Show N Tell: Pioggia's Entry

Today's Show N Tell is brought to you by Pioggia who is a blogging friend of mine. You can check her out at Cheap Knitter. She knits and crochets like a champ and often from her own patterns. Today she is sharing a craft that you don't see quite as often now, Macrame. Let me just say, I love Macrame. I have several vintage pattern books, and I have completely enjoyed performing it on a smaller scale with hemp jewelry. But this isn't about me! This is about Pioggia and her cute plant hanger! Here it is...

It makes me want to pull out my hemp and make one myself. Good job Pioggia and thanks so much for sharing. Remember to go and check out her blog. She is bound to inspire some inexpensive yet fabulous creativity!

Shedir In Pictures

I'm a tease...

As usual! I finished Shedir Sunday, but I haven't taken pictures of her yet. I wanted to get some pictures outside in natural light, but I have been working during the day. I don't have to go in until noon tomorrow so I'll get Rob to snap some pictures. I am really happy with the way she turned out. I'm glad that I ripped out the repeats. It would have been too long otherwise. I guess that would have been my punishment for not bothering to make a swatch even when substituting yarn!

The front of Twist is well on it's way to being completed. The right side is on a stitch holder and I am almost done with the neckline and armhole shaping on the left side. Now is the time to decide whether I want skinny straps or wider straps. The beautiful thing about knitting is that I can always rip/add if I change my mind and no harm will be done. Don't you just love it.

By the way, I have some great news. My brother is officially out of Iraq. He hasn't made it to the states yet. I believe that they are in Kuwait at the moment. He should be home in the next week or so! Thanks to everyone for all the good thoughts and prayers sent his way. He made it through a war without a scratch. We're truly blessed. He will be coming down her to visit with his wife some time in March, and my husband's aunt is getting them Disney tickets. My other news is that my husband is finished with flight school! He passed his final test on Friday, and he is up for his interview on the 1st. Life is good!! See you on Thursday with some pictures I promise!

Show N Tell: Casey's Entry

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I used to sell my work at miniature shows and some of it is in miniature museums. I did this for 25 years and got kind of burnt out...Thus the knitting!! The garden scene was built a couple of years ago. I found the birdcage at "Big Lots" and decided it would make an ideal garden display. My miniatures are 1/12 scale. In other words, 1"=1'. The wicker furniture is my own design and I build it just as the full sized counterparts would be built. I use real antique pieces as my inspiration. It is woven with #20 crochet thread. The afgan is crocheted from a pattern for a normal sized baby afghan. I used antique mercerized cotton sewing thread and a #14 crochet hook to do it. It measures 3" x 4 1/4". Again, 1"=1'. The brick planter in the background is a greenware ceramic piece that I painted to look like miniature stones. The plants and flowers are all punched from paper with special petal and leaf shaped punches. Each petal is hand colored and formed before putting together in the plants.

Knitty Surprises???

I guess I should have elaborated more about the surprises on Knitty. In their latest Winter issue there have been two slots left open for patterns the patterns, Surprise 1 and Surprise 2.  Yesterday they revealed the surprises. Surprise pattern 1 is a baby hat called Miss Dashwood. Surprise pattern 2 is another hat called Noa 3-in-1. They did the same thing in the Fall issue. If you click 1 and 2 on the entry below it will take you to the patterns or you can just click on the links in this issue. Make more sense now? Sorry about the confusion :oP

I forced myself to put down my new top (I think I'll call it Twist after the yarn I'm using and the little cable twists going down the one side) last night to work on Shedir. Guess what! I only have 22 rows left! Yay! I'm hoping to have it in the mail box by Monday. This would be a very fast project for someone with a decent amount of knitting time every day. I could see it being finished in under a week. After all it is only 83 rows. I have really enjoyed knitting it and I will probably make another one which is unusual for me.

And just because I seem to be on a roll for finding weird hat patterns, here is another link. I still think the Chicken Hat has it beat. You know what I thought of when I saw the Chicken Hat? Do you remember that episode of Friends where Joey got his head stuck in a turkey? Hahahaha! Maybe the designer was a Friends fan? 

