I'm here!

At the Annie's Craft Festival 

Class Time!

Off to a great start!

True of False?

1. Ellen just dumped out a Halloween assortment of candy bars in order to sort out and reserve her favorites.

2. Ellen has been eating Halloween candy since October 10th.

Annie's Craft Festival

Annie's Craft Festival is this coming weekend. I am knee deep in handout prep! 

CITW: Soccer!

This smart lady brought a circular crocheted afghan/throw with her to yesterday's game.

Play on!

Another Race...

13 miles is really, really far. (to me!)

Annie's Craft Festival PROMO CODE!

If you haven't yet signed up for classes at the Annie's Craft Festival, here's an extra incentive!

Some knit and crochet classes are 50% off this week Oct 12-18 using the Promo code YARN50

I have 3 classes, I'm not sure if they count for the discount, but go look!

 

Short Video Peek of Knit and Crochet Now!

Check out this little video of Knit and Crochet Now!

Can you believe what the camera caught me doing?! Get quick looks at Deborah Norville, Robyn Chachula, Rohn Strong, Kristin Nicholas and MORE!

Family Photo Time

I'm so excited! After a year of thinking about getting new family photos, we finally did it! Our talented neighbor, professional photographer, Erin Becker did the honors. She's at erinbeckerphotography.com

I was thrilled when Tom suggested I go get Charlie for a photo too. Minnie won't tolerate being held. Crazy Cat.

Chief and Chickee, 12 and 14.

Summer Projects

The projects for the summer issue of Crochet! Are in the house! 

CITW: Comicon

Chief and the Captain spotted crochet at Comicon. 

I'm 168th!

I have a theory that being below average at a task is somewhat stressful because you want to be better but are struggling. Being better than average at a task can me stressful because there is pressure to "stay there" or fear of losing it since you are "known" for being above average.

When it comes to running, I am wonderfully average.

There is no real pressure to perform except the pressure I put on myself to get better and stronger. There is no way I could compete with the top runners so I applaud them in awe of their talents.

I'm securely in the middle of the pack.

On the Air Force Half Marathon this weekend (13.1 miles), out of the 415 women aged 40-44, I came in 168th.  LOL  There's just no sense in comparing myself to 25 year olds...  (Comparison is the thief of joy).   I'll take it!  Whoo Hoo!  I'm 168th! 

Here is my step-sister Amber, who flew up from Florida for race weekend and me with our friend Roger after we all finished the Air Force Half Marathon. Amber is definitely not average (well above!).  This is my second official Half Marathon race and I have another one scheduled next month.

2 Medal Weekend

Don't forget when you spend hours crocheting, getting up and moving is important too. Stepping down from my soap box. ;) 

Nothing to See Here

I don't always destroy the tissues... But when I do, I act like it wasn't me.

Inspiration

My friend Kim found this gorgeous flower in Houston, TX. Makes me think about designing a motif afghan... 

Food: Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

I've got nothing for you today, so I'll give you a recipe I have been playing around with. Sun Dried Tomato Pasta. Below is what I have so far. Any foodies have any suggestions to make it better? I would put actual sun-dried tomatoes in there but if they come from a jar and have the texture of like tough raisins, I wouldn't like that.

(my attempt at what I had at the North Market in Columbus at TNNA)

Half a box of cooked Penne Pasta (drain and set aside)

In a skillet...

1 tbsp of flour

1 tbsp of butter

1 pea sized squirt of tube garlic

½ tube of sundried tomato paste

4-5 leaves of fresh basil, minced

Milk (1/4 cup?)

4 tbsp of cream cheese.

Cook the butter and flour together, stir in garlic, milk, turn to low, put in cream cheese and tomato paste and stir until smooth. Add more milk if necessary. Stir in drained pasta and basil.

YUM.

Crochet on the Go!

It's that time of year when crochet is on my lap at most of the kids sporting events! Where do you take your crochet?

 

Crochet Inspired

Speaking of crochet on tv... Wouldn't this be awesome in crochet? (Is it crochet? I can't tell)...

A little Bruges Lace at the neckline... Little beading... This is from the tv show Reign on the CW.

Crochet on TV

Don't judge... but I happened to catch a glimpse of Bachelor in Paradise on ABC when I saw THIS:

A beach cover up/tunic type item on the left with fringe that totally could be tiny hairpin lace. AND a boat-neck pullover that is very reminiscent of pineapples. (Does that have odd long tassels too?)  Both in ecru.  I think the garment/stylists for the show like the beachy-trendy crochet-inspired looks!