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Archive Index by Category

63 Squares Blanket-Crochet

11/29/2004 63 Easy-To-Crochet Pattern Stitches Combine to Make an Heirloom Afghan - Brown, Pink, Green
11/22/2004 63 Squares Crochet Along - Thumbnails Gallery
11/22/2004 Squares 40 through 63 - 63 Squares Crochet Along
11/15/2004 Squares 11 through 39 - 63 Squares Crochet Along
10/24/2004 Squares 8, 9, 10 - 63 Squares Crochet Along
10/21/2004 63 Squares Project Gallery
10/19/2004 Squares 6, 7 - 63 Squares Crochet Along
10/17/2004 Squares 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - 63 Squares Crochet Along
09/27/2004 63 Squares Crochet Along

Babette Blanket-Crochet

01/15/2008 Looking for the Babette Blanket crochet pattern?
08/15/2007 Babette Blanket - Finished
07/25/2007 Babette Blanket - In progress
06/30/2007 Babette Blanket - final color selection
06/23/2007 Babette Blanket - colors changed #3
06/22/2007 Babette Blanket - colors selected
06/03/2007 Babette on my mind

Baby Projects-Crochet

06/01/2007 Baby's Best to Knit and Crochet: Rainbow Afghan, Jacket, Booties
03/11/2006 Gifts to welcome new babies
03/11/2006 Granny Square Baby Blanket - White and Baby Blue multi, White
02/06/2006 Two-color Reversible Shells Baby Blanket - Blue, White
01/28/2006 Teddy Bear Baby Blanket - Blues, White
11/24/2005 Layette Set - Melon, Purple, Yellow, Green, White
10/16/2005 Layette Set - Light Purple
06/28/2003 Greg's Two-color Reversible Shell Baby Blanket - White, Aqua
06/14/2003 Jack's Ripple Stitch Baby Blanket - Blues, Yellows, White
04/26/2003 Diagonal Rainbow Lap Blanket - Pastels

Blankets-Crochet

05/25/2008 Round Wheel Lap Blanket - Burgundy, Multi
12/09/2007 Patchwork Solid Granny Squares Blanket for Bryan - Black, White, Blue, Green, Grey, Red, Cream
08/15/2007 Babette Blanket - Finished
07/25/2007 Babette Blanket - In progress
06/30/2007 Babette Blanket - final color selection
06/28/2007 Playful Pineapples Wedding Afghan - White
06/23/2007 Babette Blanket - colors changed #3
06/22/2007 Babette Blanket - colors selected
06/03/2007 Babette on my mind
05/16/2007 Sampler Stripes Blanket - Green, Maroon, Pink, White
05/16/2007 6-point to 24-point Round Ripple Blanket - Greens, Blues, Multi
04/28/2007 Ripple Lap Blanket for Candace - Purples
02/14/2006 Heart & Home Couch Blanket for Paula and Leslie's Buttons
01/28/2006 Textured Sampler Thick, Warm Two-Person Lap Blanket for Greg and Lauren - Claret
10/13/2005 Race Track and Games Blanket for Jack - Red, Blue, White, Green, Dark Grey, Light Grey, Black, Buff
09/11/2005 Cathedral Rose Window Afghan - Painted Desert, Claret, Black, Buff
04/24/2005 Lauren's Blanket - Black, Scraps
03/22/2005 Lauren's Blanket - In progress
01/17/2005 Twists & Turns Blanket - Blue
01/03/2005 Courthouse Steps Blanket - Red, White, Blue
12/28/2004 Courthouse Steps Blanket - In progress
12/28/2004 Twists & Turns Blanket - In progress
12/08/2004 Afghan projects coming up
09/06/2004 Twilight Tapestry Blanket for small couch
05/02/2004 Granny Square Blanket - Free crochet pattern
02/13/2004 Twilight Tapestry Blanket for large couch
01/24/2004 Quilt Afghan for Paula - Navy, Claret, Rose, Cream
12/30/2003 Quilt Afghan for Paula - In progress
10/19/2003 Bowtie Afghan for Tamela - Off-white, Scraps
09/09/2003 Bowtie Afghan for Tamela - In progress
04/26/2003 Lace Swirls Afghan - Yellow

Charted Designs

11/04/2007 Looking for picture afghans made with granny squares?
01/25/2007 Turn photo, graphic, image into chart
03/18/2006 NASCAR Logo Charted Design
03/18/2006 Duck Charted Design
12/21/2004 Christmas Tree Charted Designs
12/21/2004 Turtle Charted Design #2
12/21/2004 Turtle Charted Design #1

Crafts General

09/01/2008 Photos of my craft room
10/15/2007 Got it! Crazy Aunt Purl's book!
01/17/2005 Craft room organization, yarn stash and pattern storage
01/11/2005 Organization of yarn stash, patterns, craft tools
01/11/2005 Proper spelling of cross-stitch
04/26/2003 Accordian Book with Petals and Poem digital art image
04/26/2003 Woman Drawing in pastels
04/26/2003 Cleo, Cat Drawing in pastels

Crochet Collections

07/02/2008 For Sale: Crochet and Cross-stitch Patterns, Leaflets, Books
06/27/2008 Collection Additions
05/18/2008 Collection additions
03/26/2008 Collection additions
02/20/2008 Clover Reflections crochet hook sets
01/26/2008 Collection additions
06/16/2007 For Sale: Crochet Patterns, Leaflets, Books
06/14/2007 For sale: more crochet pattern books at Etsy
06/10/2007 Selling some crochet pattern books at Etsy
04/27/2007 Collections
04/04/2007 Collections: Pattern Acquisition Syndrome strikes...again
03/31/2007 Crochet and knit books coming soon
03/07/2007 Crochet Lite, K crochet hook size
11/17/2006 Collections: Bought 2 more
11/14/2006 Collections: Bought 'em
10/31/2006 Collections: On my "want" list
03/28/2006 Crocheted borders for afghans and other items
11/30/2005 Collection additions
08/31/2005 Collection additions
03/26/2005 Collection additions
02/17/2005 Crochet pattern books donated to BARC
02/05/2005 Collection additions
12/13/2004 Collection additions
12/08/2004 Collection additions
12/04/2004 Collection additions
11/24/2004 L and M hooks and 5 one-pounders
11/24/2004 Epiphany: Collections not Acquisitions
11/19/2004 A briefer spending spree
11/06/2004 Too cute to pass up
10/23/2004 Thread and more yarn
10/23/2004 Last 2 eBay auctions
10/21/2004 Still trailing in
10/19/2004 More stash: 6 pounds of yarn
10/19/2004 Lots of sweater pattern books
10/18/2004 Latest crochet pattern arrivals
10/12/2004 Breaking the eBay addiction
10/07/2004 More non-afghan crochet patterns
10/06/2004 Pooh & Friends with yarn kit for Tigger
10/05/2004 Toy and Vest crochet pattern books
10/04/2004 More non-afghan crochet patterns books
10/02/2004 Kitty Basket Cover and Tunics & Tops crochet patterns
10/02/2004 Quick & Easy Projects and Slippers crochet patterns books
10/01/2004 Fun with yarn
10/01/2004 More kid stuff: Gameboard Afghan and Pillow Pets crochet patterns
09/29/2004 Stunning Shawls crochet pattern book
09/29/2004 Update re Acquisition Syndromes
09/27/2004 Winter afghans, turtle, and toy critters crochet patterns
09/27/2004 Even more yarn
09/24/2004 Arriving today...more yarn and patterns
09/23/2004 Stuffed Turtle and Bookmarks crochet patterns
09/23/2004 More yarn
09/21/2004 Join-As-You-Go Afghans crochet pattern book, good for scraps
09/21/2004 More yarn
09/20/2004 Headline USA Caps, Berets, Toboggans, Hats crochet pattern book
09/20/2004 More yarn
09/15/2004 Yarnaholic
09/11/2004 eBay addiction waning
09/11/2004 Scrap Sensations crochet afghans crochet pattern book
09/07/2004 Subtle Shades afghans crochet pattern book
09/07/2004 More yarn from eBay
09/07/2004 Yarn auctions on eBay
09/06/2004 Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hooks arrived
09/04/2004 Holiday Afghan crochet pattern
09/03/2004 7 new afghans crochet pattern books
08/31/2004 Christmas Afghans and Scrap Afghans crochet pattern books
08/30/2004 9 new afghans and booties crochet pattern books
08/28/2004 23 new afghans and booties crochet pattern books
08/27/2004 4 new afghans crochet pattern books
08/25/2004 9+ new afghans and rugs crochet pattern books
08/24/2004 Free patterns and Cats Afghan
08/22/2004 Pattern Books Index
08/21/2004 3 new afghans crochet pattern books
08/21/2004 13 new afghans crochet pattern books
08/18/2004 6 new afghans crochet pattern booklets
08/10/2004 eBay maniac
08/09/2004 eBay: Take the hook out now!