One last thing before I go, I was made aware of a website called Yarndex.com. It is a great resource for yarn information. Next time you are planning a new project you can research yarn by brand, name, weight, fiber, texture, and more. You can also become a member and review the different yarns you try. I'm hoping this site will catch on quick so that there will be lots of reviews. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. See you on Monday with the next Show N' Tell.

Ooooooh yeah....

I forgot to tell you about the new online knitting magazine called Spun. Now this isn't your ordinary knitting mag. Let me put it to you this way, amongst the free patterns in their first issue is a great pattern for some fuzzy restraints courtesy of The Stitch Diva! That's right you heard me, restraints heehee! Too cool! Other features include a Q&A called IMHO that is, in their own words, "not for the faint of heart", Foodings which includes some yummy tofu recipes, and String where you can buy some fiber related goodies. Go check it out if you dare! Muhahaha!

I also forgot to share this link with you. Go ahead and check it out. I'll wait. Did you ever think you would see a pattern like that in your life??? I got one of those good old fashioned belly laughs out of that one. Thumbs up to the designer for originality. I may just have make one of those just 'cause.

Finally, I can't let another day go by without showing you the pictures Janette sent me the other day.


 

   
Warning: Studies have shown that staring at Sophie too long may cause cavaties.

PS

Suprise 1 and 2 winter patterns are now up at Knitty. Go check them out.

Project Reveal

I suppose I ought to tell you what was in the picture yesterday. Ya think? I happen to have in my posession 10 hanks of Berroco Cotton Twist in Baby Pink. I went to my to two different yarn shops searching for the perfect pattern, and I couldn't find anything that I liked. Finally the light bulb turned on in my head (glad I replaced that thing last week), and I remembered that I had a pattern book full of DK weight sweaters.Remember 1000 Sweaters? As I mentioned in another entry, this book offers several sweater types with options to change the necklines and sleeves . I flipped through the book and decided to knit the Fitted Rib Sweater sans sleeves. What is it with me and ribbed tops lately?? In my defense, this not your average ribbed tank. It has a little personality. Notice the little cable running down the side? How cute is that!

This pattern includes instructions for making a sleeveless version, but the strap will be very thin. This poses a little bit of a problem for me. How do you wear a bra!? (Major girl talk about bras to follow. Consider yourself forewarned)  I don't know about any of you ladies, but my girls defy every strapless bra in existance. They inevitably try to work their way down to my waist. I tell you what, there is nothing sexier than watching a woman hoist up her bra every five minutes. Whooo baby! I have not yet developed a subtle method of accomplishing this. So I'm left with two options make the straps wider, or figure out a way sew in a bra. I am thinking that wider straps would be the easiest option.

Ok that's enough of the bra talk. We will now return to our regularly scheduled entry. I started the top Sunday and I have completed 8 inches of the front so far. I must tell you I am thoroughly enjoying knitting with this yarn. I love how soft and shiney it is. I have such a hard time putting it down which is  why I was still up at 4am on Monday morning and went to bed not because I wanted to but because I had to. The only negative aspect of this yarn is that it splits easily, and I have to watch my hands instead of the television. This also causes me to knit a little slower which honestly doesn't bother me at all. I will absotively posilutely buy this yarn again. It is perfect for Florida weather, and it comes in so many incredible colors. My favorites are Fern, Sprout, and Sensei.

So that's my new project. Now I just have to come up with a name. Another Ribbed Top is kind of boring don't you think. I'll worry about that tomorrow. It's 1am and I have to get up early. Must...Put...Down...Top. Have a great Wednesday everyone!

My What Big Eyes You Have

I went to the Optometrist today for my annual exam. Now keep in mind that before today, I have had the same doctor for years. Now that we live in Florida, I had to find a new one. This means I had no idea what his examination procedures are. I had no idea that he was gonna do this...

Notice the iris of my eye has been reduced to a minute ring around my pupil. It reminds me of an eclipse. Having no clue that this was going to happen, I drove myself to my appointment. Let me just say that getting home was fun! Actually my sight wasn't impaired so badly that I couldn't drive, but it would have been nice to have someone else do it. The best part was wearing the huge temporary sunglasses! HaHa! I looked like such a dork. Overall I was very happy with my new Optometrist. He gave me a very thorough examination, he was very friendly and informative, and he was mighty easy on the eyes if I do say so myself. Um..pardon the pun!

