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Work in progress

I can’t have just one thing in progress at a time – that would be boring,

Things I’m working on – http://www.crochettoday.com/crochet-patterns/wrap-re-make using Patons Fresco in a buttery yellow (hook size 6mm);

http://www.crochettoday.com/crochet-patterns/runaway-menagerie-mama-baby-panda – I’ve started the Panda, using #10 crochet cotton (so it will be miniature) in off-white and black, of course, using 150 mm hook. My eyes certainly are what they once were; I’m finding it harder to do this fine stuff than I used to.

I made http://www.crochettoday.com/crochet-patterns/blooming-sun-hat using Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (4 ply worsted weight). It is a little big but perhaps if I wash it in hot water and dry it in the hot dryer it will shrink some.

I ran out of the pink yarn for the watermelon sweater, so it is on hold for the moment.

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Slideshows

I’m working on two slideshows for Bloomingdale Mennonite Church – one of pictures from the past year and one of pictures from many past years. These will be shown at the Annual meeting in May. I have pictures that Dad took, Volker took, as well as pictures from various people from the congregation. I am working on getting permission to use background music from Bryan Moyer Suderman.

The lamp in this picture was found under the steps when the church was renovated in 1984. Once it had been part of a “chandelier” that hung in the sanctuary. During the 200th Anniversary celebrations it was used as a logo.

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Watermelons and Lattice

Marjorie and I drove to Paris this morning to visit Mary Maxim’s. Our biggest purchases were magazines. Some wonderful patterns!

New Mini Wrap Sweater
I have started a new “Mini Wrap Sweater” for my favourite baby, this time in a larger size. I chose to make it green and pink – a little watermelon. The yarn is Caron Simply Soft Brites, using hook 4.5 mm — I’m switching to a 5.5 hook.

In the newest Crochet Today! (May/June 2010) magazine is a “Lattice & Swirls Top.” I think I will use the thread I originally bought for Mina’s dress to make this top. Thread is Nazli Gelin’s Garden; hook is 3.5mm.

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