I haven’t written anything in a really long time. Every time I sit down to write, something gets in the way and I end up going off and doing something else. Maybe it’s my thought process that whatever I write has to be perfect the first time; the tendency I have towards thinking that editing or rewriting is a waste of time, that if it wasn’t perfect when it came out the first time then why bother.


Anyway, enough lecture about my lack-of-writing philosophy. I have a few more completed projects to share, and I’ve gotten quite a bit more practice with crocheting since the last time I posted. I love the Fall season; the leaves changing from green to vibrant colors; the cool, crisp morning air. Something I really enjoy about the Fall is being able to sit outside and crochet without having to swat five-gazillion mosquitoes between stitches. Also, the cool evenings and weekends are a very welcome relief from the seemingly endless heat and humidity of this summer.



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This little guy won a blue ribbon at the County Fair this year! He was born out of the massive snow storm we had this past February, so I was able to spend quite a lot of time on his coat.

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My baby panda also was awarded a blue ribbon at the Fair, probably due to his adorable blue eyes. I saw this pattern one day and thought it was so cute I had to try it. I was impressed with the clarity of the pattern, I was able to whip this together in just a few hours.

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This one took me quite a long time to complete, each color of the afghan is stitched separately and then joined together to make the whole. I really enjoyed making long strips comprised of relatively simple stitches and then joining them together with the really cool looking zig-zag. I entered this one in the County Fair as well, but sadly didn't win anything for it. I wasn't surprised though, the afghan category has always held tough competition.

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I decided one evening that I wanted to make a scarecrow. I couldn't find a pattern of a scarecrow where I liked the look of the end product and the pattern made sense, so I changed my mind (hence the pumpkin). 

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Since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Pastor Appreciation month, and Class Reunion month, and International Strategic Planning month, and Squirrel Awareness month, and National Sarcastic Awareness month, and Popcorn Popping month... (Popcorn Popping month? Really? Okay...)
 
I made this ribbon in honor and remembrance of family and friends who have fought breast cancer.

If you have any suggestions about something you would like to see me make or any comments or questions, please leave a comment and let me know. Thanks for reading!