Frosty:2

Here is tonight's pic. I got to work on it awhile today, so I'm on round 19 now. Woot! It is really starting to take shape. What do ya think so far?

Frosty:1

Here is the first pic of Frosty. I stopped on rnd 10 tonight. Looking good so far. 28 rounds to go........

Thank you Megan!

I wanted to send a big THANK YOU to Megan, winstongang, for the awesome dishcloths she sent in our swap over at FiberFreaks. I received these 2 dishcloths, a cute card, and a lil sheepie magnet! (he's so adorable) Megan, even made me a knit dishcloth!! ( Do u know how envious I am that you can do that?! If your not a member of Fiber Freaks, you need to become one. Great group over there!



Thanks again Megan!

the Thread is chosen!

To make sure this will fit into everyone decor, I've chosen size 20 DMC cebelia in ecru. As for the hook size, its going to be an 11/12 Bates hook. I'll be actually starting this doily tommorrow. If you haven't signed up for a chance to win this doily, do so! All you have to do is comment me with the word C*O*N*T*E*S*T in ur message. Thanks to all of you that have commented!! I appreciate knowing people actually read my rants, accomplishments, and other odds & ends.

Better get a good nights sleep. Happy Hooking Dreams to you All!

The Pattern is Chosen

After spending alittle time going through patterns, I've chosen the blogiversary pattern. It is from Elizabeth Hiddleson's vol 17, "frosty". Made with size 20 thread, this doily should be around 18 inches in diameter. Hope you guys like it. I thought it was a beautiful pattern.



Tonight's journey......Choosing A Thread Color.....

Its my 2nd Blogiversary C*O*N*T*E*S*T

Happy 2nd Blogiversary to ME!!!! If you want to read my first post click here. And, yes you can send me tokens of your affection! So of course you are thinking, "Where's my free ice cream?" CUT IT OUT!

You selfish free ice cream demanders need to stop, and step back for moment and think of ME for a change. Think about my needs, desires and quest for yarn domination! ...............ok thank you for that moment!

iNow In celebration of my 2 YEAR BLOGIVERSARY I am going to be making a new doily and giving it away to one lucky commenter!

All you have to do to enter this contest is simply leave a comment with the word C*O*N*T*E*S*T, and you'll be added in on the fun!

I will be posting throughout the month of May, and you can watch the progress of this new doily. I'm going to be very random about it all. Thread choice, pattern choice, etc. Tonight's journey is going to be through patterns. I'm already thinking!!

The contest will end May 31st. 12am cst. Winner will be chosen at random from all that comment with the word C*O*N*T*E*S*T in their post.I will toss all the names in a bag and let my dd draw out the lucky winner! I will post the winners name, and visit your blog, and leave a comment to get the details. WHAT NO BLOG!!?? Thats ok too! Just send me an email @ dixieredhead AT gmail DOT com and give me name, and I'll email u back if ur the luck winner!!!I'm pumped! So, what are you waiting for, let the commenting BEGIN and tell all your FRIENDS!

Blocking Day

I finished up 2 more doilies over the weekend. And, today was blocking day. The black one, is another Hiddleson doily made with size 20 black opera thread and size 10 hook. It is about 12 inches across. The butterfly doily is an Aly Hymel design. This is the 2nd time I've made it. And, enjoyed it both times. Made with size 10 threads and size 10 hook. The dd chose the colors for the butterflies.

Serenity Now

Just thought I'd share a few pics from the weekend. The girls and I planted some flowers, and one took the first splash in the pool. We grilled out, and spent a wonderful time chatting over dinner. Enjoy!

I'm here

I'm really here, just not blogging alot lately. I hit the just-finished-a-massive-project-and-dont-want-to-crochet-blues. But, I'm about over that. I'm currently finished up a Hiddleson doily and an Aly Hymel doily. They are on 2 totally different realms of the spectrum. Details and pics coming soon! Stay tuned.

Want a Jimbo hook?

I noticed on ole Jimbo's blog that he is offering one of his creations for free. All ya gotta do is email him and nominate whomever u think is deserving. I've already sent in my nomination, and being shallow as I am also nominated myself. Hey. He said we could. And, if the shoe were on ur foot, would'nt u? Course, you would! Now get on over to his blog and get the 411.

sadness

I want to send my condolences to all the families involved from Va Tech. My heart goes out to you. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loss.

living with a teenager

Im at my wits end. Every morning its the same thing. get up, fight with ur sister, backtalk mom and dad, cry, go to school. GACK! will this ever get better? I dont get it. I dont know how to combat it.

Pineapple Runner

Well its complete. Yes I did it. I rule! Tonight we laid it out and began the long process of blocking the runner. It measures about 5 ft by 3 ft. The largest project I've ever completed. I was so happy I had to take some pics. Its not completely pinned down I'll finish that up tomorrow. But hey i'm stoked about being this complete.

Final Finish

Yes Folks, it's true! I'm on the final round of the edging on the pineapple runner. I am thrilled. and I still want to set fire to it. now more than ever. This is a massive project. It's going to end up being about 30x48. I will probably use it on the dining table after the contest. I originally had figured it to go on the coffee table. Oh well. I can adjust. So, unless something comes up, tomorrow I will finish up the runner, give it a gentle washing and will lay it out to block. I will take pics and post then. It has really turned out gorgeous. I can almost take a sigh of relief and being to ponder my next project. I have some size 20 block opera thread that I really want to try out. Just don't have a porject in mind....yet. Have a great Thursday! Talk to ya'll soon!