Santa On The Move–Day 19

After taking part in that Coca Cola commercial yesterday I was chilled to the bone. Guess I’m going to have to make my transition to the North Pole a little slower.
I found a nice warm corner to sit and warm up.

Santa On The Move-Day 18

Santa is trying to transition from the warmth of Florida as he heads to the North Pole.
He thinks he found a spot with a perfect temperature as he transitions.

He said “I feel like I am in a Coca Cola commercial here!”

Santa On The Move-Day 17

Santa decided it might be a good idea to head to Disney World before he starts his journey north to the North Pole.
He’s got his ticket as he bought it years ago and he can go to all the parks in one day with it.
He’s sure going to be able to check up on a lot of kids and find out if they’ve been good with just one visit.
He’s also going to be able to check up on the moms, dads, and even the grandparents while he is there.

Santa On The Move-Day 16

Santa is showing off another beautiful piece he bought at the craft show for someone. It is another beautiful piece by Diane.
I sure hope he decides to give it to me!

Santa On The Move-Day 15-Rerun

Santa is filling some BIG shoes for the Pack today – Size 16!
He’s asking for a little help so some of his friends are here too!

A Packer Shrine!

The lamp will be lit for the Pack!

Love our Pack!

Bart Starr and a young Jeff Sr. will be cheering for the Pack!

Can Jeffrey Jr as a team captain help them win it?

The ultimate Packer fan’s exercise room.
Santa says “Go Pack, we need a win!”
Since Santa helped the Pack pull out the win last week, he’s back pulling for the Pack!
Let’s have a rerun with a Packer win!

Santa On The Move–Day 14

Santa says “I can’t believe there’s another imposter.  I can’t figure out why they are multiplying this year beyond belief.

So I asked someone if they knew anything about it. They gave me a two word answer: Beth Sherman”.

Santa is trying to figure out what that answer means.

Santa On The Move-Day 13

When I saw these panels at the craft fair I knew I needed to get them for someone on my list. Maybe someone’s mother who has been really good this year!

Can you believe the beautiful embroidery on these panels? Diane really knows how to work that sewing machine and then make the designs into some really great pieces.

If you believe, you receive!

Santa On The Move–Day 12

So many of my elves are sitting on shelves this year that I didn’t know how weI’d get enough presents for all the girls and boys made.

So….what did I do?

I went to the craft sale and bought these really cute coin purses for 4 of the good girls on my list.

When things get tough, the tough think outside the box!

Santa On The Move–Day 11

I think someone got a little carried away knitting these socks for me!
But she got them done so I can wear them as I deliver toys to all the good girls and boys!

Here they are. They sure feel wonderful on my feet. I understand they were knit with Emily Parson’s Sophie’s Toes Sock yarn and the color is Crushed Velvet. Won’t they be perfect when I put on my red crushed velvet suit on Christmas eve!

Santa On The Move–Day 10

Looks like these mice are still stirring…..that is until Christmas Eve Santa hopes!

Santa wonders what’s up with this mouse who thinks he is Santa Claus?

Mrs. Santa is dressed for the holidays wearing her pearls and her best dress.
Santa says “Only 15 more days until Christmas!”

Santa On The Move-Day 9

Who do THEY think they are?

Santa says “Imposters, every one of them….especially that guy in the red hat and shirt.
Y’all know I am the REAL Santa.”
I am the one that helped the Packers deliver the win yesterday!
P.S. If I ever do decide to retire I may pass my job onto the guy in the red shirt and hat.....I hear he's been in training for my job for over 20 years! Signed, Santa

Santa On The Move-Day 8- BIG Shoes To Fill

Santa is filling some BIG shoes for the Pack today – Size 16!
He’s asking for a little help so some of his friends are here too!

A Packer Shrine!

The lamp will be lit for the Pack!

Love our Pack!

Bart Starr and a young Jeff will be cheering for the Pack!

Can Jeffrey Jr as a team captain help them win it?

The ultimate Packer fan’s exercise room.
Santa says “Go Pack, we need a win!”