Crochet Donations

12/30/2008 Lap Blankets for donation
08/01/2008 Primary Colors Granny Square Lap Blanket - Blue, Green, Red, Multis of Blue, Green, Red
08/01/2008 Custom Granny Square Lap Blanket - Print Pastels, Blue, Yellow, Pink
07/06/2008 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Pinks, Blue, White, Beige, Yellow, Baby Pastels
07/06/2008 Hexagon Lap Blanket - Greys, Red, White
07/06/2008 Blue and Gold Blocks Lap Blanket - Blue, Gold, Green, Red, Orange
07/06/2008 Granny Squares with Flowers Lap Blanket - Blue and Pastel Scraps
05/25/2008 4-Patch Granny Lap Blanket - Pink, Blue
05/25/2008 Double Crochet Striped Squares Lap Blanket - Pink, Blue, Green, White, Purples
05/25/2008 Flowers in Snow Granny Square Lap Blanket - White, Coral, Green, White-Pink-Green-Yellow Multi
03/26/2008 Panel Variety Lap Blanket - Green, Purple, Off-White
03/26/2008 6-patch Striped Squares Lap Blanket - Pink, Off-White
03/26/2008 Steps with Ruffle Border Lap Blanket - Red, White
03/26/2008 Offset Log Cabin Lap Blanket - Greens, White, Black
03/26/2008 Log Cabin Lap Blanket - Greens, White, Black
03/26/2008 Double Crochet Scraps Panels with Black Lap Blanket
02/15/2008 Granny Square Lap Blanket - White, Greens, Pinks, Yellows, Blues
02/15/2008 Granny Square Lap Blanket - White, Tan, Greens, Pinks, Yellows, Blues
02/13/2008 Pinwheel Filet Granny Squares Lap Blanket - Greens
02/10/2008 Flower Picture Afghan Lap Blanket
12/22/2007 Lap Blankets donated today
05/16/2007 Ripple Lap Blanket - White, Pastel Scraps
05/16/2007 Ripple Lap Blanket - White, Cream, Dark Scraps
03/17/2007 Ripple Lap Blanket - Blues, Greens, Tans
03/04/2007 Cluster and Lace Granny Square Lap Blanket - Red, Pink, White
02/11/2007 Calico Lap Blanket - Red, Pink, Light Green, White
02/11/2007 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Pinks
01/01/2007 Cluster Ripple Lap Blanket - Blue, Beige, Off White, Multi
01/01/2007 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Scraps, Black
01/01/2007 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Scraps in Reds, Oranges, Grey, Black
12/22/2006 Lap blankets donated today
12/22/2006 Lavender Fields Ripple Lap Blanket - Greens, Off White
12/16/2006 Scrappy dc Stripes Lap Blanket - Scraps
12/16/2006 Colorful Stripes in Panels Lap Blanket - Scraps
12/16/2006 Color Blocks in Panels Lap Blanket - Scraps
12/03/2006 Little Baskets of Shells Lap Blanket - Beige
12/03/2006 Custom Granny Square Lap Blanket #2 - Black, Warm Scraps
12/03/2006 Magic Scrap Ball Ripple Lap Blanket - Scraps
10/29/2006 Beach Balls Lap Blanket - Black, Scraps
10/18/2006 Very Colorful Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket #1 and #2 - Black, Scraps
10/14/2006 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Blues, Green
10/14/2006 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Pink, Off White, Greens, Brown
02/06/2006 Ripple Lap Blanket - Grey, Peach, Cream, White
01/15/2006 Ripple Lap Blanket - Scraps in Pinks, White, Cream, Blues, Purple, Yellows
01/15/2006 Ripple Lap Blanket - Scraps in Greens, Blues, Yellows, White, Black
01/02/2006 Mixed Granny Square Lap Blanket - Black, Scraps
01/02/2006 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Black, Scraps
01/02/2006 Double Trouble Star Squares Lap Blanket - White, Scraps
01/02/2006 Spring Fling Lap Blanket - Scraps
01/02/2006 Double Trouble Star Squares Lap Blanket - Cool Scraps
12/17/2005 Double Trouble Star Squares Lap Blanket - Autumn Scraps
12/10/2005 Scraps Granny Square Ripple Lap Blanket
12/10/2005 Autumn Scraps Ripple Lap Blanket
11/24/2005 Lap blankets donated today
11/23/2005 Scrap Lap Blanket - Color Variety
11/23/2005 Blocks in Primary Colors Lap Blanket - Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange
10/22/2005 Crochet on the Double and Tunisian Panels Lap Blanket - Pinks
06/17/2005 Bars and Squares Granny Lap Blanket - Blues, Pinks
06/17/2005 Mile-a-Minute Contest Favorites #29 Lap Blanket - Red, Christmas (multi)
06/17/2005 Spotted Boxes Lap Blanket - Red, White, Oranges, Blue, Green
05/22/2005 Innovative Lap Blanket - Coral, Woodsy (multi)
05/22/2005 Demure Lap Blanket - Brown, Woodsy (multi)
05/09/2005 Autumn Spice Lap Blanket - Brown, Woodsy (multi), Coral
05/09/2005 Orange Sherbert and Vanilla Waves Lap Blanket - Orange, Light Yellow
05/09/2005 A Little Bit of Chocolate Lap Blanket - Blue, Cream, Brown, White
04/24/2005 Remember The Kittens Lap Blanket - Blue, Cream, Brown, White
03/01/2005 Spotted Boxes Lap Blanket - Red, White
02/05/2005 Spotted Boxes Lap Blanket - In progress
01/30/2005 Indian Wrap Lap Blanket - Red, Oranges, Blue
01/30/2005 Coordinated Granny Squares Lap Blanket - Pastels
11/25/2004 Lap blankets donated today
10/02/2004 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Multi-purples, White
09/27/2004 Hexagon Granny Lap Blanket - Turquoise, Oranges, Red, White
09/27/2004 Hexagon Granny Lap Blanket - Purples, Lime Green, Yellow, White
09/18/2004 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Painted Desert, Greens, Claret, Rose, Brown, Blues
09/18/2004 Jazz Lap Blanket - White, Pastels
09/18/2004 Colorful Granny Lap Blanket - White, Scraps
09/18/2004 Found: Missing lap blankets
09/06/2004 Two Orange Centers Starflower Retreat Lap Blanket - Oranges, Red, Brown
09/06/2004 Green-Black Center Starflower Retreat Lap Blanket - Greens, Black, Oranges, White
09/06/2004 Starflower Retreat Lap Blanket - Oranges, Greens, Red, Black
09/06/2004 Feather Lace Lap Blanket - Autumn
09/06/2004 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Blues, Greens
09/06/2004 Single Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Scraps #1
09/06/2004 Single Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Scraps #2
09/06/2004 Solid Granny Stripes Lap Blanket - Blues, Greens, Whites, other
09/06/2004 Double Crochet Lap Blanket - Scraps
09/06/2004 Rosy Comfort Lap Blanket - Plum
02/13/2004 Twilight Tapestry Lap Blanket - Red-Green-Cream Multi, Claret, Cream
11/30/2003 Floral Sampler Hexagons Lap Blanket for my boss' mother - Navy, Yellow, Mexicana
11/30/2003 Peppermint Wrapper Lap Blanket - Red-Green Multi, Black
10/26/2003 Make-A-Difference Day: Donated 14 blankets
10/26/2003 Cheerful Checks Lap Blanket - Scraps
07/14/2003 Nine Patch Granny Lap Blanket - Browns
06/28/2003 Bright Memories Lap Blanket - Scraps
06/14/2003 Double Shell Stitch Lap Blanket - Oranges
05/29/2003 Varied Squares Afghan Lap Blanket - Scraps
05/29/2003 Floral Sampler Hexagon Lap Blanket - Black, Purple-multi
05/04/2003 European Afghan Lap Blanket - Greens, Cream
05/04/2003 Stained Glass Afghan Lap Blanket - Scraps
04/26/2003 Basketweave Lap Blanket - Aran
04/26/2003 Spiderweb Lap Blanket - Navy
04/26/2003 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Yellow, Cyan
04/26/2003 Clay's Choice Afghan Lap Blanket - Pinwheel - Blues, White
04/26/2003 Granny Stripes Lap Blanket - Scraps
04/26/2003 Diagonal Rainbow Lap Blanket - Pastels
04/26/2003 6 patterns from 63 Easy-To-Crochet Stitches Heirloom Afghan - Pinks
04/26/2003 Striped Lap Blanket - Blue, Green, Purple
04/26/2003 Granny Square Lap Blankets - Various Colors

