(13-Thing-1302) Smittens

I saw this Care Bears polar fleece remnant and had to have it, even though I had no idea what I was going to do with it.  I'm always cold, so I came up with a scarf with mittens built in.  Smittens.  Looks like two potholders on a string, but I'm happy wearing them. Here's proof!

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(12-Thing-1202) Long Overdue Framing

I made this Warhol style ducks print about 4 months ago.  Its been sitting with a frame that I bought for it, unframed because I had to cut half an inch off each side to get it to fit into the frame.  So sad.  I was putting it off because I'm terrible with a straight edge and rotary cutter.  But I took my time with this, and only messed it up a little bit. Not very creative, but the finishing touches on another WIP. So here it is, before being hung in my rubber duck-themed bathroom.

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(11-Thing-1102) Spicy Cornbread Muffins

Yummy corn muffins, with chiles and pepper jack cheese chunks.  The cheese was all gooey when I first pulled them apart when they were hot. So Delicious! From Fanny Farmer's Cookbook w/ small changes by me :)

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(10-Thing-1002) Purple PomPom for Tail

I was given a black and white striped tail recently, but I thought it looked sorta plain.  What better way to spruce up a tail than with a purple pompom?

First, I had to make the cardboard circles, which was easy because I happen to have a compass for drawing sleek circles in various sizes.  The I cut 3 lengths of purple yarn about 8 feet each.  (It has to be small enough to wad up and push through the hole in the center). If I was to do this again, I'd use at least another 8 foot length to make the pompom fuller.  Then I cut around the circle and tied the bunch up with another small piece of yarn.  Poof! A pompom!

I sewed it to the tail, and added a snap to the top so I could attach it to my belt loop.  Its always nice to have a tail available to wear when necessary!

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(9-Thing-0902) Bacon Infused Vodka

We're having a pajama party soon, and we'll want to serve Bloody Marys in the morning.  Time to make some bacon infused vodka! I'll update to let you know how it turns out!

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Crochet Coffee Sleeve Pattern

I've been "field testing" a crochet coffee sleeve I designed this summer, and its been working out great. I'd love to see pics if you make sleeves from my pattern.


Materials:

• Worsted weight acrylic or cotton yarn
• G or H hook (depending on your tension)

Pattern:

Ch 33 loosely. Join to first stitch with slst.
Row 1: Hdc in each ch. Join with slst to first hdc. (33 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1. Hdc in join and in next 14 sts. Inc in next st. Hdc in next 15 sts. Inc in next st. Hdc in last st, join to first hdc with slst. (35 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1. Hdc in join and in next 16 sts. Inc in next st. Hdc in remaining sts. Join. (36 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1. Hdc in join. Inc in next st. Hdc in remaining sts. Join. (37 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1. Hdc in join and in next 7 sts. Inc in next st. Hdc in remaining sts. Join. (38 sts)
Row 6: Ch 1. Hdc in join and in next 17 sts. Inc in next st. Hdc in next 18 sts. Inc in next st. Join. (40 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1. Hdc in join and in next 28 sts. Inc in next st. Hdc in remaining sts. Join. (41 sts)
Row 8: Ch 1. Hdc in join and in next 19 sts. Inc in next st. Hdc in remaining sts. Join to first hdc with slst. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

This pattern is protected by copyright. Please do not sell or redistribute this pattern in any form. If you'd like to sell the completed items you make using this pattern, please contact me first.

(7-Thing-0702) Bath Salts

An easy day after my hiking misadventures required an easy project. My backpacking companion remarked that he would love some nice smelling bath salts for post-hiking relaxation. It was a breeze to whip the salts up (one cup epsom salts to 8 drops lavender essence). The bottle was in MH's pile to take to the thrift store. The sachet bag I had saved from a wedding shower. I refilled the sachet with lavender blossoms, poured the salts into the bottle, and slapped a "Hello My Name is" badge on it. I think my friend will enjoy the results.

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