Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Packer Cammo Purse

For those that want to be a little less traditional, but still show their team spirit, I created this "cammo" purse out of fabric I found in Green Bay. I added a larger "G" so there would be no mistaking it was a Packer purse. My DH said he would use it for an ammo bag. NOT :-)






Packer Purse



I love having a Packer purse to carry around to show I love my team. I only have totes left as I have given away all my purses. I found this "tiger stripe" fabric when I was in Green Bay in cotton duck and figured it would make a great purse. I hand quilted some of the logos, lined it and added the Packer "G".












Thursday, August 21, 2008

Packers Players cruise 2008

This was my second Packer Cruise--really enjoyed seeing players and meeting up with old friends.


Greg Jennings
Daryn Colledge
Greg Jennings-Mike & Carol
Nick Barnett
Nicole Jennings

Packers Players

It was very cool to go on the Packer Players Cruise and get my picture taken with the players & families.


Gilbert Brown
Aaron Rodgers
Nick Barnett

My Oregon State cloth

Beth at TheGatheringRoom.org took the Oregon State logo and charted it for me so that I could make this cloth. Next I will do one in all black and orange.


Exchanges Received

These are a few of the exchanges I have received






From Evie at TheGatheringRoom.org

2 granny squares, 2 skeins of yarn, patterns, candy













From Kathie at The GatheringRoom.org
6 coasters & doily to match



















From Sue at Swapaholic
4 coasters & potholder

A few of my crochet projects



























































Tips to make our lives easier

1-Safety pins work as quick stitch markers



2-Use a dental floss threader to thread beads onto your worsted weight yarn. Much easier than trying to make sure the hook will go through the bead.



3-Buy an extra pencil pouch next time you are in the store. A zipper pouch is perfect for keeping all your small supplies together--scissors, crochet hooks, tape measure, etc.



4-Use sticky notes to mark your place on your pattern. This has saved me from getting lost, as I am prone to do.