Crochet Memories Blog

At odd times I find myself sitting in the middle of crochet thread that’s strung across my desk, down past the keyboard, piling on the floor, and grouped into knots about my feet. This Sunday afternoon is definitely one of those times. Call it insanity, but I call it “shortage of thread” or at least in the color I need to use. I started using the ball in question for a runner, but quickly realized I would never have enough to pull off a runner without ordering more and hoping against all odds I’d get a color that matches perfectly. It’s hard to even remember when this ball was purchased to begin with so really, the odds aren’t so good!

With ideas soaring and hands itching to design, I decided to pull the remaining thread from the cardboard tube and wind it around my fingers. Once I got to the end where the thread was attached to the end of the unfinished runner, I thought I could just use the free thread end to start my new project. Wrong! It started to tangle, twist, and dance into knots until I had to clip the end from the attached runner, but it was too late. Now I’m held hostage at my desk until I get past all the knots and twists before I can move to a more comfy place to design.

It’s at times like this I ponder just how others would view such a state and wonder if anyone else finds themself in a like situation - or is it just me? But outside of stopping every few minutes to untwist, unwind and de-knot the thread, I’m having fun and can’t wait to see the end result.

It’s been awhile since I really posted. Not much to tell really - same old, same old… and besides, who cares? Ha! Over the past month I haven’t quite been up to par healthwise and about the time I figured I’d have to drag my sorry behind to the doctor after all, I started feeling better. I know what you’re thinking! But seriously, after watching everything I ate, going back to liquid breakfasts, tiny lunches, and eating less starches with smaller portions at dinner, I’m finally back on track. That’s an issue I hope is “behind” me! Pun intended.

During this time I’ve been up to designing as usual and it’s about the only thing that kept me sane. I spent about 5 days visiting my dad and helping out last month while he’s down with a knee problem. At just a couple months shy of 86, using his arms and shoulders to lift himself up and manuever around, he’s managed to wake up old injuries - torn rotator cuffs. So he’s dealing with that as well. Fortunately they’ve scheduled knee surgery in July so I’ll be spending a few days with him again soon while he recovers.

At the end of July - hooray - I finally, that’s FINALLY get my braces off! I’m excited and yet, kind of afraid too. I’m excited to get the braces removed but then it means turning right around and getting a cracked molar fixed with a new crown… And yes, it’s a big deal to me because what many of you don’t know, is that I have a throat phobia. I don’t wear necklaces and when I do - it’s almost intolerable, and I don’t wear turtlenecks. It also means I have trouble going to the dentist and letting him work on back teeth. *Sigh*

Well off to fold clothes, the dryer is rudely calling my name.

Spring Lace Hat; worked like a MAM and perfect for spring!

Lacy Covered Clotheshanger with a matching sachet!

Miss Love Miniature Crinoline; the perfect size!

Tuscany Old World Valance; old world beauty with a touch of modish!

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