For Your Coffee

New to my Etsy Shop today for your coffee.... More to come later.

Marla
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Clara's Crochet Room

Anyone out there who used to follow this site? I did and when she stopped posting I unjoined/unfollowed. All of a sudden I started getting blogger updates a couple days ago with her blog name and address with the topic of some Japanese Anime site. When I tried to unfollow several ways it never showed up I was following that blog. I deleted a blog in my following list that didnt even show up, we'll see if that does the trick or not but I think someone used her previous followers to hijack viewers. Any of her old blogging doesn't even show up when you go to clarascrochetroom.com. A shame too- it was a great crochet blog.

Anyone else having this problem?



Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
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Winter is here!

There is snow in the Western KY and MO Bootheel area!! Not that it's that early but it's the first winter weather of the year.

This last week has been crazy. Finally got a nap in until I was woke up by the tow truck driver's phone call to pick up Scott's truck. Oh, I forgot- you hadn't heard. Scott hit a deer Wed night so we now have that truck to get fixed. Thankfully he wasn't hurt. Just mad cause his truck's torn up.

In other news, our county has severed ties with our local humane society animal shelter after inhumane treatments of animals and improper euthanizations were discovered. Volunteers have now opened a new shelter where the county is taking animals they pick up to be held for a couple weeks hoping the owners will find them then they will be adopted out, or kept until they are. The county is also close to closing the old one if the Humane Society doesn't straighten it up real quick. Too late for many animals but at least the ones still there are getting some help. That's how we wound up with our cats, I adopted Angel from a No-kill shelter and the rest have been rescued either after being dumped or were about to go to the Humane Society I was mentioning earlier (the one they are about to close) where I knew they would be put to sleep even as kittens.

Please do remember to donate some items to your local (preferably no-kill) pet shelter with winter and Christmas coming up. Also remember there are many people and children in need- many of you donate to charities and these are the closest to my heart, the pets and children.

I hope everyone is staying warm in the snow and wet weather- please be careful out there!

Last but not least I have a 10% off sale on all items in my Etsy shop for Cyber Week!! I have all but given up on Ebay- people there are rude and too much of a pain to deal with.

I've been working on some pet and baby blankets I'm crocheting- off to do a little more of that. I crave what spare time I can get! See you Everyone!!


Marla
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Holiday dish- Congealed Salad

Just to share with everyone- the recipes my mom and I used for congealed salads- aka that "green" salad. I always turned mine into a strawberry/cranberry one and she did the green lime one.

Here's the recipe. I substituted one package of strawberry and one package of cranberry jello in mine. I suppose you could use cranberry orange or strawberry orange or whatever you wish. I'll eat the green OK but I'm nuts about the strawberry cranberry. I got the idea cause Sam's Choice used to make a strawberry/cranberry juice I loved. Hope you guys enjoy this!

2 6 oz. pkg. Lime Jell-O


4 cups hot water

2 cups cold water

1 cup crushed pineapple

1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

1 pkg. Dream Whip

1/2 cup milk or heavy whipping cream.

Combine Jell-O and hot water in a large bowl, stirring until dissolved. Pour in cold water; mix. Stir in pineapple and nuts. Add the Dream Whip and milk.

Pour into a Jello mold and refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.





Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
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Just a sneak peek.....

Of some things on Etsy lately or about to be posted.... check my Etsy shop for details!

Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
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Crazy week- trying to wind down

Hey all,

After a throroughly crazy week, I'm working hard at trying to wind down. Between work, runnin back and forth to the house from Paducah all week trying to see about our heater working one minute and not the next, running errands, trying to keep bills paid, some things still not getting done..... then Scott's last minute "Oh while you're off I need......" as if I have nothing to do on my days off.

This is the first time I've had time to sit down at the computer for more than 5 minutes in the last week or so anyway. Watching some Looney Tunes and about to crochet for a bit. Too many projects in my head right now I don't have time to start or finish. I also wanna see the Muppets when it comes out next week but no telling if there'll be time or $$ for that when it comes around.