Santa’s On The Move-Day 7

It’s Saturday so Santa slept in today ….that is until the sunshine came in the window and woke him up.

Santa Is On The Move–December 6

Santa backs the Pack! Once a Packer fan, always a Packer fan!!!

Shawl With MAGIC FRINGE Instruction

This drapes beautifully when you wear it.

I have had many requests for instructions for this shawl so I wrote these up to share with you.

 

Shawl With MAGIC FRINGE

This is a pattern that can be made with a variety of yarns and needle sizes.

The directions are flexible and the size is up to you and the amount of yarn you have.

I made mine with MODA DEA Ticker Tape ribbon yarn – a bulky category yarn. I used about 3 1/2 skeins for a nice size shawl.

I used size 15 needles, working back and forth on a circular needle which is what I prefer for any item of this size or larger. You can also use regular single pointed needles.

 

Instructions:

Cast on 6 stitches.

Row 1 and all wrong side (uneven) rows: Purl

Row 2 (right side) Knit 1, increase 1 stitch in next stitch by knitting first in the front of the stitch and then in the back of the stitch, place a marker on needle and knit remaining 4 stitches.

Row 4: Knit 2 stitches,  increase one stitch in next stitch, pass marker and knit remaining 4 stitches.

Continue to increase one stitch before the marker (in right side knit rows) until you have used about half of your yarn.

 

Decrease as follows: Knit 2 stitches together before the marker on each right side row.

 

When only 6 stitches remain purl the last wrong side row.

Knit 2 together, cut yarn (leaving at least 8 inches) and pull it through the stitch.

Take the needle out of the remaining 4 stitches and unravel….YES, that is when the MAGIC happens.

You can see me doing these steps if you go to my blog post:

http://quiltspluscolor.blogspot.com/2013/12/magic-shawlit-worked.html

 

Variations: You can use any bulky yarn with size 15 needles.

You can also use finer yarn and smaller needles. I would suggest you do a swatch with the yarn and needles you plan on using.

This can be made smaller to make a scarf rather than a shawl.

There are so many gorgeous yarns available today that would be perfect to use with these instructions.

 

It’s quick, easy and something you can do for gifts for everyone on your list!

 

I would love to see a picture of your finished shawl or scarf.

Santa Is On The Move–December 5

 

Santa found a comfortable chair with a good view of what everyone is doing today!

Santa On The Move–December 4

Santa is checking to see if “somebody” is getting Christmas presents made for their family.

MAGIC Shawl–It Worked!!!!!!!!

I knit until there were 6 stitches left on the needle.

I knit the first two stitches together.

I cut the remaining yarn leaving a 6-8 inch tail.

I pulled the tail through that last stitch and tightened it up.

I pulled the needle out of the remaining 4 stitches.

I started to pull on the stitches so they would unravel and create the fringe.

I continued pulling on the stitches to create more fringe!

And when they were all fringed I was so impressed with how the MAGIC worked.

I made this as a shawl but I could use the same idea to make a scarf. I could also vary the yarn and needle size as this is just a basic pattern/idea.

Stay tuned if you'd like the pattern!!!!!

Santa Is On The Move–December 3

Brutus is trying to tell Santa that he should watch some “kids” that used to live in Ohio!
What have those Ohio “kids” been up to? He's even concerned about one sibling of those 2 kids who used to live in Ohio!

Black & White And Red All Under

 

This was my first black and white circle quilt. I wound 20 black bobbins to make this and I used just about all of them.

There was a slight problem with it which I’ll tell you about in a little while.

 

This one was successful.

Red all under!

It’s a 3D quilt and here it is hanging.

If you look closely at this picture you will see there are two extra pieces. I had to trim them off as it was too long when I hung it.

I was able to hang all three pieces for a very mobile sculpture quilt!

Remember this one I started with? It would need a space 3-5 stories high to hang it!

I do have some other ideas of how to use it.

This is what happens when you try new things no one has done before. I enjoy the adventure!

Santa Is On The Move–December 2

Santa is watching the golfers to be sure they count every stroke.