Thursday, July 19, 2007

An Enchanting Wedding


Hello Everyone!
I must apologize for the sudden departure! I have been busy with the wedding of my youngest daughter Laurie. It was an awesome wedding and a fun reception set in a meadow of a nice ranch in the woods. With garden faires, Dragons among the folliage and the dancing little fairy flower girl it was both magical and enchanting.

I had the pleasure of spending time with an online friend I've known for at least four years. It was the first face to face meeting and the hug was absolutely awesome! We took a day to crochet and dip in the pool..spend time with some of my family in the park on a picnic..help my oldest daughter and have dinner with her. Crocheting was happening even at the reception..giggle..can we say hooked?

Crocheter's Attic has been moved to a new site. It has a new name as well. Its called, "Crafters in the Attic" giving credit to all of our crafters.
Here is the url, http://craftersintheattic.nexo.com/

We have a wonderful place now. It allows us individually to develop our own webpages, to have an arcade in which to play games. Two different message systems are at our disposal as well as places for patterns, and links. Every day we learn new things with this system. It is not like yahoo where we can't do anything..or we don't get posts..Freedom is definitely a commodity here and we love it!

I'm personally working on two sweaters for my gs's who are to be born next month. I'm working on receiving blankets for them too. I have a blanket started but I'm thinking of changing the pattern. Currently in the group we are on a Senior event, called, Summer Wind. It will be a lot of fun to make things for them. They are connected with Ameritas and are interested in having teens work with seniors. This project should really help a connection between young and old. Also we have our orphans in the latter part of the year. It will help us be able to get things out to all the children in that program. And through all this we will be reaching out to the poor in this country and globally. Am I excited! You bet I am! When I first started this group I wanted to be able to make a difference in the lives of those who have such grave needs. I don't have finances to give but I can crochet and sew. Those talents combined with those of our members should make a ripple in life's waters. Sometimes in life we lose control and say things we don't mean. Its like a ripple in that water. Why not make something with love and toss it out in the water's of life. Make a ripple and effect everyone!

I must end this tonight. I have something to finish up before bed.

Until we meet again!
Hook's Up!
Leslee
http://craftersintheattic.nexo.com/

Saturday, July 07, 2007

Saturday thoughts


Hello Sunshines!

Wow! what a great day it is today!..Its been very hot here in Magalia. I guess it could be worse. I don't take heat well. After some of my family leave today I will be back sewing. I need to run to the store and get some elastic for the waist of the pants I've made. Then hem them up and I'm done with them. The top isn't difficult but the material stinks! Its hard to make do what I want it to do. Rather slippery. I really want to get it done and over with so I don't have to think on it.

I have a few projects waiting for me to come back to. One is that little sweater for one of my expected grands, and another is a blanket that I need to work on. e-Patterns Central is a place I just bought a pattern from. Actually I purchased a few. Giggle. You know they are so cheap. So here I got two patterns and at the top was a question to add another for .99 cents..Of course, I went ahead and said yes. I love that site as you get your patterns right away and there is no shipping and handling costs. I got an afghan called Catty Corners. Its beautiful! I also got a new pattern for a little girl's sweater.The cheap pattern was for Jiffy Shells. Jiffy Shells is an afghan for beginner's. I was thinking it would be a nice one for our teen crafting group.

Today Teen Crafters in the Attic was created. This is a teen group that will craft things for their peers and others in need. We will be teaching them to craft and make things for pleasure as well.
Crafters in the Attic is the adult group. They are all working on a senior event. Its called Summer Wind. I really like making things for babies but its nice to make things for seniors as well.

Until we meet again!
Hook's Up!
Leslee
craftersintheattic@nexo.com

Friday, July 06, 2007

New Things to Enjoy!


Today we got a new lady in Crafters in the Attic. She is affiliated with a group in East Oakland that helps teen mom's. Its good to have her here.I hope we each can get something good with our union.

I almost have my pants finished for the wedding. They are in pink crepe. The top is started. Its a pink flimsy see through with satin flowers on one side. Its pretty material. I'm trying to roll this small piece of it to be a loop and it rolls and comes undone. Haven't figured out how to get around it. Too much noise today from the kids. The swamp cooler causes the door to swell so my sewing room door will not close. Ever feel like running away?..right now I do. The pressure to finish as the wedding is in seven days!

I will not have the time for other projects till this wedding is done and over. I will have the pleasure of visiting with two friends from my group who are able to attend. It should be fun to sit and crochet and talk. Possibly pick up some new skills. I have a darling knitted baby footie pattern,(e-PatternsCentral.com) I want to make for my two new grandsons who will be born next month or sooner, depending on the mom's. I also got a sweater pattern I want to make and see if I can enlarge for larger children.

I wish you all a peaceful evening,

Until we meet again!
Hook's Up!
Leslee
craftersintheattic@nexo.com

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Hello Everyone!


Surprise!

I'm back! I apologize to all who read this. I have had two major things happen in my family along with the wedding of my youngest daughter Laurie. She will marry July 14th. So we have a bridesmaids luncheon on sunday and last minute details.


First, a small recap of the two major things. My oldest daughter Holly/husband Bear are expecting, her heart is an issue that is being watched closely. They lost their home and moved in with one of my son's/wife/daughter. Next Bear was informed that his son from another relationship was in Pennsylvania. Apparently the mom kidnapped him from California. He is a special needs child. She had an appointment with CPS and blew it off. Took him and all she could and fled. She is in jail on federal charges. CPS has checked the home where Holly/Bear are staying and are telling Pennsylvania to send the little boy home. Which means Bear will have to take off work to fly out to get him.


The second crisis, ahh..where do I begin? short version, My son Casey's wife needs mental health counseling and she was abusing him and the kids. A close family friend who just brought her own kids out of crisis in Arkansas by moving them and their things back here to California gave him courage to get out of that home. Sad thing, mom is really a sweet lady who is ill. Good thing is they are out of the home. The friend is helping him care for the kids while he goes through the task of ending their marriage and getting counseling for him and the kids. Tough work, I know first hand as I brought my own family out of a crisis years ago. I now have silver hair as a result.


All this and a wedding..oh and three babies coming..two in August, one in November. The two in August are boys. The one in November is a girl.


Crafting?..lol..not a lot I assure you. I was a safe house and shelter for Casey and children. I did manage to sew my pants for the wedding. They are nearly done. Then I'm making a light flimsy type top that goes over a comfy tank top. I decided to be comfortable. It will be hot that day.

I have two dear friends who will be there that day. I'm so looking forward to their arrival. And to visit with them.


News!

Crocheter's Attic has moved to Nexo.com. It has a new name, Crafter's in the Attic. We moved due to yahoo's service. I felt the ladies in the group deserved a better site and service. We also needed to change our name to reflect everyone there. So far so good. The ladies have found that they have their own webpages to play with and decorate and blog. One of my sons, David, is now our IT guy. He is the technician that helped us design our site. Kudos and many thanks to him!

We also added an Arcade feature for the members to enjoy. Still working to design our database and get a message system that better fits our needs..


Our current events are Knit for Kids and Summer Wind. Knit for Kids is very strict in that you have to use their patterns. They do have crochet and knit but some of the ladies seem to have difficulty and decided they can't do it. So, we have Summer Wind. It is a facility for seniors. This is something we have done before and shouldn't have difficulty with. We will be helping ICN with orphans and poor children in the U.S. and in Peru this year. Our teen group still needs to be modified a bit but we will get there.


I wish you all a cool evening, its been 103 today.Like ouch!


Until we meet again!

Hook's Up!

Leslee