Saturday, January 31, 2009


cilantro buds.


hat worked on the loom.


All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Prov. 15:15

Friday, January 30, 2009


hat worked on the loom.


blowing and drifting snow.


The Lord works out everything for His own ends-
even the wicked for a of disaster.
Prov. 16:4

Thursday, January 29, 2009


reflection of the little one
watching the snow fall.


hat worked on the loom.


And they were all amazed at the greatness of God.
Luke 9:43

Wednesday, January 28, 2009


More crap came down overnight.
And it is still falling.
I am so ready for spring!


I have been asked to make this shrug
with this yarn.
It will be nice to dig out the crochet hooks again
for little while!


He who seeks good find goodwill,
but evil comes to him who searches for it.
Prov. 11:27

Tuesday, January 27, 2009


a favorite toy.


hat worked on the loom.



Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath,
but righteousness delivers from death.
Prov. 11:4

Monday, January 26, 2009


African Violet bud.


hat worked on the loom.


When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.
Prov. 11:2

Sunday, January 25, 2009


I tried something 'new' with the
basic T-top style sweater.
http://www.dailyguideposts.com/giveaways/ClassicT-Top.pdf
I found a sock pattern that I really liked
'The Little Box of Socks'
Waves and Piers
I worked the body in the round

then added the sleeves and yoke.



I used Red Heart Super Saver
in Ocean print for the body
and Caron Wintuck
in soft lilac for the sleeves and yoke.


A generous man will prosper;
he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Prov. 11:25

Saturday, January 24, 2009


geranium leaf


Some FABULOUS yarn showed up at my door yesterday!
THANK YOU, CHRIS!!!


One man gives freely, yet gains even more;
another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
Prov. 11:24

Friday, January 23, 2009


Geranium blooming
in the house.


hat worked on the loom.


The man of integrity walks securely,
but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.
Prov. 10:9

Thursday, January 22, 2009


whitetail deer
trying to get away from the hunters
on the first day of the season.


knitted hat
worked in the round
with Premier Avalon


From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things
as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.
Prov. 12:14

Wednesday, January 21, 2009


a lone, lost wasp
he probably came in the house with the wood!


hat worked on the loom


The Lord abhors dishonest scales,
but accurate weights are His delight.
Prov. 11:1

Tuesday, January 20, 2009


new dpn's!!!
Made from dowel rods.
just cut to length and sharpen each end with
a pencil sharpener and sanded off with a
finger nail file!


child's mittens
made with unknown yarn
on #8 straights.


For lack of guidance a nation falls,
but many advisers make victory sure.
Prov. 11:14

Monday, January 19, 2009


more ice crystals.


hat worked on the loom.


Then He said to them all:
"If anyone would come after Me,
he must deny himself and
take up his cross daily and follow Me."
Luke 9:23

Sunday, January 18, 2009


ice crystals
on the praying mantis cocoon.




knitted scarf.
worked in garter stitch
on #9
with Bernat Baby Coordinates
self-striping

"But I tell you who hear Me:
Love your enemies,
do good to those who hate you,
bless those who curse you,
pray for those who mistreat you."
Luke 6:27

Saturday, January 17, 2009


sunset.
clear and very cold, but it was good to
see the sunshine!


another child's slip stitch hat.


For the Lord gives wisdom,
and from His mouth come knowledge
and understanding.

Prov. 2:6




Friday, January 16, 2009


We are having very cold temps,
but clear skies and lots of sunshine!


button on a play toy!


Slip Stitch Child's Hat.

His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse,
nor His delight in the legs of a man;
the Lord delights in those who fear Him,
who put their hope in His unfailing love.
Ps. 147:10-11

Thursday, January 15, 2009


Child's Sweater
Basic Pattern: http://www.dailyguideposts.com/giveaways/ClassicT-Top.pdf
Stitch pattern: Double Basket from 'The little box of Socks'


Tupperware People!

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Prov. 9:10


Wednesday, January 14, 2009


Jumbo Lego Blocks


hat worked on the KK loom

Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
Prov. 3:7-8

Tuesday, January 13, 2009


Crayola Crayons





knitted hat.
worked in Plymouth Encore
on #8

"Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven-for she loved much.
But he who has been forgiven little loves little."
Luke 7:47



Monday, January 12, 2009

this week's topic:
kid's stuff!


Wooden beads.
We call them 'blocks'!


kid's mittens
worked with RedHeart Sport
in Pumpkin on #6 straight's

Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He will make your paths straight.

Prov. 3:5-6

Sunday, January 11, 2009


This was taken on Friday morning.
The calm before the storm.


This morning, we have the quiet
stillness after the storm.



hat worked
on the loom.


Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Luke 6:31

Saturday, January 10, 2009


icy sunflower




hat worked on the
KK loom

The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart,
and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil store up in his heart.
For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.
Luke 6:45

Friday, January 09, 2009


'berries' on the evergreen


knitted hat
unknown yarn
on #6 straight needles.


Do not judge, and you will not be judged.
Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.
Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Give, and it will be given to you.
A good measure, pressed down, shaken together
and running over, will be poured into your lap.
For the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6: 37-38

Thursday, January 08, 2009


berry on the honeysuckle



kids mittens.
unknown yarn
#8 straight needles


By wisdom the Lord laid the earth's foundations,
by understanding He set the heavens in place;
by His knowledge the deeps were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
Prov. 3:19-20

Wednesday, January 07, 2009


knit hat
worked on #8 dpn's
using premier Avalon yarn.


apple

"But love your enemies,
do good to them,
and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.
Then your reward will be great,
and you will be sons of the Most High,
because He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Luke 6:35-36

Tuesday, January 06, 2009


Poke Berries.


child's mittens.
worked with Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece
on #6's.

"Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and 'sinners'?"
Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.
I have not come to all the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
Luke 5:30-31

Monday, January 05, 2009

This week's topic will be:
ROUND


A baby watermelon from our garden
last summer.



My first pair of child's socks.
(Thank you, Judy for all the help!)
These were worked with WW yarn
on #5 dpn's
I will be doing this again. But I will try using some different
yarn and different needles.
But the pattern was alot of fun!

He determines the number of the stars
and calls them each by name.
Great is our Lord and mighty in power;
His understanding has no limit.
Ps. 147:4-5

Sunday, January 04, 2009


A cold and lonely,
first of January day
at the playground



The Honey Sweater is finished. (again!)
I think he likes this one much better!


It is a top-down raglan.
Using RedHeart in Williamsburg Print.
#8 circular needles.
With added cables, border, zipper, collar and pockets.



The Lord upholds all those who fall
and lifts up all who are bowed down.
Ps. 145:14

Saturday, January 03, 2009


A cold and windy day at the river.
High and muddy!



Knitted hat.
Unknown yarn.
#6 needles.


The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in love.

Ps. 145:8

Friday, January 02, 2009


new babies being born
If you look closely, you can see the baby Praying Mantis
coming out of the cocoon.


Knitted hat.
Caron Black Magic yarn.
#9 needles.

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
His greatness no one can fathom.
Ps. 145:3

Thursday, January 01, 2009


New Year
New Month
New Day


my first pair of socks.
I have no idea what I did wrong!
I thought I was following the pattern.
They are way too big around! They will never fit inside a shoe!
But that's ok. I will wear them around the house!
I used a pattern from Patons Next Steps Four Socks and Slippers
with RedHeart Kids yarn and #5 dpn's


Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in You.
Show me the way I should go,
for to You I lift up my soul.
Ps. 143:8

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