Crochet General

12/30/2008 Completed Projects for 2008
09/01/2008 Photos of my craft room
08/31/2008 Update for August
07/31/2008 Update for the end of July
03/22/2008 Update
12/31/2007 Completed Projects for 2007
11/17/2007 Patterns can be made in any color
11/08/2007 Crochet? Not lately.
11/07/2007 Where are the crochet designs for stamps?
10/15/2007 Got it! Ravelry invite!
03/19/2007 Where to donate crocheted items?
03/04/2007 They're very helpful
02/25/2007 Finally started and finished something
01/05/2007 Perfect Profile crochet shell pattern: I gave up
12/31/2006 Completed Projects for 2006
12/22/2006 Crocheted cover for USA flag for union chapter - Beige
10/16/2006 Turtle surprises in a bag of yarn
10/13/2006 Striping with Fibonacci and Lucas numbers
10/09/2006 Crochet update
08/14/2006 Update
07/16/2006 Lacking that creative feeling
03/25/2006 Helpers for creating your own charted designs
03/04/2006 Supporting non-profit crochet-related websites
01/18/2006 Clover Soft Touch Thread Crochet Hooks
01/11/2006 Crochet Artist
01/04/2006 As 2006 starts...
01/02/2006 Finished Crocheted Projects in 2005
12/05/2005 How to Recycle Sweaters, Info about New Yarns, Freeform Crochet, Filet Crochet Foundation Chain
12/05/2005 Crocheted Spiral Doily
11/23/2005 Treadmill Cuffs - White-Yellow-Green-Blue (multi)
11/20/2005 Latest finished objects
10/23/2005 Joined CGOA
10/23/2005 2006 Crochet Pattern-A-Day Calendar
08/31/2005 Update
04/14/2005 Update
02/19/2005 Oakland, CA crochet event: Chain Link, July 2005
02/14/2005 Hearts for Valentine's Day
02/05/2005 Crochet projects coming up
01/30/2005 Other recently completed crochet projects
01/06/2005 My experience with Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hooks
01/04/2005 Finished Crocheted Projects in 2004
12/28/2004 My crocheting workspace
12/20/2004 Christmas Tree Skirt - Red, Red-Green-Cream Multi
11/15/2004 Comfort Afghans, Comfortghans
11/15/2004 Pillow covers - Photos
11/02/2004 Pillow covers - Various colors
10/26/2004 Pillow covers - In progress
10/23/2004 Caps for Cancer Patients, Kids, Women, Men
10/04/2004 Giving away these pattern books
09/27/2004 Crafting for a Cause
09/27/2004 Freeform Crochet
09/25/2004 Yarn storage ideas
09/25/2004 Digital Granny's Virtual Afghan
09/25/2004 Public art: Bright crochet planter toppers
09/25/2004 Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hooks in thread sizes
09/25/2004 Gave away yarn and duplicate pattern books
09/24/2004 Wanna fun project
09/16/2004 Pattern book organization status
09/14/2004 Charities needing crocheted items
09/06/2004 Caught up with posting blanket projects
09/06/2004 Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hooks arrived
08/25/2004 Crochet Terms: American and English
08/22/2004 Pattern Books Index
08/22/2004 Pattern book organization
08/06/2004 Ergonomic crochet hooks
05/08/2004 Clear plastic overlays create pattern grids
05/02/2004 Not much crocheting lately
02/03/2004 Project Linus
06/28/2003 Warm Up America - 16 squares
05/05/2003 Crowded living room

Crochet Pattern Links

06/27/2008 Looking for the Six-Pointed Star Afghan crochet pattern by Sandra J. Smith leaflet #87A50?
02/11/2008 Oval Motifs - Free crochet pattern
02/11/2008 Half Circle Motifs - Free crochet patterns
02/09/2008 Crochet a Heart-shaped Box of Chocolates
01/15/2008 Looking for the Babette Blanket crochet pattern?
12/10/2007 Looking for the Cathedral Rose Window Afghan crochet pattern?
06/23/2007 Hawaiian leaf chart and crochet pattern
05/23/2007 Designs using Math at Woolly Thoughts
03/20/2007 Reversible afghan blanket patterns, crocheted or knitted
03/19/2007 Round afghan blanket patterns, crocheted or knitted
11/18/2006 Triangle Granny Patterns - Free crochet patterns
09/23/2006 I can finally have purple hair!
04/08/2006 Crochet using quilt block designs
03/25/2006 Free online crochet patterns
01/09/2006 Tunisian Basketweave crochet pattern
01/09/2006 Simple Joining Method for Crocheted Yo-Yos
01/09/2006 Fancy Fur Kimono, crochet pattern
01/09/2006 Lessons on Crochet Stitches
12/05/2005 knitPro, free online photo-to-chart maker
12/05/2005 Lots of crochet patterns: The Crochet Works by Sarah Ann
12/05/2005 Huge lists of crochet websites
12/05/2005 Vintage Crochet Patterns, 1900s through 1960s
12/05/2005 Patterns for Charted Alphabets
10/24/2004 Lots of free patterns on Lion Brand website
10/23/2004 Caps for Cancer Patients, Kids, Women, Men
10/14/2004 These patterns are free - do not buy them
10/02/2004 Checkered Pillow crochet pattern
09/25/2004 Wimple - Free crochet pattern

Crochet Resources

07/18/2008 Toy Soldier Blanket
06/27/2008 Looking for the Six-Pointed Star Afghan crochet pattern by Sandra J. Smith leaflet #87A50?
12/10/2007 Looking for the Cathedral Rose Window Afghan crochet pattern?
11/04/2007 Looking for picture afghans made with granny squares?
06/01/2007 Baby's Best to Knit and Crochet: Rainbow Afghan, Jacket, Booties
05/23/2007 Designs using Math at Woolly Thoughts
05/14/2007 How to Crochet Cords
05/12/2007 Charts for Bernat Afghans 132 designs
05/06/2007 Stripe Generator
03/17/2007 Random stripe patterns for crochet, knit scarves, afghans, more
01/25/2007 Turn photo, graphic, image into chart
10/22/2004 Crochet: How to Mark Continuous Rounds
08/25/2004 Crochet Edgings and Borders patterns

Cross-stitch Projects

05/08/2004 Man Riding Kawasaki Jet Ski cross-stitch design
04/26/2003 Clowns cross-stitch designs
04/26/2003 Santa Ornaments cross-stitch designs
04/26/2003 Buster - Boston Terrier cross-stitch design

Digital Art Projects

05/30/2003 Hot Rod Car Collage digital art image
05/30/2003 Self-portrait digital art image
05/30/2003 Angered Frustration digital art image
04/26/2003 Accordian Book with Petals and Poem digital art image
04/26/2003 Scanned Rose Petals digital art image

Entertainment

11/12/2007 Having a concert!
11/10/2007 Bo Bice has released an album in his Southern Rock style!
10/15/2007 Got it! Crazy Aunt Purl's book!
02/26/2007 Music crazy at Amazon
04/26/2006 Computer recycling and the Maker Faire

Fabric, Supplies

12/31/2008 Fabric storage
08/28/2006 Saved 50% + 50%
08/14/2006 Update
06/16/2006 Quilter's Pack for Singer 7462
06/02/2006 Lots more fabric collected
05/20/2006 Got grey thread - and more fabric
05/02/2006 The other new toy is here!
04/26/2006 Sewing update
04/18/2006 Bought a new toy!
04/15/2006 More sewing and crocheting supplies
04/07/2006 Pin Cushion - Burgundy