I noticed the lack of pictures of my own projects. This honestly isn't from the lack of knitting anything. It's actually because I've just been lazy with my blogging. Well I can't post a picture of my eyeball without showing you what I'm working on now can I.



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Valentine's Day Show N Tell: Diane's Entry

Hi there everyone. I hope you all had a great weekend. I know I did. I didn't have to work at all, and I actually got some knitting done. More on that tomorrow. Today's Show N Tell fits perfectly with my latest pattern searching obsession, Bags!

Diane writes...

This bag I made using Daphne's May Handbag pattern. I used Sirdar Ribbon DK navy blue. I had to double it up as it is only quite thin, and I can't remember what size hook I used. It was my 1st attempt at crocheting with ribbon and also my 1st bag. I gave it as a stocking filler at Christmas to my eldest sons girlfriend who is 18,and as you can probably see (through the bag) she manages to get her purse and mobile phone in quite comfy. She said that all her friends at school fell in love with it, but i said i'm not making them to order! LOL! Also in Accesorize, she has seen similar bags for £15 and as my mum gave me the ribbon it turned out to cost a lot less than that.
Diane

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Great Job Diane! I love the color. The pattern for the May Handbag is available for free and is #55 the list of 192 free bag pattern links! Now keep in mind, I didn't even list all of the patterns available out there. I left a few out that I didn't care for.

I have really enjoyed Show N Tell, and I would I hope to get enough entries to keep it going for a long time. Any crafty endeavor is eligible for Show N Tell. If you created, you can show it off here. All you have to do is email me at faerycrafty1 at yahoo.com with your entry. Don't be shy now!

Folk Bags Pattern

Hi there everybody! Are ya glad it's Friday? I know I am. I just wanted to share a link with you all really quick. Remember I mentioned the book Folk Bags the other day? Well Interweave Knits was kind enough to offer one of the patterns from the book for free! Just click the picture for a sample of one of the awesome patterns from this must have book. Have a great weekend. Show N Tell is comin' on Monday!

I've Been Tagged

1. Total amount of music files on your computer: 0 
 
2. The last CD you bought was: Phantom Of The Opera original cast

3. What is the last song you heard before writing this message? They were playing the soundtrack to Top Gun while we were closing up at work. I don't remember which song was the last song I heard though.

4. Write down 5 songs you often listen to or that mean a lot to you: Not Fade Away, Head Over Feet, All My Life, Superman, and Clocks

5. Who will you pass the torch on to (3 people) Not Sure Yet.

Very Quick Post

Just a quick post tonight. Today was my day off, and it was quite full as usual. This has become one of those fall asleep at your keyboard kind of nights. I tell you one thing, I wasn't falling asleep during  The Grudge! Scaaaarrrrrrrrry! Maybe that's why I'm so tired. Jumping, shreaking, grabbing Rob and burying my head in his chest takes a lot out of you! A good friend of mine sent me a link to some fiber realted artwok she found on the net. It is called Crochet Hook, and I thought that you all might be interested in seeing it. Here's the link.

I didn't want this entry to be pictureless, so I thought I would share a picture of Frasier and Gwynn with you. When I used to volunteer at a No-Kill Cat Shelter, we took care of a feral cat colony in the area. We would trap them so that we could get them their shots and spay/nueter them. These two beauties were born in that colony. I trapped them when they were just babies, and I kept them at my house to tame them so that they could be placed in a good home. Aren't that gorgeous!

Updates

I have been adding and adding to the Free Bag Links list. There are now 134 links, and I still have a bunch more to add. It's amazing isn't it! The amount of free patterns on the internet simply blows me away. Even though I make these free pattern lists, I still urge you to support the wonderful designers out there and buy patterns as well. I know I'm developing quite a library. For great bag patterns I highly recommend Folk Bags. I would love to knit each and every bag in that book! So far I have only made one. Remember the Origami Bag?

