Hello Kitty (and neglected blog)



Birfday Mitts

I thought it was time to write.  Actually my friend Jami posted on my facebook wall and reminded me that I've been neglecting my blog.  She didn't say that exactly though.  Just reminded me that there are some people out there that actually read what I post and that she is one of them. :)  Thank you, Jami! 

My knitting lately has been crazy. I've been fairly proud of what I've made though and unfortunately haven't taken pictures of all that I've made. A lot of it has been gifted and I didn't think about pictures until after I've handed my precious work of art over.  I did manage to get a picture or two (or three) of what I've made recently. 

My sister just recently had a birthday and I knew exactly what I was going to make her after a trip to Hobby Lobby a couple of months ago.  These Bulky Green Mittens were so easy to make and I knitted and did a crochet edge on a heart applique.  The pattern is from Knitting Pure and Simple and can be found on Ravelry.  It's called "women's super bulky mitten" or something like that. 


Best pin cushion EVER!



Candy Corn Costume



Before I made those mittens I decided to dig back into a folder that I stored this sweet little cupcake pincushion pattern in.  I seriously have been wanting to knit a cupcake since I learned how to knit.  In fact my favorites on Ravelry has quite a few cupcake patterns on it from back in 2009.  I figured that I am well capable of making one now that it's been a few years and I am a much more experienced knitter than what I use to be.   Take a look!

This cupcake pin cushion is actually pretty cool.  It is knit from the bottom up.  Once I got to the pink frosting I filled it up with a little bit of poly fiber filling and then put one of those tomato pin cushions in there and just kept knitting my way around it.  I learned how to make knitted bobbles which is what gives it the textured edging.  I thought it turned out pretty cute!  Wish I had put filling in the cherry though. :/  I got so excited about it that I just pulled it shut without even thinking about filling it.  Oh well.  It's still cute and holds my pins and needles nicely.

I did manage to take on a couple of orders which I have not been doing much of.  One of the requests though was a little candy corn outfit for a sweet little 3 mos old named Owen. 

Behold.... A picture. 

It took me 4 days to make this which is actually not bad at all considering I didn't use big needles and it was last minute.  I don't have a pattern name for it or anything.  I just kind of what off of what I knew and winged it.  This is what came of it which I think is pretty darn cute if you ask me. 

There is plenty more that I've knitted and have been working on but now my attention has to be focused on Christmas knitting.   I'm hoping this year won't be as stressful as last seeming as how I'm not making anything super complicated or huge.  Just simple knit bits of love for the ones that mean the most to me :) 

Aside from knitting things have been kind of "Meh" around here.  David has been out of town.  I battled strep throat for a couple of weeks.  I've been working on top of taking care of kids, home, and knitting.  Oh and cats.  Can't forget about the cats.  We adopted a new one. 



Human cat tree



 Meet Jemma.  She WAS a stray that found her way into our home, where we have taken care of and have loved on her.  There is a huge long story as to how we managed to get her and it's much longer than what I'm willing to type but needless to say she was destined to be with us and so she is. 

In this picture she has perched herself on my shoulder where she hangs out and likes to snuggle my ears and face. :)  I think she is pretty special. 

Well I suppose it's time for me to do something productive.  :) 

I hope you all are doing well and appreciate you all for reading my random posts when I actually get around to it.  Life is busy and often times the things I enjoy doing go on hold. 

Have a fun and safe weekend everyone!

Blessings.  -Caren

p.s. disclaimer: I will not blamed or held accountable for poor grammer, incorrect spelling, or typos.  :)

Busy Blessings

Ever have those times when you're much busier than you'd like to be?
That has been me.
Over the last few weeks I have been working, working, working, knitting, planning, errand running, and taking care of my loved family that I am sure has been feeling pretty neglected.
Things have FINALLY slowed down and it's a relief.
I stayed in my pajamas for at least half the day yesterday and when I finally decided to shower and get dressed, I wore nothing but cozy clothes.
I had no errands to run, no place to be really, and nothing to teach the teens at the Landing for Celebrate Recovery.
I just got to go and hang out.

I just had some phone calls to make, some emails to check, and some kiddos to hang out with.

