Happy Mothers Day

I want to wish every Mom and Mom To Be a very Happy Mothers Day.  It should be Mothers Day every day lol.

Happy Mothers Day!

New Projects - Patterns

I have been busy - finished some new patterns and wanted to share them with you.  Here are a few of the patterns:

This is my Crocheted Matryoshka Babushka Dolls - Large measures 5-1/2". Medium measures 4" and Small measures 2-1/2".

This is Sam the Sock Monkey.  He measures 12".  Child safe, no removable parts.

These two cuties are my Crocheted Tiny Tot Baby Twins.  Each doll measures 7".  Child safe, no removable parts.  The toy pacifier is optional.

This little guy is Crocheted Tiny Micro Bear.  He measures 2-1/2".

This is Crocheted Hilda The Hippo.  She measures 7" long and 7" tall.

This is my Witty Bitty Collection - Witty Bitty Gerry the Goat.  He is the small version of my original Gerry The Goat pattern.    Lil Gerry measures 4-1/2" tall and 4" long.

This is the original Gerry and Lil Gerry together.

All of these patterns are available at my Etsy, Artfire and Ravelry stores.

Happy Crocheting!

Questions

I wanted to pop a quick note - if you have a question about any of my techniques or my patterns, it is easier for me to respond via email.  Drop me a note and I will respond.  It is difficult to answer your questions through my blog.

Thanks!

My Three Angels

I am still adjusting to losing my Hollywood this past weekend. He has joined his buddies - Midnite on left, passed at 17 years of age, Baby in Center, passed at 15 years of age and Hollywood, on right, passed at 15 years of age. They are in Kitty heaven, together again.
Zeus seems a little disoriented, he lost his playmate.


Zeus and Hollywood together, a loving moment.

Rest In Peace Hollywood

Hollywood, 1998 - 2012. I loved you dearly and you will be missed. You were a special cat, in many ways, brought such joy and warmth in my life. My heart is heavy with your loss, but I know you are no longer in pain. Rest in Peace Hollywood.

Lend Me A Kitten

I will lend to you for a while
a kitten, God said.
For you to love while he lives,
and mourn after he’s dead.

Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
or maybe just two or three.
But will you, ‘till I call him back,
take care of him for me?

He’ll bring his charms to gladden you
and should his stay be brief,
you’ll always have his memories
as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return.
But there are lessons you can give
I want this kitten to learn.

I’ve looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true,
And from the folk that crowds life’s land
I have chosen you.

Now will you give him all your love,
nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take
my kitten home again?

And my heart replied,
“My Lord, Thy Will Be Done.”
For all the joys this kitten brings,
the risk of grief I’ll run.

We’ll shelter him with tenderness,
we’ll love him while we may.
And for the happiness that we’ve known,
forever grateful stay.

But should you call him back
much sooner than we planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand.

If by our love we’ve managed
your wishes to achieve,
in memory of his sweet sweet love,
please help us while we grieve.

And when our cherished kitten
departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul
for us to love all his life.

Author Unknown

More New Porjects

I am on a roll.... I have all these ideas floating in my head, not enough time to get them all done. Here are few that I did finish. All new additions to my Witty Bitty Collection.


This is my Witty Bitty Baby Panda, 3" tall.

Witty Bitty Hippo Twins, sitting Hippo is 3-1/2" tall and standing Hippo 3-1/2" tall and 3" long.


















And this Witty Bitty Baby MollyMoo. This one happens to be my favorite. She is the smaller version of my large MollyMoo the Amigurumi Cow. Baby MollyMoo measures 4" tall and 3-1/2" long.

All of these patterns are available at my Etsy and Artfire stores and also in Ravelry.

My brain is on an overload right now, more new goodies to come!

Happy Crocheting!

New Projects

Well here I am, after taking a hiatus from my crafts. After my move, I was so disoriented with a lot of my things in boxes. I think I am finally coming around. So, with that said, I want to share some of my new projects. I will be posting pattern information soon. So here they are:

This is Roley Poley Easter Bunny. Bunny measures 6" tall, from base to tip of ears.




This is my Crocheted Baby Rag Doll Anne and she measures 9" tall.


My Witty Bitty Rag Doll Annie - she is a tiny one and measures 5" tall.


And my last one, my Witty Bitty Piggy Twins, each is 3-1/2" tall.

Pattern info will be coming soon!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I wanted to take this opportunity and wish everyone a very Healthy, Happy, Peaceful and Prosperous New Year. Another year is passing, and as I reflect on 2011, I am hoping 2012 will be more fruitful. I have been so busy with so many things this year I feel I did not have a productive year as far as my crafting goes. I am hoping 2012 will be better. Stay tuned for some new patterns! Stay safe.

Happy New Year!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Wishing everyone Happy Holidays! May your days be filled with family, friends and loving memories.

