Although I am an avid knitter...I have been trying my hand at some crocheting (like I mentioned HERE). Crocheting items is much quicker than knitting them (although I really like the look of most knitted items better). Xavier, yesterday morning, had expressed how much he would like a pair of slippers...so I found a pattern and made him a pair. He really likes them (and now the rest of the family has put in their requests as well!).
His feet fit in them perfectly...keeping those footsies snug and warm...
Here are some other patterns (knitting and crochet) that I would like to try soon...
A look at *one* of my knitting/crochet project baskets...
It's cold in Western PA, very cold. It's definitely normal for this time of year...but keeps Chris and I busy out at the wood stove. Inside, drastic temperatures calls for drastic measures...
Our front room (that I hope to turn into a regular front porch, one day) has older windows. They are very drafty. This sends cold breezes of air through the house sometimes. So, despite the unattractive-ness of it, Chris hung a fleece sheet between the front room and the dining room...it helps a lot! If you walk *into* the schoolroom, the temperature difference is extremely noticeable! I suppose you just have to do what works! :)
Today, the children and I will tackle our usual tasks and may also do some re-arranging/re-organizing of some bookshelves....we'll see! I know I am going to be working on my yarn projects today too! I hope your day is *great*!
Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied,
Katy
I grew up in a drafty home and hanging blankets and rolling towels for the bottom of the doors was an every winter occurance. I am so thankful for the new windows and doors Chuck installed so that doesn't have to happen at my current home.
ReplyDeleteI wondered if you have make any holders that go over the handles of iron skillets? I saw the West Ladies of Homestead Blessings use them on the Art of Cooking DVD. I thought that was clever. Especially since I always seem to let the pot holder slip.
Keep warm and have a great weekend!
nothing better than homemade to warm the body and the soul
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We have a drafty home also. We have plastic and blankets over our windows up stairs in the kids rooms. Our laundry room sounds as cold as your school room, we just put a blanket on that door to keep the kitchen alittle warmer. I guess we just do what we have to do to get by...I wouldn't trade our 100yr old drafty house for anything tho:) Have a Wonderful and Blessed Weekend!
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We used to do the blanket thing in California when I was growing up, but to keep the air conditioning in the living room and bedrooms...we didn't need a/c but for a few weeks in August every year...so we just had one window a/c unit...
ReplyDeleteHope your staying warm - we are cold here in Central PA today and are to get snow and then a mix tonight and tomorrow!
Deanna
hobo bag please. thanks.
ReplyDeleteBlanket hung in odd places or not.. Your house says HOME!!! and yes u gotta do what u gotta do!
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