Introducing John

I haven't been here since June. Shame on me. I have some great news for you. I have a beau. (hanging head shyly...) His name is John Ludlun. He's 2 years older than I am, still works, has a store on E-bay and volunteers time for WINK television personality, Jim Ferrell. I met him on the internet, Match.Com while I was on my extended vacation of approximately 2 months. We talked long distance while I was in Ohio and during my trip back home.

I got to know him and liked what I heard. We exchanged photos and I liked what I saw too. I had been home 2 days and he came to see me. We've been seeing each other since. That was the end of August.

I have included a photo of us on our trip to Kennedy Space Center. I really enjoyed my visit there.

J.B. Saga Ended

Looks like I don't have to feed J.B. anymore. I found out the maintenance man of the park caught him in a cage and took him to the pound. There he will be kept for a certain period of time to see if someone will want him. After that I don't want to say....

Hugs, Nana

JB Showed UP Finally!

Well the little critter finally showed up. When she passed by the window I tapped on it and she meowed. Since I am a total wimp when it comes to cats, I got a plate of dry food her him. He wanted to run away, but I kept following him around the house. He ran between some plants and stayed there. I slowly placed the plate of food on the cement for him, and when he got wind of it, nothing was going to stop him from eating. That was two days ago. Wonder when he will show up again.

Until next time...

Hugs, Nana

Haven't seen JB...

I keep looking for JB, but she hasn't shown up again. Eventually she will, I'm sure. Will keep you posted!

Until the next time, you've read

Nana's Mews!

More Photos of Orion

Just a couple more photos of that ever so adoreable
Orion.

Orion Wesley

I fell in love with this tot the minute I saw his photos. He was so tiny with so much medical contraptions attached to him until you could hardly see him. He has now picked up weight and is over 4 pounds . This photo is one of the more recent ones. He was laying on his side. I flipped the photo up and just look at that cutie pie!

Orion is the baby I crocheted the Crib Blanket for. I know he will enjoy it very much.

Congratulations to Mom and Dad.... what a darling little member of the family!

Hugs, Nana

7 Random Facts About Myself

Hi,

I've been tagged by Steph. This is the way it works. Add 7 random facts about yourself on your blog. Once you are tagged, you must tag 7 other people. Then add their blog to your list.


7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT MYSELF:

1. I have been crocheting almost as many years as my age.
2. My heart flutters each time I see a dead animal on the road.
3. Every one doesn't understand me. I think I have a split personality.
4. I am truly a romantic. Mr. Right is out there somewhere... I just haven't met him.
5. I love jokes that are clean and super funny. Give me Maxine every time!
6. My calunary abilities supersede the number of people I feed.
7. I live with two wonderful males. Romeow and Bert my cats!

Just Black...

Today I got the scare of a lifetime! Several years back I lost a cat that was black with a white spot on her neck. Her name was Lokkett. That is what the white hair is called under the neck. Lokkett's spot was no bigger than a dime. I still think of her. To get back to the scare... a black cat came up to my house. I sat there and watched her (I'm assuming a her) walk past the window I was sitting at drinking coffee. I couldn't move at first... then I tapped on the window and when she turned around there was no white spot... just black. Romeow was sitting there with me and started the throaty growl cats do when someone else is invading their territory. I hushed him by asking him if I should feed her. Well, she came closer to the window and meowed to me. I suppose she was hungry, and it took everything I could do not to feed her. If she comes around again, I will call her JB.

Nana's Mews

Baby Crib Blanket

I have finished crocheting a baby crib blanket for Orion. He is the grandson of a friend. Orion was born premature but is doing very well.

The blanket was done in a shell stitch changing colors of green, blue, pink and cream.

Famous Librans

Famous Librans Provided by Astrology.com

Uncover the celestial secrets of all your favorite celebrities..

Celebrity	Birthdate
Kevin Sorbo	September 24
Barbara Walters	September 25
Catherine Zeta-Jones	September 25
Christopher Reeve	September 25
Heather Locklear	September 25
Michael Douglas	September 25
Will Smith	September 25
Olivia Newton-John	September 26
Meat Loaf	September 27
Shaun Cassidy	September 27
Brigitte Bardot	September 28
Gwyneth Paltrow	September 28
Janeane Garofalo	September 28
Mira Sorvino	September 28
Naomi Watts	September 28
Bryant Gumbel	September 29
Dominique Moceanu	September 30
Fran Drescher	September 30
Jenna Elfman	September 30
Johnny Mathis	September 30
Julie Andrews	October 01
Mark McGwire	October 01
Mary McFadden	October 01
Donna Karan	October 02
Lorraine Bracco	October 02
Kevin Richardson	October 03
Neve Campbell	October 03
Sting	October 03
Tommy Lee	October 03
Alicia Silverstone	October 04
Rachel Leigh Cook	October 04
Susan Sarandon	October 04
Kate Winslet	October 05
Amy Jo Johnson	October 06
Elisabeth Shue	October 06
Yo-Yo Ma	October 07
Chevy Chase	October 08
Matt Damon	October 08
Sigourney Weaver	October 08
John Lennon	October 09
Brett Favre	October 10
Mya	October 10
Luke Perry	October 11
Hugh Jackman	October 12
Luciano Pavarotti	October 12
Chris Carter	October 13
Kelly Preston	October 13
Nancy Kerrigan	October 13
Paul Simon	October 13
Ralph Lauren	October 14
Sarah Ferguson	October 15
Suzanne Somers	October 16
Tim Robbins	October 16
Chris Kirkpatrick	October 17
Evel Knievel	October 17
Jean-Claude Van Damme	October 18
John Lithgow	October 19
Mickey Mantle	October 20
Carrie Fisher	October 21
Jeff Goldblum	October 22

