Snow as far as the eye can see!

I am so sick of winter. When it is going to end?

Seems like all we have done is shovel and blow snow this winter.  Enough is enough.  How bout everyone else?  Hopefully you are in a warmer climate where the sun is warm on your skin. 

It is a little warmer today. A balmy 35 and some of the ice and snow is melting.  I have been watching my feathered friends.  I can tell spring is on the way by their activity level.

But beyond my deck is another story.

Luckily the good news is, I have been busy creating beautiful things for my Etsy shop.  In the summer, it is difficult to stay indoors and get anything accomplished, so that is one good thing about winter.

Also we had a terrible drought last summer and the crops just dried up so thank goodness we have had so much moisture. The farmers are happy I am sure!

 So until the time I can see green grass again, it is back into my studio to create.  I think today I will start a patchwork picnic table cloth.  At least I can think summer thoughts!
Until next time, God Bless!

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Remembering Christmas Eve and Mom

Today it is Christmas Eve. 

Today I find myself thinking of mom.  Usually we would be at her home by now.  She always had Christmas Eve.  We would all bring dishes to pass and she would provide sodas and ham or sloppy joes.  It was a day to catch up with family.  My mom loved Christmas. It was her favorite holiday.

When my mom was only 6 she lost her mom in childbirth.  Her dad couldn't take care of all those children himself so the older children left the home to work and the baby that was born was adopted by an aunt. 

No matter how far apart the brothers and sisters were during the year, her dad always got them back together at Christmas.  This is where my mom's love of Christmas came from and her love of family.

My mom loved to decorate her apartment.  It was always very festive and we were crammed in their like sardines, but it didn't matter.  We were with mom and that was the important thing.

So I have tried to keep myself busy today with sewing and I baked a loaf of bread and a batch of cookies.  But thoughts of mom keep creeping in and it is very difficult for me today as she just left us in October.

I know she is looking down on us tonight.  I miss you so much mom.

God bless everyone and tell those around you that you love them.  Time is short.  Appreciate those around you this night and on Christmas day and throughout the year.

Merry Christmas!

The cold weather is upon us.

This is a great hat for men, women or teens.  I love making this hat.  It fits nice and snug around the head.  Use a nice soft merino wool so it won't be itchy and you are ready to face the cold.

I knitted this on # 7 circular needles and switched to double points when it started to decrease and the hat became too small for the circulars.  I plan on making several more.

I used Classic Elite Bazic wool.  This yarn is no longer available so I go to E bay to find it.  Any nice knitting worsted weight would be just fine.

Stuffed Just Like the Turkey

Well thanksgiving is over.  It was just my hubby and me this year.  I can't go without my turkey, so I went to the market and purchased a 12 pound bird. 

I didn't do anything fancy, just good old roasted bird, riced potatoes, sweet potatoes and of course cranberries. 

My mom always had rice potatoes every Thanksgiving.  Why is it I can eat so many more potatoes when they are riced. They are so light and fluffy and so good with gravy!!  They are so easy to make, why is it I only make them on Thanksgiving.  Maybe it is because if  I had then more often, then they wouldn't be anything special.

I have fond memories of my mom and dad getting up early and getting the stuffing made and stuffing a huge bird.  There were six of us kids.  Lots of mouths to feed.  It seems like that bird had to roast all day, but at the end, we all sat down and feasted with all the fixins.

My mom was a wonderful cook and made such delicious pies. My favorite was apple. I hated pumpkin  UCK!

So we have been eating on turkey for the last few days. But the leftovers are so good.  I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I know I am thankful for my life and all I have.  I have my trials and tribulations, but the good times make them a little easier to bare.

God bless!

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Heaven has a new angel

I have a heavy heart today.  My mom has left this earth for a better place. 

She was just shy of 90 years on this earth.  She had a zest for living that sometimes I found difficult to fathom.  Even through some pretty tough years, she was a fighter.

I lived away from mom for about 30 years, but moved back to my home state 9 years ago and am glad I had those years to spend with my mom.  We were able to catch up on those lost years. 

Mom was so proud of my beautiful quilts, pillows and other quilted items and she loved to watch me knit and create something from string.  Mom couldn't do any of those things.  She used to tell everyone that would listen about the work I did and she was my best cheerleader in telling me to have patience with my Etsy shop.

I will miss her terribly.  Even though I was just with her a couple weeks ago, I am not ready for her be gone. 

May you rest in the arms of our loving God and I will see you again.  Till then, I love you and will miss you mom!