loremor-crochet

What I wore, too

2011-09-13T15:54:00.001-07:00

I love today's look!! The purple!! the black/white!! Awesome!!

Cardigan: Ruche, dress: Macy's (on clearance 3 yrs ago!) shoes: Goodwill

and the gratuitous action shot because my hair looks all sorts of amazing!!

What I wore

2011-09-12T15:47:00.000-07:00

I give up!! I don't this blog for much anymore do I?!
Lately I've been obsessing over fashion blogs. I love seeing what others create, how they pair colors or patterns or fabrics!? and it's inspired me so much...
I'll show you!

Dress, Shoes and cardigan from Target. (I got the dress on clearance for $6!!!) scarf from forever21

2011-08-17T22:26:00.001-07:00

When you build a house, you draw up plans first. Next comes the foundation... I consider this... Laying the ground work, for that foundation.
Oh and maybe I should see an "architect"?

Chris Young - Tomorrow

2011-08-08T09:28:00.000-07:00

Wow!

Anthem

2011-08-03T10:18:00.000-07:00

COLBIE CAILLAT
"Think Good Thoughts"

I'm just gonna say it,
There's no using in delaying,
I'm tired of the angry hanging out inside me,

So I'll quiet down the devil,
I'm gonna knock him with a shovel,
And I'll bury all my troubles underneath the rubble

When I'm alone in my dark dark room,
I have to tell myself to,

Think good thoughts,
Think good thoughts,
Imagine what the world would be if we would just,
Think good thoughts,
Stop the bad from feeding,

I won't let the negativity turn me into my enemy,
Promise to myself that I won't let it get the best of me,
That's how I want to be
Na, na, na, na

I'm not saying that it's easy,
Especially when I'm moody,
I might be cursing like a sailor till I remind myself I'm better,

Cause words can be like weapons,
Oh and you use them, you regret them,
Oh but I'm not gonna let them take away my heaven

And when I start feeling blue,
I remember to tell myself to,

Think good thoughts,
Think good thoughts,
Imagine what the world would be if we would just,
Think good thoughts,
Stop the bad from feeding,

I won't let the negativity turn me into my enemy,
Promise to myself that I won't let it get the best of me,
That's how I want to be

I just think rain on a summer night,
Stars filling up the sky,
Sun shining on my face,
Making a secret wish,
Finding my happiness,
That always makes me hold my head up high,
I wanna hold my head up high,

I wanna think good thoughts (Imagine what the world would be if we would just think good thoughts)
I wanna think good thoughts (wouldn't that be something?)
I won't let the negativity turn me into my enemy,
Promise to myself that I won't let it get the best of me,
That's how I want to be
Na, na, na, na

Enough Already

2011-08-03T06:22:00.000-07:00

Alright, Alright...I'm done. I can't stay down there too long before I myself can't stand me. I remember this girl who was funny and the life at a party...I want her back. I WILL get her back...soon.

See ya soon

2011-07-31T01:09:00.001-07:00

I wonder if other people feel like this when they just can't go on any more.
Is all they want just to stop... The hurt, the hate, the unhappiness? I want to be stronger or weaker whatever the case... But who will finish what I've started? How can I finish what I've started? It's sad that one person has this much power over me, I know. How do undo all that power? Maybe the best thing for me is psychiatric hold... I am a danger to myself and maybe to others.

2011-07-28T14:10:00.001-07:00

One day I will end it all

hi there...

2011-06-28T07:35:00.001-07:00

This year sure is flying by...it's almost July! I haven't been around too much but I'm still here. Still crafting, still busy, still...here.

2011-06-08T10:19:00.001-07:00

June 7, 1995

2011-06-07T10:09:00.000-07:00

There was no months of planning, no invitations sent out, no white dress or flowers, no family or friends. Just a 4 hour drive to Las Vegas, NV and 2 kids standing in front of a Justice of the Peace.

Forward 16 years and here we are... Happy Anniversary.

at work

2011-04-11T14:45:00.001-07:00

I don't like you. I didn't like you last week, I won't like you tomorrow...don't come back to check...it won't change.

2011-04-06T17:14:00.001-07:00

I'm very tired... I just want this to be over, more than I want to make it work.

Whoa!!

2011-02-21T07:46:00.001-08:00

2/9/2011: So I bought a spinning wheel...one Kromski Sonata, we'll call her Mabel. Isn't she pretty!?

2/12/2011: and I "learned" to spin. Seen here at Libby's house for my first lesson! (Thank You Libby!!)

2/12/2011: Started with some practice fiber I got from FreckleFaceFibers a very long time ago!

2/13/2011: I even "tried" plying...

2/13/2011: Then I said..."enough with the practice! let me at some fiber!!" I said that...just like that. I got this fiber from Libby...she's trying her hand at dyeing and this braid didn't make the cut!
2/13/2011: and plyed...
2/18/2011: I finally got a private lesson from Sarah! niddy noddy (yes, that's a real word!) and washing.
the final product!!

So now I think I can do anything right!! I made yarn after all!! so I broke out the good stuff!!
Funky Carolina MCN in gimme gimmes!!

2/20/2011: and turned it into these!!
I can't wait to knit this up!!

Happy Birthday Baby

2011-02-10T15:23:00.000-08:00

February 9, 1995 at 11:56 pm
7 lbs. 13 oz.
21" long

Just a girl...

2010-12-06T12:50:00.000-08:00

I'm all about freedom of expression. So this weekend when the Big D asked to dye his hair I said "it's only hair...why not!?"

"Picnik Show"

Create a free slideshow with Picnik!