I still have several little ami animals to finish and wanting to do some Christmas and pet things too. Mom isn't here for Christmas this year, she accounted for a lot of my shopping as I often got her several little things and everyone else a bigger thing. If we're going to have any, Daddy and I also have to put our heads together and fill in her role of making the dressing this year- it should just be the 4 of us but I still want to have some traditional dinner here even though we may eat with some friends later. Not that I mind that but they have some mutual friends that aren't my idea of people to hang around if you get my drift. A couple of friends etc. are already bought for so I'm wanting some Christmas shopping love to do. I still have Daddy and Scott to get something for, my grandmother a little something (she doesn't know much of the difference but she still gets something anyway) . A couple more friends' gifts besides the ones mentioned and that's about it.

I am grateful for a couple of Etsy sales, stuff I'd had I needed to get out of the way. I had some stuff sell on Ebay but it's getting to be a pain- the funds aren't available immediately, and it's overall a lot more trouble.
I'll post a bit later with some things I've made lately. Starting to concentrate some on Christmas stuff either to sell or give away.

Now to the crochet hook and use up some of that surplus yarn!! I feel a write of a pattern coming on!! I found one I liked but totally hated how the pattern was written so I'll probably start from scratch and make my own.

Marla
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Grinch and crochet

Now that I have your attention..... LOL

I'm watching Dr Seuss's how the Grinch Stole Christmas. I have no idea why it's on so early... but I'm enjoying it. Yeah, I'm wierd that way.... 36 and watching cartoons. I love them. I also wanna see the Muppets when it comes out later this month.

I'm also working on another Christmas stocking for my Etsy shop. I'm hung on them lately. If anyone needs one in a certain color let me know. I have 3 or 4 up on my shop already. Back to the tv special before it's off! Later!

Marla
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Starting Christmas Early on Etsy

Since folks are already posting Christmas items and gifts on Etsy, I figured I'd jump on the bandwagon. There are currently 3 choices of Christmas stockings available on MeowCreations on Etsy- One done in a victorian ombre, one in a cream and gold sparkle, and one choice (or more) for a custom color of your choice. I do also have several items up for custom items if you need a Christmas gift done.

I figure better late than never! Anyone else starting Christmas yet?

Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
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But Seriously.....

No crocheting got done today as we had a picnic for Scott's work. Plenty of pattern organization to be done though. I'm looking forward to making a few amigurumi's which will go in my Etsy shop. I also have quite a few patterns and things I have posted under the name Meowcreations2011 on Ebay.  Right now that's selling more things than Etsy. Etsy is getting lots of lookers but noone is buying much.

I do have some stockings I'm putting up on Etsy for right now and there is a custom spot on there if anyone is interested in a certain color stocking (or more than one). I did have someone ask about my victorian ombre stocking but they were wanting more than one of them and I can't get the color anymore as it has been discontinued.

Been having a hard time getting anything done lately cause Scott has had some short weeks at work meaning he's been home a lot and even though I've been off between vacation i took and being sick, I just can't get anything done when he's home and some of the rest of the time I haven't felt like picking up in the house. I am, however, trying to use up some of the yarn I boughgt several lots of on Ebay. Like I needed more.

Wish me luck everyone on trying to get some done on the house and crochet. I have to go back to work this week which doesn't help in the time department. Have a great one everyone and keep warm if you're in one of those snowstorms!!

Plus, my afghan has a bid on Ebay!! Now if I can just get some more bids on it to up the price....

*Gone*

Marla
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Cleaning out- from the inside out

Well the contract has expired on the house and the housekeeper quit a couple months ago. Needless to say the house is getting a big cleaning out and cleaning as soon as I get hubby back to work from a weekend off. I can't do squat with him around in the middle of the way. Only then can I relist the house for sale.

First to go: the closets so I can put more stuff in the closets LOL

Next to go: his hat collection if he doesn't put them up where they belong. (Notice no LOL here)

Next on the list: hire a new housekeeper if I can find one.

The keepers? All the crochet patterns to be organized and all the yarn to be put in the back bedroom closet.

Then wash the house down good.

