[Re]Creating Memories

I was 12 when this photo was taken. My brother, in worn out denim with dirt stains, was 16. His loyal Plott hound, Shadow was 4 (according to my mother's handwriting on the back of the photo).

Their relationship was a made-for-tv-movie about a boy and his dog.

The blanket in this photo had already seen so much use by this time - I don't even know exactly when he got it. It was faded, dingy, stained, and pilled.... and it was loved.

Year of Projects 2: Week 11

Project Percentage Complete: 42%

Overall Percentage Complete: 41%

Number of Project Items: 99
Number of Added Items: 5
Total Items: 104

Total Completed Project Items: 42
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Year of Projects 2: Week 8

Project Percentage Complete: 42%

Overall Percentage Complete: 41%

Number of Project Items: 99
Number of Added Items: 5
Total Items: 104

Total Completed Project Items: 42
Total Completed Items: 43

The State Fair

I promised a post showing different crafts at the State Fair - and here it is! I finally got some time to pull the pictures from my camera (yes, I still use a camera... I don't have a smart phone) and get them loaded to the computer. This will be a very image intense post so get ready!

Of course, the first picture is the beast-ghan with it's blue ribbon. The afghan above it looked like a log cabin type granny square and won third in the same category (crocheted in multiple pieces).

[Video] Surface Crocheting Down a Round Ripple

If you are looking to spruce up a round ripple, this can be an interesting technique for you. It's a little different than standard surface crochet simply because you have to accommodate for the height of various stitches. Please feel free to leave a comment or any questions you may have.

Year of Projects 2: Week 7

Project Percentage Complete: 41%

Overall Percentage Complete: 41%

Number of Project Items: 99
Number of Added Items: 4
Total Items: 103

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Year of Projects 2: Week 6

Project Percentage Complete: 38%

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Number of Project Items: 105
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Total Items: 108

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Year of Projects 2: Week 5

Project Percentage Complete: 36%

Overall Percentage Complete: 36%

Number of Project Items: 105
Number of Added Items: 3
Total Items: 108

Total Completed Items: 39