I bet you are wondering how Shedir is doing. Well I was knitting along when I thought to myself, "Hey this thing is going to be way too long! Argh!" So I bit the bullet and started tinking (I love this term. Whoever thought of it is so clever!) back until I was down to five inches. I think that if I start the decreases now it will be fine. If not, I'll just rip the darn thing down and try again. Everyone that knows me well, is usually amazed at the patience I have when it comes to knitting. Let me just say that patience is not my strong point in life ;)

Once I finish Shedir (I hope it will be soon Vicki. Man I wish days were 48 hours instead of 24!) I am going to start on a ribbed tank. I got ten skeins of Berroco's Cotton Twist for my birthday, and I am anxious to start it. The pattern I am using is from 1000 Sweaters. If you haven't see this book, you are missing out. I think that it is incredible. You pick the body of the sweater and then you can pick from various options of necklines, sleeves, and pockets. Every pattern in the book calls for a DK weight yarn which is about all I have in my stash. Maybe if I get started on this tank soon, I'll get it finished before spring 2008!

Show N Tell: Janette's Entry

  

Name: Feather and Fan Triangle Shawl
Designer: Cheryl Oberle
Pattern Source: "Folk Shawls"
Yarn Source: Handspun –18 wpi – Ashland Bay Merino-Mojave Red/Grafton Fibers
Needle Size: 8

Although I would have loved to have knit the shawl using the yarn called for in the pattern, I really wanted to use my own handspun. A very easy pattern (once I wrote out the charts), it took about 3 weeks to knit. I am very pleased with the results. It hasn't been blocked yet and it probably will never be. It is large enough and I like the way it drapes. My daughter was kind enough to model it for me.

