I've not been crocheting lately, too much going on in June.
BUT... I've a nephew getting married in the fall, well,
one getting married in July too, but I likely won't have
my necklace done in time for that wedding.

 My latest project is to try to crochet a necklace
(among other things) using shells and shell beads.
(Perhaps a belt, too). I also want to do napkin rings
for the oldest nephew. I found some lovely fruit picks
with shells on the end, and wanted (immediately - lol)
to add to that idea. Napkin rings for them, a necklace
to wear at the wedding for me.

 Plus, I still want to do a red hat afghan, but at the rate
I'm going, it will likely end up being a lap throw!
Or, perhaps even a shawl.........

 That's enough gabbing... for now (g)

I've been concerned about the direction to take the crochet
group. Most of the time, I don't do much crocheting in the
hot days of the Summer months, unless I'm spending a lot
of time out at the cottage, in the FOG; in which case, I do
have time. In past years, when my parents had their cottage,
I'd take whatever project I was creating with me on visits,
and get quite a bit of stuff done while I was there.
It was such a CREATIVE place!! Likely because there
was no house-work for me to do... lol

 I've more-or-less put the group on hold for the month
of June. Perhaps for the month of July, too.

 I sent a broadcast out several weeks ago, but only 1 gal
answered. 1 gal had answered the previous broadcast.
I personally don't like the broadcast feature.
The links aren't "active" in the broadcast!
I much prefer "real" messages.

 I sent "real" messages to the gals in the Group
(who I hadn't already heard from) yesterday...
and have had almost 100% participation!! 

THANK YOU, LADIES!!

  Most of them DO crochet in the Summer....
some all year round! Some are interested in my
seashell crocheting (words dear to a designer's heart... lol)
and some DO read the group posts. Some can't read
the small font in the forums, so perhaps I will start
posting more as a "blog" so it can be read by all.
Hence the HUGE font I'm using for this (rambling) post.

 I'm tied up right now with family things, but I've started
getting that "itching in my fingers" that usually foretells
of a crochet idea waiting for me. I've been gathering up
seashells for years, and have found some shell beads
(with the holes already drilled.... COOL) so all that's
needing now.. is TIME.
  The first wedding is in Mahone Bay, which is a VERY
creative town in Nova Scotia! We're hanging around a
bit after the wedding, so perhaps I'll get "inspired" while
I'm there, and come home raring to go with crochet ideas!
Also want to make more of the belts I designed several
years ago (I've gained a wee bit of weight..... lol).

 So, ladies, the group is on hold until the end of June...
but will start up again early/ mid July.

  Stop in when you can... I'll try to make a post in it
once a week, likely at the beginning of the week.
Weekends are pretty booked, depending (of course.. sigh)
on my teeth, and reactions to mosquito bites. Won't I be
GLAD when Fall gets here, and there are NO mosquitoes!!

 Keep on crocheting!!

Mitsie
long-winded and gabby when I'm house-bound (lol)

Anyone interested in participating in a 6" or 7" crochet
square (block) Exchange?

Using Red Hat Society Colors, of course.
Red & Purple, Pink & Lavendar... just think
how beautiful an afghan it would make!!

Join this group, then post on the Exchange Square
thread in the forum; or message me.

Exchange to run over the Summer months.
Something to keep you busy while you
while away the days at your Summer cottage,
or on the road, RV'ing or camping.
(lol)

Use any afghan square pattern you prefer,
or your absolute favorite!
Please keep it in Red Hat Society colors.

Do you prefer 6", 7" or even 8"?
Please state that when you join this exchange.

Further Guidelines posted in the Forum,
likely mid-June (mailing instructions, etc)

If you're not interested in participating in the
Afghan Exchange, there are still lots of patterns
available in the Forum!
Come check it out!!

Mitsie
hooked on crochet... all year long!

It's Spring!! Summer is coming!!

I usually croceht a lot in the Summer months.
It's an "allowable" form of "work", while I'm at the cottage,
or visiting my family members.

Last summer, I designed my own belt pattern, made
out of the same yarn people use to make those lovely
dish cloths that sell really well at bazaars.
I then made them in every color, to go along with all
of my different outfits.

This year, I'm trying to design a purse to go along with
the belts. Until then, I'm taking along other small projects
to work on, while I sit and "rest".. lol.
I'm not a person that likes to sit and do nothing.
My hands have to be busy all the time.

How about you?
Anyone have any smallish things you're making,
while you're sitting in the sun?
IF you like to crochet, please post!!

It's now April! Time for "Springish" Designs.

Short projects, that we can pick up and then
put back down, in lieu of going outdoors.

Short projects that we can take with us
when we go sit out in the garden.

Baby shower gifts, wedding gifts,
things for the house, or cottage.

Anyone have any requests for patterns?

March is.... National Crafting Month!!

The SECOND Week... is

Crochet Week!!

So... let's CROCHET!!

I've posted OODLES of crochet Links 
in the Forum ~ for St. Patrick's Day,
and EASTER, too!!

St. Patrick's Day ~

Clover Barrette and Pin
Clover Edging
Coverleaf Corners Chart
Cloverleaf Large Square Filet Chart
Irish Crochet Shamrock
Irish Rose and Clover Edging
Leprechaun Hat Banner
Little Clovers Edging
Popcorn Clover Square
Pot 'O Gold Container
Shamrock Banner
Shamrock Coaster
Shamrock Coasters
Shamrock Fridgie
Shamrock Potholder
Shamrock Shaped Potholder
Shamrock Towel Topper Fastener
Shamrock Yoke for Clothing
St. Paddy's Hat Fridgie

EASTER ~

Baby Chick (Front View) Small Chart
Baby Chick (Side View) Small Chart
Basket, Easter
Bookmark, Cross (Ribbon Plaid)
Bunnies: Bunny Ears Hair Accessory
Bunnies: Filet Crochet Rabbits with Easter Egg
Bunnies: Fridgie, Bunny Head
Bunnies: Fridgie, Easter Bunny
Bunnies: Fridgie, Photo Frame Bunny
Bunnies: Magnet, Bunny
Bunnies: Napkin Ring Easter Bunny
Bunnies: Towel Ring, Bunny
Bunny and Easter Eggs, Cross Stitch
Bunny Filet Crochet Chart
Callalily (3D Flower)
Chicks: Filet Crochet Chick
Chicks: Gangly Chick Fridgie
Cross Theme Free Patterns Crocheted Crosses
Egg
Egg Covers
Egg Covers, Art Deco Design
Egg Covers, Victorian Ornament
Egg Covers, Victorian Style
Egg Cups, Easter Egg Dress-Ups
Egg, Embroidery Added
Egg (Flat)
Hair Tie, Easter Egg
Religious: Bible Cover
Religious: Bible Cover
Religious: Bookmark, Cross
Religious: Bookmark, Ida-Mae's Cross
Religious: Cross Filet Egg Cover
Religious: Cross, Lace
Religious: Filet Crochet Crosses and Lily
Religious: Heart, Cross and Crown Chart

Check out the EASTER section, and
the ST. PATRICK's DAY section,
HERE in the FORUM.. for a more
complete description of these
FREE patterns!!

LET'S CROCHET!!