Didn't realize the controversy it would cause?!
If you're shocked or awed...let me just say that he's one hair cut away from being "normal" and really IT'S JUST HAIR! (this time)

Look at me

2010-11-23T13:41:00.001-08:00

Pattern designer! Take a look, it's on Ravelry (which you have to join, but it's free) and it Free~

Chainged

Stay...

2010-11-03T11:41:00.000-07:00

Just the way you are...

Keeping me up at Night...

2010-11-01T11:01:00.001-07:00

This Guy....

and this one...

Hope you had a Happy Halloween!

Fair time

2010-08-23T13:04:00.000-07:00

I have a 12 year old...and I think he is amazing. He is not shy and will try everything! how could he possibly be mine? he is head-strong and opinionated...well I guess he is mine?! This weekend at the fair he stuck his head in EVERY cut-out just so I could take his picture...he might be a bit of a ham too!

He makes me laugh...out-loud...even when I don't want to!
I hope he's making great memories...

It couldn't hurt

2010-08-05T08:30:00.000-07:00

...today I work up with my eyes so dry I could barely open them. No, I didn't crash after a night of partying with my contacts in...although I have done that before. No, it wasn't so hot out that we fell asleep with the ceiling fan on high...although I have done that before. I think it's due to the Sjogrens. I've linked it for those of you that don't know what I'm talking about. It's basically an autoimmune disease were my white blood cells attack the moisture producing parts of my body. It is NOT life-threatening just a little uncomfortable at the moment.
What I was wondering is, does anyone out there suffer from this too? Do you know someone that does? Is there any advice or suggestions you could give me?

Summertime

2010-07-09T10:03:00.000-07:00

The kids are on summer vacation...They have been for about a month now and this year we're trying something new.

We are going to have a summer vacation!

History/Science Museum

stay tuned...and see what else we come up with!

Camping

2010-06-29T15:37:00.001-07:00

At El Capitan State Beach...

much fun was had by all...some more than others!

Fifteen

2010-06-07T12:35:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday

2010-05-19T11:17:00.000-07:00

Today you're 12, but you know that...'cause you've been reminding me since January, when your birthday was!

2010 Poppies

2010-04-28T09:45:00.001-07:00

2010 Poppies
Originally uploaded by lore_mor

It's always nice when I get to spend a nice day with the family...We drove out to the Poppy Reserve took some pretty pictures, headed north to Gorman, grabbed some dinner and drove back through the mountains enjoying the scenery!
Just a Great Day!

Texas

2010-04-27T13:56:00.001-07:00

Texas
Originally uploaded by lore_mor

Just got back from a week long training session in Arlington.

Yarn Swap???

2010-04-13T07:00:00.000-07:00

I'm in!! incredibly easy and oh so fun! Wanna swap too?? Just leave a comment before April 18th at Just be Happy and you're in. Come on...you know you wanna!

Sprung...

2010-04-12T08:30:00.000-07:00

Every Spring I am reminded of the movie Bambi...remember? How all the animals in the forest get twitter-patted? Well it appears the Spring has sprung in my neck of the "woods" and it's all I can do to contain myself...

The Flowers have sprung...

The Birds have Sprung...

The Groupies have Sprung...

The object of their affection...

I hate Spring! or groupies!!

My Heart's Desire...(right now)

2010-04-06T10:39:00.000-07:00

I just love when things work out for me! Last week, I was feeling VERY into PURPLES so

One day mid week I posted this pictureon my twitter...(Do you follow?) and exclaimed how awesome it would be to have yarn this color

And to my surprise I got this in the mail...
***SPOILER***
It's my Fiberphile Yarns March Sock Club shipment!
It's Cranberry Bog in MCN!!! and it is the same shade as in my Smoothie!
and now... off to search for the PERFECT pattern?!! Perhaps the *Handspun Delight Shawlette?

*Ravelry Pattern-membership required (but it's free!)

I made this...

2010-04-05T12:40:00.001-07:00

The sweater, not the girl...but she does make for a pretty cute model, no? and the pose, all her own.

The Pattern: Boheme is FREE!

The Yarn: Sunshine Yarns Classic Sock in Cactus Flower.

The Details:
Pattern called out for heavier yarn than what I used but I just went with it. I made the size 18 months on size 6 needles and it fits her 4T wearing self!

So although I go missing for months at a time... I am still here. I still do read all your blogs. I still craft around the clock! I think I like blogging about my completed works, so you might see much more of that!

Up for Air...

2010-03-08T13:32:00.000-08:00

Hello there...I'm still here, I still blog...but not recently. I don't have much to say these days (shrugging shoulders) I've been busy, I've been crafting, mostly knitting and collecting yarn! but I do still love crochet and I'm actually feeling inspired to create!
I still read all your blogs and I still don't comment. I just like to fly under the radar but I'm working on it.

...You'll always be my baby.

2010-02-09T08:49:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY D!

Rally

2010-01-14T09:37:00.000-08:00

I know by now you've all seen or at the very least heard about the devastation in Haiti. I amazes me that we can go from complaining about our economy to rallying in order to help. Amazing, how people who have so little still find they can give a little.
My handmade life has put out a call for help and I've just donated, will you? It's a great cause and you might even win some yarn!
Check out her site then go to Doctors without borders and make a donation of your very own.

Just checkn them off!

2010-01-11T08:41:00.000-08:00

I think 2010 is going to be a year of learning and firsts!
I'm expanding my knitting capabilities:

Hats; check!
Jane- with mock cables I thought, sure!

Autumn- how about a new stitch, seed stitch.

Star Crossed slouch- How about REAL cables!!

Then because I haven't made any yet...

Fingerless Mitts: Check!
75 yds- magic looped and very easy!

Next up, a sweater!

