A good night's sleep, chocolate, the happiness and satisfaction of sharing on AgingCare forum. Does anyone have some favorite things to think about? Yes, this phrase is from the song in the movie "The sound of Music". My husband and I often resort to using movie lines and song to improve communication. We were the only two in a gathering of people who heard the background music playing. We both had the same (cassette tape/CD). A connection bringing two people together. To this day, we crack up when one uses a simple movie line to make a serious point.
SO, What is one of your favorite movie line, some of your favorite things?
GA, the ice chips melted as the wax was poured and when you took the candle out of the mold, the water ran out. I wish I could remember the exact specifics of it now...but I'll look on youtube...And for sure you could put some pretty leaves, acorns, etc. in there. I've even seen pieces of dried apples, oranges, cloves, etc. in the candle...The "ice candles" seemed to burn faster because they had more air pockets in them...Just thinking out loud..I wonder if you could use a tall taper for the center of the candle and then put the ice around that so that it is solid all the way down against the wick...might make the candle burn longer? not sure...I need to check that out...
I've never even heard of a northern spie so I need to check that out...I am amazed how many different apples there are...but that pile of Galas I believe it was...I literally wanted to curl up in a ball in those and take a nap...I'm guessing that might have gotten me in trouble... :))
I love the macho version of the easy bake oven cwillie...yeah, that was me...no easy bake for me..I want the creepy crawler please...it's so funny to remember how young we were and yet they were actually for kids our age back then...I can't begin to imagine they'd make those now with the litigious society we live in now...but it sure was fun. My brother and I always tried to see who could make the creepiest nastiest looking bugs and hide them to scare each other...and the incredible edibles you could eat...so I remember making spiders and stuff and putting them in my mouth when Granny came to visit...haha fun times!!!
GA and cwillie...I had started to the yard myself again earlier but now I am setting that to the side for tomorrow and getting with the festivities :)
Maybe we should start a Crafts Therapy Thread like the Gardening therapy thread?
Any other crocheters, knitters, sewers, quilters here?
I love crocheting. I know you can buy things more cheaply at the stores...but nothing beats a good homemade crochet hat imo...love those little beanie type things....some have little crocheted flowers on them...I just think they're so fashionable and flirty...
Just quickly, popcorn stitch is one of the many crochet stitches. Sometimes if a pattern includes or emphasizes that stitch, the piece can be called a popcorn hat, popcorn Granny, popcorn afghan, etc.
When I taught a crochet class several years ago one of my students was really enthusiastic, and picked a complicated pattern. I worked it before she started so I could stay ahead of her in case there were errors in the pattern, which often happens.
It required using a drop stitch, which I found really exciting and a way of creating a lot of change and drama to the pattern. Just did a quick search but didn't see any as interesting as the pattern my student friend chose.
Alreme, I'm betting that adding ribbon to your projects really made them stand out. Could you tell us a little bit more about them? I'm thinking they'd make some beautiful crocheted snowflakes.
Many years ago I made a large doily/tablecloth for mom, but after the move I washed it without taking proper care and managed to tear it in several places. Maybe I'll get around to trying to repair it some day.
Thinking of running away from home to live a simplified life in an RV. Affordable would be nice. Too bad I'm such a klutz-and this with just tylenol. Checking back in much later, really miss everyone!
Take care of yourself. We'll still be here when you return, hopefully well on your way to healing.
LET IT RAIN, LET IT RAIN!
Some years ago there was a beautiful "latte' quilt" that got a lot of publicity. It was stunningly beautiful, in soft creamy colors; it's much too beautiful to ever be used. There's even a book of "Latte' quilts".
My favorite thing this morning is the freshness of the November air, chilly enough for a nice warm jacket and hat, but not too chilly for a walk. It is chilly enough that a nice batch of homemade bread would really make the house fragrant. The question is if I'm up to all that punching down as well as the anxiety of wanting the bread now instead of in a few hours.
It's also a nice day to wrap up in a quilt and read. That would be the easier option as opposed to punching down bread. But then, a book doesn't release the fragrant aroma of rising and baking bread.
Send, I am happy we are getting rain and snow. We sure need it.
I was going to plant irises today but the rain won out. I love listening to the rain.
These are a few of my favorite things!
Puffy cheeks on kittys, and then again on rabbits,
Christening gowns hanging up to be,
The hope of a future, caregivers will see.
These are a few of my favorite things!
The warmth of quilts, comforters, hot chocolate and throws on an equally chilly November day.
The sound of leaves slightly crackling as they're blown by strong winds across pavement on that same chilly, but very windy, November day.
The dancing of the highest tree branches as they're blown about by the wind on a November day with strong winds. The branches actually seem to perform their own variety of nature's ballet.