March 2008 Archives
Self-Imposed PK Doily Challenge Progress
| Book Name | # Doilies | # Completed | % Completed |
| Pineapple Gallery | 5 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pretty Pineapple Doilies | 5 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Absolutely Gorgeous Doilies | 18 | 1 | 5.56% |
| Elegant in Ecru | 12 | 1 | 8.33% |
| Exquisite Pineapple Doilies | 10 | 1 | 10.00% |
| Exquisite Doilies | 6 | 1 | 16.67% |
| Hierloom Pineapple Doilies | 6 | 1 | 16.67% |
| Mini Masterpieces 30 Little Doilies | 30 | 5 | 16.67% |
| Victorian Spiral Doilies | 6 | 1 | 16.67% |
| Pineapple Elegance | 5 | 1 | 20.00% |
| Doilies with Charm | 7 | 2 | 28.57% |
| Coffee N' Cream Doilies | 9 | 4 | 44.44% |
| Ultimate Doilies | 8 | 5 | 62.50% |
| Simply Delightful Doilies | 7 | 5 | 71.43% |
| Simple Elegance | 8 | 6 | 75.00% |
| Doilies with a Twist | 6 | 5 | 83.33% |
| Wonderful Doilies | 5 | 5 | 100.00% |
| Total | 153 | 44 | 28.76% |
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My 44th doily now is completed from my self-imposed PK Challenge! I've completed my first pattern book of doilies with Glorious from Wonderful Doilies. I decided to "color" this doily by making the pineapples in a contrasting/complimentary solid shade. I used three colors from Valdani size 12: S86, P10 and JP3. There are two different variegated colors and the one solid color. I am estimating that this doily measures at least 16" in diameter.
This doily is going to my Doily Swap partner. I selected this doily pattern for her along with the colors.
I've decided to finish up the two doilies that have been WIPs for far too long before starting any new patterns. I hope to get at least one of them finished before we go on our road trip on April 4th.
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Here is my 2nd doily completed for the year from my Self-Imposed PK Doily Challenge! It is from her newest book Exquisite Doilies. The pattern's name is Michele. She measures 15" in diameter. I made her from two solid colors of Valdani size 12 thread: S86 and S79.
I don't yet know who her new family will be as I will have to find a forever home for her. I'm sure I'll find her new home shortly.
The website I created about the history of our house can be viewed here.
www.bickfordhome.info
Secret Goodies Arrive!
I received my first package of goodies from my marvelous secret pal! She and I have a lot in common, and we have wonderfully chatty e-mail letters. The bonus is she lives in North Carolina! I think she's on the opposite side of the state from where I'll settle. But there is always meeting half-way if she'd be up for it! (Hint, hint)
She loves to thread crochet and tells me she'd been inspired to dig through her stash of patterns. Her even stitches and perfectly formed double crochets just have me hypnotized! I've looked at her work over and over in a state of awe. I am truly a threadie nerd because I get a tingle and thrill just seeing excellent stitch work like that!
The nifty thing she made and sent was a beautiful tape measure crocheted in a lovely antique rose thread! It's so pretty! I had to give it special attention.
She knows I'm a tea lover, so she included some Scottish tea that she is fond of and wanted my opinion on taste. It's very flavorful and a hearty tea! I think it would make an excellent iced tea. It's a morning tea because of how strong it brews, and I love a strong, morning tea.
Thank You, Itsa Secret!
(-:You've made my day!:-)
