Major computer accomplishment

Finally after ages of trying I also got the settings right to wirelessly link my laptop to my dad's puter at home. I'd been trying to do this for ages so I wouldnt be tying up my dad's puter at his house since I don't have internet access at home- no phone line and high speed not available without costing a fortune. So I either take my laptop places with wifi or use his puter. Now I can link my laptop to his and do my puter searching, reading and work a lot better. Now that that feat is accomplished, back to crafting!!

Marla
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I finally figured it out!! Crocodile triangle shawl!

Months ago, I started working on figuring out the Crocodile stitch so I could make that triangle shawl and other things without buying one of those ridiculous expensive patterns they think are made of gold and deserve a war price for. I had the stitch down just couldnt figue out the increases. Well I did it!! Finally figured it out- and without a pattern. I may just make up my own pattern it's so easy. But if you crochet tight like I do, you need a bigger hook than the G or H called for on most of the patterns.

*Snoopy Happy Dance* (Wanna join in Pammy??) One triangle shawl in the works!! Should be quick to finish if I get uninterrupted time to work on it at night. Hopefully pics before long.

Marla
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A new craft and packages going out

OK, so I'm dangerous.... I know. I've taken up ANOTHER new craft- needle felting. It's really quite addicting. So far I've made some small pumpkins, acorns and another couple of works in progress. And so far... NO finger stabs from that needle! *Knock on wood* Pictures to come when I get some taken.

Lady M I have your address and your package almost ready to go out. I had plans to mail it out today but stuck babysitting my grandmother so I can't leave my dad's. Will go out with my Etsy sales for last week. I had two in two days after months of nothing. Hopefully things will pick up. I do plan on posting some needle felted creations on Etsy along with my t-shirt rug when it's done. That's at a standstill right now til I cut up another couple of t-shirts. So many crafts, not enough time.

Gotta run check on my 92 year old grandmother (she gets into mischief!!) and the roast I have in the crock pot for supper. Real simple recipe:

1 3lb roast (pork or beef but I like beef)
1 Can Campbells Golden Mushroom soup (I pick the mushrooms out later but gives it flavor)
2 cans whole potatoes (drain half the juice if your pot is getting too full)
Half 1lb bag of baby carrots.
Salt and pepper to taste

Real simple... cook on about 4-5hours on high. Voila! Dinner! Got some fresh corn and green beans to fix with it but the roast and fixins is really enough.

Marla
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Sandy

Sandy,

love your kitties- they still look like my Harley! I keep trying to comment on your blog but it tells me I do not have access to view this page. Wierd. Figured it was just blogger but everyone else's is working! Hoping you can see this note through here!

Marla
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FINALLY!!!

Sheesh- Finally! After months of running dry on Etsy I was wondering if I'd ever have a sale again! I just sold the set of Peach colored dryer balls. About time too- my sales had been dry for ages. I think everyone's had been scarce. Yay! More $$ to use buying or listing things or whatever I need. *Happy Dance* (Great Idea Pammy!) Here's the set of dryer balls that sold:

Marla
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A few more Etsy Listings for Halloween

No, Halloween isn't my fav holiday but there are some cute things out there. I did list these iron on sequined appliques on Etsy. I'd like to do some fall stuff but time is short.

I also found time to make another couple of really good dryer balls- these are for sale as well in my shop. Only two in this set but more should come before long.

Christmas stuff and some more general crochet stuff will probably be my next projects. Lots of ideas, so little time. Gotta run- duty calls.


Marla
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Happy Sunday and ATTN LADY M

Thanks all for the comments about the rugs- I really appreciate the feedback. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday- pretty nice here except I have to work in about an hour and a half.

Lady M please send your mailing address to missmarlac@aol.com. I'll need it to send your goodies I'm getting ready!

As far as the hook, still working on some UFO's and a couple more rugs. They are getting addictive. One is a t-shirt, I like working with the tshirt material but boy it takes several shirts to make one. Lot of cutting! I did get another couple dryer balls in my shop- these aren't pretty but they all work.

Have a great day everyone!

Marla
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OK so I'm addicted....

To Rug-making that is!

These are so much fun I had to start 2 more. I started a circular in a flowery pattern made from sheets that I'm not sure I like after I got it started. Will add some solid to it and see it it's any better. It's not ugly or anything just doesn't strike my fancy.

Then I'm working on a tshirt rug that really pops as far as color and is working up quick. Pictures to come later. I really like this one but dunno what I'd do with it if I kept it.

OK folks I'm off to the grind... er... actual work that is. Gotta make some $$ to pay these darn bills that keep coming in. Hopefully pics tomorrow or Thurs, depends.

Marla
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Looking for Octavia Octopus pattern from magazine

Hoping someone out there can help me- if anyone can hook (no pun intended) me up with the pattern or send me one there'll be a GOOD reward involved.

I'm looking for a pattern from a late 80's or early 90's crochet magazine called Octavia. She's done in rainbow colors in their picture (possibly Red Heart Mexicana) and she's full size- 11" or so not counting legs which are braided. This is not the bed doll or yarn octopus pattern. She has crocheted head and eyes with braided legs and it shows jingle bells on the ends of her legs.

Not sure, it could have been Crochet Magazine or Crochet World. I believe there was an elephant in a baby bonnet and some afghans in the same magazine. Here is the picture of the Elephant- I found it online!




I have not been able to find a similar one on the internet anywhere and do not have time to make one up from memory. There's a finder's reward if someone can hook me up with the CORRECT pattern. Please check your older magazines etc. and see if  by chance you have this pattern. I'd much appreciate it!

Marla
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Giveaway Winner! And Etsy items

Well, it came down to MIMI and LADY M on the giveaway- didn't get any comments from anyone else. So with Mr. Harley's assistance in choosing a name made into a ball to play with, it seems he likes Lady M to play with. Seems I have too many followers just "ghosting" or "lurking" and not commenting when I do post. Come on guys, at least I comment on your blogs once in a while.

SO, Lady M I will be getting you a box of yarn ready to go this week. Stay tuned guys, there may be more in the future.

I also have a couple of new items on Etsy- an afghan made a while ago as a custom that wasn't taken and the rug I finished. I'll be doing some more rugs probably as time allows. I find I quite enjoy them.  Pictures as promised:

The Afghan:

The Area Rug:

 

Marla

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GIVEAWAY!!

Since I'm trying to clean out my house (that includes craft supplies I won't or don't have time to use) I'm having a giveaway of yarn. Here's the rules:

You must be a follower (or become one) of this blog and leave me a comment on this post only. The winner will be chosen Saturday Aug. 13 at Random. Please respond by Tuesday Aug. 16th with your address to the Email I specify. DON'T LEAVE IT ON YOUR COMMENT OR ANYPLACE PUBLIC!

You will receive if chosen a medium sized box with all the yarn (new, mostly baby or sport) I can fit into it. Possibly a few other goodies. Please specify if you crochet or knit. If you have a blog or Etsy shop please leave that address for me too- I love to look at everyone else's.

Now, GO MAKE SOMETHING!! Thanks for coming by, my friends.

Marla
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Progress on the rug

Wow this rug is moving fast... would be even faster if I didn't have to stop and go to work LOL It measures about 17"X27" at the moment. I plan to do some others but one thing at a time.... plus I need another Q hook or two when Hobby Lobby puts another coupon or sale out. I like their colored hooks and they're cheap. No boring blue Q hooks.

Here's the latest pics with the light blue added on. What ya think? It's taken 1 and a half sheets stripped so far, one full and one queen size.

Oh well, no rest for me (though badly needed), I'm off for work in a bit.

Marla
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