Free Crochet Patterns by Me

04/12/2008 Ruffle Border - Free crochet pattern
02/10/2008 Flower Picture Afghan Lap Blanket
02/08/2008 Two-row Granny Square Pattern for Patchwork Quilt Picture Afghans
03/18/2006 NASCAR Logo Charted Design
03/18/2006 Duck Charted Design
01/03/2005 Simple Scarf with Optional Hood - Free crochet pattern
01/03/2005 Fast and Easy Scarf - Free crochet pattern
12/21/2004 Christmas Tree Charted Designs
12/21/2004 Turtle Charted Design #2
12/21/2004 Turtle Charted Design #1
11/25/2004 Swatch photos added
10/29/2004 Two-color Reversible Shells Afghan - Free crochet pattern
10/20/2004 Ski Cap - Free crochet pattern
10/05/2004 Easy and Fast Shawl - Free crochet pattern
10/05/2004 Beret (hat, cap) - Free crochet pattern
05/02/2004 Granny Square Blanket - Free crochet pattern
02/26/2004 Joining Granny Squares, Panels, Strips, Motifs, Hexagons
12/02/2003 Half Hexagon - Free crochet pattern

Gardening

07/01/2007 Backyard swing
10/22/2006 Taking advantage for gardening
07/27/2006 Our gardens
05/20/2006 Our backyard garden
05/20/2006 Our front yard garden
05/20/2006 Bright red Bottlebrush Tree
04/26/2006 Weekend gardening
03/11/2005 Spring has sprung 2005
03/05/2005 Sunshine day!
02/18/2005 It's raining
03/23/2004 Some seedlings
03/17/2004 Plants and flowers, oh my!
03/09/2004 Spring has sprung!
02/21/2004 Broken pots
01/25/2004 Plant bench #1
01/24/2004 Garden turtles
01/24/2004 New growth on rose bush
01/24/2004 Flower seeds are up
01/24/2004 More pots!
01/21/2004 Plant pots galore!
01/19/2004 Pottery for container garden plants
01/13/2004 Pruned the rose bushes
01/06/2004 Garden update
09/18/2003 Garden goings-on
08/24/2003 Backyard garden
08/19/2003 Bye bye green beans
08/14/2003 Flourishing
08/14/2003 Tall stalk of something
08/12/2003 White ~~mold~~ mildew on roses
07/20/2003 Well...deep subject! Ha ha
07/18/2003 Climbing America roses
07/18/2003 Sterling Silver rose over 4 days
07/17/2003 We've got green beans!
07/17/2003 Backyard roses
07/14/2003 Front yard garden
07/14/2003 Backyard garden
07/07/2003 Second rose again
07/07/2003 New growth on the Christmas tree
07/07/2003 Green bean and flower seeds progress
07/06/2003 More roses!
06/30/2003 A second rose!
06/30/2003 Front porch flowers
06/22/2003 Roses! Flowers! Color! - Days 1-3
06/20/2003 Green beans - Day 19
06/16/2003 Pruning, weeding
06/05/2003 Backyard garden - Day 4

Granny Squares Projects-Crochet

08/01/2008 Primary Colors Granny Square Lap Blanket - Blue, Green, Red, Multis of Blue, Green, Red
08/01/2008 Custom Granny Square Lap Blanket - Print Pastels, Blue, Yellow, Pink
07/06/2008 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Pinks, Blue, White, Beige, Yellow, Baby Pastels
07/06/2008 Blue and Gold Blocks Lap Blanket - Blue, Gold, Green, Red, Orange
07/06/2008 Granny Squares with Flowers Lap Blanket - Blue and Pastel Scraps
05/25/2008 Flower Centers Granny Square Lap Blanket - Melon, Purple, Green, Yellow, Baby Print, Light Yellow, White
05/25/2008 4-Patch Granny Lap Blanket - Pink, Blue
05/25/2008 Flowers in Snow Granny Square Lap Blanket - White, Coral, Green, White-Pink-Green-Yellow Multi
03/26/2008 6-patch Striped Squares Lap Blanket - Pink, Off-White
03/26/2008 Offset Log Cabin Lap Blanket - Greens, White, Black
03/26/2008 Log Cabin Lap Blanket - Greens, White, Black
02/15/2008 Granny Square Lap Blanket - White, Greens, Pinks, Yellows, Blues
02/15/2008 Granny Square Lap Blanket - White, Tan, Greens, Pinks, Yellows, Blues
02/13/2008 Pinwheel Filet Granny Squares Lap Blanket - Greens
02/10/2008 Flower Picture Afghan Lap Blanket
12/09/2007 Patchwork Solid Granny Squares Blanket for Bryan - Black, White, Blue, Green, Grey, Red, Cream
08/15/2007 Babette Blanket - Finished
03/04/2007 Cluster and Lace Granny Square Lap Blanket - Red, Pink, White
02/11/2007 Calico Lap Blanket - Red, Pink, Light Green, White
02/11/2007 9-patch Granny Square Lap Blanket - Blue, Beige, Off White, Multi
02/11/2007 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Pinks
01/01/2007 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Scraps, Black
01/01/2007 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Scraps in Reds, Oranges, Grey, Black
12/03/2006 Custom Granny Square Lap Blanket #2 - Black, Warm Scraps
12/03/2006 Custom Granny Square Lap Blanket #1 - Black, Cool Scraps
12/03/2006 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Browns, Taupe, Coral, Beige, White, Multi
11/11/2006 Autumn Granny Squares Variety Lap Blanket - Autumn Scraps
10/18/2006 Very Colorful Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket #1 and #2 - Black, Scraps
10/14/2006 Colorful granny squares in progress
10/14/2006 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Blues, Green
10/14/2006 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Pink, Off White, Greens, Brown
03/11/2006 Flower Granny Square Lap Blanket - Pink Scraps
03/11/2006 Granny Square Baby Blanket - White and Baby Blue multi, White
01/02/2006 Mixed Granny Square Lap Blanket - Black, Scraps
01/02/2006 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Black, Scraps
01/02/2006 Hexagon Granny Lap Blanket - White, Scraps
01/02/2006 Double Trouble Star Squares Lap Blanket - White, Scraps
01/02/2006 Double Trouble Star Squares Lap Blanket - Cool Scraps
12/17/2005 Double Trouble Star Squares Lap Blanket - Autumn Scraps
12/10/2005 Thread Bookmarks
12/10/2005 Scraps Granny Square Ripple Lap Blanket
11/24/2005 Layette Set - Melon, Purple, Yellow, Green, White
06/17/2005 Bars and Squares Granny Lap Blanket - Blues, Pinks
04/24/2005 Lauren's Blanket - Black, Scraps
03/22/2005 Lauren's Blanket - In progress
01/30/2005 Coordinated Granny Squares Lap Blanket - Pastels
01/17/2005 Classic Cardigan - Aran, Buff, Aspen Print (multi)
01/11/2005 Classic Cardigan - In progress
10/09/2004 Tommy Turtle, stuffed crocheted animal
10/06/2004 Four Granny Squares
10/02/2004 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Multi-purples, White
10/02/2004 Tommy Turtle - In progress
10/01/2004 Tommy Turtle - In progress
09/27/2004 Tommy Turtle - In progress
09/27/2004 Hexagon Granny Lap Blanket - Turquoise, Oranges, Red, White
09/27/2004 Hexagon Granny Lap Blanket - Purples, Lime Green, Yellow, White
09/26/2004 Tommy Turtle - In progress
09/18/2004 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Painted Desert, Greens, Claret, Rose, Brown, Blues
09/18/2004 Colorful Granny Lap Blanket - White, Scraps
09/06/2004 Green-Black Center Starflower Retreat Lap Blanket - Greens, Black, Oranges, White
09/06/2004 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Blues, Greens
09/06/2004 Single Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Scraps #1
09/06/2004 Single Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Scraps #2
05/02/2004 Granny Square Blanket - Free crochet pattern
11/30/2003 Floral Sampler Hexagons Lap Blanket for my boss' mother - Navy, Yellow, Mexicana
11/10/2003 Crocheted Pillows
07/14/2003 Nine Patch Granny Lap Blanket - Browns
06/14/2003 Jack's Ripple Stitch Baby Blanket - Blues, Yellows, White
05/29/2003 Varied Squares Afghan Lap Blanket - Scraps
05/29/2003 Floral Sampler Hexagon Lap Blanket - Black, Purple-multi
05/04/2003 European Afghan Lap Blanket - Greens, Cream
05/04/2003 Stained Glass Afghan Lap Blanket - Scraps
04/26/2003 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Yellow, Cyan
04/26/2003 Clay's Choice Afghan Lap Blanket - Pinwheel - Blues, White
04/26/2003 Granny Square Lap Blankets - Various Colors

