No resolutions for me

 Happy New Year my friends....I know, a bit late. Do you make new year resolutions? I prefer a list of suggestions. The definition of resolution: a firm decision to do or not do something. The definition of suggestion: An idea or plan put forward for consideration.  My list is usually 10 suggestions. Are all my suggestions followed...of course not. Anyway, just my thing.

Look at this 5 inch rose! It opened on New Years day.....good omen. Still have some roses blooming but now we are starting a cold spell so maybe time for them to sleep until Spring.I must say that I had a wonderful Christmas. Relaxing and fun. Santa really read my list! An update on me. It seems that my asthma has returned. For the 18 years living here in Arizona, I lost it. Back in Rhode Island I was coping with inhaler and breathing treatments. Now I am back on an inhaler and a med to help...so far all is good. Thank you for your good wishes.

I have not worn a watch I retired....since 2015. Sis Lyn sent me this watch which works with my Samsung phone. Very like an Apple watch. Still getting used to wearing it, but I love it. I love that I can easily change the photo.

As many of you know, I have not been tatting or doing cross stitch for some time. First I needed a change and secondly, hand/finger issues get in the way. But I keep busy with hand sewing and knitting and my miniature dolls rooms. Next I am working on a Fairy village. I will be doing some Sashiko stitching also. My tree has been growing....still a work in progress. Remember my Tiny Dog from this post, well, now there are 10 Tiny Dogs

 They will be available for adoption soon! So, if interested, stay tuned for info. For now their faces are hidden!

This is Sam... a little 5 inch frog who is can sit or stand on his own. Soon he will have coveralls and maybe a sweater....I think maybe a little lady will join him. The directions were not hard to follow..there were a few lines that were not as clearly written and the video to assist the knitting, well it did not match the written directions.  I have been knitting since a young girl and also taught knitting for a local knit shop, so I am able to get through the hiccups. Challenges are always good. Glad you stopped by today. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship.

Chasing the turkey!

 Hello again...I know, another month has past. I just seem to be on that path. I do keep busy with many things. For so long I felt that I had to always be doing something. Now, I find myself taking time to relax and sometimes do nothing...feels good. Anyway, meet November Sue

She grabbed the turkey and only has feathers in her hand! Poor Tom Turkey running for his life.

All he wanted was some corn.....

I have also been working on the bedroom box.... now it belongs to Rebecca.

With a mini Murphy to keep her company and a teddy bear on the bed...

It has been fun working with this project. Next will be a sewing/craft room box. Rebecca needs to get busy with that. Always so nice having a chat with you. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship.

A few additions

 First weekend in October...before you know it Halloween will be here. Once that happens, November will jump up. Time just keeps moving quickly for me. 

Saw a quilt using these templates...a quilt as you go.... so you know I sent for them. Next quilt! I plan to use whatever is in my fabric bins for the centers. It is just like my Cathedral and Hexagon quilts.

Do you see the additions? A parasol, slippers and yes, a Murphy! Not sure what will be next. I am thinking of creating a sewing/craft room.... that would be fun. I now have
13 assorted granny squares.... believe it or not, they are too large for the intended project. that's alright, they will be used eventually. I ordered from JoAnns a container of 26 colors Gutermann thread and it is ready for store pick-up today. Thread you say? Yes, it will give the right size square. So, I am ready for not one project but two. Gotta keep busy. Happy to visit with you today. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship. 

Please keep a dear friend in your thoughts as he will soon start radiation treatments. TIA

Thinking small.....

 What happened? I try; but something seems to hold up the posting...actually it is just me. I seem to be dragging my feet. I do know I have slowed down. Not in a rush...rather feeling lazy some days. There was a time that by 9am everything was accomplished...now I would rather linger in bed..... luckily I can. I have nothing that requires immediate attention from me. Love it.

When I say thinking small....it is as in miniature.  a
 Recently while browsing YouTube, I was fascinated with a gal who actually made a Doll house and furniture in 1:12 scale. She is unbelievable....her furniture is perfect as are the accessories. She micro crochets bed blankets and pillows! So, I tried the granny squares.

This will be a bed runner for the doll house "room" I have built.  Instead of a whole house, you can build a room.  It is also referred to as a room box. They can be bought but I decided to make my own with foam core. No, I am not making the furniture, it is simpler to buy. Have a look....

The night stand has 3 draws that open. I made a tissue box and book for the top. The clock is a button! I made the tatted mirror and the bedding.

There is a sheet, duvet and of course pillows

A crocheted pillow and cushion for the chair and of course a craft basket. I made folded fabric, skeins of yarn and knitting needles, and it sits atop a table. The floor is wood that I bought and trimmed to fit.

I added windows that really open and lace curtains.

I found the already made pumpkin at Dollar Tree but made the broom. Plans are to make window boxes for the outside and will have flowers to see from inside the room.  I will add a few books and maybe a vase for the dresser.  I think a teddy bear for the bed. Everything is to scale of 1 : 12.  It has been fun. I forgot how much I like crocheting..... 

Lisa is doing well and has returned to work but only part-time. The Cardiac Therapy continues 3 times a week. Nice to visit today. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship.