A finish - of sorts, kinda, maybe

I started this sweater for our oldest grandson last Christmas and got bogged down for two reasons.... #1 - it was going to be too big and #2 - I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to make the hood look right.  So it got put in the time out box until recently when I decided it was either finish or frog time.  I took the hood off and just replaced it with a simple ribbing around the neck.  

And - I also finished these....four pairs of sleep pants for #2 son and daughter-in-love.  

It's impossible to take decent pictures of lounge pants!!  So, they're simply in a pile so you can at least see my fabric choices.  All flannelette.   Men's are made using McCall's 4244 and women's are McCall's 4979.  

- Have a look at the eye candy found HERE.

- Some great ideas for your fall decor can be found HERE.

- Two easy ideas for storing your bobbins HERE. 

Today's quote...."The rest of your life could be the best of your life"

Just a little bear

My stash yielded just enough fake fur fabric to create this little guy...

Pattern is an old one - Vogue #7534 - and probably is no longer available.  He's about 15" tall.

- HERE is another cute project you might like to create for your fall decor.

- And THIS is a great project that you might like to make either for yourself or for a gift.

- There are tons of free patterns available HERE (you can click on them and it will take you to the patterns themselves).

- Several nice fall-themed quilty patterns can be found HERE.

Today the quote is from Jules Renard...."It's not how old you are, it's how you are old"

Another finish

This one has been ongoing for a couple of months so don't get excited and think I'm churning things out with great pizzazz!  We're expecting a new baby in the family the end of January so this little blanket will be for him....

- Now THESE are interesting Halloween costumes!

- THESE are really cute for Halloween - should be quick to make too.

- THIS is a little project that could make great gifts and reduce your stash at the same time.  Win/win?

- Making some of THESE would be nice for fall decor.

Today's quote..."Give, but don't allow yourself to be used.  Love, but don't allow your heart to be abused.  Trust, but don't be naive.  Listen, but don't lose your own voice"

A grand finish!!!!!!!!

Although this doesn't look like much on its own, these represent the end of the Grand Sock Knitting Caper of 2019.....

Although it's hard to tell in the picture, these pairs are child-sized....hopefully they will fit!  Now everyone in our family will have new socks for Christmas this year.

- Lots of great links HERE for Christmas-themed table runners.

- Have a peek at the eye candy found HERE.

- And have a look at THIS - so cute!!!  Can't imagine working that small.

Today's quote is from George Carlin...." We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.  We've added years to life not life to years.  We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour.  We conquered outer space but not inner space.  We've done large things, but not better things"

The big reveal

Yes, it's time for the big reveal and I know, beyond any doubt whatsoever, that you are all going to be SO disappointed when you discover what it is!!  

Can you guess now?

How about now?

Yes, that's a toilet paper roll lurking in there!  Our bathroom is very small and there's no room for any sort of spare roll holder that might sit on the floor.  So....one that hangs on the cabinet instead, and I couldn't resist adding crazy quilting to it.  

I know.....the disappointment is hard to bear isn't it?!

- HERE is a great little gift project that would work as a stash buster.

- THIS would make another gift, particularly for a knitter.

- Some of THESE got an involuntary 'awwwwww' from me.

- Lots of really fun gift ideas HERE too.

- Nice labels HERE to put on your knit gifts and you can go HERE to get them for your crocheted items.

- Lots of sweet patterns HERE!

- The San Francisco School of Needlework and Design (SNAD) has announced their new  Stitch at Home challenge with a theme of Healing and Reflection.  Go HERE to find out more.  

Today's quote:  Time decides who you meet in life, your heart decides who you want in your life, and your behavior decides who stays in your life"

Mystery project update

Here is a  photo of the work I've done on the mystery project...

Any more guesses as to what it might be?  I'm really
enjoying the ones you've thought of so far!

- Stumbled across a little hint for those of you that make dolls and stuffed animals and have trouble getting the necks stiff enough - try using a pool noodle!  You can cut pieces the length and size you need and no danger to a child.

- Lots of cute crochet pattern links HERE. 

- Pam Kellogg's 2020 Crazy Quilt Calendar is available for purchase now and you can find it HERE (just think how much fun this would be to gift to someone for Christmas!).

- There are lots of links HERE for some pretty crocheted doilies.

- Tutorial HERE for making fidget quilts.

Today's quote..."Life is so ironic.  It takes sadness to know what happiness is,  noise to appreciate silence,  and absence to value presence"

Just a little mystery

The past couple of days I've been working on a small crazy quilt project and will keep it a mystery for now....any guesses as to what this might become?

It measures approx. 20x6"

- Now that many of us are trying to reduce our effects on the environment, perhaps making some of THESE would reduce our usage of deodorizer sprays.

- Never let it be said that here at Chez Magpie there isn't a smorgasboard of links - some useful, and some just plain fun.  THIS one falls under  fun (altho' if you have a Barbie fan in your life, it could prove quite useful).  Scroll down to see the 'bottoms up' photo - made me laugh.

- There are some really cute Halloween patterns HERE.  

- If you're a fan of the 'Outlander' series, perhaps you might find THIS of interest.

Today's quote..."When you're going through hard times and wonder where God is, remember the teacher is always quiet during a test"