Monday, October 26, 2009

Monday, Monday...

Isn't that a song? I confess, I am music-illiterate - I usually have my Zune playing 24-7 but I listen to books, not music. I am currently listening to "Consent To Kill" by Vince Flynn - he is a fantastic author and one of the writers for "24".

I had such a good weekend, I'm sad that it ended so quickly. I finished A Bird In Hand - it was a quick stitch and I will package it up today and send it off to Deb for finishing. If you are interested in the chart let me know and I will be happy to pass it on.

A Bird In Hand
La D Da
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On Saturday, my friend had a jewelry show at her house - her sister-in-law makes the most amazing jewelry. After much deliberation, I decided on this black & white necklace.

Necklace designed and created by Paige Weaver

My new project is crocheting baby afghans. I have three friends that are expecting - two are due in January and the third is due in March. Each blanket will be white and then bordered in pink or blue. I enjoy crocheting but prefer to spend my time cross stitching.

My precious little cousin turned 3 this past week ~ Happy Birthday, Sarah!

I hope you each have a wonderful week full of stitching time.

Cari

15 comments:

Catherine said...

All three things are lovely!

Ranae said...

Ah! I love your finish. I have picked mine up several times to start then decide to wait just a little longer, things were calling to me louder, lol
The necklace is gorgeous.

Jan said...

What an adorable finish, Cari, love it!!

Also what a pretty necklace and your crocheted baby blankets are going to be treasured!

Katrina said...

Love your la d da finish, it's so cute! Can't wait to see what Deb does with it.

Pretty necklace and afghan too.

Laurie in Iowa said...

The Bird in Hand piece is lovely Cari. I love the soft baby afghan you're making too... what a nice gift it will make.

Margaret said...

Love that Bird in Hand piece! and your blankets -- gorgeous!! The necklace too. I wish I could learn to make jewelry. Too many things I'd like to do! lol!

Loraine said...

Wow! Love the Bird in Hand piece. The colors are wonderful. I would absolutely love the pattern! Let me know if you don't have another lucky recipient.
The necklace is wonderful! Very unique. A piece to treasure.
Your blanked it wonderful as well. You have a lot of patience. What a wonderful gift.
Take Care!

Melissa said...

That Bird in the Hand looks so cute. I can't wait to see how you will get Deb to finish it!

The necklace is lovely. It's nice to get such a pretty treat!

You're keeping very busy with all the baby afghans!

Brigitte said...

What a great finish. I love this piece. I'm very curious to see how Deb will finish it.

Faye said...

Love them all!~ Pretty...... Thanks for the compliments you posted on my blog...yes, I love Christmas too!~~ Faye

Michelle said...

Love your Bird in Hand and that necklace is beautiful!!

Siobhán said...

Great finish on your Bird in Hand, Cari! I'm excited to see what Deb does with it. Mine will be packed off to her, too, when it's done!

Love the necklace--how cool! I wish I could make jewelry. I'm nearly afraid to try to learn--I get obsessive about stuff too easily.

Good luck with the afghans--the one you showed is beautiful. Add that to the list of things I wish I could do!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful finish and looking forward to seeing it in finished form! What a lovely necklace you purchased!

How are the afghans coming along? What a treasure you are creating!

Enjoy your weekend!

Robin

JOLENE said...

La-D-Da Cari!!!! Love the Bird in Hand finish, that is such a great pattern! Pretty necklace, great choice.

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

Your BitH turned out so pretty, Cari! The colors are wonderful - I love those La D Da designs! Beautiful necklace and wonderful baby blanket. They'll be treasured gifts!