But first go take my cough med before I cough myself silly (as if I haven't already had enough) LOL

Now go crochet something and get off the puter!!

Marla
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Wednesday.... What's going on here? Plenty!

Hi all! It's Wednesday, my day off and finally a few things getting done around here.

Been helping a bit at my grandparents' cleaning out the basement- we don't even want to begin with all the junk there! Nothing really valuable- just stuff collected over 60 some odd years. A few little things will go on Ebay etc. but most of it just sentimental stuff and everyday junk.

Also keeping check on my Ebay and Etsy sites- I've been going thru some things and patterns both of mine and that I recently acquired and thinning out what I don't need. Keep a watch on Etsy (Meowcreations) and Ebay (Meowcreations2011) as there may be some good craft stuff and sales on there in the next little bit!! Lots of general craft stuff and knitting magazines and books and some crochet I can't use. Maybe even a little YARN I won't use up for sale once in a while.

About to go back to sorting some patterns and things and then getting ready for our usual Wed night dinner and shopping with a friend. As if I need to shop! Watch those Ebay and Etsy sites- lots will be popping up there in the near future esp crochet, knitting and crochet!

What am I crocheting? Nothing big lately just a few baby charity things- when I really need to be cleaning up and out my own place. Later all- back to sorting and Ebay. Trying to get a bid or two on some things to get out of here.

Marla
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Saturday Afternoon

Hey all,

I'm feeling a bit better so back at the computer and crochet hook. I'm having to watch my grandmother for the afternoon so spending most of my time listing some things on Etsy and Ebay, watching an auction that's about to end- some people fighting over my Interweave Crochet Magazine- and working on a small baby blanket to be donated with the yarn I got from Pammy's giveaway. I got some lovely yarn bee baby yarn- I love that stuff.

Been working when able this week on going through craft stuff and patterns. Needed to be purging the house of all the other junk but haven't felt like doing any of that. Contract with Real estate has expired on the house and I have to figure out what to do with it- relist it or list it with someone else. It is in no shape to show right now that's for sure- needs a good cleaning out and carpets among other things need cleaning. Maybe in a few weeks when I get my vacation...

OK back to my auction and the baby blanket. Later all!!

Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
Marla's Nursery
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Books and patterns

Hey all,

just a short note to say hi. Maybe when I feel a little better will write a little more. Meanwhile here's some things listed on Etsy under Meowcreations with 25% off everything in shop or on Ebay under Meowcreations2011.

Etsy

Lot of Workbasket Magazines

3 Issues of Knit1 Magazine

Playtime Parade- Toys to Crochet

The Little Box of Crochet for Baby (2 of them)

And lots of other machine embroidery and quilting books.





Ebay

A Country Afghans magazine from Spring 1985

New Skein of Hobby Lobby Walkaway Sock yarn

Pretendears kitty ears and boa

Interweave Crochet Fall 2007 magazine

A Slice of Christmas Quilting book

Will  be listing more things as I feel like it- trying to clear out what I won't use so all reasonable offers will be considered.

Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
Marla's Nursery
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Etsy and Ebay listings

Hi all-

This is a short post since I'm sick- battling infections in both ears, sinuses, throat and bronchitis for the last several days. Sorry so short and few between postings.

I have quite a few books and patterns I am listing on Etsy under meowcreations and have a new Ebay account under Meowcreations2011. These are needlework patterns and books from sewing and quilting to embroidery (hand and machine) to crochet to knit.

I do have many more than what's up there but have barely had energy to pick up a crochet hook much less catalog them online last few days. Please do take a look and see if there's any you are interested in.

I'll be back when I can clear some of this infection up- til then dont have much energy to play on puter.
Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
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Embroidery and Crochet Books on Etsy

Here's a sampling of some of the books I've put on Etsy- there will be many more crochet, knitting and other craft books to come. The first are on embroidery and a couple of crochet. Including the Little Box of Crochet for Baby- I have 2 extra of these. Look under MeowCreations on Etsy- I will be listing more of what I can't use in the near future as I can get them listed. There will be some knitting in the near future too.

Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
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Pattern Bliss and Checking In

Hi all- just checking in for now. This week has been a whirlwind, sinuses cutting up, work, a little but very little crochet in between. Computer has been a bit neglected as I've been busy. I'm also going through a ton of various craft patterns I came across deciding what to keep what I will use and what I will sell or get rid of that I couldn't or wouldn't do. Actually I want to keep them all but I could never do all the stuff I know how to do in a lifetime much less learn all the new stuff. I'm mostly keeping the crochet and knitting stuff I like, some various other things I think I might do someday here and there.

Fall is in the air here and aside from it tearing up my sinuses, I'm enjoying the cooler weather. Lots of yarn weather if I had the time :o) Actually I am having to straighten all that up too as my living room has become buried in yarn and other things. Hubby actually hasn't fussed- I'm surprised.

I do have some yarn I bought intending to make my mom some Halloween placemats to go with her black tablecloth. Of course, now that she isn't here I have to find something special to do with it. I have some ideas... hmmm.

I do have to say Thank you to my good friend Mimi (Love you lots!!)- you know what for, and hope you got back from your trip OK.

Those of you on Etsy please take a look at my Etsy shop- I am listing a number of new things of varying crafts that may interest you!

Later all!!

Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
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New and better template

Like it? I got tired of the cottage one, so wintery looking even though it's not winter. This one is a little more seasonal til I can find something in general I really like for non holiday backgrounds etc.

Been making some more dryer balls last few days. Got to use up some of that wool I had stored and make some space. I've sold a couple sets- time to make some more. Can't get much done for work and trying to sort thru some of the mess in the house. Scott isn't helping much - he's on overtime and when he's home lately he's too tired to talk or clean up his stuff. Got a big grizzly bear running around and the house is too small for that.

Got some more stuff to put on Etsy but I need photographs. Don't feel like doing much today I'm so tired and gotta work later. Darn this thing called work- it doesn't involve yarn. Plus the lady helping me clean house quit and I'm scraping to find any time at all to clean other than the vacuum and the bathroom. I need a week off to clean the house with no hubby around and a week for vacation!!

Later all- gotta check those dryer balls and get ready for work!! Hope you like the new template!

Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
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Sock etc. weather coming!

Wow- cold front coming thru tonight. Supposed to be in the 90's today and low 70's tomorrow. Then high of 64 and rainy the next day. Fall is definitely here!! Sock weather!! I've already started on one pair using Pammy Sue's fav Snowflake yarn from Hobby Lobby. I was told they aren't clearancing it all out- just some colors. They do that from time to time to make room for the new. They also had fisherman's wool colors on clearance. Hopefully there'll be some left when I get paid (with a bonus and holiday pay) on Thursday.

Anyone else working on cooler weather items?? Give me some ideas guys! Gotta run- work calls shortly. If socks get finished anytime soon will show pics. Also planning tutorial for Crocodile stitch shawl if I ever get around to typing it out and taking some pics.

Marla
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In Memory and Remembrance

In loving memory of all Americans who died on Sept. 11, 2001, In support and prayer  for those who lost loved ones, and gratefullness to our first responders and our Military- Thank you all. May God bless everyone named here.

Please join me in a prayer for all of the above as we remember the horrible acts of that day.

Marla
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Whiskers and Wool blog

Is anyone else having trouble getting the Whiskers and Wool blog to open? It opens but for me it's only a blank page the last day or so. I love her ideas but nothings there..... some kind of glitch I guess. Can someone let her know it's not visible?

Marla
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Thank you Pammy!!!!

I found the Hormel Chili in the microwavable bowls at my local Dollar store- now I can have them at work again!! I can open the cans at home but hard and expensive to do at work in the break room. You rock!!!

Marla
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It's Cooling Off!

Hi all!

