Color Muse

Long time no see yet again my friends. I have been too busy to blog but Super busy with work, crochet, tie dye, etc. Lots to post about but no gumption to write, only...create. I have, of course, found bits of time to spend browsing through Pinterest, an endless source of inspiration.This time Pinterest or I should say the fabulous photography of our glorious earth has sparked a new color scheme for my latest crochet afghan. I am calling it Autumn Sunset.
Here are the photos that inspired it...

Source: sunsurfer.tumblr.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

Source: tinywhitedaisies.tumblr.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

Source: sunsurfer.tumblr.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

Source: inspiredbythisfeeling.tumblr.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

Source: luxefinds.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

Source: sweetpeapath.tumblr.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

Source: google.co.jp via Jennifer on Pinterest

Feels peaceful doesn't it? Ahh...
I already have a couple more in mind to stitch up once I finish this one.
Yee Haw! Have a great Day.
P.S. It is snowing! ;0)

The Mean Red's

Two days ago I came very close to losing my beloved Cosmo.

For those of you who haven't met her here is a shot...

We have had her since her birth in August of 1996. She is a Border Collie/Pit Bull mix and has been my close companion for nearly fourteen years. Cosmo,or as we call her... Doe'd, started to swell up and drool after her dinner on Sunday and she had to have her tummy deflated by the Veterinarian. We are so lucky we reacted quickly, she surely would have died. On Monday morning we made the decision to have her put down because of the doctors feelings the night before, so I was a complete wreck all day. I had a bad case of "The Mean Reds". Then the doctor called and said she was doing well and we could bring her home. She is a miracle dog! I have never been so relieved, I have my baby back. She is pretty tired though... I am so happy she is back in her favorite chair.

In a lame attempt to get my mind off things I grabbed my camera and took the following photos on my walk to the Post Office.

Spring is here!I liked the fresh red paint on this fire hydrant but just pretend that ugly pile of dirty snow isn't there...Spring struggles around here.

I couldn't leave you with that last ugly image so here is a photo I took the day of my dear cousin's wedding in Portland. She happens to be having a Birthday tomorrow

Happy Birthday Cuz!

I love you J

My First Post, My Own Afghan

I realized that I had never made myself an afghan in the 30 years or so that I have been crocheting. I wanted to make something very cheery, easy/fast, and I needed to use up a bag of old yarn I had inherited. Granny to the rescue! I started my Granny Square Afghan by making squares with random color combos. I would start to get stuck in a rut every now and then and catch myself putting my favorite combos together, but over all I think it came out very unique. I love it actually. Now I have to decide if it needs a border around it. Oh yeah , I also have to tuck in all those little strings from my knots.