Free Bag Pattern Links

1. Adriafil's Etnic Bag (K) picture
   
2. AdultRamblings.com Carry All (C)
   
3. AdultRamblings.com Easy Bags (C)
   
4. Amanda Gill's Cotton Tote (K)
   
5. Amy Stevens' On the Moon (K)
   
6. Annie Modesitt's Aline (K)
   
7. Ann Blalock's Shopping Bag (K)
   
8. Atomikpop's Keyboard Purse (K)
   
9. Barbara Breiter's A-line Purse (K)
   
10. Barb Burri's Felted Fun Purse (K)
    
11. Barbara Breiter's A-line Purse (K)
    
12. Barbara Breiter's Draw String Bag (K)
    
13. Barbara Breiter's The Club Bag (K)
    
14. Berroco's Annie Bag (K)
    
15. Berroco's Lali (B)
    
16. Berroco's Layla (K)
    
17. Berroco's 'Lil Hush Purse (K)
    
18. Berroco's Lorraine (K)
    
19. Berroco's Louisa (K)
    
20. Berroco's Magritte (C)
    
21. Berroco's Marni (C)
    
22. Berroco's Mika (C)
    
23. Berroco's Mita (K)
    
24. Black Sheep Bags' Booga Bag (K)
    
25. Blissful Knitter's Felted Purse (K)
    
26. Brooks Jones' Belle Bag (K)
    
27. Brooks Jones' Elle Bag (K)
    
28. Brooks Jones' Fiona Bag (K)
    
29. Brooks Jones's Louise Bag (K)
    
30. Brooks Jones' Misty Bag (K)
    
31. Carol Ventura's A Perrrrfectly Wonderful Tapestry Crochet Kitty Bag (C)
    
32. Carol Ventura's Heading South Rasta Bag (C)
    
33. Carol Ventura's Tapestry Crochet: Horse Around Purse!
    
34. Carol Ventura's Tapestry Crochet Necklace Pouch / Amulet Bag (C)
    
35. Caron's Jewel Box Backpack (K)
    
36. Cascade Yarns' Small Felted Bag (K)
    
37. Cheryl Oxsalida's My Epiphany Bag© (C)
    
38. Chicknits' Recycled Felted Purse
    
39. Chris Adams' Blue Envelope Style Handbag (C)
    
40. Christy McMahon's Psychedelic Sling Bag (C)
    
41. Cindi Schramer's Felted Purse (K)
    
42. Coats & Clark It's In The Bag (K)
    
43. Coats & Clark's Blue Cotillion Purse (C)
    
44. Coats & Clark's Casual & Chic Handbags (C)
    
45. Coats & Clark Crochet Bag (C)
    
46. Coats & Clark's Granny Bags (C)
    
47. Coats & Clark's Honeycomb Purse (C)
    
48. Coats & Clark's Lined Bags (C)
    
49. Coats & Clark Mesh Evening Top and Bag (C)
    
50. Coats & Clark's Pretty Purses (K)
    
51. Coats & Clark's Quick and Easy Poncho (C)
    
52. Coats & Clark's Rainbow Purse (C)
    
53. Coats & Clark's Red Drawstring Bag Trimmed with Flower (C)
    
54. Coats & Clark's Shell Stitch Evening Bag (C)
    
55. Coats & Clark's Spectator Bags (C)
    
56. Coats & Clark's Take Along Tote (C)
    
57. Craft Yarn Council's Purse (K)
    
58. Craftbits' Big Easy Red Bag
    
59. Crochet Design's Bag with Subtle Fleur-de-lis Patterning (C)
    
60. Crochet Memories Bridal Shell Keepsake Pouch (C)
    
61. Crochet Memories Clustered Tote Bag (C)
    
62. Crochet Memories' Kid's Sunshine Tote (C)
    
63. Crochet Me's Brown Sugar Bag (C)
    
64. Crochet Me's Fleuri: A Bag In Blossom (C)
    
65. Crochet Me's Pike Place Market Bag (C)
    
66. Crochet Me's Sunny Destination Bag (C)
    
67. Crochet N More's Duffel Purse (C)
    
68. Crochet N More's Heart Purse (C)
    
69. Crochet N More's Textured Purse (C)
    
70. Crochet N More's Tote Purse (C)
    
71. Crochet World's Irish Rose Evening Purse (C)
    
72. Crystal Palace's Cameo Cable (K)
    
73. Crystal Palace's Da Fuzzy Bag! (K)
    
74. Crystal Palace's Deco Ribbon Bag (C)
    
75. Crystal Palace's Deco Ribbon Bag (K)
    
76. Crystal Palace's Felted Bag in Iceland Wool and Squiggle (K)
    
77. Crystal Palace's Iceland Felted Bag with Little Flowers (C)
    
78. Crystal Palace's Little Deco-Ribbon Bags (K)
    
79. Crystal Palace's Musique Felted Bag with Fizz Trim (K)
    