I just completed a Market bag class at my LYS.
This class took 3 different meetings to complete and only 1 out of 4 I think actually completed the bag.
It's the Grrlfriend Market Bag off of Ravelry and its a free pattern if you want to look it up and give it a try.
The cast-on is by far the most difficult thing out of the entire project and took 2 hrs itself.
By the time we hit the next day of class (a week later) a couple of them were getting stuck on the pattern repeat that makes the main bag part.
By the third class I had one that was working on the brim and handle of the bag and walked out with bag complete.  All she had left to do was weave in the ends.

What a good feeling it was for the both of us.
She felt accomplished because she completed her very first bag and it was only her 4th project ever.
I felt accomplished because I didn't suck as a teacher. 
Good job to us both!

Next class... Baby Booties.

Found this pattern on Ravelry.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/womb

I thought it was pretty neat!  lol
As you can see it is a knitting uterus.
Why would anyone want a knit up uterus?
Well there are a lot of women that have knit them for their Doulas (sp?) or Midwifes.
I think that would be the most appropriate use of this particular project.

Maybe an obgyn...
But it seriously made me think of the Bible verse that I have written at the top of my blog page.
"...you knit me together in my mother's womb..."
I have officially made this knitting uterus/womb the Sereknitty and Purls mascot and I intend on knitting one... when I have time. 
Until then, it is just an awesome thought. :)

I have a lot of knitting planned out.
I was thinking that I'd knit again for Christmas so I've been trying to plan for that but in addition to that I have been planning for and knitting a little bit for Saiya's 2nd birthday which is in a month. 
I can't believe how time has flown. 

Changes have seemed to come pouring in over the course of 2 years.
In two years I have lost a job.
Given birth to my 2nd child (that almost died)
Had a health scare.
Almost filed for bankruptcy.
Had some difficult friendship/mentor changes.
Got a new job.
Had a child go into preschool.
Now he starts kindergarten on tuesday.
David left a job of 10 years to pursue a new career.
and it seems every week poses a new challenge of some sort.
BUT
these last 2 years have blessed us in a lot of ways.
I don't ever doubt that God will take care of us and our every need.
I don't ever doubt that in my time of struggle, uncertainty, and sorrow that God is right there comforting me and giving me strength.
I have learned that my life plan may not add up with God's and that any life plan that I force, God will be there to make it right.
I know that at the end of the day we have each other.
I know that God has provided us with incredible family and not just biological but church family as well.
In all this change I am blessed and I am proud and stronger than I think I've ever been. 
It is in these things and God working through them and through me that I am able to share about the goodness of God and his provision in my life and that of my family.
God is what gives me hope, purpose, and peace.
I am so thankful.

Well... Enough of the seriousness.
I have a women's retreat to go to!

Love you all!

Caren

The Insanity

 Yay another post before the month of July ends!
I was meaning to post yesterday but I got caught up in work and decided to use the kids nap time as time for me to watch shows aimed towards young teenagers and hang with my Momma.
I know you're jealous....

This coming Thursday (Aug. 2nd) I will be teaching a class on the
"Grrlfriend Market Bag".
This is a free pattern that I found on Ravelry that I absolutely had to make.
I've been wanting to make a market bag for a long time... like since I first learned how to knit but didn't have enough skills to make one easily.
Well since I'm pretty confident in what I know and am totally willing to learn what I don't... I decided that it was time.
I've made 4 in the last 4 months.
It's knit from the bottom up and the cast on was pretty tricky but as long as I kept breathing...
I was golden.
Here is one that I've made for the class.

I've been contemplating making a few and selling them...

Any takers?

I went to Billings, Montana over the weekend with my Mom and Kids to go visit my Grandma.

It had been a little over a year since I had seen her and so I was thrilled when my mom offered to take us with.

We had ice cream every day.

Shopped.

Went Swimming.

Ate at a yummy pizza place.

and found a couple yarn stores.

(one of which I actually went into.)

I was seriously in need of some time out of town and especially with people who are so key in my life.

Wild Purls was a highlight on my trip for sure.

I walked in and immediately felt at home as I browsed at the big selection.

Saiya was busy.

Brodey was busy.

I was busy looking at yarn.

My mom helped me out and kept Brodey preoccupied in the car while Saiya and I kept looking.

I visited with the lady that was working there as we shared some of our favorite things to knit, planned projects for the future, favorite yarn,  and pattern/yarn match-up mistakes.

I walked around a few times and kept gravitating towards this bin of beautiful, soft, luxury yarn that I just could not help but to pick up and pet.