Start again

2010-01-05T09:58:00.000-08:00

Happy New year! I hope everyone had a great Holiday Season? I did, I like when things go quiet. I think that is why I love winter time so much, things just slow down and if I'm being honest, I can hide easier.
I don't know why I do it, I really don't. I was making progress, going out to knit meets, hanging out with friends, I even joined a co-ed softball team! and then I stopped.
So since this is the season of starting over, I really want to.

loremor in 2010

In 2010 I'd like to:
1. Be less shy- Go to knit meets/fibery gatherings
2. Smile more often
3. Knit a sweater/cardigan
4. Be active- I almost cried when my boys bought the Wii Fit so I could do it too.
5. Like myself- others seem to, why not me?
6. Do not add to my yarn stash/knit-cro with what I have.*

* we're on a budget in 2010 and new purchases might be a little hard to swing but I'm sure there will be exceptions.

What a difference a year makes....

2009-12-20T20:13:00.000-08:00

I know the year isn't over yet, but the difference this year is huge!

He broke bones...

Had Implants...

survived...

Met some *cool* people...

Learned to knit...

became obsessed...

Won a giveaway! Thanks PinkNeedle!

Obsessed some more....

and more...

cleaned up my act...

Hung out with friends...

Tried something new...

Rubs fancy elbows...

I've had a pretty good year! Glad I have people to share it with too.

Happy Holidays to you!

It's that time, of the Season

2009-12-06T20:39:00.001-08:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Crazy Pet Owner

2009-10-19T07:57:00.000-07:00

I guess I am...My pets will be dressing up for Halloween this year.

Squirt (Min Pin)

Ms. Crabby Pattie (chihuahua)

Reese Pieces (chihuahua)

I blame the kids...they can talk me into anything! SHHhhhhhhhhhhh! Don't tell them

In reverse

2009-10-14T14:17:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was my husband's 34th birthday. I felt so bad for the old man, I didn't even have plans for dinner! But thankfully his mama came through! She made him an excellent dinner...
Lasagna, Caesar salad, and garlic bread and for dessert...

Hula Pie! It was awesome!

and then the fun started!

The 34 year old himself!

no, really!

But wait!

There's more...

The Jo in Mojo

2009-10-14T09:59:00.001-07:00

I didn't lose it...I've been crafting up a storm! If it's do-able I've done it! take a looksy

Stampin up! I made hand-made cards! and I will be hosting an event soon!

Another quilt block for ATWQS

My VERY First KNIT socks!!!!

My very FIRST KNIT shawl!!!

Awesome crochet Shawl from Crochet today! Sep/Oct 2009

But wait! there's more....

I like the Floaty Scarf so much I made another! but this one is for a friend...and I don't think I'm done yet.

and this is how I spend my weekends...

Monthly News

2009-10-14T09:49:00.000-07:00

I've been away for a month!? I'd like to thank all the well-wishers, my sons surgery went well and rehabilitation is going smoothly. He's back to school and trying to catch up on all that he missed. He is still not able to play football but he's started to practice baseball again.
Now if I could only get him to keep a shirt on! Someone should have warned me...if you have a scar that looks like this
You never want to wear a shirt so others can enjoy it too! GROSS!

Sticks and Stones

2009-09-14T08:50:00.000-07:00

and broken bones...

He really did a number on himself. His surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning (9/15/09) and I'm a wreck! The doctor will be cutting a hole in my son!? A 6 inch hole! moving around muscles and such to make room for the broken collar bone! He'll be re-arranging it as it was before the break and adding one of these...
a metal plate! You see all of those holes? That's where the screws will go! 8 screws! into my baby boy! Please pray that I survive this! Please pray for his speedy recovery, Please pray?!

My worst fear...

2009-09-08T15:30:00.000-07:00

came true this weekend. The boys left to the desert to do a little dirt bike riding and one boy had to come home early. My worst fear is that one day they'll go off without me and be hurt...it happened.
My oldest son has broken a bone, his first ever. He crashed his dirt bike and landed on his shoulder breaking his collar bone and guess what I didn't die...I wasn't hurt...a little worried...and stressed out but I lived. Maybe now I could stop being so scared of everything! My worst fear came true and I didn't die!

before I picked him up they fashioned a home-made sling out of his riding jersey

(D and Dad...yeah you can't almost tell who's who)

Broken left clavical

Thirty Three

2009-08-30T09:49:00.000-07:00

I'm 33 years old
I've known my husband now for half my life
I have a son who's almost half as old as I am (14)
I have family and friends that wish me well
I have a feeling this year is going to be a good one

Happy birthday to me...

Freeeeee

2009-08-25T11:36:00.000-07:00

Our local fair opened on Thursday and on Friday it was free from 4-5pm and grandstand seating for the Lee Ann Womack and Clay Walker was also free. So I hitched a ride with my sister, who almost didn't get us there on time and we got in for freeeeeee. I made a quick pit-stop at the restroom (TMI) and of I went to stake out my spot in line for the concert...We got in by 5 and the concert didn't start until 7:30 so yes you might say I am slightly insane for waiting in line but it was worth it! and I had my socks to knit on while I waited.

great "FREE" seats!Lee Ann was awesome like always, although...maybe my mind/heart wasn't in it like usual or I was just in a mood? but she seemed to annoy me?!

Thank goodness for my favorites!

and what a surprise Clay Walker was!!! Loved it! Beach balls and all! not bad for a night of FREE!

Falling

2009-08-14T08:35:00.001-07:00

This was the view walking in to work this morning. It makes me wish Fall was right around the corner! I just love that time of year!

Makes me want to finish these off and wear them around!