Home Improvement

01/03/2009 Recipe: Taco / Burrito / Nacho Mix
12/31/2008 Quilt Block Curtains
08/31/2008 Update for August
07/31/2008 Update for the end of July
07/18/2008 New refrigerator coming tomorrow
07/18/2008 Old stove, new stove
06/03/2008 Results of cleaning out my closet
02/09/2008 Bill's new toy, err, truck
12/17/2007 Spending spree!
11/10/2007 FAQ Pergo Global Passages laminate flooring
10/10/2007 Is this the color of your house?
07/01/2007 Backyard swing
04/28/2007 Got a new bed!
03/16/2007 Spring Fever
02/24/2007 Got it last weekend: HDTV and DVR service
01/26/2007 Best thing about the new TV
01/21/2007 Looks great even without HDTV service
01/16/2007 And still more HDTV saga
01/15/2007 The continuing HDTV saga
01/15/2007 HDTV...not here yet
01/12/2007 Entering the world of HDTV
12/19/2006 Smaller bedrooms now have heater vents
11/11/2006 Replaced our 60-year-old heater
10/08/2006 Anniversary activity - part 7 - Finished
10/01/2006 Anniversary activity - part 6
09/23/2006 Anniversary activity - part 5
09/17/2006 Anniversary activity - part 4
09/15/2006 Anniversary activity - part 3
09/12/2006 Anniversary activity - part 2
09/10/2006 Anniversary activity
03/05/2006 What's under the carpet?

Knit Collections

Knit General

09/01/2008 Photos of my craft room
11/17/2007 Patterns can be made in any color
11/07/2007 Where are the crochet designs for stamps?
10/15/2007 Got it! Ravelry invite!
10/15/2007 Got it! Crazy Aunt Purl's book!
03/01/2007 Which set of interchangeable knitting needles?
02/18/2007 Two ways of knitting: Continental and Throwing
01/28/2007 My first knitted swatches
01/21/2007 I'm learning to knit - again

Knit Pattern Links

05/23/2007 Designs using Math at Woolly Thoughts
03/20/2007 Reversible afghan blanket patterns, crocheted or knitted
03/19/2007 Round afghan blanket patterns, crocheted or knitted

Knit Resources

05/23/2007 Designs using Math at Woolly Thoughts
05/06/2007 Stripe Generator
03/17/2007 Random stripe patterns for crochet, knit scarves, afghans, more

Lap Blankets General

09/08/2004 Too hot to crochet large pieces
09/04/2003 Blankets on display
08/20/2003 More yarn donations
07/31/2003 More yarn donations

Lap Blankets-Crochet

12/30/2008 Lap Blankets for donation
08/01/2008 Primary Colors Granny Square Lap Blanket - Blue, Green, Red, Multis of Blue, Green, Red
08/01/2008 Custom Granny Square Lap Blanket - Print Pastels, Blue, Yellow, Pink
07/06/2008 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Pinks, Blue, White, Beige, Yellow, Baby Pastels
07/06/2008 Hexagon Lap Blanket - Greys, Red, White
07/06/2008 Blue and Gold Blocks Lap Blanket - Blue, Gold, Green, Red, Orange
07/06/2008 Granny Squares with Flowers Lap Blanket - Blue and Pastel Scraps
05/25/2008 Flower Centers Granny Square Lap Blanket - Melon, Purple, Green, Yellow, Baby Print, Light Yellow, White
05/25/2008 Round Wheel Lap Blanket - Burgundy, Multi
05/25/2008 4-Patch Granny Lap Blanket - Pink, Blue
05/25/2008 Double Crochet Striped Squares Lap Blanket - Pink, Blue, Green, White, Purples
05/25/2008 Flowers in Snow Granny Square Lap Blanket - White, Coral, Green, White-Pink-Green-Yellow Multi
03/26/2008 Panel Variety Lap Blanket - Green, Purple, Off-White
03/26/2008 6-patch Striped Squares Lap Blanket - Pink, Off-White
03/26/2008 Steps with Ruffle Border Lap Blanket - Red, White
03/26/2008 Offset Log Cabin Lap Blanket - Greens, White, Black
03/26/2008 Log Cabin Lap Blanket - Greens, White, Black
03/26/2008 Double Crochet Scraps Panels with Black Lap Blanket
02/15/2008 Granny Square Lap Blanket - White, Greens, Pinks, Yellows, Blues
02/15/2008 Granny Square Lap Blanket - White, Tan, Greens, Pinks, Yellows, Blues
02/13/2008 Pinwheel Filet Granny Squares Lap Blanket - Greens
02/10/2008 Flower Picture Afghan Lap Blanket
05/16/2007 Ripple Lap Blanket - White, Pastel Scraps
05/16/2007 Ripple Lap Blanket - White, Cream, Dark Scraps
03/17/2007 Ripple Lap Blanket - Blues, Greens, Tans
03/04/2007 Cluster and Lace Granny Square Lap Blanket - Red, Pink, White
02/11/2007 Calico Lap Blanket - Red, Pink, Light Green, White
02/11/2007 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Pinks
01/01/2007 Cluster Ripple Lap Blanket - Blue, Beige, Off White, Multi
01/01/2007 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Scraps, Black
01/01/2007 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Scraps in Reds, Oranges, Grey, Black
12/22/2006 Lavender Fields Ripple Lap Blanket - Greens, Off White
12/16/2006 Scrappy dc Stripes Lap Blanket - Scraps
12/16/2006 Colorful Stripes in Panels Lap Blanket - Scraps
12/16/2006 Color Blocks in Panels Lap Blanket - Scraps
12/03/2006 Little Baskets of Shells Lap Blanket - Beige
12/03/2006 Custom Granny Square Lap Blanket #2 - Black, Warm Scraps
12/03/2006 Custom Granny Square Lap Blanket #1 - Black, Cool Scraps
12/03/2006 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Browns, Taupe, Coral, Beige, White, Multi
12/03/2006 Magic Scrap Ball Ripple Lap Blanket - Scraps
11/11/2006 Autumn Granny Squares Variety Lap Blanket - Autumn Scraps
10/29/2006 Beach Balls Lap Blanket - Black, Scraps
10/18/2006 Very Colorful Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket #1 and #2 - Black, Scraps
10/14/2006 Colorful granny squares in progress
10/14/2006 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Blues, Green
10/14/2006 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Pink, Off White, Greens, Brown
03/11/2006 Flower Granny Square Lap Blanket - Pink Scraps
02/06/2006 Ripple Lap Blanket - Grey, Peach, Cream, White
01/15/2006 Ripple Lap Blanket - Scraps in Pinks, White, Cream, Blues, Purple, Yellows
01/15/2006 Ripple Lap Blanket - Scraps in Greens, Blues, Yellows, White, Black
01/02/2006 Mixed Granny Square Lap Blanket - Black, Scraps
01/02/2006 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Black, Scraps
01/02/2006 Hexagon Granny Lap Blanket - White, Scraps
01/02/2006 Ripple Lap Blanket - Scraps
01/02/2006 Double Trouble Star Squares Lap Blanket - White, Scraps
01/02/2006 Baby Waves Lap Blanket - Black, Green, Orange, Blue
01/02/2006 Spring Fling Lap Blanket - Scraps
01/02/2006 Double Trouble Star Squares Lap Blanket - Cool Scraps
12/17/2005 Double Trouble Star Squares Lap Blanket - Autumn Scraps
12/10/2005 Scraps Granny Square Ripple Lap Blanket
12/10/2005 Autumn Scraps Ripple Lap Blanket
12/10/2005 Cool Ripple Lap Blanket
11/23/2005 Scrap Lap Blanket - Color Variety
11/23/2005 Blocks in Primary Colors Lap Blanket - Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange
10/22/2005 Crochet on the Double and Tunisian Panels Lap Blanket - Pinks
10/13/2005 OHLONE Lap Blanket or Banner - Green
06/17/2005 Bars and Squares Granny Lap Blanket - Blues, Pinks
06/17/2005 Mile-a-Minute Contest Favorites #29 Lap Blanket - Red, Christmas (multi)
06/17/2005 Spotted Boxes Lap Blanket - Red, White, Oranges, Blue, Green
05/22/2005 Innovative Lap Blanket - Coral, Woodsy (multi)
05/22/2005 Demure Lap Blanket - Brown, Woodsy (multi)
05/09/2005 Autumn Spice Lap Blanket - Brown, Woodsy (multi), Coral
05/09/2005 Orange Sherbert and Vanilla Waves Lap Blanket - Orange, Light Yellow
05/09/2005 A Little Bit of Chocolate Lap Blanket - Blue, Cream, Brown, White
04/24/2005 Remember The Kittens Lap Blanket - Blue, Cream, Brown, White
03/01/2005 Spotted Boxes Lap Blanket - Red, White
02/05/2005 Spotted Boxes Lap Blanket - In progress
01/30/2005 Indian Wrap Lap Blanket - Red, Oranges, Blue
01/30/2005 Coordinated Granny Squares Lap Blanket - Pastels
12/18/2004 Winter-themed Lap Blanket - Bright White, Midnight Blue
12/18/2004 Winter-themed Lap Blanket - White, Red, Green
12/12/2004 Winter-themed Lap Blankets - In progress
12/04/2004 Christmas Lap Blankets - In progress
10/02/2004 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Multi-purples, White
09/27/2004 Hexagon Granny Lap Blanket - Turquoise, Oranges, Red, White
09/27/2004 Hexagon Granny Lap Blanket - Purples, Lime Green, Yellow, White
09/18/2004 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Painted Desert, Greens, Claret, Rose, Brown, Blues
09/18/2004 Jazz Lap Blanket - White, Pastels
09/18/2004 Colorful Granny Lap Blanket - White, Scraps
09/18/2004 Found: Missing lap blankets
09/06/2004 Two Orange Centers Starflower Retreat Lap Blanket - Oranges, Red, Brown
09/06/2004 Green-Black Center Starflower Retreat Lap Blanket - Greens, Black, Oranges, White
09/06/2004 Starflower Retreat Lap Blanket - Oranges, Greens, Red, Black
09/06/2004 Feather Lace Lap Blanket - Autumn
09/06/2004 Granny Square Lap Blanket - Blues, Greens
09/06/2004 Single Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Scraps #1
09/06/2004 Single Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Scraps #2
09/06/2004 Solid Granny Stripes Lap Blanket - Blues, Greens, Whites, other
09/06/2004 Double Crochet Lap Blanket - Scraps
09/06/2004 Rosy Comfort Lap Blanket - Plum
02/13/2004 Twilight Tapestry Lap Blanket - Red-Green-Cream Multi, Claret, Cream
11/30/2003 Floral Sampler Hexagons Lap Blanket for my boss' mother - Navy, Yellow, Mexicana
11/30/2003 Peppermint Wrapper Lap Blanket - Red-Green Multi, Black
10/26/2003 Cheerful Checks Lap Blanket - Scraps
09/04/2003 Modified Amish Star Lap Blanket for Greg - Reds, White, Blues
08/30/2003 Greg's Reds, White, Blues Lap Blanket - In progress: Gotta make it bigger!
08/25/2003 Greg's Reds ,White, Blues Lap Blanket - In progress
08/20/2003 Greg's Reds, White, Blues Lap Blanket - In progress
07/28/2003 Reds, White, Blues Lap Blanket designed by Greg - In progress
07/14/2003 Nine Patch Granny Lap Blanket - Browns
06/28/2003 Bright Memories Lap Blanket - Scraps
06/14/2003 Double Shell Stitch Lap Blanket - Oranges
05/29/2003 Varied Squares Afghan Lap Blanket - Scraps
05/29/2003 Floral Sampler Hexagon Lap Blanket - Black, Purple-multi
05/04/2003 European Afghan Lap Blanket - Greens, Cream
05/04/2003 Stained Glass Afghan Lap Blanket - Scraps
04/26/2003 Basketweave Lap Blanket - Aran
04/26/2003 Spiderweb Lap Blanket - Navy
04/26/2003 Basic Granny Square Lap Blanket - Yellow, Cyan
04/26/2003 Clay's Choice Afghan Lap Blanket - Pinwheel - Blues, White
04/26/2003 Granny Stripes Lap Blanket - Scraps
04/26/2003 Diagonal Rainbow Lap Blanket - Pastels
04/26/2003 6 patterns from 63 Easy-To-Crochet Stitches Heirloom Afghan - Pinks
04/26/2003 Striped Lap Blanket - Blue, Green, Purple
04/26/2003 Granny Square Lap Blankets - Various Colors