It's getting cooler outside finally!! Now, I don't want it cold but was ready for some cooler temps. This calls for a celebration as well as Labor day celebration. Until further notice there's 10% off anything in my Etsy shop and some items already on sale. I need to clear out some space so I cut quite a few things pricewise. There's also some cool weather things currently and coming up in my shop so check back. Go take a peek- link is below! Here's some pics:

Marla
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Been Busy.... playing with yarn

I've been busy- playing with yarn today. Sound fun? Not really- not the type of playing with yarn I wanna do. Seems my project and spare yarn stash is not only filling my house, but certain corners at my dad's.... so I've been cleaning out and sorting UFO's, finished objects that need something done with them, spare yarn to keep and "What am I saving that for" stuff. Geez what a mess. At least there's Criminal Minds and Scooby Doo marathons on to keep me company.

Scott is off this weekend but so far I haven't spent much time with him. After a grueling day at work (OK, imagine a Walmart Supercenter on the first weekend of the month on top of Labor Day weekend.... CRAZY!!) I went to my truck and called my dad as usual for the night. I started to hang up and started the truck.... it wouldn't start. Great. I thought Scott was in bed for work so my dad had to drag my grandmother out at 11:30 at night to come charge my truck. It seems the battery is fine, just a corroded cable and post that need cleaning off. It was 85 degrees last night at midnight - hot for here and about 100 yesterday and today both. Weather says it's supposed to cool down ... yeah right.

So I stayed at my dad's last night rather than get home and not be able to get back to Paducah this morning. I've been doing a little crocheting on some stuff I had with me as well as trying to sort stuff out here. I've put some stuff on ETSY esp some WOOL yarn and a couple crayon sets that need to go. Some more stuff may go later. I've got a UFO afghan I'm trying to decide to finish or to frog. I'm leaning toward frogging but it's a lotta yarn.

Meanwhile check out my ETSY shop (link below) to see what I have new or different. May list some Holiday items like Stockings soon. If you'd like something custom, send me a convo and we'll see what we can work out.

OK enough puter time, back to work... er... play... or whatever you call it! I'd rather be working on current objects. May hold another giveaway soon. Stay tuned to see.

Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
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Lady M, MOM and Shawl Progress

Hi All,

Just a few short notes before I have to get ready for *ugh* this thing called work that doesn't involve crochet!

Lady M your package is done and should go to mail today. I know it's a bit late but I have a good excuse- I kept finding skeins of yarn to stick in it!! Hope you enjoy! There's several there.

The comment I left on Pammy's blog was no joke and no dream- I actually did see my mom after she died, she spoke to me, then disappeared and I was fully awake- even got up and went back through the house after she had gone. And no, I'm not crazy- not in that respect anyway. She was really there cause I felt her shaking me on the shoulder to wake me up at first- I went in the other room to see where Scott was and he was sound asleep along with the cats so noone was moving in the house. She gave me a goodbye message then was gone. I haven't seen her since but I believe it since I've seen other things similar that noone else would but this is the first time I have been spoken to. I also saw an angel when my grandfather died. I thought I was seeing things until I finally revealed what I had seen months later then my grandmother said she saw it too and so did Scott. They didnt want to say anything for fear noone would believe them but my grandmother being 89 at the time and not always..... with us shall we say.... she was right. But she went on to describe the same thing I had seen before I described it so I knew she was right. It's strange but I've seen enough things I can't explain to believe they're there.

As for the crocodile shawl, some progress but it's slow going because I'm short on TIME!!! I may write up my pattern one day but until time permits..... gotta get one made first. And it would be my own pattern because any similarities to another or two out there would be coincidental since I haven't seen them. It's really easy and that youtube video does NOT help. It's simply crocheting around the sides of V-stitches made in the row below. If you look up one of the free patterns out there they aren't a triangle but it isn't hard to figure out the increase. Just make an extra Vstitch in each end along with along the top as directed..... VOILA! Leave it to me, I love to figure out things just to show I can!!

Ok gotta run get ready for work in a bit - spent most of my free time last couple days with this stupid wireless connection - I got it working but keeps messing up on the other puter's end when it restarts or gets messed with. Hopefully tonight won't be too tired to crochet!! Later!