No, these are not some weird undergarment! these will be socks! knitted socks! If I ever finish these I'll be so proud of myself!

and just so you don't think I've completely abandoned my craft...I've also been crocheting.

Just a plain giant granny baby blanket...but if you could just feel it! it's so squooshy and soft!

and just because I was feeling a little down...I even brought the sewing out!

I felt bad that the granny blanket was so tiny so I made this too...nothing fancy but still very cute!

Wow! I go missing for a bit and I come back very crafty!!!

Hope everyone is having a great summer!? and anxiously waiting the Fall like I am!

I'm not ready

2009-08-10T07:13:00.000-07:00

Today is his first day of school...High School and I am not there. I have taken him to EVERY first day of school since we started and it's absolutely killing me that I can not be there today. But as it was so very graciously pointed out to me by my (n)ever understanding spouse...No one takes their kids to the first day of high school! Well I say your wrong! I was taken to my fist day by both my parents! and it wasn't embarrassing in the least! it made it easier for me.
So I sit here at work making myself sick because I'm missing this. Tearing up at the thought that our tradition has been broken...this is major people, I usually don't feel.

When the knot comes undone...

2009-07-23T08:18:00.000-07:00

I blame summer for my lack of posting...it just too hot to do much of anything. This is funny because as I type...I'm sitting in my office FREEZING my butt off! damn A/C! it has no middle! just freezing or melting!
Anyway...I'm still here, still crafting...and I'm excited because I've taken up knitting again! and it seems to be going well

Drop Stitch Scarf by Christine VogelIt's a free Ravelry download and SOOOOO easy! Even I can do it!

I'm also still sewing...but just barely! I've got my brain trying to come up with a shirt/dress? not sure which yet. I've got the perfect fabric just no knowledge to execute but I don't give up so easy so I'm still trying it out.

I did make another block for the Around the world quilt swap I'm in...

This is for Tonya in Australia...I hope she likes it!

I have been crocheting but what...I have no idea!

Fiberphile Yarns

2009-07-17T10:41:00.000-07:00

I have been converted, thanks to The Fiber Collective, a local group on Ravelry. I can almost call myself a yarn snob!
take a look at these beauties...

Organic

Emerald City

Rocky Shore (pic from fiberphiles.etsy.com)

and now I must learn to knit! and spin!

I'd lie

2009-07-17T10:30:00.000-07:00

Well hello there...it's been a while hasn't it? It seems like forever ago that I was telling you about my broken fridge and how we where living out of ice chests. Boy did that get OLD FAST! We currently have a working fridge now so all is better, I guess. We have forgotten all about the wrong parts ordered and the $200 non-working fridge we bought...we have forgotten about all the arguing and silent treatments over just replacing it with new. We even forgot about the night we spent at my mother's when the tension finally exploded and threatened to swallow us all. Sure you spent the night alone...but we have forgotten that too.
Let's be thankful for short memories...and if you ask me how I'm doing, I'd lie.

Cold as you

2009-07-06T14:25:00.000-07:00

I wish! yes we are still living out of ice chests! Hopefully the part for the fridge shows up today? and hopefully it's the part needed to make the fridge work? and hopefully we'll have cold food and groceries tonight? HOPEFULLY?!

I hope you guys have a great 4th of July? I did...it's nice to have a 4 day weekend once in a while! and it's even better when you get to hang out with family and friends! Thank you ladies for letting me tag along to Sagebrush. The place is awesome! Butler's was nice too!

New month

2009-07-02T09:48:00.000-07:00

We've officially crossed over to the second half of the year! Technically...one is supposed to re-evaluate our resolutions right about now but I don't want to. I was hoping to cruise for the rest of the year...since the beginning part of the year proved to be a little difficult. Until I got home last night from the sisters house...and noticed the fridge wasn't cold?! Crap! Our fridge broke! all the frozens where thawed...what the heck happend!?
So now...we weight the pros and cons($$$). Do we (husband) repair it? Call a repair person ($$$$)? Buy a new one ($$$$$$)? We did remember our son calling and telling us the power kept going on/off??? Did we power surge the fridge? is that possible??? Maybe I can file a claim with SCE???

For now...it's back to the old'n days!

~vintage icebox~

Okay!!! not that old!!!

sewing still...

2009-06-23T15:46:00.000-07:00

For Glaucia, from Brazil! For our ATWQ swap. I love it! it's a pinwheel and I made it.

Quite Contrary...

2009-06-23T07:51:00.000-07:00

When did I become the person I am today? Was it a result of self-preservation? Or was I always me. Did I build these walls? or was I born surrounded by bricks? Have I always masked my emotions? Or was I replaced by this mask?

I feel...I cry...I long for touch and tenderness...so why am I incapable?

I wish to comfort...but I am broken. I am sorry there's just nothing here. But yet I am an optimist? Naive and living in a fairytale where anything is possible?! and why not! why can't dreams come true? If I work hard enough and believe enough?! Why do we have to be destined to make our parents' mistakes?! Can't I want more!! Shouldn't I demand it?!

I feel as though I am at a crossroads...and I'm terrified of making the wrong turn. I know I'm the only one who can navigate my life...but if I accuse a quitter and then give up myself, am I not a quitter too?

Creative? Me?

2009-06-17T07:56:00.000-07:00

You flatter me! Thank You G!

The rules with this award are to:
1) List 7 things you love.
2) Link back to the person who gave you the award.
3) Pass it along to 7 other bloggers

Things I love...

Coffee

reading

bad boys

tattoos

country music

he's 14

he's 11

okay...enough about me. Check out Gloria's page now. She's pretty awesome.

Now to spread the honors...
To all my followers and anyone who might stumble onto my blog.

Collective...sigh!