I ended up getting two skeins of it!

Lorna's Lace Shepherds worsted weight.
100%  superwash merino wool

I don't know why I didn't think to look at the tag to see what kind of yarn it was.
I just saw that it was Lorna's Lace and was super soft.
I was sold.
I then got super excited when I realized it was superwash merino wool because I often times prefer it due to its washability and softness.
I like having high quality yarn and still being able to put it in the wash with no worry of felting.
Especially with a toddler that is oh so busy with food and cup.
It was a successful yarn purchase and I walked out of there all sorts of giddy.
If I wasn't worried of looking like a complete fool you could have possibly seen me skipping out of there with bag in hand and ear to ear smile.

Sometimes I feel like I sound insane.
Like I'm just some fiber crazed fool that has completely lost it around yarn.
But I know other knitters understand.
Yarn can either make or break a project.
It adds character.
Texture.
Uniqueness.
Possibly some sentimental meaning.
and not to mention some yarn is hard to knit with and can honestly hurt the hands.
Would you rather knit with some stiff string that has absolutely no give or bounce to it?
Or would you rather knit with something that is soft as it hugs your needles and gives nicely as your needles move in and around it? 
Do you want harsh man made fiber hanging off your body or the body of a loved one that holds no real warmth?
Or something that gives warmth and comfort?
See where I'm going with this?
Yarn is very important to a knitter.
and if we sound crazy...
we just might be but only because we know what's good and have learned to really appreciate all the work that goes into making it and how it makes the knitting experience just that much more enjoyable.

If you're a knitter or crocheter (or both) that does not purchase yarn from a Local Yarn Store I would recommend purchasing Lionbrand's woolease (if you haven't already) which I've found at Walmart and Hobby Lobby.
I've knit with that a few times and have enjoyed it on the occasional project.

Keep your eyes peeled and look at labels.  I know I've seen a few acrylic yarns with wool blends added in like woolease but have also seen some with alpaca and other friendly fibers.
You can still enjoy yarn on a budget.  :)

If you haven't tried luxury yarns...
I dare ya.

I hope your day is going well!

Blessings!
-Caren-

Knits and Finds

 I was hoping to get this blog posted before the kids got up from their nap but I had problems logging in and then had to go through a couple hundred emails before I realized I was in the wrong email account to get my login information.
They are wide awake now as Brodey scrolls through Netflix to pick out a show to entertain them for a few while I do this. 
My computer at home seems to be a little bit more user friendly and so I'm hoping to post more frequently now that I'm not as limited.

For the last 1.5 years I've been wanting a China hutch. 
I even went as far to ask my mom for the one that I grew up with because I just needed a place to put some of my breakables and store some of those keepsakes that I didn't want Saiya's busy little fingers all over.
I'd post on facebook on Casper Mama's Upcycle every once in a while asking for an inexpensive or free china hutch and had no such luck. 
I had just figured that it would be simple to find one at a decent price because I always see people posting on their blogs the stuff that they bought from thrift stores for close to nothing.   They do not live in the state of Wyoming and apparently our 2nd hand shops here in Casper are not always poverty friendly.
Well last month I decided to ask God for one.
"God, please give me a China hutch.  I feel like I've been patient in my search and I would just really like one.  Please give me one...."
And he did!
I had posted on the same facebook page that I have been for over a year and had an immediate response (from someone I knew of all things) saying that I could have theirs for free.
I was thrilled and couldn't wait!
I got it, I moved into it, and it sits full in my dining room.  :) 

 Is it in perfect condition?  No.  But does it have to be?  NO WAY!  There is a little wear on it but I don't mind.  It just gives me a good excuse to paint it later on down the road if I so choose.

Now I didn't ask God for these but they were an awesome garage sale find!  I love garage sales but it seems I don't find much because often times what others see as junk... I see as junk as well.   BUT there have been times when I find something perfect and this last month I did. 
These two red chairs!
SCORE!

The guy that was selling them was wanting $50 a piece but David talked him down to $20 so I got both chairs for under the asking price of one. 
They are so comfortable, and after a little rearranging (and total make over on my knitting corner) they fit perfectly!

I have been knitting!  In fact I have been knitting like crazy. 
I've managed to complete a number of projects in the past couple weeks. 
This dress being one of them!

In addition to that I've managed to knit 2 headbands, 1 washcloth, 1 market bag and this super cute and fairly easy baby sweater.

