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. . .from the handiwork journal ~ Chit Chat

 Winter time is the best time to catch up on handiwork, but I am also very busy trying to catch up on abandoned home projects that need finished.



Finished!  One more scrap yarn lap afghan done.  Although it looks too short in the photo.  I need to re-measure and make sure it's large enough.  It's checked on my unfinished project list now.

I'm still tackling the rest of my list, but it's getting done.  I have, however, started a new blanket, but this was a plan from spring of last year, to use up other yarn I have.  Winter is the best time to crochet blankets (small or large).

I have had to frog two blankets, and I think it's due to me trying to finish them faster than usual.  Ugh.  I have more on the handiwork list to finish.

Bad weather is moving in fast.  It has been pouring down rain and the forecast is saying snow next.  It's not good. I am hoping it misses us, or for the most part misses us.  The beginning of next week is looking like there is the possibility of below zero temps.  I'm tellin' ya' the weather is all over the board right now.

We were not able to pick up straw due to repairs on the truck.  First, we replaced the front rotors.  Next, we thought we only needed two new tires, but we ended up with 4 new ones (which took 2 hours to get done).  Now, it's the back brakes.  If it's not one thing, it's another.


. . .from the handiwork journal ~ Chit Chat © Jan 2024 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

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Aritha V. said…
Oh, what beautiful colors! Not fun, right: bad weather.
January 9, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Thank you Aritha V, the yarn is leftover from so many other projects. Yeah, not looking forward to the weather rolling in.
January 9, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Katie C. said…
What size should a lap quilt be?

-Katie C.
January 10, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Katie, I think most charts say about 36 x 48 inches, but some charts are smaller. I make mine for those who spend time in chairs or have appts in winter and need one for wheelchairs. I posted one chart today. I'll be measuring it today, as I have gotten behind in blogging.
January 14, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Katie, I accidently deleted your "thank you" comment somehow (lack of morning coffee ha ha!). You are welcome.
January 15, 2024 at 7:51 AM
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