80. Crystal Palace's Raggedy Bag (K)
    
81. Crystal Palace's Soiree Bag (K)
    
82. Crystal Palace's Trio Tote (K)
    
83. Crystal Quintanilla's Hello Kitty Backpack (C)
    
84. Daily Knitter's Carrie (K)
    
85. Daily Knitter's Isabel (K)
    
86. Darice.com Lion Brand Cotton Purse (C)
    
87. Daphne's Brussels Striped Handbag (C)
    
88. Daphne's Change Purses (C)
    
89. Daphne's May Handbag (C)
    
90. Debbie Tabor's Berry Bobbles Backpack (C)
    
91. Debi Tuttle's Suzzane's Purse (K) picture
    
92. Denise Augostine's Bonny's Country Clutch (C)
    
93. Denise Augostine's Spring Purses (C)
    
94. DMC Beaded Amulet Purse (C)
    
95. DMC's Fashion Bag (C)
    
96. DMC's Multi-Color Bag (C)
    
97. Domestic Sphere's Felted Bag With Mitered Squares (K)
    
98. Dot Matthews's Extenda Bag (C)
    
99. EK King's Spiral Bound Bag (K) !
    
100. Ellen Fentress' Beaded Chenille Purse (C)
     
101. Emerald Moon Creations' Beaded Tote Bag (C)
     
102. Eva Owsian's Stylish Knit Purse (K)
     
103. Fiona's Friends Fulled Bag (K)
     
104. Freddy Knits' Loopy Little Bag (K)
     
105. Freepatterns.com Bride's Purse (C)
     
106. Freepatterns.com Double Seed Stitch Coin Purse (K)
     
107. Freepatterns.com Elegant Holiday Clutch (K)
     
108. Freepatterns.com Fiesta Evening Bag and Scarf (C)
     
109. Freepatterns.com Fun in the Sun Beach Bag (K)
     
110. Freepatterns.com Hobo Backpack (C)
     
111. Freepatterns.com Lacy Shoulder Bag (C)
     
112. Freepatterns.com Lacy Summer Purse (K)
     
113. Freepatterns.com Little Girl's Tote (C)
     
114. Freepatterns.com Nylon Popcorn Purse (C)
     
115. Frugal Knitting Haus' Kids Tote Bag (K)
     
116. Frugal Knitting Haus' Sampler Stitch Purse (K)
     
117. Frugal Knitting Haus' Shopping Tote or Needlework Tote (K)
     
118. Frugal Knitting Haus' Snail Shell Beach Purse (K)
     
119. Fuzzy Galore's Crocheted Deco-Ribbon Beach Bag (C)
     
120. Fuzzy Galore's Da Fuzzy Bag (C)
     
121. Fuzzy Galore's Fuzzy Bag (K)
     
122. Fuzzy Galore's Jacki O Bag
     
123. Fuzzy Galore's Passport Bag (C)
     
124. Fuzzy Galore's Surprise Bag (K)
     
125. Gilded Clutch (C)
     
126. Gina Wood's Felted Bag (K)
     
127. Glampyer.com Felted Bag With Skulls (K)
     
128. Groovy Crochet Mosaic Bag (C)
     
129. Groovy Crochet's Flower Power (C)
     
130. Groovy Crochet's Gypsy Sling Bag (C)
     
131. Groovy Crochet's Hound's Tooth Bag (C)
     
132. Groovy Crochet's Maxi and Mini Bags (C)
     
133. Happyghan's Sarah's Forever Friends Handbag (C)
     
134. HappyHooker's Sponge Buddy Bag (C)
     
135. Hello Yarn's Felted Skull Tote Pattern (K)
     
136. Hello Yarn's Fulled Lopi Tote (K)
     
137. Hello Yarn's Mini Skull and Crossbones Tote Pattern (K)
     
138. HobbyCraft's Shoulder Bag (K)
     
139. Hobby Lobby's Black Handbag (C)
     
140. Hobby Lobby's Bougainvillea Handbag (C)
     
141. Hobby Lobby's Omega Espiga Thread Purse (C)
     
142. Interweave Knit's Maddy Spadola's From Rags to Stitches Bag (K)
     
143. Interweave Knit's Monk's Travel Satchel (K)
     
144. J Gibson's Turkish String Bag (K)
     
145. Jack Frost Handbags 1940's Purse (C)
     
146. Jan-Knit's Sweetheart Bag (K)
     
147. Janet Hoxie's Scallop Shell Purse (K)
     
148. Janice Farrell Pea's The Felted Bucket Bag Pattern (K)
     
149. Janice Farrell Pea's The Flap Dash Bag Pattern (K)
     
150. Janice Farrell Pea's The Newspaper Carrier's Bag (K)
     
151. Jean Lampe's Shopping Bags in Two Sizes (K)
     
152. Jeanne Hassler's Felted Bag (K)
     
153. Jeanne Hassler's Silk Garden Purse (K)
     