I started this baby sweater on a Friday afternoon and had it done by a Sunday afternoon.
It was knit using chunky yarn and size 10 US needles which would explain why it wouldn't take so long to do. 
The size I made was a 6 mos.

I've been planning for Saiya's 2nd birthday that is coming up in Sept and have been starting to get ideas for Christmas knitting.
I don't know why I want to torture myself again this year with deadlines and last minute projects.
I just have some ideas going around in my head and they are so awesome that I'm having a hard time passing them up but we will see. 
(will more than likely knit.)

David has been at his job for a little over a month now and all is well so far.
The longer he is there the more comfortable we have become with this change even though there are some things that we are all adjusting to still.
The hours are unpredictable and though he may be given a day off... it doesn't mean it is.
They can call him in at any time and send him home at anytime.
There was one day when he worked from 8:00 a.m. till 4:00 a.m. the next day which included a couple hour break for him to come home, cook, eat, and water the lawn.
He will be going out of town the closer his training comes to an end.
I am just thankful that 1.) He has a job and 2.) God is providing and 3.) He is much happier than he was.
We have a lot to be grateful for!

Brodey will be starting Kindergarten in just a few short weeks.
The closer that time comes the more I consider home schooling, which is weird because I have never felt these emotions before.  haha!
I know things will be ok and if at some point they aren't... I will deal with them then and not be in fear of what he may face.
Just praying and trusting God while I prepare to send my son off to elementary school.
I am so proud of him and feel so privileged to watch him grow into such a neat little dude. 

Whoa.
I guess this is what happens when I don 't post for a while.
Big ol' long winded blog.

Love you ALL

Caren

Life

Still here!  Still blogging when I can!  Thought I'd hop on while I had a free minute.  I know my last post was fairly long winded and lacked pictures and this one might be the same.  Still having issues uploading pics but I managed to get one to load and thought I'd share it. :) 

It's a camera phone pic of this canopy fort that I built for the kids.


Colorful, shady, munchkin house

This particular day was pretty fun!  I work Tuesday through Thursday during the week and so on my days off I try to find something enjoyable for the kiddos and I to do.  This particular day we worked on this fort which hangs mainly from the exposed piping in our apartment.  They enjoyed their early morning sitting in there while watching cartoons.

We got dressed, went to the library to return and check out new books for Brodey, and then went to Metro Coffee Co. for a fruit smoothie.  The kids were so happy as they walked out with cup in hand and smile on their face.  

It was a fun morning which lead to lunch and a late nap... not just for them but for me too.  NAPS ARE AWESOME!

Update On David's Work:  My husband had his last day of work in HVAC this last friday and this Monday he started a new job in the oilfield.   So far he is enjoying it and it hasn't brought much change to our family yet seeming as how this is his first week and is still in training.   Don't know if I'm feeling any differently than what I was the last post I did.  Just kind of going with the flow at this point and waiting for that first paycheck so I know what to expect for the next few weeks while they get him trained up. 

These past few weeks have been busy... 

*work at the radio station
*work at the yarn store
*church events
*church events with teens
*Planning church events
*Spending time with my big brother that came all the way for OKC
*Knitting
*Teaching Knitting
*Reading
*Yard work
*Playing with the kids
*house work
*Meetings
*Napping (yes this constitutes as busy)
*Baking

I don't neglect my blog on purpose.  I'm just time impaired.

I am currently teaching the beginners knitting classes at my local yarn store.  This week we will be finishing up with knitting 101 and they will have their first completed, knitted projected.  Pretty cool!
I'll also be teaching knitting 102 and 103 and will be doing a class on baby booties and on a super cute market bag.    All of this is over a 3 month time span so if you're thinking that it's a lot... It's not. 

Many of you may have heard my testimony and many of you may have not.  But if you have you are well aware that an area of recovery for me has been in sexual abuse and addiction.  Now I want to make it clear that I have had victory in this area of my life for almost 4 yrs now and to not assume the worse.  But I have been struggling still with the emotional effects and disconnect from what real intimacy looks like. 
I strongly encourage you to read (or for your teen to read) the book "Sacred Sex".

This book is a fairly short read but covers a lot.  It talks about what intimacy is through biblical reference, how intimacy ties into sex, the purpose of it in marriage, the chemical make-up, effects of sex outside of marriage... and more.   It seriously explains and teaches the things that I experienced that I've tried so hard to explain the teenage girls that I mentor through a recovery program at my church.   I seriously encourage you to read if you are looking to educate yourself or your teen or are seeking an understanding and help. 