2009-06-14T17:54:00.000-07:00

I came this close! to finally meeting the ladies of the FIBER COLLECTIVE...this close because as I was getting out of the shower, I heard a knock at the front door. It was my baker sister. She wanted to use my kitchen to bake a cake. I couldn't kick her out so she set up shop...sort of speak. Off I twittered my misfortune...hoping I might still be able to catch the tail end of the fiber goodness but it is currently 5:58 pm as I type this and my guest is still here. I will not be making the fiber collective meet once again...sigh!
I am back to the original reason this blog began...crochet. I've been very inspired as of late...I LOVE when that happens! sometimes all it takes is the newest issue of Crochet today! to flow the creative juices...
Just finished the baseball afghan...I say finished because the circle is done...not the baseball stitching but I will...soon.

I also started the afghan for my SIL...she's due in August, so I wanted something light and lacy...Mission Accomplished!

I love the way this is coming out! No pattern...my own creation.

okay...enough for today. I am here...I'm okay...and I will be back to normal in posting and online. Off to enjoy some tres leches cake and watch game 5 of the NBA playoffs

14 down...

2009-06-08T11:50:00.000-07:00

As of Sunday June 7th, 2009 I've been married 14 years. It seems so odd to say! I still feel 17. How can I can ALREADY be married 14 years?! with a son going to highschool?! at 6' tall?! I seem to be stuck...
Any one else with me? where are you stuck?

SHABBY APPLE GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

2009-06-04T20:28:00.000-07:00

You must click the link! the dress is gorgeous!

Marseilles Dress SHABBY APPLE GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

I'll call you Anita from Florida

2009-06-04T08:14:00.000-07:00

This is the 3rd installment from the ATWQ (around the world quilt) swap. This one belongs to Anita A. from Florida...and I think she likes it.

I like how I'm learning so much with every one of these blocks I make! I hope to not duplicate anyone of them and learn a new technique for each one. This one was curves! much more difficult then I thought it would be!

Remember at the end of last year when I was making an afghan a week? Well I do (and so do my hands!) I started hanging out with some ladies...and they each started individual projects with particular purposes in mind. We met mostly weekly to work on our sed projects. Well after Christmas we kinda took a break. Most of our work finished, expect for my friend Jan. but as of last weekend she completed her very own afghan with almost no help from me!

I'm so proud!

and a bad blogger! seems not only did I miss my 100th post, I also missed my 1 year blogiversary! I suck! but I will come up with something spectacular to make it up to me. My only hopes is to not forget my 14th wedding anniversary this Sunday!

Came and went...

2009-05-29T08:51:00.000-07:00

I totally missed my 100th post...no worries. I'll make it up to me, please stay tuned for my 100th post giveaway. I'll post a picture later today.

Also...if I where a bag...how would I look? I know I've wondered this many times...but now you don't have to! Check out Jessica's blog...send her some info and you might just get a bag named after you! I'm sending her my info now!

How Exciting...

2009-05-25T07:37:00.000-07:00

In all my weekend excitement...I forgot the big news! My sister is pregnant! and you can bet I'm gearing up for a VERY crafty pregnancy...cause what are aunts for?! Now, I requested a boy but my sister is so unreliable (wink) who knows what she'll do!
Head over there and congratulate her...I'm sure she'll appreciate it.

Hitting, pitching and running...

2009-05-24T07:05:00.000-07:00

How do kids have to ability to take you from absolutely "had it" to so immensely proud!? I think I've mentioned on here my struggles with "D" and his lack of interest and focus. Well unbeknown to us...he had a qualifying competition at his school for the MLB Pitch, Hit and Run. That he won! He then got to compete in the Sectionals which was held at our local Jethawks Stadium, holiday weekend and all.

He did the running...got a score.

(no picture of this...because let's face it...he's not very fast! Just picture the roadrunner...you know, how his legs move REALLY fast but the top goes nowhere? like that)

He did the pitching...got a score.

He did the hitting...got a score.

and then they tallied all the scores for a grand total of...

HE WON! for his age division!

So Proud!

round and round

2009-05-23T19:45:00.001-07:00

This block goes to Courtney's quilt. I had no problems putting this one together...I did however try something new, embroidery. I don't know...not too sure about it yet.

Inexperienced

2009-05-22T06:58:00.001-07:00

I'd like to ask you a question...Does thisResemble this?
If you maybe squint your eyes (shut) and use your imagination?
The around the world quilt is making is around...and I've just received a block. The instructions where a house, not matchy, or too modern. I think I've got the not matching down pat! but do the colors work? I feel so inexperienced! I have no idea how to put something like this together...I just did my best. Lucky for me, I have a week to decide if I'm sending on it's next stop or if I'm re-doing the whole darn thing! like maybe after I get some instructions!

What do you think?

Also I'm dangerously close to my 100th post! It very exciting!!!

11

2009-05-20T09:25:00.000-07:00

What a fun day Tuesday turned out to be. My little boy turned 11...and as depressed as that made me we decided he needed to go to Six Flags Magic Mountain!
We all played hooky and headed to the park after a million pit stops...I know you can't tell from the picture but yes I was there too...

Every time I've been to six flags, we enter the park and go right...ALWAYS! So first stop Picture opt. at toon town but just quickly because it's for babies... ugh! 11 year olds!
then it was off to batman...he liked that he didn't even need to check if he was tall enough to ride!

(with the Riddler)

At the gates ready to ride! He wanted the front row seats!
or the back row...

even got a taste of 16...

Happy Birthday Kid! I know you had a blast!

How long...

