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 Family, Gift, knitting, Sewing, tagged Afghans, Christmas, Cowboys, Envelope Style Pillow Cover, family, knitting, Pillow Cases, Sewing, Wedding, Western Theme on January 31, 2018| 2 Comments »
Pillows (envelope style), pillow cases and one blanket…..the theme for this year’s (well past year) for belated wedding present and Christmas presents. My sewing machine was really stitching but as so often happens with me my creativity dreams do not match my available time.
My youngest sister LaBerta and Dustin celebrated their life together – they married on July 4, 2017 in Flager, Colorado. It was a joyous outdoor wedding that was a couple days after the annual Pugh Family Reunion in Stratton, Colorado. I love cowboy theme things….so the I found the perfect fabric to carry that theme from their wedding to a pillow and pillowcases.
LaBerta gave me some clues as to the themes/colors in each of the four kids rooms.
First up….here is Jade’s. Teal is her color so I think this compliments.
Next up is Abby’s….each child got a “coloring” Christmas card and Abby shared hers. Wish my coloring was a good as hers.
I heard that Carson was resting on his pillow first thing….
Bella asked for a knitted blanket…..she got a gift certificate for this design. My needles are clicking….clicking!
These were and are fun projects.
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 Celebrations, Christmas, Quilting, tagged Christmas, Creativity, friendship, Quilting on December 9, 2015| 2 Comments »
Karen L quilts and quilts when she isn’t working. This beauty is one of her latest…..made for her sister. I love the design and the colors. The fabric is Michael Miller and the design, color choices, quilting and embellishment are Karen’s creation…..so beautiful.
Posted in Christmas, knitting, tagged Christmas, friendship, Gifts, knitting on December 7, 2015| Leave a Comment »
On the left….going down
As Elizabeth Zimmerman said……”Knit on!”
Posted in Celebrations, Christmas, Friendship, knitting, tagged celebrations, Christmas, friendship, knitting on December 5, 2015| Leave a Comment »
We have been together as a knitting group (Friday Morning Knit Group – thus FMKG) and friends for years! We began this year’s celebration with the “white elephant” gift exchange….you know the one where each person takes a number……then the person can either select from the unwrapped gift or bump someone who has unopened their gift. We put a limit of 2 on how many times a gift could bumped/stolen. What do you think is best…..2xs, 3 xs or unlimited?
In the midst of gifts, eats and champagne some knitting was accomplished. At noon we took our celebration to Skates on the Bay.
Now photos from Skates!
Karen H was so kind as to take “mug” shots…..and thanks to Jan for the above table photos.
Posted in Christmas, Crafting, Friendship, Holiday, Sewing, tagged Christmas, family, French seamed pillowcases, friendship, Gifts, Sewing on December 30, 2014| 1 Comment »
Years ago….19 to be exact…. while visiting family in Geelong, Australia I bought an Australian themed jersey-type fabric to make a quilt for newly-born nephew Daniel. That material stayed stored in a safe place for the right time….this year I decided I must do something with it. It was a little late for the baby quilt but what about a pillow case? I happen to know that he likes themed things and I thought this idea might be a go (it was). That simple thought was the impetus to create themed pillowcases with French seams for this year’s Christmas gifts.
The first round of pillow cases did not include Daniel’s as I had to get five done and in the mail before Christmas….made it with two days to spare. Four were for my Idaho nieces and nephew. The pillow case for each was the same color with the cuff themes being girly for my nieces and a western theme for my nephew.
My life-long friend Mary (who lives in Colorado) is often on the road and I thought she needed a special case for her well-traveled pillow. She is a Western kind of gal. She is the friend who first “borrowed” the horses that we rode in high school. It was years before I figured out where she borrowed…and I did get some help from Mary with that!
Alrighty… five done and seven more to go as well as one requested apron (for my niece Honara to use in her RV kitchen when they are camping). Here’s that line up.
I see more pillow cases on the horizon! It’s a lot of fun to “theme” them. While Betsy’s doesn’t look particularly themed, it compliments one I made for her in the spring. I added a lace floral piece to this pillow case.
Posted in Christmas, knitting, tagged celebrations, Christmas, Creativity, friendship, knitting, Knitting Workshop, tis the season on December 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Saturday’s knitting workgroup celebrated the season with a brunch of fruit, baked oatmeal, cheeses, See’s peanut brittle (my favorite) and in the midst of that was another of my favorites – salt and pepper potato chips with Diane’s clam dip. What a mix of flavors and quite tasty with champagne. We ate, we knit and we were treated by Katie to glitter tattoos! We missed PJ, Margot, Carol C and Shari at this celebration!
ps…..the Baked Oatmeal has become a traditional serving….I discovered this recipe several years ago….it tastes great and the vanilla and cinnamon in that dish creates the best aroma while baking.
Posted in Christmas, Friendship, Holiday, knitting, tagged celebrations, Christmas, Friday Morning Knit Group, friendship, Holidays, knitting, White Elephant Gift Exchange on December 14, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The blessings of the season have been on my mind…….and one of the many are the friendships that are shared throughout our knitting groups. Friday morning knitting group aka FMKG celebrated at Skates on the Bay (Berkeley) yesterday….there were 16 of us there (only one was unable to make it….we missed you Rachelle). We shared years of friendship, a meal, drinks of course, and a “gentle” white elephant gift exchange. I was #1 on the exchange…..and I am pleased to report that I love my gift….and the giver was happy that I received it! Look below for some flashbacks to our previous celebrations!
We knit….we celebrate!
Skein Lane - IN THE LOOP 