Posted in Family, Friendship, Gift, Sewing, tagged Aprons, Christmas, Fabric, Gifts, Sewing on February 1, 2018| 1 Comment »
All but two (my personal work aprons for JoAnn’s) of these reversible aprons were gifts. I loved combining the fabrics and more in the works.
My great grandniece….
Aprons for Bill’s great granddaughters….
My work aprons…..
Gifts….
Gift for my niece Chloe…..
Gift for my niece Honara…
Posted in Crafting, Family, Friendship, Gift, Quilting, Treasures, tagged Family History, Gift, Ice Cream Parlor, Quilt on January 30, 2018| Leave a Comment »
You might recall my post in August about this special memory quilt….a gift from Hildagarde to her cousin. I love the colors and thoughtfulness of this quilt. The picture of the small child is that of Hildagarde…a special way to “signature” the quilt. Look carefully and you will see a juke box selection, a map, a CocaCola bottle, a menu, and different choices of sundaes and ice cream cones. This indeed is one my favorite quilts that I have seen. So glad that I got to see and share the completed quilt with you.
Posted in Celebrations, Christmas, Events, Friendship, knitting, Sewing, tagged celebrations, Cheesecake, Friday Morning Knit Group, Mexican Cuisine, Sewing on December 11, 2017| 1 Comment »
Yes…..it’s that time of year again where we celebrate our friendships within this holiday Christmas season. This is the second year that Karen K has hosted…..the setting is so lovely and so conducive to all mingling easily. Fourteen of us gathered and we are all so grateful to Karen for opening her home for this event. We laughed, we shared, we expressed our gratitude for years of friendship, we played the gift exchange game, we ate (catered from Picante), and we drank our favorite – margaritas…..Cameron and Sheri are the best bartenders. We, of course, were treated by Merle to her infamous cheesecake. No gathering would be complete without Merle telling her traditional story of the Christmas tree in her childhood….we beg her to tell it again each year and each year it’s like we are hearing for the first time. We missed Bonnie, Mayra, Patricia and Sandy. I love FMKG (Friday Morning Knitting Group)!
By the way, my sewing machine has been “smoking”…..reversible aprons and Christmas tree napkins.
Posted in Celebrations, Family, Friendship, Quilting, Treasures, tagged Chocolate Bunnies, Easter, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Parlor, Queens NY, Quilt on August 23, 2017| 2 Comments »
First…..yep another few weeks have flown by, but before I get into that in a separate post I want to share this beauty in the making.
A couple days ago I walked across the street to touch base with my neighbor friend Hildagarde who had just pulled up in front of her home. She invited me in to see and comment on her “Ice Cream Parlor” theme quilt. Not only did I love the beauty of the design and her color choices, I became more excited about the creation when she told me the story behind the quilt.
Hildagarde’s dad (Henry) owned an ice cream parlor in Queens NY where he made his own ice cream. The store was between a bar and a shoemaker, two doors down from a pizzeria and right next to the El train. The family lived above the store. Not only did she grow up in the store, several of her relatives worked and hung out there. Her cousin has such fond memories of this ice cream parlor and her uncle Henry that she is having an ice cream parlor built into her “barn” house in NJ which is close to her grandchildren. Now Hildagarde is inspired to create this “Ice Cream Parlor” quilt for her cousin’s parlor. If you look closely at the far left of the quilt, you will see a chocolate bunny in honor of the many Easter chocolate bunnies that Henry made each Easter.
I can hardly wait to see this heartfelt quilt when it is finished!
Posted in baby sweater, Creativity, Family, Friendship, Knitted Gifts, knitting, tagged babies, knitting, Spring Projects on May 13, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Even though the wonder of spring calls many of us outdoors, the knitting continues. This is a quick post to share some of the latest. Knit on!
Posted in Celebrations, Friendship, knitting, tagged Color Design, knitting, Tool Box Cowl on March 21, 2017| 3 Comments »
It’s time to spring back into blogging…..it has been a busy 3+ months since our knitting community celebrated the season in December. Part of the celebrations was a toast (with margaritas….my first drink in 6 months and just a sip at that) to friendship, knitting and my clear PETscan.
Now what better way to spring back but with Mayra’s latest creation. It is the Tool Box Cowl. As Mayra often does she stepped up the colors….of course, I want to copy cat her….but oh when? My list of to-dos is huge….I can say I have a knit a lot but….more about that later. Now check out what Mayra’s creation!