154. Jeanne Hassler's Squared Bag (K)
     
155. Josi Hannon Madera's Spike Stitch Clutch (C)
     
156. Julie Anderson's Sophie (K)
     
157. Julie A. Bolduc's CD Drawstring Bag (C)
     
158. Kate Lemer's Spring Fling Bag (K)
     
159. Kathy Wortel's Entrelac Suki (K)
     
160. Kathy Wortel's Suki (K)
     
161. Keyboard Biologist's Small Felted Bag with Partition (K)
     
162. KnitFreak.com Little Green Bag (K)
     
163. KnitKit.com Special Companion (K)
     
164. KnitPicks' Farmer's Market Tote (K)
     
165. Knitting Fiend's Hand Knit Felted Purse (K)
     
166. Knitty Chick's Salsa Purse (K)
     
167. Kreinik's Blue Envelope Purse (C)
     
168. Kreinik's Patriotic Purse (C)
     
169. Kreinik's Snapping Turtle Amulet Bag (C)
     
170. Kreink's Triangle Evening Bag (C)
     
171. Kreinik's Topaz Crocheted Purse (C)
     
172. Kreinik's Zebra Print Shoulder Bag (C)
     
173. Kymberlina's Barrel Purse (K)
     
174. Laurie Clark's Black Clutch Purse (C)
     
175. Leigh Spencer's Tasha (K)
     
176. Lily Sugar 'N Cream Back Pack (K)
     
177. Lily Sugar 'N Cream Crocheted Spring Bag (C)
     
178. Lily Suger 'N Cream Summer Purses (C)
     
179. Lion Brand's All Occasion Tote Bag (C)
     
180. Lion Brand's Chenille Sensations Baguette (C)
     
181. Lion Brand's Chenille Shoulder Bag (C)
     
182. Lion Brand's Chenille Thick and Quick Heart Bag (C)
     
183. Lion Brand's Color Waves Bouclé Envelope Bag (C)
     
184. Lion Brand's Everything Bag (K)
     
185. Lion Brand's Felted Diaper Bag (K)
     
186. Lion Brand's Flower Purse (K)
     
187. Lion Brand's Fun Fur and Microspun Fun Bag (K)
     
188. Lion Brand's Hobo Bag (C)
     
189. Lion Brand's Hobo Bag (K)
     
190. Lion Brand's Incredible-Fun Fur Furry Little Bag (C)
     
191. Lion Brand's Jiffy Backpack (K)
     
192. Lion Brand's Jiffy Thick & Quick Potholder Envelope Bag (C)
     
193. Lion Brand's Kitchen Cotton Tote Bag (C)
     
194. Lion Brand's Little Black Purse (K)
     
195. Lion Brand's Pound of Love Sweater Bag (K)
     
196. Lion Brand's Prism Bag (C)
     
197. Lion Brand's Rainbow Bag (K)
     
198. Lion Brand's Striped Self-Lined Bag (K)
     
199. Lion Brand's Suede Bag (C)
     
200. Lion Brand's Thick and Quick Purse (K)
     
201. Lion Brand's Wool Ease Thick & Quick Fun Fur Knit or Crochet Purse (B)
     
202. Lion Brand's Wool Ease Thick & Quick Oriental Envelope Bag (C)
     
203. Lion Brand's Wool Felted Tote (K)
     
204. Major Knitter's Crabapple Blossom Bag (K)
     
205. Marlo's Crochet Corner Ashley's Chic Purse (C)
     
206. Marlo's Crochet Corner Fun Flower Purse (C)
     
207. Marlo's Crochet Corner Happy Hearts Purse (C)
     
208. Marlo's Crochet Corner Plastic Bag Tote (C)
     
209. Marlos' Crochet Corner Retro Purse (C)
     
210. Marlo's Crochet Corner Round Plastic Bag Tote (C)
     
211. Marlo's Crochet Corner Round Winter Purse (C)
     
212. Marlo's Crochet Corner Super Size Tote (C)
     
213. Marlo's Crochet Corner Tic Tac On The Go Purse (C)
     
214. Marlo's Crochet Corner Tropical Breeze Tote (C)
     
215. Marlo's Crochet Corner Waffle Purse (C)
     
216. Marnie MacLean's Entangled Roses Purse (K)
     
217. Marnie MacLean's Itty Bitty Kitty Puuurse (K)
     
218. Mary L. McCall's Small Bag (K)
     
219. Mary McKnight's Rinky-Pink Beaded Treasure Sack (C)
     
220. Mason-Dixon Button Hole Bag (K)
     
221. Matthew Hesson-McInnis' Football Warmer Purse (K)
     
222. Medidit.com Two Purses (C)
     
223. Midnight Knitter's Christmas Purse (K)
     
224. Midnight Knitter's Chunky Hip Bag (K)
     
