Introduction to Topographic Maps

I am so glad that I found this video. I used it to study for my Geography test this Monday.

Filet Crochet

I went looking for a simple crochet pattern for a table runner the other day because my knitting student wants to make one for her daughter. I wound up finding this Spanish video on YouTube from "LaboresAngelika."

It's supposed to be a tablecloth if I decide to make and attach more squares. For now, I think I will keep just this one and move on to doilies.

Gradient Crochet Thread

Ooh! I purchased the last 4 skeins of this Katia crochet thread on clearance. The first thing that popped into my mind was to make a sample doily because the thread is so thin. I found an easy pattern from Crochet Jewel on YouTube and now I can't stop because the results are so awesome!

Christmas Angel Cross Stitch Continues

I finished my last knit project feeling a little unsatisfied with it. I don't even want to rip it back for the moment. I just wasn't in the knitty kind of mood so I picked up a cross stitch project that I started a few days ago and just kept at it taking advantage of the natural day light. 

A Christmas Plate

I found two Christmas plates at TJMaxx that made their way into my shopping basket. The intention originally was to gift them to friends but I just couldn't part with them. My "solution" was to gift a plate to each one of my daughters - teehee. I have been using them more than they have.

Dodger Blue Baby Blanket

I finished that baby blanket and delivered it to my friend. I was able to memorize the pattern after a few rounds. This was the first time using this Anne Geddes baby yarn from Red Heart and probably my last as the yarn got very shaggy. 

Winter in Southern California

Can you believe that it's December and the leaves are just now changing colors? It finally feels like Fall.