that pertain to everything crochet, and or knit! ~Don't forget to print your 40% off coupon!~Coats Moda Dea Zing, Dream, & Lazy Daisy (1.75oz) $2.99 (reg $4.24-$4.99)All Looms and Knitting Accessories 50 % OFFAll Needleart Kits 30 % OFFAll Needlework Vintage Style Tools & Notions 50 % OFFEagle Craftstor Stackable Needlework Tote $23.99 (reg $49.99)Go to

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Knifty Knitter On Sale @ Michaels$9.99 (Reg. 14.99) Sale ends Dec 23.~I will add more if I missed anything~~A true friend is the gift of God, and he only who made hearts can unite them.~~~ Robert South ~~

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~Well, It's been 24 days since my last cigarette. Thanksgiving day, I started feeling sick. It was awful. Well, a couple of days later, I realized that I hadn't had one since Thanksgiving. I thought to my self, this is it. NO MORE EVER AGAIN!~My being sick really helped. I think it was meant to be, lol! I had the crap for a few weeks, even had laryngitis, I just got over that one. It was the

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~YAS~~When I bought 16 skeins yesterday, it was YarnBee Soft Delight in pale pink. I bought 4 more today. I also bought 20 skeins in purple today. Awwwww, the touch, the feel of YARN!~You would think that would have put a clamp on my YAS.....as I said, you would think! lol~OK, It didn't quite clamp it, and if they have another great sale on any yum yarns, I think I will cry. I CAN NOT BUY ANY

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~My Masterpieces in the works! Wink Wink!!~~This is what I am working on for the love of my life! Yes, I'm a big sap. I will do something more detailed next. I'm using the Dreamcatcher pattern. I originally was going to make the Monet Afghan by The Crochet Dude, but when my PC crashed, I didn't have the pattern. (I need to be able to look at it because I couldn't remember the starting chain, and

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~Alrighty, I just wanted to make a note that I am trying to add progress bars in the side. Since this new widget thing is new to me, it may take awhile. ~So if you notice any odd looking things here, or titles that say fix me here ect., I'm trying to learn the new system. I'm not going to spend hours and hours at a time like at the last blog. So, please just bare with me. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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~WOW! I can't believe it. Today is the last day of school for the kids. In about 20 mins, I will drop them off, just to go back 31/2 hours later to pick them back up. Then....No school until January. ~Now, I know my girls are exstatic about this......Me on the other hand....Ofcourse, I love them dearly. What you may not know is they are PRETEENS! Major mood swings......irritibility......

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OK, I did something majorly wrong to my last blogspot......Let's try this again, lol!I will be working on this for a while, but, I will definitely try to log in daily! Let's see how that goes shall we!~Crochet News~Well, Out of my Christmas items.........I'm coming along! I have My DD's afghan done.....whew! I have my DH's almost done, as well as my other DD's. I have my other family members

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