I just thought I'd share that.  It took someone being open and honest for me to find the book and I'm hoping someone who reads my blog can benefit from it as well. 

Well, off I go.  Gotta finish up and head out. 
I'm hoping to write and post pictures again soon!

Love you ALL!
Blessings,

Caren

Longwindedpicturelssness

Behold!  A pictureless post!  I know... boring right?  I tried.  I really did but I seem to be having some issues getting things loaded today.  Don't really have the time or patience and felt like I needed to check in.  Here has been what's happening as of late. 

As of late my husband has been waiting to hear on a new job.  Stressful much?  He has been hired with a particular company but the hiring process is taking incredibly long and in addition to that will place major change in the Willy Family household. 

This job will take him out of town often which means I will be home with our babies trying to help them adjust to the new norm while I try to adjust to the new norm.  The pay will be less than what he makes now but there is room to move up within the company and will receive frequent raises within his first year and not to mention we will all have health insurance, which will be the first in almost 2 years.

I really am blessed and am so thankful that the opportunity has arised for David to move into a different profession and be happy but honestly I'm freaking out a bit.  What if this isn't the right job?  What if this isn't God's will?  How will our finances look?  How will the kids do with this?  How will I do?  How will I do with the kids?  How will this limit my ability to work AND have a social life?  How is it going to change our relationship?  Is it going to change anything?  How long is it going to be till he gets on a set schedule? I mean all of these questions just flood my head and yet I don't feel like I have the answers to any of them.  I just keep reminding myself that God has our back and that ultimately he will provide.  He hasn't failed us yet and I don't believe he ever will.  It just gets hard sometimes not knowing where this road will take us.  But yet again I keep falling back on "trust in God" because sometimes that's all you can do.  He will provide the answers.  I guess I just need to chill out long enough to hear them or sit tight long enough to allow things to happen.  I'm sure you'll be hearing more about this.  
I'll be starting a new beginners knitting class series in June.  It's been a while since I've taught anything at my LYS but am excited to dig back in. 

There is just something about teaching people about this art form.  It's therapy, a form of expression, a way to make waiting much more enjoyable, and a way of bonding with other's who knit and share in the joy.  Knitting is it's own community that's always looking for new people to join.  It even has it's own language!  An example of that:

Charlotte (my lovely friend) and I were finishing up at a meeting we were both in and as she was getting ready to leave I was tellng her about a hat that I wanted to make.  "You use a provisional cast on, knit flat, and use wrap and turns for shaping".   One of the ladies that was there with us said "Clearly this is a language of its own because I have no idea what you're talking about."  HAHA!  It's true and I felt awesome! I felt accomplished. 

Brodey's last day of Preschool was yesterday.  I'm not an emotional person.  I go through the motions of every day life and when it comes to being a mother I focus so much on what's next that sometimes I don't stop to really enjoy the now.  It just feels like the school year flew by and though I knew the end was coming, I didn't even think about it... until I was forced to.  

My little boy will be starting Kindergarten in the fall and will be attending a public school which at this time is causing some uneasiness.  I think about the unfairness and cruelty of this world. I think about the perversion and the worldly views that will eventually confront my son and it terrifies me.  I think about the obsticals he faces and the fear of what his peer relationships will be like. Will he be bullied?  Will he bully? Will he make friends that influence good choices? 
As a mom I just want to hold him tight and never let him go!  I want to protect him!  I want to speak into him nothing but kind and loving words and gaurd him from any malice that comes his way.  I grieve at the loss of innocense and often times it is taken for granted and not appreciated the way it should be. The loss of that scares me. The fear and grief isn't in him growing up.  The fear is in the pain that comes with it.  My heart breaks when his does.  His pain is my own.  He is the most vulnerable part of me, living on the outside of my body and yet holds my heart.  We will get through this because we have no choice.  I can either choose to be in fear of life or I can choose to live it.  I can choose to allow Brodey to experience it regardless of the endless possibilities of what could happen.    I just pray for God's guidance as we continue to raise this little boy and help guide him into a relationship with his creator.  It's Brodey agains the world and the thing that he has going for him is a God that loves him and has provided him with an incredible support system that is fighting and pulling for him all the way.   We are so blessed in this mess called life.