Marla
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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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A New Craft and a Care Bear

Hi All,

Guess what I'm into now? Rag Rug making. Just mostly to see what it would come out like. It's going to be pretty once I get done... no toothbrush needles, crocheted of course. Even though it's done in the mauve and blue colors of my living room I'm not sure if it'll go there or in my Etsy shop. Here's what I have done so far since Friday:

Nevermind the shadow in the picture... one of these days I'll learn not to do that but I was in a hurry.

I've also listed a 1983 Original Care Bear in my Etsy shop. I came across him in perfect condition and well.... I just couldn't leave him there all alone could I?? I'm also having a recession sale of sorts in my shop. Stay tuned for some price reductions and new items.

I'm off for now... gotta go do this thing called work and make some $$.

Marla
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Monday... MY Time

It's Monday again... My day off so this is MY time.  Doing some photographing for Etsy, Making some more dryer balls out of wool, and thinking some other craft projects that won't take tons of time.

Hmm have any of you made those decorative balls that just sit in a bowl? I'm thinking of making some.... wondering if they'll sell. I sure like them.

I've found a great niche for recycling materials, old sheets being cut up for rag projects or decorative fabric balls, sweaters etc. unraveled for the yarn, found a basket to crochet around.... all at Goodwill. There are a couple of other thrift shops around here  but I've had bad luck- one is about 20 mi up the road and I went up there last week only to find it wasnt open that day.  So..... decided today to go to another here in town.... It was closed today!! Geez someone get me a schedule! At least I know Goodwill is open every day.

Also looking for some other good blogs and etsy shops to visit- I haven't had comments (other than from Mimi- Thank you Mimi!!) in forever, so leave me your comments with a blog address or Etsy shop name.

Pictures coming soon as I can get them taken, edited and posted.

Marla
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CLEARANCE Sale On My Vintage Jewelry

Time to clear out my Etsy shop a bit...

Clearance sale on the Vintage Jewelry in my shop plus a few other items. Time to make room for some crocheted etc. items in there. Plus my storage is getting crowded.

Look for more crocheted and related items coming soon!


Marla
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What Else is on my hook and Updated Etsy Shop

Since Beverooni asked,

Here's what else is on my hook- a Baby Ripple. I just love this Bernat Premium knitting yarn. No baby showers at the moment so this one will go on Etsy more than likely. Sorry about the shadow- I was in a hurry to get these taken and posted.

I also have a new banner, logo and Avatar for my Blog and Etsy Shop. I used a Picture of Harley and a free  banner maker to do it. The Avatar was done by mistake when something didn't come out right. I thought, "Hey I can use that!"

Just wish I had more hours in the day to do all this stuff. Those are my latest two projects other than some dryer balls.
Marla
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Reinventing the Star Blanket

I didn't like the Granny-ish Star pattern or two out there for the Star Blanket so I'm starting from scratch and creating my own. What ya think?

Marla
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Dryer Balls on Etsy

Well I got one set of dryer balls up on Etsy, I have another set if I can ever get them photographed, photos edited etc. and up. Also found some old crochet patterns and may list a few I won't use like the thread or macrame patterns. Here's the set I have listed. I was a skeptic on dryer balls til I tried them- they are wonderful!!!

Marla
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OK so I'm an Idiot..... (Pictures included)

Yep, a complete one. Go to the bathroom before reading this to prevent any accidents from laughing too hard.

Idiot act #1:

Monday I finally found the yarn I'd been waiting so long for Walmart to get more of that color in and bought it along with some clearance yarn at HL. Like an idiot I left it all in my truck.

Idiot act #2:

Tuesday I went in to work, 98 degrees on the truck when I went in locked it and left the windows open about an inch. About 9pm we had a horrific thunderstorm (after a forecast of total sun and NO chance of rain by the way). Needless to say my truck got washed on the inside, yarn and all. It was still pouring when I arrived home and I had been sitting in a wet truck so I went on in, used the automatic start on my truck a few times to run the air and dry things out a bit. Yeah right, who am I kidding.....

Idiot act #3:

The next day it was still wet so after sunshine I rolled the windows down to let it dry in the sun and 90-odd degree heat, took everything out that was wet and separated it into what had to air dry and what could go in the dryer. Or so I thought.....


