The hardest pattern of all?

From Victorian Spiral Doilies vol. 1 Melaine. Always be weary of a pattern that gives a "caution" notice of difficulty.

We'll see.

Semi-Completed project: Mayrose

Well I did complete it, just is on the blocking board at the moment. Had to take a pic though.

Also, I've decided to pull out the Rose of Erin doily and try it again. Thanks to the help of a fellow Raveler, Janka. Maybe this time

around I can master the pattern.

wip: mayrose

this is mayrose by patricia kristoffersen. made with size 20 dmc cebelia, size 20 flora in varigated purple. Not too complicated, and makes for a lovely pattern. Don't you think?

Frugal Living: Homemade lye soap

Yes, I finally took the plunge. This weekend hubby and I made our first batch of lye soap. Since our baby has such sensitive skin, we have really jumped on the frugal bandwagon making laundry soap, and now lye soap. It is not hard to make, and is suppose to be very good for your skin. It has glycerine in it naturally. Commercial soaps (dare I say detergents not soap)remove this glycerine and sell it to cosmetics companies. My soap will have to cure for a few days, and then will be wrapped and ready to use. We can grate it up for laundry soap, use it in the shower, dare I say its all purpose. So far, it lathers well and leaves your hands very soft.



The blue soap is glycerine soap, the girl helped me melt down and color. She chose lavender scent. It worked well on her skin. I'm hoping the lye soap will as well. I'll keep you posted.

Completed project: Goddess & Queen Doily

I've made this pattern before. I love it, too. Thought I would get an early start on my Christmas projects. I'm really liking the colors I chose for this one.