Pioneer Woman at Heart

It's confirmed that one family member will raise the meat birds in the spring for extended family.  We will all chip in for how many we want.  We are thankful for that. I finally finished the sleeves on the cardigan.  I am now finishing up the back panel and have one shoulder panel to do, then I can sew it up. I'm tickled pink that my husband bought me this as an early Christmas present.  I can keep a few projects organized and not sitting all over in different project bags. Question for those who buy faux fir balls for hats:  where is the best place, for the best price, for the best quality to buy online?  Neutral colors?  I don't want 4 inch ones either.  I am looking for the ones that are a bit smaller and less awkward looking. I finally got around to getting some more homemade seasoned salt made.  It's great for a lot of recipes.

The garden has taken most of my time out of my day, so very little handiwork is getting done.  I still have some items on hooks, that I had on them months ago. . . . patriotic dishcloth still on the knitting needles . . .finished this crocheted dishcloth . . . started another thin dishcloth in bright coral and white (my to-go project) . . .another dishcloth/washcloth on  the crochet hook I have a lot more in project bags etc.  I am just concentrating on these first.

Crocheting a rag rug.  This project is on hold for now.  I am having to use all my spare sheets and pillow cases to cover my asparagus, rhubarb, etc.  We had another freeze/frost warning.  Once the cold wave passes, I'll make more strips of old sheets to finish this rug. Knitting a dishcloth in red/white and blue. A set of pot holders.  Sorry for the bad photo. Off the hook. . . A new dishcloth pattern.  I learned the waffle stitch this year, which is very easy to do.  I however, feel this is way too thick for a dishcloth.  It also uses twice the amount of yarn than a regular crocheted dishcloth.  It's going in my stash of cleaning cloths and will be used for that. I dug out my tatting, but haven't yet got back to it to see if I even remember how to do it.  Could be fun.  Who knows. Does anyone have extra organic spearmint seeds?  My potted plant died and I cannot get the seeds from ...

Finished a navy headband for my oldest daughter. Finished these knitted dishcloths to sell.  They are almost restocked for the next craft show. Finished another mug/coaster set. Finished a set of elf boot cuffs for Youngest daughter.  I'll most likely adjust this pattern for a shorter top on it, and round the top round in white vs. green yarn.  Small bells will be sewn onto the tips of the red part too.  Or possible leave them as they are, and give buyers an option prior to a craft show.  I guess you could glue on pom poms too.  It'll be interesting to see what Youngest wants on hers.  She can't wear them to school, but can elsewhere.  This pattern is for sale at Etsy by AllieCatsHats (not an affiliate, just sharing). Started this scarf for an order for a Christmas present. Current dishcloth on the knitting needles. Current lapghan on the crochet hook. I got a set of boot cuffs croche...

I'm joining Diary of a Stay at Home Mom today.  It's Happy Homemaker Monday!

W hat is on my knitting needles?   A dishcloth. What's on my crochet hook (s)?

The weather dropped in digits on Saturday.  I was not ready for that.  It was raining and cold.  And a bit windy.  I guess in our parts, our garden season just got shorter.  And on Sunday? It snow ed.  Timmy was not happy either , as you can see.  Snow in May?  Unbelievable!  I refused to start a fire , even though we still had wood on the porch.  Crazy I say.  Just crazy.

We had pretty good day in the garden, and I am kind of glad we did not get the weeds out between the smaller pepper plans, green beans, zucchini, tomatoes, nor the carrots.   It's raining again, but today's forecast is 100% rain, heavy rain, windy, flood warnings, and flash flood warnings.  We are to get 1-5 inches of water.  Maybe the weeds will help protect the plants from the wind today? I also successfully weeded half of the herb garden.  The green onions look terrible this time of year, but I do see little sprouts forming already.   I picked more berries, cut some oregano, and had a daughter shell peas for me, and clean off the dried thyme.  Overall, it was a pretty good day, all things weather-wise, considered.

I have been trying to get clips of the kids (baby goats) romping around the kitchen, but I end up laughing so hard, the videos end up with headless goats or just feet.  Or, as you'll see in the video, the dogs get excited when they hear the pitter patter on the floor.