Clean Shed

I have proof ... my shed is cleaned and organized. I am so tickled. Have my rocking chair inside and a table for my patterns and scrapbooking. Ha! You didn't believe me....

Until the next time.... you've just read

Nana's Mews!

Big Accomplishment -- New Doily

Hello Again,

I am just so pleased with myself! I have been trying to get my shed cleaned out and straightened up for over a year. I DID IT!!! Now I have a rocking chair inside with plenty of room to rock away and crochet!

I have also completed a new design. This one is large. I measured 23" after being blocked. I have to re-crochet the last row because I omitted some picots... yes, those dreadful picots... no wonder I missed some!!! This doily is made in beaded pineapples in Delft Blue, size 10 thread with a #8 steel hook.

Please tell me what you think.

Hugs, Nana

Gathering Fans Pattern

Today I would like to share the pattern for the small doily I designed, "Gathering Fans". Please feel free to make this doily; however, remember this doily is copyrighted and is for your use to crochet only.

If you have any questions regarding the pattern, please feel free to email me.

Enjoy!

Hugs, Nana

Gathering Fans

Designed by Nana

Nana’s Rocking Chair

Copyright 1/2007

Materials Needed:

1 ball size 10 crochet thread - any color

#7 Steel Hook

Stitches Used:

sl st - slip stitch

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

P - picot ( ch 3 sl st in top and side bar of previous st)

V-st - V-stitch (beg V-st:  ch 5 dc in same st; V-st:  dc, ch 2, dc in same st)

4dc cl - 4 double crochet cluster (dc 4 times holding the last 2 loops on hook

     yo and pull thru all loops)

sh - shell (beg sh:  ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc in space indicated; sh: 2 dc, ch 2,

     2 dc in space indicated)

gr - group

NOTES: 1) Beg ch-3 always counts as first dc.

Pattern:

Beg: Ch 5, sl st to join.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 12 sc in loop, sl st in beg sc to join. (12 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1) * dc in next dc, ch 1, repeat from * around; ending with sl st in 3^rd ch of beg ch-3. (12 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 3: Sl st into ch-1 sp, beg sh; sh in each ch-1 sp around; join with sl st in top of ch-3 of beg sh. (12 shells)

Rnd 4: Sl st to ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp; ch 4, sc in next ch-2 sp, around; in last lp

join with ch 1, dc in beg sc. (12 sc, 12 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in lp, ch 5, sc in next lp, in last lp join with ch 1, dc in beg sc. (12 sc, 12 ch-4 sps)

Rnd 6: *Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same sp, ch 5, 2 dc in next ch sp, repeat from * around, join with sl st in beg dc. (12 2-dc grs, 12 ch-5 sps)

Rnd 7: *Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same sp, dc in next dc, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 5, repeat from *around; to join sl st in top of beg ch-3. (12 3-dc grs; 12 ch-5 sps)

Rnd 8: *Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 5, repeat from * around; join with sl st to beg ch-3. (12 4-dc grs; 12 ch-5 sps)

Rnd 9: *Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, 1 dc in next 4 dc, ch 5, repeat from * around, join with st in top of beg ch-3. (12 6-dc grs; 12 ch-5 grs)

Rnd 10: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), [dc in next dc, ch 1] 5 times, ch 5, *4 dc cl using next 4 dc, ch 5, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 6 times, ch 5; repeat from * around, join with sl st in 3^rd ch 0f beg ch-4.

Rnd 11: Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc + ch 2), [dc in next dc, ch 2] 5 times, ch 3, *V-st in top of cl, ch 4, [dc in next dc, ch 2] 6 times, ch 4, repeat from * around; join with sl st in 3^rd ch of beg ch-5.

Rnd 12: Ch 6 (counts as 1 dc, ch 3), [ dc in next dc, ch 3] 5 times, ch 2, *V–st in V-st, ch 3, [dc in next dc, ch 3] 6 times, ch 3, V-st in V-st, ch 3, repeat from * around; join with sl st in 3^rd ch of beg ch-6.