Memes

07/05/2008 Look alikes
07/05/2008 Job Duties for Cats
07/01/2008 One Word
02/21/2008 Save Friday Night Lights!
02/13/2008 I'm a green Peanut M&M
10/16/2006 Four Things
09/05/2006 How Will You Die? quiz
04/07/2006 Talent, Lifer, or Mandarin?
04/07/2006 What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
03/14/2006 What Kind of Coffee Are You?
03/14/2006 Five Factor Personality Test
03/01/2005 Do You Have a Type A Personality?

NASCAR / Kyle Busch

08/31/2008 Update for August
07/18/2008 Stewart-Haas Racing
06/08/2008 Check out this flight map!
03/22/2008 Update

NASCAR / Tony Stewart

08/31/2008 Update for August
08/31/2008 Smiling Tony Stewart
07/18/2008 Stewart-Haas Racing
07/18/2008 My new Tony Stewart t-shirt
06/13/2008 Get your Tony Stewart…
06/03/2008 My new Tony Stewart 20 cap
03/22/2008 Update
02/02/2008 Tony Stewart gear at Target
01/17/2008 Tony needs a haircut
12/09/2007 Tony Stewart 20 Car
10/13/2007 A great laugh. A cute smile.
10/05/2007 Tony and Jeff.
09/28/2007 A devilish Tony Stewart.
09/14/2007 A serious Tony Stewart
10/13/2006 Tony Stewart-themed checkbook and credit card
03/26/2006 More Tony Stewart indulgence
03/21/2006 Encouraging my Tony Stewart and Shrek fanaticism
03/18/2006 My Christmas gift from Bill: Tony Stewart action figure collectible
03/18/2006 NASCAR Logo Charted Design
01/04/2006 As 2006 starts...
02/07/2005 I think I'm in love with Tony Stewart

Other

03/29/2009 Amended tax returns
01/03/2009 Recipe: Taco / Burrito / Nacho Mix
12/31/2008 Random photos
07/14/2008 Finally backed up my PC
07/06/2008 Cleo, The Favorite
06/21/2008 Thailand Coca-Cola can for the Beijing 2008 Olympics
06/21/2008 Plane dropping red fire retardant
06/03/2008 Koka-Kora (Coca-Cola in Russian) for the Beijing 2008 Olympics
06/03/2008 One man's answer to high gas prices
05/30/2008 A good day
05/20/2008 Update
03/22/2008 Update
02/09/2008 Bill's new toy, err, truck
10/29/2007 My favorite smiley: Bang head on wall
10/24/2007 100020 miles
09/15/2007 Let's catch up...
07/14/2007 Back home again
07/05/2007 From a coffee shop with Internet access on Maui
04/27/2007 An update of randomness
03/04/2007 They're very helpful
02/24/2007 Uninspired
02/19/2007 Vacation(s) this year
02/14/2007 Valentine's Day
01/15/2007 My job keeps me from being a complete hermit
01/04/2007 4 days into the new year
01/01/2007 A close-up of The Favorite
12/31/2006 Appreciating Crazy Aunt Purl
12/16/2006 Our 2006 Christmas Tree
12/07/2006 Me, a level-headed radical?
11/18/2006 Sneezing, Coughing: Do It In Our Sleeves
11/18/2006 Online photo tour of the Cats' House
11/18/2006 Beautiful furniture for your cat
10/13/2006 Want purple? Get it at The Purple Store
09/05/2006 Paper food and sloppy clothes
09/05/2006 Tuna thief
09/01/2006 How I spent my sick day
08/14/2006 Update
07/16/2006 Turtle sippy cup
07/16/2006 Turtle goodies and fun socks from Kona vacation
07/16/2006 Lacking that creative feeling
06/25/2006 Update
06/09/2006 Not fun
06/02/2006 3-day summer weekends
05/23/2006 New Portland residents
05/20/2006 Graduate!
05/09/2006 Virginia visit for graduation
05/06/2006 Keeping stray cats away from our screen door
05/04/2006 Mysterious and undesired message
05/03/2006 20th Anniversary
05/02/2006 New computer setup and ready!
04/28/2006 My Dell XPS 400 is here!
04/20/2006 Another new toy!
04/17/2006 Jealous computer?
04/08/2006 Make your own filtered light box for small item photography
03/25/2006 It seems to be Get Organized Day
03/04/2006 Changing main email address
02/25/2006 Owen & Mzee
02/25/2006 Our new kitchen toys!
01/24/2006 Scar tissue at blood donation site
01/24/2006 No wonder I dislike telephones
01/04/2006 As 2006 starts...
01/04/2006 No cell phone. No iPod. No TiVo. No need.
12/13/2005 Give and take
12/05/2005 Two websites for Cat Lovers
11/27/2005 Bill's new toy!
03/05/2005 Good feelings, feeling good
02/28/2005 My Girls
02/25/2005 Update
02/16/2005 To dos for 4-day weekend
02/13/2005 The weekend
09/25/2004 Lap Dance - For cat lovers
09/25/2004 Cat napping on closet hangers
09/16/2004 Give Life. Donate Blood. Red Cross.
09/13/2004 Free recycling - freecycle.org
08/06/2004 Catching up
04/26/2003 Welcome!

