December 13, 2013 by Carolyn
Carolyn painted and glazed – a gift that came back to me years later!
Memory: It’s the early 1970’s…..it was a family affair. My mom, grandmother, sister and I spent many sessions at the ceramic shop. We painted Christmas decorations, trees, flower pots, canisters…you name it and we probably painted it.
Last week I took my first Glass Fusion Class.
My glass fusion design
The plate after firing
Some earlier glass postings in 2013:
Jan – Glass Jewelry
Jan’s early work!
Rachell showing her works!
Beautiful infused glass
The bracelet
The details of the bracelet
The lastest from Rachell!
Kimberly’s glass hair clasp
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December 11, 2013 by Carolyn
My 1st Christmas tree away from home!
Memory: How funny is this? I was trolling though my old photos and stumbled upon this “great design”. It was my 1st qtr at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO and my roommate Diana and I got creative! Clearly we were on a budget! We lived in a relatively new dorm – Ellis Hall. The first coed dorm, Edwards Hall, opened our freshman year. You might imagine that my parents weren’t having any of that. The joy of so many old photos is that they evoke so many memories. In this case, I so enjoyed my roommate but she didn’t make it past 1st qtr. When she left I think she was planning her marriage. We lost touch…but I’ve never lost the memory of Diana!
More memories created in 2013: These photos are a revisit to photos I posted when I returned from the Pugh Family Reunion in my home town (one of my three) of Stratton, CO. My cousin’s wife, Avril and one of my dear friends, and I visited her mother Lily. This visit and trip through Lily’s craft life of quilting and crochet will be forever special to me.
Lily
Star Orient
Star Orient Detail
Lily at the age of 16
Lily’s First Quilt – 1929
Muslin Backing of First Quilt – 1929
90th Birthday Quilt
Won first prize in a show in Loveland.
Star Orient
Stacks of Quilts
Blue Bird Legend
Blue Bird
Lily’s daughter, Avril
Lily’s first quilt – 1929
The “ever-famous” needlepoint sampler!
Lily’s Favorite Needlepoint
Avril with her mother’s life’s work
Such beautiful work
A “pancake” of crochet
The Pineapple Table Topper
Lily’s loves – quilting and crochet
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December 8, 2013 by Carolyn
Carolyn’s 2nd Christmas
Memories: While I don’t remember my 2nd Christmas I do remember this photo which was in the family photo albums…and is now in my photo collection. I have to smile….my mom loved to decorate the tree but often it was a unique look!
More from 2013:
The gift – a handcrafted bracelet
Phyllis knit hats
Phyllis – Cowl
Kimberly got sick and knit booties!
No…it wasn’t cold…this photo was taken last year!
Kimberly – presents for Gigi
Phyllis Cowl
The details of the bracelet
Rachell showing her works!
Beautiful infused glass
Sharing some of her gifts.
The gang gathered!
Karen – her pink sweater jacket
Katie
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December 7, 2013 by Carolyn
Dad – Navy 1941
(1923-2002)
A memory about Dad: This is one of the times I wish I had asked Dad (who turned 18 in September of 1941) how he spent his 1st Christmas away from home and in war-torn Honolulu. I do remember that he told us he arrived in Honolulu one week after Pearl Harbor was bombed. He was part of the Navy team that helped to rebuild. When we, the family of four, returned from Australia in 1957, we had a layover in Honolulu. Dad showed us a hotel where he helped to rebuild the front plaza area. I think this photo was taken when Dad graduated from Boot Camp in San Diego.
More glimpses into 2013:
Betsy – Gauntlet
Iron chain sheep in Sonara
Debbie – MaggiKnits
Carolyn – Steeking
Nina
Marsha
Kimberly
“Silly” Kimberly!
Debbie prolific afghan knitter
Niece Jade wearing cowl knit by Carolyn
Rosa learned to knit!
Debbie – O’Doyle Wrap
Margot – It’s done!!
Rosa – my office mate
Maurie and PJ
Prayer Shawl Edging
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December 6, 2013 by Carolyn
Santa and Carolyn
A Santa Memory: My sister Betty and I have fond memories of visiting Santa in the Capwell’s Window on Telepgraph and 20th Avenues in Oakland. I think Betty was too small for this photo and I kind of remember that she didn’t want to sit on his lap this particular year.
Betty and I like tradition – we took her girls there in their early years (1970’s). Capwell’s closed in 1996.