Apparently I missed something that should NOT have gone into the dryer in its CURRENT form......

Remember the yarn I finally found? The one that looked all pastel and pretty in a nice skein like this?

Yeah well somehow it ended up thrown in the dryer.... luckily it was acrylic.....

Need I say more????? It took the better part of 3, almost 4 hours to sort out.

I give up..... after three idiot stunts in a row..... I confess.... call me an idiot. I deserve it. Any idiot who puts a 6oz skein of yarn in the dryer......

OK go ahead... laugh. It's funny now that it's all over.

Marla
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I got an Idea....

Beware Everyone-

Marla's got an IDEA! You know its dangerous when I start thinking. A new pattern is about to be born. Whether that pattern will be shared here for free, sold on Etsy, or not shared at all with the finished project to be sold on Etsy and donated.... remains to be seen. I haven't decided that yet.

I'll give you a hint... it's a BABY item not usually crocheted but it will be hereafter. I've only seen one pattern for something like this out there and it was CRAPPY... Mine sure won't be.

Stay tuned for pics if I can finish it today around getting all this other crap done.

Marla
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Here's my latest Entry on Etsy:

One of my favorite bibs done in a pretty pastel yarn I rescued from a discarded child's vest. Listed under Crochet in general. What do ya think? Pretty for any baby girl. I've been on a bib kick lately- thats about all I've had time to make. Work has been horrendous with the amount of people coming in- its been simply grueling. No time to stop even for a second to go to the bathroom or get a drink until your break which have been very late lately due to being so busy trying to get all the workers breaks in. If only crochet were work....

Just a note to those looking at/for my items on Etsy other than thru my meowcreations shop, my items will generally be listed under the general category crochet. Unless of course, they are another craft. The more specific children's, adult, etc. categories are so crowded you can't find anything.

Noone is posting much- what is everyone making?? Besides dinner that is... I got a great recipe for Baked Spaghetti from Pammy Sue. Go check it out- Scotty's Place.

OK, I'm off to do more crocheting, before I have to clean the junk outta my truck. Later all- I'll be back- have a little jacket to add to Etsy, and a sweater set to finish. Just contemplating how I want to do them. CIAO!!

Marla
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Pictures of Etsy items

I don't have them posted yet as some are not ready for sale yet but here are the pictures I promised. These will all be going on my Etsy shop as soon as I can ready them and get them posted.



Stay tuned for these to appear in MeowCreations' Etsy shop along with a few other items. Hopefully this will boost sales a bit- they have been flat for a month or more.
 
Marla

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Happy 4th of July!

Happy Independence day everyone! We are wet at the moment from a storm this morning but  will be going to a friend's later regardless rain or shine. All this water AGAIN- Yuck! Hope you all are drier than we are. I'm crocheting a hat at the moment to celebrate. Now... what to go with it.... Sweater? Booties? Mitts? Afghan.... NAH not enough of that yarn. Time will tell.

Also on Verdict watch - waiting for Casey Anthony Jury... may be a while but I don't think so. I think it'll be about 1 day, 2 days tops. Guilty as charged. That's my prediction. Death penalty? I think it should apply (and I'm not normally a fan of that, only in extreme cases but come on, a 2 year old???) but its questionable with this jury. Logically, noone else could have done this and I think they know it. Stay tuned to CNN to see.

Have a great 4th all!! I still owe you some pictures.

Marla
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Etsy projects

Hi All,

as computer time is limited, (sorry for the absence lately) I've been working on a few projects for Etsy as well as for Charity. The blankets will go to charity with some other items but a few things I've made are going on etsy. A sweater and hat set, Newborn jacket and booties, dryer balls and a crocheted bib will all go on Etsy. Pics to come when I can get them posted. Gotta go- having a heck of a time typing- Darn these fingernails!!!

Marla
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New Blog to Check out

While Blog surfing I've come across a new blog I like featuring new patterns etc. It's Called Tangled Happy at tangledhappy.blogspot.com. It's got some really neat links and patterns. Go check it out!