Merry Christmas!

More Projects

It has been a while since I posted, I have had so many things going on, not enough time in the day to get them done. But I do have some completed projects from my readers which I felt was worthy of sharing. And here they are:



This is Ellie, the Crocheted Poodle.



This Peanut, the Witty Bitty Elephant.



And this is the Crocheted Shell Bookmark.

Aren't they beautiful? Thank you for letting me share these. Let me see your wonderful projects and I would love to share them with all my readers.

Happy Crocheting!

Another Winner!

Shannon from El Paso, Texas finished Snoopy for her son. I wanted to share this with everyone. How cute is that?!? Her son loved it. Thank you Shannon for letting me share your Snoopy with everyone. Great job!

2012 Crochet Calendar Update

I had a few readers email me asking which of my patterns were published. Here is a list:




Pugsly The Puppy
May 2

















Witty Bitty Baby Lamb
October 17













Witty Bitty Baby Elephant
June Bonus















Egbert The Elephant
August 17











Roberta The Rabbit
November Bonus














Crocheted Neck Cozy
July 13











Witty Bitty Baby Kitty
September 5











There are rumors that the Crochet Calendar will discontinue, but from what I have heard, there will be a 2013 calendar. My only suggestion is to write Accord Publishing and voice your options in continuing with this wonderful calendar. My guess is that if they see there is a large popular demand, the calendar will definitely continue.

I want to thank everyone for all of the wonderful positive comments. Happy Crocheting!

Zeus Update

Well here he is, Zeus! He is a year old already. Time sure did go by fast. His floppy ears are starting to perk up, taking on the distinct Chi look. I was hoping his hyper activity would settle down a little, but no luck, lol. He is still super active and gets into everything, chewing anything and everything in sight, including my shoes and knitting needles! He is a hoarder too.... hoards everything in one little corner in my bedroom. When I find something missing, I check his little spot and sure enough, it is there. But all in all, he is a joy and I love him to death. That's my Zeus update for now.



Here is a rare loving moment, Hollywood and Zeus together.

2012 Crochet Calendar

It's here, the 2012 Crochet Calendar. I am pleased to say I have several patterns published again in the calendar. The calendars will be out for sale end of August. Some really beautiful patterns submitted by some really creative and talented crocheters. Happy Crocheting!

HK Parade

As I have always said, I love to see the completed project from my readers. Here are a few from Hippywitch, a parade of HK! How cute and adorable! Check them out.....





Hello Kitty

















Hula Kitty




















Goth Kitty













Thank you Hippywitch for letting me share these adorable kitties! Keep those projects coming!

My Melody Look-A-Like

Here is a photo of My Melody Look-A-Like submitted by one of my readers. How cute is that! I love to see your completed projects, drop me a note with the pic and I will be more than happy to post it here. Isn't she adorable? Great job!

Keeping Busy

Well I have been keeping busy with some new projects. Unfortunately, no crochet patterns yet, but I did finish a knit shawl and knit wide scarf. I also made some new jewelry, my reward, lol. As soon as I get the pics and finalize the pattern, I will post the shawl and scarf. But, in the meantime, here are some pics of the jewelry I made. My jewelry whim changes, and lately, I have been on the precious stones. I discovered this incredible bead shop here in Los Angeles, and wow, what a selection and assortment of gorgeous beads and findings. I feel like a kid in a candy store when I go there and it takes all of my energy to refrain from spending a small fortune there. Here are some of the jewelry items I made:


Carnelian Pendant and Earrings.


Blue, Green and Red Corundum Bracelet


Emerald and Rudy Briolette Pendant


Sapphire Briolette Pendant and Earrings



Emerald Briolette Pendant



Ruby Briolette Pendant


More to come later.

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July everyone. It has been a while since I posted anything, and I feel terrible. I have some new projects finished, a shawl and some jewelry... I just need to get some pics and post them.

Here we are July already, I cannot believe how quickly the time is going, it is just flying by. I want to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th!

It's Been A While

Well, it has been a while. I did not drop off the face of the earth, just had a lot of things happening. Since my move, I have been kind of disjointed, no motivation. And since my move, I am working now, so my time is limited. I come home tired, feed the animals, walk the dog, next thing I know, it starts all over again, like a wind up robot, lol. Oddly enough, I am doing more knitting, mostly in front of the TV. Working on a project, will post that pattern as soon as I am done. Well, that's it for now.

It's Snowing!

Can you believe snow in Southern California?!? We hit record lows in temperature here the last few days. My friend sent me these pictures, and sure enough, it was snowing in Southern California! He awoke New Years Day and this is what he saw. We were as low as 30 degrees at night, and for us spoiled Californians, that is down right cold! Here are the pics - what a sight to wake up to! Palm trees with snow on it, lol.