Crocheted this fun, yet fancy, dishcloth.   I may make more over the winter yet.  This one is going in my kitchen.  It's made with #5 cotton thread.  My first time using that thickness.

. . . pla yed around wi th a new "flower" dish scrubbie pattern.  I am making some to sell at the next Farmer's Market . . . . fini shed my 11 year-old's table t cover.  Finally. . . . started another p ot holder set, and dishcl oth.  These are my "to go" projects.  When I need to go somewhere, and I am not driving, these go with me. . . . got around to embellishi ng the crocheted cat bookmark . (Click here to see more from my S.C.R.A.P. Blogspot) . . . spray painted chalkboard paint on a clip board to make a sign for Farmer's Market.   . . . crocheted 1 rag rug for the master bath (sheets and pillow cases). . . . crocheted another bookmark for the store/market. The weather is hot and humid here.  I collected 70 pints of water in my dehumidifier.  We have been running it in our master bath, to help the the tile project dry completely.  Rain is in the forecast today, but you never know anymore. ...

I n the recent box my Aunt sent me, there w ere a few more items to share.  ... a loom for No-Nee dle Knitting.  The inst ructions she sent me are the origina l pages from a 1978 Wom an's Circle Magazine.  How coo l is t hat? ...and she sen t me some vintage stencils for decorating fabric a nd such.

From the Handiwork Journal . . . . . .knitted 3 more dishcloths.  . . . crocheted my very first recycled de nim jeans rag rug.  I like these.  I will continue to collect old jeans from the family, and make more of these (only bigger than the pattern called for , see S.C.R.A.P. for de tails). From the Homesteading Journal . . .   . . . Hubby, an d extended fami ly, picked up a truck load of fire wood for us Saturday.  W e were on the last day's worth.  Ho wever, the truck bro ke down after they loaded it with wood.   S unday, we got t he truck back , and wood re-stocked. . . . made another bat ch of ginger ale syrup, and a nother batch of homemade s hampoo.   From the Gratitude Journal . . . Today I am thankful for: ~sunshine ~pil lows ~my hu sban d's job ~my ca mera ~God's Love     From my personal journal . . . . . . according to medical experts, it could be anot her week before I feel bet...

I have had more re quests for this pattern, so I am re-po sting the link on my blog.

. . . finished a few mo re knitted dishc loths for the store .   . . . cut up three t-shirts to get a head start on yet another pr oj e ct .  . . . working on my "getaway" scrapbook regarding hubby and I.  I am continue to add new ph otos, stor ies, captions, and memorabilia to it.  It cont ains our happiest memories of getaways together, taking the stress out of our daily lives, and making time for each other.  The term "island time" came from our most recent isl and re treat, where it means there are "no rules" for anyt hing. No pressures, no demands, no schedules, and no worr ies.   Simply live and enjoy, and don't worry over anything. . . . fin ished two more pot holder sets for sale . I started to w eave a few bookmarks , using up some thread that I bought at a thrift store (and Scrap sto re) years ago.  I posted this project on my S.C.R.A.P. blogspot . There are advantages to being sick - finished up old proje cts a...

 . . . I am up to about 52 feet on my braid of r ags for my rag rug.  This was kind of forgotten about over summer and the holidays.  This project continues. . . . still p lugging away at knitting ba s k et weave blo cks for a b lanket.    . . . my 11 year-old daughter knitted her first bean bag.  She still needs practic e, but she continues to learn.  You may also like to read this post:  Crocheted Rag Rug  

Front cover (so rry for t he tablecloth behind it, it is too much of a busy background to really see the jo ur nal cover)  Back Cover Remember these fun watercolor journal pages?  From way b ack in July of 2012 ?   ...I decoupaged recycled cardboard, using magazine pictures, and made a front and back cover.  I punch ed holes and tied on aqua organza ribbon.  I just need to fill in the pages. ... knitted a few m or e dishcl oths. ...remember this project?  It is my second knitted shawl.  I can 't even remember when I started it.  It 's finally done, but I am disappointed in the size.  In the book , the s hawl goes way past her wa ist li ne, and well over her shoulders.  She must have been pretty pet ite, because th e fringe on this barely goes to my wa ist line.  This pattern is clear y not for 6 foot am azon women.  Needless to say, it w e nt to one of the girls.  I love...