Painting

09/18/2003 Chinese Brush Painting
04/29/2003 Painting from the Wild Heart
04/26/2003 Mountain Lake Painting from Bob Ross Painting Class

Pets Projects-Crochet

03/04/2007 Octagon Cat Blanket - Dark and Light Turquoise
02/14/2006 Heart & Home Couch Blanket for Paula and Leslie's Buttons
02/06/2006 Pet Bed Wrap - Scrap yarns
12/10/2005 Octagon Pet Pad for Bubba - Scraps
11/24/2005 Round Pet Pad - Scrap yarns
11/23/2005 "Boyfriend" Cat Toy for Mom's Callie
03/01/2005 Car Blanket for Buttons
02/28/2005 "Boyfriend" Stuffed Cat Toy for Ann's Cat
01/03/2005 Stuffed Cat Toys with catnip

Quilt Blocks

11/03/2008 19 pieced quilt blocks
09/01/2008 6 pieced quilt blocks

Ripples Projects-Crochet

05/16/2007 Ripple Lap Blanket - White, Pastel Scraps
05/16/2007 6-point to 24-point Round Ripple Blanket - Greens, Blues, Multi
05/16/2007 Ripple Lap Blanket - White, Cream, Dark Scraps
04/28/2007 Ripple Lap Blanket for Candace - Purples
03/17/2007 Ripple Lap Blanket - Blues, Greens, Tans
01/01/2007 Cluster Ripple Lap Blanket - Blue, Beige, Off White, Multi
12/22/2006 Lavender Fields Ripple Lap Blanket - Greens, Off White
12/03/2006 Magic Scrap Ball Ripple Lap Blanket - Scraps
03/11/2006 Rippled Effect Socks - Green, Yellow, Pink
02/06/2006 Ripple Lap Blanket - Grey, Peach, Cream, White
01/15/2006 Ripple Lap Blanket - Scraps in Pinks, White, Cream, Blues, Purple, Yellows
01/15/2006 Ripple Lap Blanket - Scraps in Greens, Blues, Yellows, White, Black
01/02/2006 Ripple Lap Blanket - Scraps
01/02/2006 Spring Fling Lap Blanket - Scraps
12/10/2005 Scraps Granny Square Ripple Lap Blanket
12/10/2005 Autumn Scraps Ripple Lap Blanket
12/10/2005 Cool Ripple Lap Blanket
09/06/2004 Feather Lace Lap Blanket - Autumn

Self Improvement

12/31/2008 No grey this winter, no tiredness or sadness, no tears
12/30/2008 Update for September, October, November, December
08/31/2008 Update for August
07/31/2008 Clothes and shoes
07/31/2008 Update for the end of July
06/21/2008 Hot day at New Hogan's Lake
05/30/2008 A good day
05/20/2008 Update
03/22/2008 Update
02/13/2008 I feel relieved
02/09/2008 Bill's new toy, err, truck
01/06/2008 Bah! to 2008 so far, but 2008 will get better!
12/06/2007 Not selected - and that's OK
12/01/2007 Wait and see
11/25/2007 Presentation prep: 30 hours and counting
11/05/2007 Another 11 hours later
11/03/2007 Nearly 12 hours
06/05/2007 Back on track with my Life Plan
04/28/2007 Got a new bed!
02/12/2007 No eating 3 hours before bedtime
02/12/2007 Blah
02/07/2007 Recipe: Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
02/03/2007 Where'd my playtime go?
01/30/2007 Me now. Me at goal.
01/28/2007 Me: On a Diet progress
01/24/2007 Got some learning and changing to do
01/21/2007 Karma. Me: On A Diet
01/01/2007 2007 Taking Care and Improvement List

Sewing Projects

12/31/2008 Quilt Block Curtains
08/28/2006 Sleep Shirt - Cats flannel fabric
06/16/2006 Bathroom window curtains - Finished
06/02/2006 Bathroom window curtains
06/02/2006 Keepsake Kitty Wall Hanging - In progress
06/02/2006 Cutting board cover
05/10/2006 Ran out of grey thread
05/09/2006 Keepsake Kitty Wall Hanging - In progress
04/28/2006 Curtain panels 6, 7, 8 - Greens, Reds
04/17/2006 Curtain panels 3, 4, 5 - Purples, Yellows
04/08/2006 Curtain panels 1, 2 - Yellows, Reds
04/03/2006 Curtain panels - In progress
04/01/2006 Curtains for my home office closet
03/07/2005 Hawaiian fabric curtains on my office window
03/06/2005 Hawaiian fabric curtains

Sewing, Quilting Collections

04/27/2007 Collections
11/14/2006 Collections: Bought 'em
10/31/2006 Collections: On my "want" list

Sewing, Quilting General

12/31/2008 Fabric storage
12/30/2008 Completed Projects for 2008
09/01/2008 Photos of my craft room
12/31/2007 Completed Projects for 2007
12/31/2006 Completed Projects for 2006
09/05/2006 Quilt National On Tour
08/14/2006 Update
07/16/2006 Lacking that creative feeling
06/02/2006 Extension table for sewing machine
05/06/2006 New sewing machine setup
04/15/2006 Craft room setup
04/06/2006 Sewing setup in my craft room
09/18/2003 Gonna learn to quilt...someday...soon...
08/17/2003 I can sew! Well, almost...

Sewing, Quilting Patterns, Ideas

06/23/2007 Lots of cat quilt patterns
11/15/2006 Lovely fabrics and a gallery of quilt patterns
03/14/2006 T-Shirt Underwear - I love this idea!

Sewing, Quilting Resources

05/23/2007 Designs using Math at Woolly Thoughts
05/06/2007 Stripe Generator
05/23/2006 Local fabric / quilting stores - East Bay Area, California
04/08/2006 Crochet using quilt block designs
09/25/2004 Quilt store and gallery in Berkeley
08/22/2004 Pattern Books Index
01/10/2004 Nice quilting blog

Socks Projects-Crochet

03/13/2006 Oxford Style Socks - Blue, Grey
03/11/2006 Rippled Effect Socks - Green, Yellow, Pink
11/24/2005 Classic Cabled Rib Socks - Grey
11/23/2005 Ankle Socks - Warm Colors
10/22/2005 Joan's Socks - Browns
10/22/2005 Ankle Socks - Cool Colors

Tech

01/02/2009 Use sed to change multiple filenames
07/14/2008 Finally backed up my PC
11/01/2007 Dead phone
10/27/2007 Use rename to change multiple filenames
10/24/2007 A personal success story: Directory Browsing works! Finally!
10/22/2007 Use sed to change string1 to string2 in same file
10/22/2007 Redirect URLs with underscores to URLs with dashes (hyphens)

This Site

01/02/2009 Use sed to change multiple filenames
12/30/2008 Upgraded to MT 4.23
10/27/2007 MT 4 Plugins I've installed
10/27/2007 The move to MT 4 so far
10/27/2007 Use rename to change multiple filenames
10/23/2007 MT 4 Calendar should link to Daily Archives not last Entry
10/23/2007 CSS for Calendar in MT 4
10/22/2007 Test reCaptcha for comments
10/22/2007 Use sed to change string1 to string2 in same file
10/22/2007 Redirect URLs with underscores to URLs with dashes (hyphens)
10/21/2007 More MT 4 configuration notes
10/20/2007 This blog has been moved
10/20/2007 Moving This Blog
05/20/2007 New image header: 6-point to 12-point to 24-point Round Ripple Star Afghan
03/26/2007 New image header: Handsome Men
01/07/2007 New site design: Cleo close-up turned sideways
09/30/2006 Upgraded to MT 3.33
08/28/2006 Update
04/01/2006 New site design: Cleo playing with yarn
01/06/2006 Upgraded to Movable Type 3.2
11/24/2004 Epiphany: Collections not Acquisitions
11/05/2004 No camera this weekend
10/11/2004 New site design: Tommy Turtle
10/08/2004 Google doesn't seem to like this site
10/02/2004 Added a new category: Acquisitions
09/13/2004 Crochet Blogs webring
09/11/2004 New site design: Granny Square Crocheted Blanket
05/02/2004 New site design: Mini roses and impatiens
04/26/2003 Welcome!