2009-05-18T08:33:00.001-07:00

I just never know with this things...but what's the ideal length (and width, for that matter) of a baby blanket? (gutter-minds-ladies!) Still hooking along on the entrelac baby blanket I started last week. What do you think the chances are that my SIL will pick these colors for her new baby girl?? What do you think the chances are that she might get it anyway...whatever the colors she picks!?!?!? What would you do? I've been thinking of just finishing it off and storing it...

But I really worked hard and it's just too cute to not give it away?!

Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

2009-05-12T13:05:00.000-07:00

Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Around the world...

2009-05-12T08:26:00.000-07:00

I think I might have mentioned that I signed up for a quilting swap? I think I might have a button over on the right? Did I tell you how excited I am about it? How about, that I have to mail out my starter block by the 18th of this month? Well, it's all true!

I sat down yesterday, after I got some ideas from all the awesome blocks the ladies have put together, and made my own. It's not perfect but then neither am I, so I LOVE it. I can't wait to see how each and everyone of the ladies adds to my block.

Now it off to Nann, she'll add to it and pass it on it's next stop around the world! How cool is that!

I'm anxiously awaiting a block from Debby (?), I'll add to hers and pass it on it way around the world. Each block has 20 stops and at the end we end up with a beautifully unique quilt top?!

...not another manic monday!

2009-05-11T10:20:00.000-07:00

I'm liking this new me! the one that looks for the positives...no more negatives! Buck up and up and at em'! Once more around...

I've started another entrelac blanket...no destined owner but my hands just wanted to keep stitching.

I'm also in the process of starting the around the world quilt swap...I'm not sure what I want my starter square to look like...and it's important because that's how everyone else will add to it, depending on the look of your starter square. I consider myself fun and funky...but my quilt square knowledge is almost non-existent! Let's hope I come up with something awesome!!!

To all you Mothers

2009-05-10T15:26:00.000-07:00

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

I hope you ladies had an excellent day?! I'm off to BBQ with my mom I hope she likes her gift...

Picnic anyone...my mom always has a small blankie in the car with her in case she needs to nap in the morning or when my dad cranks the A/C and she gets chilly.

Upwards and onwards...

2009-05-08T12:30:00.000-07:00

Baby steps...
Once around the building...it felt really good to be OUT. Now I'll work on the food...I use food too, Cristina. It's like I'm punishing myself so I stay the way I am, instead of working hard to be the way I want to be.
and Lisette...I think I'm not talking about what you want me to be. I'm guarded now...I didn't used to be. I trusted...everything, always and I never measured up. I was made to feel inferior, only I never said anything or complained...I just tried harder. But I just didn't know the reasons and you're right, I probably still don't. I only have one side of that story...but it's the only side I was told. I let go of that a long time ago...I'm now haunted by my actions. That's where my guilt and shame come from...and the self-sabotage. But no more...

In hiding...

2009-05-07T12:51:00.000-07:00

I know what I'm hiding from...everyone. My only question is why??? It's been a while, everyone seems to have moved on...why not me? Why must I still feel shame? and why do I sabotage myself? I should be happy, right? when do I start?! more like "HOW" do I start? Words are powerful people! Be careful what you spew...of the damage it will cause.

Today, I resolve to start over...I want to be seen!!! I AM worth it!

"We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same" Carlos Castañeda

Why not?

2009-05-05T09:15:00.000-07:00

Wanna Swap?

2009-05-04T13:17:00.000-07:00

Quilt squares...come on guys! Summersadie is hosting the Quilt around the world and it looks like it will be fun. Are you in?

Mad rush...

2009-05-04T09:02:00.000-07:00

and the pain of it all! The entrelac blanket I was working on last week was for my cousins baby shower on Saturday at 3 pm. I started it Monday night and I don't know about you but for me entrelac is VERY slow...kinda like knitting. I thought I'd be cutting it close but I would get it done...no problem. Well, I was setting myself up to fail. On Wednesday I bought the cowboy quilt supplies...you know just in case, I would still have a present to give. I did finish that Friday, all the while still working on the crochet.

See...first in line at the 5:40pm showing of X-MEN Origins- Wolverine! (awesome) We got there at 4:00pm. Raced to the best seats in the house...

See my frantic hook skills!

At about 5:00...had to sit! and still the blanket was just not growing!!! but I figured, I'll just crochet at the kids baseball games on Saturday. (good plan) We got to the park at 7 am and I crocheted like a mad woman! Now I had no plans on going to the shower...(long anti-social story) I was just going to send it with my sister or my mother but after not much talking into I caved and made plans to go...that meant a shower and actual grooming of the face and hair. That was going to cut into my crochet time! and the blanket still wasn't done! First game ended around 10:45 and I didn't have to be back until noon for the next game. So I showered and spiffied up and was ready to crochet some more hoping to finish before my mother picked me up at 3:30...FAIL.

Okay, so now I'm stressing out! The blanket is STILL not done...it's close but not quite there. The upside (as if!) the shower is an hour away! but as we where exiting the freeway and I still wasn't done!!! I'm this close to giving up! My mother suggests she stop at payless for a pair of sandals for my niece. Well that was just the right amount of time I needed...The blanket was done. Not completely...but done enough!

See the points...they shouldn't be there. I needed to make half triangles but something had to go!

and when it was done and packed in the gift box...I realized that my left hand was throbbing! It hurts so bad...I'm going to have to put it in one of those hand braces.

But it was worth it!

My man of steel...

2009-05-01T21:15:00.000-07:00

Didn't know what to title this post...I considered "like a bat..." as in as blind as one, but it's not really true. He's just slightly near-sighted but he did pick these awesome specs his self.

Very reminiscent of good ol' Clark Kent himself...