225. Midnight Knitter's Felted Angle Purse (K)
     
226. Midnight Knitter's Josie Bag (K)
     
227. Midnight Knitter's Via Mala Rectangle Purse (K)
     
228. MimisCrafts.com Sack Bag (C)
     
229. Moda Dea's Hobo Bag (C)
     
230. Moda Dea Knit Shoulder Bag (K)
     
231. Moda Dea Scarf and Purse (K)
     
232. Monterey Cotton Crocheted Beach or Tote Bag
     
233. Mosaic Minds' Pop Top Purse (C)
     
234. Nancy Hearne's Hearts Gift Bag (C)
     
235. Natalie Wilson's Sueet Suede (K)
     
236. Newyorkknits.com Felted Eyelash Bag (K)
     
237. Ornaghi Filati Farfalla Bag (C)
     
238. Ornaghi Filati Peluche White And Blue Bag (K)
     
239. Patt Marcial's Blace Purse (C)
     
240. Patti Gonsalves's Wool Dandy Bag (C)
     
241. Polly Outhwaite's French Market Bag (K)
     
242. Precilla Hewitt's Paperback Totes (C)
     
243. Priscilla Hewitt's Summer Sling Tote (C)
     
244. PurpleDandyLion's Firey Salsa BackPack (C)
     
245. Rachel Edwards' Drawstring Bag (C)
     
246. Renaissancewoman.net A Small Knitted Purse (K)
     
247. Robin Smith's Felted No Rules Bag (K)
     
248. Roxycraft's Gelato Bag (K)
     
249. Roxycraft's The Last Straw Bag (K)
     
250. Roxycraft's Small Felted Clutch (K)
     
251. Safiya's Double Stripe Purse (C)
     
252. Sandra Huffines' Heart Purse (C)
     
253. Sarah Bradberry Linen St Shoulder Bag (K)
     
254. Sarah Bradberry's Little Girl's Fulled Backpack (K)
     
255. Sarah Edwards' Felted Ice Cream Sundae Basket/Bag (K)
     
256. Sarah Peasley's Sister! Sister! (K)
     
257. Sarah's Threads' Teeny-Tiny Felted Totes (K)
     
258. ScullyKnits' Highland Wool Felted Bags (K)
     
259. Sarafina's Loft Felted Purse Pattern (K)
     
260. South Bay Crochet's Mile a Minute Sequins and Beaded Purse (C)
     
261. Soxie's Bag's (K)
     
262. Stacey Cline's Where Is Spring? Bag! (K)
     
263. Steph Thornton's Drawstring Cotton Bag (C)
     
264. Stephanie Shiman's Unbiased (K)
     
265. Sue Schwartz's Jennifer Purse (K)
     
266. Sullivans' Draw String Bag (K)
     
267. Sullivans' Shoulder Bag (K)
     
268. Sullivans's Fashion Handbag (K)
     
269. Susan Esser's Veggie Beach Laundry Bag (K)
     
270. Susanna Winter's Backpack (C)
     
271. Swallow Hill Creations' Beaded Coin Purse (K)
     
272. Sweaterscapes.com Envelope Purse Pattern (K)
     
273. Too Many Hooks Ark Tote Bag (C)
     
274. UnwindYarn.com Carpenter Street Bag (K)
     
275. UnwindYarn.com Dandelion Handbag (K)
     
276. Vickie Howell's Tinsel (K)
     
277. Vivian Hoxbro Felted Domino Bag (K)
     
278. Wendy Squires' Beaded Bag (K)
     
279. Wrights' Purse (C)
     
280. Yarniverse's Cable Purse (K)
     
281. Yarnpath's The Doggie Bag (K)
     
282. Zibibbo's Cestino (K)
     
283. Zibibbo's The Other Sueet (K)
     
284. Zibibbo's The Other Sueet (K)

Dear Lexie,

Has it really been 8 years? It seems like it was just yesterday that I watched you come into this world. That day I learned the meaning of love at first sight. I remember your Nana and I just standing there crying tears of joy looking down at this perfect little baby girl...



Now you are eight years old and I couldn't be prouder of you!




Look at how beautiful you are! But not only are you blessed with beauty, you are also blessed with an intelligence that has blown us away since you were very little and a sense of humor that keeps us all in stitches.




In other words, you are just like me!




Shhhh don't tell your mom I said that! Happy Birthday Lexie! May all your wishes and dreams come true.

Love Always,
Aunt Tay Tay ;)