More Babycakes!!!

So, today I was reading my daily fix of The Pioneer Woman blog and she has a post all about babycake mini treats!!!

Image my surprise to learn that there is not just one babycake cupcake machine (which I have), BUT also a donut, a cake pop, and a moonpie babycake machine!!

I so want to try them all out, especially the cake pop machine! She has a giveaway for all 3 babycakes and I entered! I hope I win...then I think I will have to open a babycake business! LOL!

Sock Monkey Hat

A friend wanted a sock monkey hat for her grandson. We found a pattern online and I worked on it this week!

I used this pattern. I raided my stash of yarn and found a burgundy, gray and black Simply Soft yarn by Caron plus a white that I think is Vanna's choice. The only change I made was the size and I added one more increase row to make it a little bigger.





Turned out cute and I may try the pattern in different colors! Can't wait to see this Sock Monkey Hat on the little guy!

Mystery Quilt

We had so much fun with the last round robin border project, my quilt group decided to do it again!

This time our "leader" Linda (she is an expert quilter who helps us with handouts and we meet at her home), decided to do a Mystery Quilt pattern. We met last weekend and she gave us the instructions on what type of fabric to buy, how much, and how to cut it all out. Next month, we will get the instructions for how to start the first block. There will be six blocks all together, and our finished quilt will be 40"x40".

On the Yarn Hop this weekend, I found my fabric! There is a fun quilt shop in Yoder!
We were told to buy...
Fabric A--Lightest and Brightest
Fabric B--Deepest and Darkest
Fabric C--Plaid or Multi-Print
Fabric D--Bold Stripe


My quilt is going to be pretty! I can't wait to start sewing!!!

Bobble Hat

I have been cleaning up magazines and go thru patterns for my "bucket list" of projects. Boy, do I have a list!!! I am going on the Central Kansas Yarn Hop this weekend and I am sure to find plenty of yarn for my new projects!

I found this hat in one magazine and wanted to work on it. I had RED yarn and it is perfect to match my RED coat for winter!

If you would like the pattern, let me know...I could email it to you!

I used Red Simply Soft by Caron and J hook. I had a little trouble at the end with the brim or edge, but it turned out cute!

4th Times A Charm for a Baby Blanket

So girls, I believe I said in an e-mail that I wanted to crochet a baby blanket for my new nephew but I thought that might be a little too ambitious since I just learned to crochet. But I thought I would go for it anyway. I found a really simple pattern and bought some yarn and off I went.

I started off good and then something just didn't look right so I took it out and started over 3 times. The I decided I should probably look at my crochet book. OH! I was doing it right. Instead of doing a single crochet I was basically chaining on top of chains. Once I figured that out
I had the blanket done in a little over a week.

Here are a few things I learned:
1) How to change colors. I got lots of practice on this project
2)I still need to work on tension because even though the rows were even the stitches became looser in the middle and it was lope-sided until I washed it.
3) I think I need to crochet all winter because it sure keep me warm while working on it

I gave it to my new nephew Ethan yesterday. Ethan had the shivers while I was holding him so he got use it already.

Here are some pics.

And Ethan with his blankie...

I used Bernat Satin yarn in lapis (blue), banana, snow (white) and sandstone. Let me if you would like the pattern. The blankie turned out super cute and really soft. And as a bonus it matches some of Ethan's other things.

Recipe!

I have posted before how I am a little obsessed with The Pioneer Woman blog, books, TV show, etc

Today, I came across a recipe from her Tasty Kitchen page for HOMEMADE GOLDFISH CRACKERS!!!!!



I love goldfish crackers! I am so excited about the possibilities and all the shapes and flavors I could make!!

We should have a Goldfish Party with all the kids! :) Made me smile today and I can't wait to make some little cheesy pillows of goodness!!!

Jazmine's Baby Gift

I wanted to give Tonya something homemade for the baby so, back in July I crocheted a baby blanket, hat and booties! I made them early and entered them into the Lyon County Fair!



All three projects were made from Simply Soft yarn by Caron. The blanket is my new favorite pattern for baby gifts and came from Lion Brand Yarn's website. The Little V-Stitch Blanket...it is fast and easy! The booties are also a Lion Brand Yarn pattern, Easy Booties.
The hat is a free crochet pattern called Newborn Baby Hat. (I can't remember the website, sorry.) I added the little flower and a scallop edge.

The blanket and booties both took White Ribbons at the Fair! Here they are on display at the Fair in August.



I was able to give them to Jazmine yesterday in the hospital and I can't wait to see her in them!

Baby Bibs

Here are a couple of bibs I made up for some Bunco Babies:

I saw a bib similar on someone else's crochet blog but she had gotten the pattern from a magazine.  Since I didn't have that magazine I searched trusty ole Ravelry and found this pattern for potholders.
I stopped earlier than the pattern called for so the bib wouldn't be too big for the baby's chest.  Then I added a simple chain for the ties. 

The handsome boys posing with Aren are the recipients of these bibs:

Aren is the oldest, then Micah (in the middle) about 2 weeks later, then Mason 10 days after that. 

Projects?

I know there are being projects worked on - anyone have pics to share?  I have a project to share but I can't post on here until I give it away - don't want to risk the recipient getting a sneak peek!  (I should be able to post pics after Thursday.)
I'm also working on something else, but, again, I can't show it yet. 
Whatcha doooin'? 

Quilting Group

Remember I posted a short time back about a quilting group that I am in????
http://howcraftyarewe.blogspot.com/2011/01/quilting-project.html


Well, we have been working on each others blocks and adding a border each month.

Here is an update of my quilting so far....

This is my first project after my own block. The original block had was the little 9 patch in the center. I turned it added the light brown triangles and blue/white border on the edge.

This was my block after the second trade. The original block is the brown and white in the middle. The next border put on was the grayish and pink. Then it was my turn and I added the pink stripped border. Not my favorite block, just because I wanted to do so much more, but ran out of time and material!

I am so happy with how this one turned out! My third border and block. I added the white and green triangle looking border on the very edge. I learned a lot on this one, took my time, measured correctly and think it looks good!

It has been so much fun and my next meeting is tomorrow, where we will trade for the fourth time!