Posted in Celebrations, Christmas, Creativity, Friendship, Holiday, knitting, tagged Christmas, Food, friendship, Holidays, tis the season on December 18, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Yes…..it was time for another ’tis the season’ celebration. Yesterday it was the Saturday Morning Knit Group. Diane generously hosted this event at her home where 18 of this group of 20 gathered for this potluck celebration. We missed Alison and Susan. Maybe we need another “just because” event in the Spring. Well…we did talk about how fun the gathering was and how much everyone enjoyed the dishes. Here’s the menu.
Cornish Game Hens prepared by Bridgette were accompanied with……
Roasted cauliflower salad, egg casserole, green salads, tossed fruit bowls, scones with lemon curd, baked oatmeal, a potato dish and a curry dish. The salt and pepper chips with clam dip are always a hit. There were nuts and treats. Desserts included Rum-Mocha Walnut Layer Cake, ginger cake, pumpkin pie and cookies. All of this was accompanied with coffee and tea. We are saving champagne for our next celebration. Alice tells us that Rum-Mocha Cake recipe is very close in flavor to a family Hungarian torte that she use to make. Thanks to the chefs who chose recipes or adjusted recipes for those in the group who are gluten-free (gf). I thought the gf scones prepared by PJ were a smash….I will be making this recipe soon. Susan (who had to work) wrote, “Wow. Sorry I missed it, but I did derive vicarious enjoyment just reading the menu.
Alice’s recent post message sums up the lovely friendships that have formed within this group of knitters. “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, whatever you celebrate! It’s my great joy to have shared this past year knitting with all of you, and to share in this morning’s feast!”
Many thanks to Rose for gifting us in a special way all in the spirit of thanks and friendship. And, of course, many thanks to Diane for hosting us all.
Looking forward to another year of knitting, creativity and friendship. Cheers!
Posted in Christmas, Events, Friendship, Holiday, Jewelry, knitting, tagged Celebration, Christmas, friendship, Holidays, knitting, Tis the Season Celebration on December 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Once again we, the Friday Morning Knitting Group, gathered to celebrate the season….we’ve been doing this for so many years that I can’t remember how many. For all of those years (except one) we have celebrated at SkatesOnTheBay on the Berkeley Marina. This year one of our beloved, Karen K, opened her home to our “catered” order from Picantes in Berkeley. Some of us brought desserts. And let’s not forget the margaritas…..how wonderful that Cameron and Sheri make the best.
There were fifteen of our group of eighteen who gathered to share the love and friendship that has grown from our initial love of knitting that brought us together. We missed three of our gang- one traveling and two under the weather. We missed Connie, Patricia and Sandy but they were certainly in our thoughts.
The beauty of the setting in Karen’s home is that two tables were arranged so we could all see and hear each other…unlike restaurant settings where it has typically been a long table and we don’t get to visit easily with all. Well….we visited, ate, drank and had our “elephant” gift exchange. What a lovely time.
Round the table we go……
Desserts…
We toasted friendship and love…….and another toast for my news early this week that my PETscan was normal. Jewelry maker extraordinaire Mayra treated me with necklace like hers that I’ve been admiring….well coveting.
Posted in Family, Friendship, Knitted Gifts, knitting, Treasures, tagged Family History, Farmer's Market Shawl, Gifts, knitting, Treasures on November 18, 2016| Leave a Comment »
It seems just like the other day but it was in August that Alice finished the Farmer’s Market Shawl which she knit as part of a mystery KAL. We all loved this piece….so much that one of our other Saturday workshop knitters, Susan, is now knitting hers.
I purchased my pattern to knit soon. However, to my delight I was humbled to receive Alice’s master work as a gift a couple of weeks ago. I love it and managed to match it up with one of my hats for a recent “dress up” day recently.
Thank you so much to Alice for this treasure of a gift! And another shout out of thanks to Susan for the lovely gardenia.
Speaking of gifts…..earlier this year I was gifted by my cousin Wayne with the photo of our great grandparents – James and Eliza Craft Pugh (you can see part of it in the background). This photo hung in our grandparents bedroom and I have always loved it.
A close up pf the Farmer’s Market Shawl for you…….
Posted in Creativity, Events, Friendship, Holiday, Jewelry, knitting, Shopping, tagged Gift Boutique, Gifts, Jewelry Boutique on November 14, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Once again the season is coming upon us. Due to unusual circumstances this year we have a slight change for this year’s Annual Kimberly and Janie Boutique. It will be offered to the public from noon – 1pm
this coming Friday, November 18ALERT change: December 2 after the Friday Morning Knitting Group.Join us and find those perfect gifts to purchase.
We are quickly moving into gift giving season (either for your loved ones and in some cases ourselves). If you are looking for unique jewelry, cards, and knitted items…..mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec 5 for the Annual Kimberly and Janie Boutique hosted at Skein Lane Studio. The event is from 1-5 at 208 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito. Looking forward to seeing you.
Some samplings….
