American Girl Doll Headband

My younger girls still play with their American Girl Dolls, which I absolutely love. They aren't obsessed like they once were, but all it takes is a new outfit or accessory for them to be all over their dolls again.  

So I just had to make my baby's doll a cute knit headband.

Isn't it adorable? I'm thinking I'll make some newborn ones in the near future. 

Until the next time. . . .

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All I Want Is A Real Spring and Summer This Year

Technically it is Spring here, however, if you saw how much snow we have, you'd laugh. I'm not posting snow photos. I've seen enough of the white stuff for a while, but if you're curious, check out photos at the Anchorage Daily News site. Since we've reached and broke the record snow fall for the Anchorage area, I'm now ready for a real Spring and Summer with above 40 degree weather, sunshine, flowers, and green grass. It's going to be a while so store bought flowers will have to do. 

Hope ya'll are having a beautiful Spring where ever you are! Until the next time. . . 

I'm Back!

Well sort of anyway. . . . I've had absolutely no interest in blogging or blog stalking lately, not really sure why. So much for my New Year's resolution to keep up this blog. Oh well, good thing I don't have many followers or I'd be feeling guilty. Perhaps I'll become one of those super bloggers who makes money off my blog someday and I'll actually keep it up, but I hardly think that'll happen. In the mean time, let me tell you what I've been up to. 

I have been knitting. During my stay in Seattle, while my Dad was recovering from open heart surgery, I picked up knitting again. I had only known the basic knit stitch and a how to make a dish rag. I had no idea what the stitches I used were called.

While I was at the Fisher House, they brought in a volunteer to do a knitting circle. I took advantage of the knowledge presented and learned one new stitch, that's right one! I know it wasn't much, but I learned the pearl stitch, and it was enough to perk my interest in learning more. So when I got home, I looked online, watched YouTube videos and made a couple of hats, not shown in any of the photos.

Then I decided to try out headbands or head wraps, as they are the big rage around here. I tried out a couple different knit patterns for the wrap and tried out several flower patterns, which I crocheted. The pink one here was my second attempt. It is shown without the finishing buttons. 

I've seen these sold at many local shops, but most sold at the popular shops are mass produced in China and sold starting at $28. 

I ended up making several for my daughter to give away as birthday presents, sold a couple, and have even been asked to make custom wraps. 

So while I've been absent from the blog world, I've been having fun with fibers.

My next goal is to make smokerings and scarves out of qiviut, my all time favorite fiber. Who knew knitting and crocheting could be so fun and relaxing!

Until the next time. . . 

Thankful

I just returned from accompanying my dad to Seattle, Washington for 12 days so he could have open heart surgery. Thankfully the surgery went well and my dad is recovering nicely. 


My dad is a Vietnam Veteran. He didn't retire from the Army, but he served about 19 months in Vietnam earning him VA privileges. Many would laugh at the use of privileges, especially when it comes to government run health care, but when you don't have health insurance, as many in this country don't, believe me, it is a privilege. During his time at the Puget Sound VAMC, I encountered many vets, most were in pretty rough shape. Seeing these people and their families made me appreciate our country, the men and women who serve to protect it, and their families, that much more.
  
As a military wife I am very familiar with the sacrifices that not only our soldiers make, but that we, the families, make. I realize it's not Veterans' Day, but we shouldn't just reserve one day out of the year to show our gratitude. Remember to thank a Vet today and if you're looking for a little more than words to show your thanks, there are always volunteer opportunities at VA clinics.

To my fellow military wives, thank you for your sacrifices. As a small token of my appreciation, I wanted to design something to cut on my Silhouette Cameo that would represent many wives. I made this for a fellow military wife whose husband, a Blackhawk pilot, is on his 4th or 5th deployment. Thanks Paige, you're an amazing wife, mother, and person! 


I know it's often difficult to see, especially during campaigns where the political divide is so obviously evident, but now more than ever, I am certain that I live in the greatest country and couldn't be more thankful.