P.S. New charity pattern coming as soon as I have time to get it posted! Will be great for any disaster relief, burnout, homeless, etc.

Marla
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Where is the Sun and warmth?

Oh and I almost forgot..... PRAY FOR SUNSHINE AND WARM WEATHER!!!! We have almost been drowned here by rain and wet, cold, damp, dreary weather. Where is the spring the 'hog said we'd get 6 wks early?? I got a major bone to pick with him- HIS!! Whoever's doing the rain dance.... please stop.

Marla
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New Design

Well, How ya like my new template? Ever since the kitten and yarn picture disappeared on me (and no luck finding it again) I've been on the lookout for something different. I only WISH my house looked like this!! Neat huh? I've made a few more dryer balls this week and a little crocheting on a blanket that will probably never get fully done but I've had a good excuse for not getting much done- EVERYTHING else has gone on around here!! Money is almost non existent at the moment, Scott's truck is in the shop, you name it it's gone on around here.

I'll post some positive and some more pics when I have them to post. Thanks for your prayers guys and hope you like the new Design at Marla's House. Now if it only had a cat picture on it..... or five....

Marla
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The Dryer Balls project

Wow! The dryer balls I made worked beautifully! I honestly thought it was all a big bunch of hooey and just another craft fad, these things couldn't work as well as fabric softener. THEY WORKED BETTER!!! I used 4 in my large capacity dryer, and they did the trick like a charm- my laundry was soooo soft. And the Recycled wool I had felted Great! Great opportunity for you "Greenies" who want to save energy, cut out the commercial fabric softener and recycle all at the same time. Here's 2 of the ones I made:

Try it- hope they work as well for you! I may post a few of these in my Etsy shop, much cheaper than the ones out there of course- some of those prices are ridiculous. Trouble is there's not much out there in the way of wool sweaters at Goodwill Etc. lately- they have mostly summer stuff. I tried some of the yarn from my stash- some worked great and some didn't. Cleckheaton does NOT felt and came apart in the washer even inside panty hose. The Rainbow wool didn't do much either and I've had to do the Bernat Felting wool 2-3 times now with no success. On the other hand, the Recycled Wool works great from my sweaters, and I Love This Wool from Hobby Lobby works great. Just some tips if you're planning on trying this. Good Luck! If you don't want to try this I'll probably be posting a few in my etsy shop when I get some more done.

Marla
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Dryer Balls Update

An update on the dryer balls experiment..... I had two yarns wound for dryer balls- one was a 100% wool yarn that came from a grey sweater I recycled the wool from that said DO NOT WASH or something to that effect. These came out very nicely after a couple or three trips through the washer and dryer. They're drying for the last time now. Pictures later.

The other brand, Cleckheaton 100% wool, WILL NOT FELT!!! It came apart and came out a tangled mess, did not felt and had to be tossed. It said it couldn't be washed so it should have come out nicely. A shame since it was a pretty variegated teal too. Would have been pretty. It wasn't superwash wool either.

Soooo..... pictures later when they get done. I'll let you know how they do in the laundry.

Marla
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Dryer Balls and Goodwill Trip .... almost empty handed

Hi Everyone,

for my latest project I've been making wool dryer balls. WHAT???? Yes, dryer balls. I'll try them out and if I like them I'll sell some on Etsy. They are supposed to get your clothes dryer and softer just like fabric softener without the chemicals. We'll see.

Took a trip to Goodwill today.... found several t-shirts for ME but nothing in the way of sweaters to recycle.... Everything was Acrylic which I have tons of or cotton blends. YUCK- don't like cotton either. I was looking for wool to recycle but found only one- a vest. Everything else was a blend which won't felt. Normally I hate felting but this serves the purpose for this project.

If you google or search for HOW TO MAKE WOOL DRYER BALLS you'll find tons of links and tutorials. So we'll find out if this works or not. Wish me luck!!

Gotta go tonight is shopping night with my Mom's best friend as we do every Wed. night. Later!!

Marla
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