Bait and Switch

2009-05-01T14:54:00.000-07:00

I know I was supposed to be working on the baby entrelac blanket and I really am but I wanted to finish this quick quilt...quickly! It's perfect! I wanted to keep it for myself but...it's off to a soon-to-be born baby boy.

Pre-washing and wrinkles but I still love it! and cowboys...who can beat that!

now on to the other blanket...this boy is going to be toasty! too bad it's almost summer time!

Snapping out

2009-04-30T14:27:00.001-07:00

In order to fight this impending funk I feel I'm slipping into...(like scary fastly) I'll keep busy. That should work right??? and I mean busy! I have so many works in progress that I'm ashamed at myself! I should make a list in my sidebar with progress bars so I feel shammed into finishing! good ol' shame and guilt...(thanks Catholicism) cures all.

This is one thing I'm working on...entrelac baby blanket.

Aaaagggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!

2009-04-30T07:51:00.000-07:00

I'm tired! how is this my life?

Saturday

2009-04-26T08:44:00.000-07:00

Saturday Mornings are spent at the park...chore, I know. All though the day "looked" gorgeous...it was FREEZING out! and windy.

See the catcher...last name MORGAN.

He's mine...and he's 10

After the game...(that they lost) I headed out to a much needed girl date. With Sisters in tow and the niece. We lunched/dinnered on some...Soup, Salad, Breadsticks!

(care of the Olive Garden)

Lunch was just what I needed after the week of hell I'd had. Kids! that's all I'm saying.
I'm hoping Sunday brings more of the same.

Taken over...

2009-04-23T06:42:00.001-07:00

I've become completely obsessed by these bags! I love making them...and slowly my sewing is getting better! This bag is MINE! my husband took one look at it and said "That one is yours. You like those colors" and I do! the only thing that's not working for me is the handle...it just seems too dark?

and yes I am crocheting...I'm working on the Christin Crop from Blueprint Crochet by Robyn Chachula. If you don't own this book yet, you should! the designs are gorgeous! Take a look for yourself.

Open Invitation...

2009-04-21T13:51:00.000-07:00

Mark you calendars! I know I can't wait for some FREE entertainment! You all can join me for the obligatory line-gating party, come early so we get a good seat...it's first come first serve you know. I'm going to try and catch all of them...wish me luck!

Everything old is New again...

2009-04-21T12:00:00.001-07:00

Lorena (Circa 1986)

Lorena (Circa 2009)

No, I don't mean ME! check out the shades...I HATED them back in '86 but now...I absolutely HAD to have them.

Oh sew crafty...

2009-04-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

I had a great weekend! I have every other Friday off and this Friday was my off. I went supply shopping with the sister, she requested 2 bags.

The buttercup

and my (current) favorite, the Lots of pockets

The fabric choices were hers...with minimal (lots) of help from me.

I also finished a GIANT (Really! BIG) crocheted beach bag that I promised...I think it looks really fun but did I mention that it's HUGE!

no quilting work lately...but I will this weekend. I have 3 quilts started so I better get moving!

Saturday was all about sunburns and baseball! My sister came over for a visit...they stayed and watched the boys' baseball games and got pretty nasty sunburns in the process! That's what happens when we spend all day at the park! We hit Walmart for some nourishment and came home with pizzas and strawberry shortcake! spent the rest of the evening crafting and watching Lake View Terrace.

Sunday was spent with the Tanaka's...BBq'd tri tip is yummy! It was nice to hang out with most of the family...I don't realize I miss it until I do it.

In preparation

2009-04-16T11:24:00.000-07:00

Just getting the blog ready. I want a similar look in all the places that I've made. So if/when I open my Artfire Store, I'll be easily recognized.

Oh smug!

2009-04-14T13:06:00.000-07:00

Remember me...and how I bragged about the blanket I was making, the one I thought I didn't have enough yarn for?

Sure didn't! and I found this out at 10 pm last night...too late for a Joann run. Did I mention the shower was at lunch time today? No? well it was I figured I could run to Joann's by work and get me a Caron one pound in Rose...good plan. Nope! Dang you Valencia!!! They don't carry Rose! So I drive to Michael's...they'll have it! NOPE!!! but I did have a swatch so I matched it as closely as possible...(failed miserably)

I figured I would eat cake and duck out early work through lunch and have it ready for him in the afternoon?! YES! mission accomplished!

For Miranda Griffith

(sorry, lighting sucks in the conference rooms)
I hope they like it?!

Ta-da...

2009-04-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

I'm working on a CROCHETed blanket! I know shocking, right...I'm using a pattern from owlishly (love her stuff!) the pattern is called Cobijita florecita (flower baby blanket)...it's very easy to follow and I've made huge progress. My only concern is that I'm running out of yarn!

This is what I have so far...I've made seven and I'm working on the 8th now but I'm supposed to have 10! if I have too I might just make it smaller with the 8? and see how it looks.

Happy Easter!

2009-04-12T09:19:00.000-07:00

Hope you have a nice one! I'm cooking this year! I've never made Easter dinner and I thought it would be a good idea to start...I think it'll be ok.

bags 2 - loremor 0

2009-04-11T08:52:00.000-07:00

They beat me...I was trying so very hard but I was not able to fight with them any longer. I decided to branch out a little and make another type of bag. I mean I LOVE the Amy Butler, birdie sling but I wanted to try so thing new. I've had my eye on the beautiful purse patterns by Keyka lou so I figured I'd give one a try...

I used the sweetheart shopper pattern.

and yes, that is a zipper and I can safely say that I WILL NEVER make anything that requires a zipper again! This is the better one of the two...same pattern.

So I was feeling sorry for myself...I thought "I'll just make a birdie sling! I can practically make them in my sleep!" NOPE!!! I screwed that up too! I was having a horrible friday/saturday! I'm still reworking the sling so I have no pictures (or none that I'll actually post!)