Rnd 13: Ch 7 (counts as 1 dc, ch 4), [dc in next dc, ch 4] 5 times, ch 1, *V-st in V-st, ch 2 [dc in next dc, ch 4] 6 times, ch 2, V-st in V-st, repeat from * around, join with sl st to ch 3 of beg ch-7.

Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in same st, in next ch-4 sp, make 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, sc in dc, ch 3, *V-st in V-st, ch 3, sc in next dc, in ch-4 sp make 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, sc in dc, ch 3, repeat from * around; join with cl st in beg sc.

Rnd 15: Sl st to center dc of next gr, ch 1, sc in same st, [ch 6 sc in center dc of next gr] 4 times, ch 5, *V-st in V-st, ch 5, [ sc in center dc of next gr] 5 times, ch 3, repeat from * around, join with sl st in beg sc.

Rnd 16: Sl st in next 3 chs, ch 1, sc in lp, [ch 6, sc in next lp] 3 times, ch 6, V-st, ch 2, V-st in V-st, ch 6, sc in lp 4 times, repeat from * around, to join sl st in beg sc.

Rnd 17: Sl st in next 3 chs, ch 1 sc in lp, [ ch 7, sc in next lp] 2 times, *ch 7, V-st in V-st, V-st in ch-2 sp, V-st in V-st, ch 7, sc in next lp, repeat from * around, to join sl st in beg sc.

Rnd 18: Sl st in next 4 chs, ch 1, sc in lp, *ch 8, sc in next lp, ch 8, [V-st in V-st, ch 3] 2 times , V-st in next V-st, ch 8, repeat from * around, to join sl st in beg sc.

Rnd 19: Sl st in next 4 chs, ch 1, sc in lp, *ch 9, [V-st in V-st, ch 4] 2 times, V-st in next V-st, ch 9, repeat from * around, to join sl st in beg sc.

Rnd 20: Ch 3, dc, P, 2 dc in same st, ch 5, sc, P, sc in lp, ch-5, [in next V-st make 2 dc, P, 2 dc, ch 6] 2 times, 2 dc, P, 2 dc in next V-st, ch 5, sc, P, sc in lp, ch 5, repeat from * around ending with sl st in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ALTERNATE ENDING FOR THOSE WHO DON’T LIKE PICOTS

Rnd 20: Ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st, in * ch-9 lp make 5 sc, ch 3, 5 sc, ch 3, 5 sc, [sc in dc, ch 2, dc in ch 2 sp, ch 2, sc in dc; in ch-4 lp make 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, sc in dc] 2 times, ch 2, dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sc in dc, in ch-9 lp make 5 sc, ch 3, 5 sc, ch 3, 5 sc, sl st into sc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st in same sc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Neon Gathering Fans

I have finished crocheting another Gathering Fans doily for a CAL I'm in. It is a Mystery bead CAL. I used bright neon beads and thought it came out pretty good.

Monday 1/29

Today is Monday and I had a fairly good day, with the exception of the battery going dead in my truck. Went to the Clubhouse in the park, found Ricky our Grounds keeper and Maintenance Person. Rick had jumper cables and helped me get the truck started. Next door neighbor, Don, also helped.
Both doctor visits were good... nothing exciting to report.
Today I received a long awaited sunflower doily from my friend Joy Ketter. It is
absolutely beautiful.
In one of the groups I belong to, 'Rock-a-Beady', we had a mystery beading challenge using my latest design, Gathering Fans. I'll have to post a photo later as it is drying.
Went out to my oldest sister's, Evelyn, whom I call 'Sister', to show her the crochet magazine with Winter Solstice in it.
I also found out that my brother-in-law, Joe, is planning to sell Grandma's house and is giving me first choice. I really want this house. It's 2 bedrooms and has property that is worth more than the house. Heck, the land is worth more than what I'm paying for the whole deal. Wish me luck! I've got to get the money...

Another Day

Here it is Monday again! I've been negotiating with a client to make her a blanket for her new DIL's wedding in March. It will take 96 squares, 8" each plus the border. I'd say about a week to complete it if I have time.


Talked to my friend Nancy who went to So. Carolina for about a week. I certainly don't envy her as it is cold and wet up there.


Tomorrow is doctor visits with Dr. Asperilla, diabeties, and Dr. Ruggeri, heart/diabeties. Will let you know results.

Holiday Hugs,
Nana

Gathering Fans

Last week I was bored and decided to create a small doily. I came up with this one that I named Gathering Fans. This doily was made specifically for a beaded crochet-a-long in a group I belong to. You can see my version "Neon Fans" in a future post.

Winter Solstice

Recently I designed a doily that was published by "Hooked on Crochet" by Annie's Attic. Below you will see a photo of that doily. I can't tell you how exciting it was to have this doily published. It was the first one, and, of course, the most exciting thing to happen to me. I have always wanted to be published.

I recently heard from the publishing company that they needed more doilies. Of course I can accommodate them!