Thread Projects-Crochet

04/07/2006 Pin Cushion - Burgundy
12/17/2005 Thread Bookmarks
12/10/2005 Chrysanthemum Doily
12/10/2005 Thread Bookmarks
01/12/2005 Thread crochet and snowflakes

Toys Projects-Crochet

06/16/2006 Huggy Buggy, stuffed crocheted Volkswagen Bug car
01/02/2006 Roly Poly Turtle, stuffed crocheted animal
06/17/2005 Roly Poly Turtle, stuffed crocheted animal
05/22/2005 Ted and Tina Turtle, stuffed crocheted animals
10/09/2004 Tommy Turtle, stuffed crocheted animal
10/02/2004 Tommy Turtle - In progress
10/01/2004 Tommy Turtle - In progress
09/27/2004 Tommy Turtle - In progress
09/26/2004 Tommy Turtle - In progress

Wearables Projects-Crochet

12/12/2007 Stone Path Hat - Browns
12/09/2007 Delicate Summer Jacket Cardigan for me - Purple
03/17/2007 Crocheted Tie-on Cotton Headbands
03/04/2007 Burgundy Shells Scarf
03/04/2007 Long Soft Warm Scarf - Black, Brown, Tan, Pale Blue, Cream, Blue-Purple
12/16/2006 Simple Scarf - Brown
12/16/2006 Drawstring Bag (purse) - Multi: Pink Green Metallic
10/09/2006 Cardigan for me - Purple
07/16/2006 Easy Breezy Vest - Purple
07/16/2006 Julianna cardigan - Green
05/20/2006 Julianna cardigan - In progress
04/26/2006 Crochet and yarn update
04/18/2006 On the crochet front
04/07/2006 Flattering Jacket (sweater) - Red, Black
03/21/2006 Makeup Bag / Handbag / Purse - Purple, Blue, Green multi
03/17/2006 Flattering Jacket - In progress
03/13/2006 Oxford Style Socks - Blue, Grey
03/11/2006 Rippled Effect Socks - Green, Yellow, Pink
12/11/2005 So Simple Cowl Neck Warmer - Purple
12/11/2005 So Simple Wimple - Purple
12/10/2005 Boucle Hat and Scarf Set for Greg - Brown, Black
12/10/2005 Bohemian Hat and Scarf Set for Lauren - Rose
11/24/2005 Classic Cabled Rib Socks - Grey
11/24/2005 Layette Set - Melon, Purple, Yellow, Green, White
11/23/2005 Ankle Socks - Warm Colors
10/22/2005 Joan's Socks - Browns
10/22/2005 Ankle Socks - Cool Colors
10/16/2005 Layette Set - Light Purple
04/24/2005 Jazzy Beach Wrap cardigan - On hold
03/09/2005 Rasta-style hat - Rainbow colors, black, white
01/17/2005 Classic Cardigan - Aran, Buff, Aspen Print (multi)
01/11/2005 Classic Cardigan - In progress
01/03/2005 Simple Scarf with Optional Hood - Free crochet pattern
01/03/2005 Fast and Easy Scarf - Free crochet pattern
11/25/2004 So Simple Wimple - Purple
11/23/2004 Just started, almost finished, gonna do over
10/18/2004 Head sizes for newborns, toddlers, children, women, men, adults
10/17/2004 Beret for Eddie - Coffee
10/10/2004 Mix 'n' Match Toddler Ski Caps and Scarves
10/10/2004 Bill's Black Ski Cap
10/05/2004 Crocheted Beret for Tj - Marbled Taupe
10/05/2004 Crocheted Shawl for Tj - Marbled Taupe
09/29/2004 Cozi yarn for Tj's shawl
09/23/2004 Shawl for Tj

Yarn

11/11/2006 Review about sample yarn skeins
11/11/2006 Twelfth set of sample skeins
11/11/2006 Eleventh set of sample skeins
07/27/2006 Tenth set of sample skeins
07/27/2006 Ninth set of sample skeins
06/02/2006 Eighth set of sample skeins
05/06/2006 Seventh set of sample skeins
04/26/2006 Crochet and yarn update
04/15/2006 More sewing and crocheting supplies
04/09/2006 Sixth set of sample skeins
03/11/2006 Fifth set of sample skeins
03/04/2006 More yarn
02/06/2006 Fourth set of sample skeins
01/25/2006 More sock yarn
01/18/2006 More yarn
01/10/2006 Multicolored Yarn: Variegated or Ombre?
01/02/2006 Third set of sample skeins
12/28/2005 More yarn
12/21/2005 Another sale on fancy yarn
12/10/2005 Second set of sample skeins
12/10/2005 Free skein of Bernat Disco yarn
11/18/2005 Taking advantage of sale of fancy yarns
11/04/2005 Gonna make more socks!
11/04/2005 First sample skeins
10/23/2005 Free skein of Bernat Disco yarn
10/23/2005 52 sample skeins for $52.50 at elann.com
10/13/2005 Sock yarn
01/24/2005 Yarn websites
09/25/2004 Yarn storage ideas
08/23/2003 Fun with yarn

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Enjoys crocheting, gardening, cats (I am Cleo's human), NASCAR (especially Tony Stewart and Kyle Busch!), photography, snorkeling in Kailua-Kona with sea turtles, Sizzler's Mega Bacon Cheeseburgers, iced decaf coffee, dark chocolate, color (yarn, fabric), playing around with web technologies - not necessarily in that order! Still very much a beginner with knitting, sewing, and quilting. Donates crocheted lap blankets.

List maker, detail-oriented, organized, leans heavily toward perfectionism. ISTJ. Libra.

Late 40s. Married to Bill. Son Greg and daughter-in-law Lauren live in Oregon. Stepson Billy and daughter-in-law Rowena are in Maui, Hawaii. Stepson Bryan lives in the Bay Area.

Web Designer for a college in the Bay Area, California. Strives for web accessibility, web standards, valid XHTML, valid CSS.

Non-spammers are welcome to email me at cheryl -AT- tamemymind -DOT- com.

Lap quilt back for one of the 6-block lap-size tops (start Mar. 2009)
Quilt using fabric scraps top and Batik fabric back of many colors (start Mar. 2009)
Granny Square Lap Blanket - Green, Redish (start Jan. 2009)
Keepsake Kitty Wall Hanging (start May 7, 2006; top nearly done except for applique tail Jun. 2, 2006; now in limbo; March 2008 sewed/appliqued the cat's tail onto the pattern; again in limbo; Dec. 2008 began quilting the top-batting-backing "sandwich")
Quilt using 12 12″ (including 1/4″ seam allowance) left over varied quilt blocks from Quilt Block Curtains (start Jul. 2008; 12 blocks done Nov. 2; quilt top in progress)
Hexagon Mile-A-Minute Lap Blanket - Blue, White, Blue-White Multi (start Jul. 24; got bored with crocheting and too hot so in limbo)
Ripple Lap Blanket - Multi, Burgundy (start Jan. 15; got bored with it so in limbo)
Ripple Lap Blanket - White, Lavender (start May 29, 2007; Jun. 2 put aside for Pineapple Blanket, then Babette Blanket; still in limbo)

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