Good times...

2009-04-10T18:17:00.000-07:00

A friend and I enjoying a rare night out! Whohooo! I was the designated driver so I only enjoyed 2 of these concoctions...plus a ton of coffee.

=^_^= swoon =^_^=

2009-04-07T10:12:00.000-07:00

It's here and it's lovely!

Spring Break...in my mind

2009-04-06T15:20:00.000-07:00

Right now I am sitting on the beach (in my mind) in Cancun Mexico.

Sipping on a Margarita (in my mind)

and working on my tan (in my mind)

My spring break has officially began! No School for me, all week! so I'm on vacation (in my mind)

Reflection.

2009-04-01T21:18:00.000-07:00

When I look at my son, it's like looking in the mirror. He looks nothing like me...all dad. But sometimes I feel as though he's my reflection. He struggles...with school, with his emotional well-being and self-esteem. I see myself in him everyday and it makes me sad. I know how hard his life will be...but how do I help him? How can I prevent all the hardship he is sure to endure...I know it. I live it. Will I be able to explain it to him...prevent it somehow? My dad struggled so much with me...did he see himself in me? He's never said. His tactics didn't work with me...he is old-school, Mexican through and through. I will not resort to that. But I want my son to make it, to be someone and I don't want it to come to late. As it has with me.

I just needed to talk to someone...and it's easier to open up here.

...like a bee.

2009-03-31T08:08:00.000-07:00

I had a very productive weekend. First The western quilt top...I like the looks of it so far. But I didn't work on it as much as I wanted to, I got this far on Sunday afternoon...the rest of the weekend was spent making bags!

This bag I made for my sister...she bought the fabric and I had the pattern. I think I'm getting better...just don't look too closely! You'll see that my straight lines, wave a little at times.

The lining is a DARK purple with black polka dots so it was very hard to photograph.

I modified the pattern and put outside pockets on the sides...like she requested. I also split the handle in 2 instead of the sling handle the pattern originally calls for.

The next bag I made for the other sister, it's a diaper bag and it's SO CUTE! I love it and I can see me making a LOT more of these for future babies to come...unfortunately none will be my own (that ship has sailed). I used the same Amy butler pattern with similar modifications as above...except I put the outside pockets in the front of the bag.

I love the little iron on frogs!

I hope the mama-to-be love the bag and uses it often!

This morning as I was getting ready for work...I was thinking about how crafty I am (as I looked at all available surfaces that are/were covered in supplies...yarn, hooks, pins, scissors, scrap fabric...) but it dawned on me that my whole family is crafty. You've seen my crafts...but my other sister is an interior designer that's pretty crafty. The other sister is a cake decorator and she does an awesome job. Our dad dabbles in working with wood...I wish I had pictures of the work he's done but I do not. Take my word for it...he does a good job too.

So I come from a family of crafters and I think it really neat!

All this could be yours...

2009-03-27T20:34:00.000-07:00

Just by Visiting While they play and entering her Destash giveaway! Where her allergy can be OUR gain!!! ummm really sorry about the allergy though!

WisHy, wAshY

2009-03-27T09:52:00.000-07:00

I feel as though I'm all over the place...spread too thin...going no where FAST. Ever have those days? Try months! I think it's school...I get completely wrapped up in myself. I've neglected friends and family and crafting. I'm slowly finding my center...where all things balance out. I called Janice and made a girl-date with her (might happen). Spring break for the boys has been a nice break...maybe D will go back to school refreshed and ready to take on the rest of the school year...and hopefully pass 8th grade?! and crafting...{smile} I've done some of that too!

This is going to SIL for a baby shower...

and I started my cowboy quilt! I'm so excited about it...I know some of you out there in blogland would rather pierce your eardrums, then listen to some country but not me...I'm a cowgirl!

I'm a little stuck...originally I wanted to make the quilt like the picture above but then I thought maybe I could add a solid on one side like this...

(I know...blurry)but you get the idea! Thoughts?
Tonight I start a diaper bag for my sister. That should be...interesting?

Oh what a feelin!

2009-03-23T08:44:00.000-07:00

No, I'm not dancing on the ceiling...but it's pretty close! I wanted to share some fabric goodness!
I love these patterns and I can't wait to start cutting! I'm hoping this one will come out a little straighter and a little more me.
These two (3) are for separate quilt tops...The smaller squares will go together and I'll be starting on those first! and the bigger pink squares are a funky retro pattern that looked so fun I couldn't pass it up!

I'm also crocheting! I'm just about finished with a baby blanket for my SIL. I should have pictures soon...I love spring! All my creativity start flowing again!

See, I do....

2009-03-20T09:48:00.000-07:00

Crochet! I know I've veered of the subject of crochet for some time but I think it's burnout from the marathon afghan Christmas! Although I have made various small projects, the latest is the Phanie a free pattern from Berroco. I love how easy it was to make but I'll have to modify it for my gigantic head (I need a big brain to hold all my ideas) but enough of the dialog...

I like a slouchier (?) hat and this one isn't slouchy enough for my (BIG) head. I'll try again, maybe more rounds? But I love the color!

...Aloha!

2009-03-16T08:27:00.000-07:00

This month The Morgan clan was tasked with surprising the MOTHER for her 50th birthday. It was great and she WAS surprised! We all had a task in the planning...I had the cake.

With the help of my baker sister. This is what we came up with. I also made the beach bag...remember this?

I still have one more item to complete...a Lei, I'll have it done this week. I know it's late but I was at a loss on the contruction of it. I think I've figure out how to now.

The family pitched in and bought the Mother a trip to Hawaii!