Well I guess I will stop with all this deep thinking and seriousness.  Thought you deserved a good, real read considering I have no pictures to provide you with this time around.  haha!         

Here I am!

 How many of you did that loom thing with the stretchy nylon loops to weave your own potholder?  I did.  I went to hobby lobby a couple weeks ago with my sister inlaw and we came across one.  Mine looked exactly like the one in the picture.  Actually... I don't think it was mine.  I think it was my sister's originally but like most toys you eventually grow out of them and hand them down to your younger siblings if you have any.   I'm not big on growing up and so I decided I needed to purchase this immediately and head home to make myself a fancy potholder.  It had been about 15 or so years since I made my last one but It was like I had done it just the day before.  It's not like its rocket science or anything but sometimes it takes a little bit retraining of the hands when it comes to crafty things.   I made 2 of them and gifted one to my sister inlaw because potholders are an awesome gift!   I encourage you all to go and be potholder making machines.

On facebook a couple of days ago I noticed that "All Free Knitting" had posted a tutorial on how to make t-shirt yarn!  I had never heard of such a thing and imediately clicked on it to see what I needed to do and if I'd have the patience for it.  It looked pretty simple and so I dug through my clothes looking for t-shirts that get little to now wear.  I'm not a huge t-shirt wearer and so it was pretty simple to find one to cut into.  Tie-dye!  Thought it would make for an awesome varigated t-shirt yarn!  so after much cutting, stretching, and winding... I made t-shirt yarn.  I did a little test knit to see what it would look like and I think it's pretty cool!  Having a hard time deciding what to make with it because it's not a very large amount.  Maybe it could become another potholder.  ???  If any of my readers decide to do this it would be fun to see what you make out of yours!   My friend Shauna talked about getting a hole bunch of her family's soft t-shirts, turning it into yarn, and then making a blanket out of it!  I love her idea and have considered doing the same thing.   My suggestion when doing this is to make sure that your tshirt does not have any screen printing done on it.  The ink used to print on the tshirt itself does not allow for proper stretching.

I'm sorry for not writing in a while.  (If anyone really cares... lol)  It has been pretty busy over the last 3 weeks. 

My sister inlaw, Becki came into town from NY state and was here for a week.  Seriously a blast!  I had never actually met her in person but I have been intouch with her through phone, email, and facebook over the last 5 years.  There was no awkwardness or discomfort that some people find when first meeting their inlaws or someone new.  It was like we just clicked and everything all of a sudden became so much more fun.  KMart trips, Dollar Store shopping, Hobby Lobby dancing, drives, crafts, watching movies.... You name it. We were laughing.  I did teach her how to knit and she picked it up so quickly.  In about a 3 hr sitting she learned how to knit and purl AND she comleted her first cup cozy!  She even knit a little scarf on her way home in the airports!  I'm so proud!  She did share her craft with me too and taught me and a couple of my teens from church how to make friendship bracelets with embroidery thread.   I always thought those were cool and had intended to learn a few years go but never did.  So it was fun to swap crafts and enjoy our time in front of the tv knitting and making bracelets.  :)    It was hard to see her go but we are hoping to get our fams together soon. 

I am back on the schedule at the Dancing Sheep to teach beginner knitting classes.  Looking foward to doing that!  It's been a while since I've taught there so it will be fun doing it again.  Charlotte got some new yarn in recently and I'll probably be spending the money that I earn on that.   I pretty much work there to support my habit but there is nothing wrong with that!  haha!

I had intended on doing a giveaway to celebrate the one year anniversary of Sereknitty And Purls.  Haven't gotten to that yet but I will... Eventually.  My bad.  Just have a lot of knitting that I'm trying to get done and a lot of knitting that I want to do.  It's been a while since I last knit something for myself  (aside from a cup cozy) and am thinking that once I finish a couple of things I am starting something for ME.  I also want to do a couple of baby projects.  I love knitting for babies and know a couple that are on their way :) 

I had a thought that I would start taking questions from my readers or post requests of maybe something you may want to read or learn about.  You are welcome to write me at SereknittyandPurls@hotmail.com  !  I hope to see something in my inbox soon!

Well after writing this long blog with little correct punctuation, grammer, and paragraphing, I should go.  I hope you all are doing well. 

Love you ALL and Blessings!

Caren