Today’s 2013 memories:
Cameron
Button Detail on Debbie H’s O’Doyle cape
Ellen
Terry
Susanne
Detail of Susanne’s tank top
Sheri
Scarf by Phyllis
Jan – a sweater for her grandniece
Knit by PJ
Katie’s lovely scarf
Maurie’s hat
Claire “jeweled” her jacket
Bonnie
Detail of Bonnie’s Sweater
Susanne modeling sweater that Margot knit
Diane – a cowl scarf present
Detail of Marsha’s poncho/shawl
Marsha
Diane – a baby blanket
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December 4, 2013 by Carolyn
My Toni Doll
The memory: it’s Christmas 1954. Grandma and Grandpa are on their way from their Oakland home to spend Christmas Eve night with their daughter Marty and her family in Walnut Creek, CA. Betty and I are eagerly awaiting our adored grandparents. Of course, because it’s Christmas,they come with special gifts. We awake on Christmas morning to our presents which include Pick-up Sticks (we loved those), Toni dolls, Grandma’s fudge….oh and waking Grandma and Grandpa up….they slept on the sofa bed close to the Christmas tree.
Today – 2013 : Another glimpse into the creativity of the knitters who surround me !
Marsha
Sheri celebrating her recent nuptials.
Nina – a Cheryl Oberle design
Maurie – Prayer Shawl with brilliant Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece
Bonnie
Kimberly – a blanket for Gigi
Susanne hiding behind one of her knit afghans!
Kimberly’s handknit cowl is enhanced with Jan’s gift of glass earrings
Kimberly’s glass hair clasp
Sheri
Kimberly’s Lace Shawl is FO!
Another design from prolific knitter Terry
Janie and another Twirly Skirt!
Karen’s latest MaggiKnits project
Sarah’s shawl…oh what is the name?
Carolyn – Poncho/Shawl
The detail of Carolyn’s latest poncho/shawl
Diane and Susanne
Kimberly and Bonnie Let’s knit and play!
Another beauty from Debbie H.
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December 3, 2013 by Carolyn
Yesterday I awoke thinking of the 12 days of Christmas (even humming and that is a stretch for me). I thought momentarily that I would use it as the theme for sharing all the creativity and memories that have been twirling around in my brain since before Thanksgiving…..but that lovely theme is used by many including my dear friend of Kimberly’s Daily Craftini. So my theme for this season is Memories of the Season along with the creativity and joy that I see so often in our circle of knitting and friendships.
Betty and Carolyn
A childhood memory: My sister Betty and I are young. She’s enough younger than me that her memory is vague about this, but she does recall singing How Much is that Little Doggie in the Window (she was asked to sing many times when she was young because she had pitch perfect voice). Mom was driving with her two girls down Mt Diablo Blvd in Lafayette, CA. We see the store windows aglow with Christmas lights; we are full of glee as we are singing (this is before I knew I shouldn’t blast out my voice which didn’t carry a tune ). I remember singing The First Noel, Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and How Much is that Little Doggie in the Window as Mom was driving a “new” Pontiac with a 2-yr old in the front seat and a “bossy” 5-yr old in the back seat.
Today’s memories: The knitters/crafters, as always, have been prolific. Here comes a random collection! p.s. if you aren’t in these photos you will be sometime in Memories of the Season!
Susanne – Summer Flies
Susanne – Summer Flies Shawl
Bonnie
Betsy Celebration
Diane, Betsy, Susanne
Kimberly – A cowl!
Maurie knit Susanne’s hat!
Bonnie
Bonnie
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November 29, 2013 by Carolyn
My collection shows a sampling of Kimberly and Janie’s works!
On the 27th I shouted out about the Gift Boutique featuring Kimberly’s Craftini and Janie Rose’s Jewelry. I intended to post photo of my collection later that evening…instead it’s early evening two days later. Hope to see you tomorrow!
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November 27, 2013 by Carolyn
A shout out for a lovely event- Jewelry Boutique – happening at Skein Lane Studio this coming Saturday, Nov 30 – noon until 5pm. This is a great chance to stay out of the crowds and shop this event for your jewelry gifts. Kimberly Ligocki and Janie Rose will be featuring new jewelry. You can visit their Etsy stores – Kimberly’s Craftini and Janie Rose Jewelry to get a sense of the beauty they create….you can also see a couple things that now live in my jewelry collection. P.S. more than a couple are in my collection….will post more later today.
Join us…..it will be fun! Need the address? 208 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito, CA …. Phone 510.525.9276
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November 6, 2013 by Carolyn
Gold Dust by Greenwood Fiberworks
How much fun….I went shopping via text message from Cameron and Kimberly. I was in a meeting when the text came…..did I want…and which one??
Well who could pick just one? Now both of these lovely skeins are in my collection….and have joined my long list of projects. I will keep you posted about what these beauties become. For now here are the details: Gold Dust from Greenwood Fiberworks – a hand-painted yarn – 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 5% Stellina (a non-metal glittery yarn)…100 grams…438 yards – colors Earthen Hues, Grapevine.
Oh….I have “startist”!! I am sure I will get one skein underway this week.
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