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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 09 2023 : 10:47:20 AM
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We normally open our gates around 10 or 1030 by the driveway. Our mail man usually comes around 11. However, today he came early! So when hubby went out to open the gates, he spotted a blue box. Needless to say upon opening the box, my heart was filled with joy, nay, overflowing with joy! Thank you so very much, dear Krista, for the beautiful crochet, flamingo, banner, and Gnome.
I am speechless, which, considering for me, is quite impressive because normally I’m a Gabby Gertie!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for my beautiful banner, which will go out to my flamingo trailer, but not for about a month because I want to enjoy it here in my house. Ha ha. Oh, who am I kidding, the flamingo banner may stay in the house all winter long, reminding me of future fun Trailer, mischief. The gnome is now sitting with his friends, absolutely adore him. You are so talented! Trust me if I lived in your neighborhood, you’d have to beat me off with a stick to get rid of me, because I would be at your house every day, bugging you to teach me how to crochet, But in trade, I would make you lots and lots and lots of yo-yos! Ha ha
Oh Krista, thank you so very much…
Hand crafted hugz&squisches
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>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7243 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2023 : 11:42:14 AM
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Oh my goodness Grace! That made it to you so fast! They told me it would be there Wednesday. I am so happy it arrived and that you love it. They were both so fun to make. Plus I would love to have you as a neighbor! You could come over whenever you wanted. I will teach you to crochet and you can teach me to sew. It would be a fun win win!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2023 : 6:50:43 PM
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Ok Krista, I showed pictures of ‘my crochet flamingo banner and Gnome’m they went Gaga!
Your crochet work is now well adored in Heilbronn and Berlin…
Thank you,,, Thank you…. Thank you..
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2023 : 7:23:03 PM
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I would love to come get lessons from you too, Krista!! And if Grace was there…oh my goodness what crafting fun we would have!!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
Edited by - Jokamartell on Oct 09 2023 7:23:22 PM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2023 : 8:44:19 PM
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Krista-
I’d love to know where you got the gnome pattern for crochet. He is so cute. Your crochet is so perfect. Wonderful gift.
The banner is great too, perfect for Grace’s trailer.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Edited by - quiltee on Oct 10 2023 08:21:47 AM |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4316 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4316 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2023 : 02:52:01 AM
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Beautiful!! Enjoy.
Farming in WI
Michele
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9440 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9440 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2023 : 04:13:27 AM
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Those are both so cute!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7115 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7115 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2023 : 07:46:01 AM
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Krista, you did good. Grace I know you are still doing your happy dance.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2023 : 10:22:21 AM
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Oh Sara, for sure! Doing the Happy Dance! :>)
Linda, Krista is so very gifted… her crocheting is awesome!
I still can’t believe she made both for me!! I puttered into my office this morning, coffee mug in one hand and a couple of fresh plums in the other… I stopped at the door where my flamingo banner is hanging and just smiled!!
Woke up to a rainy drizzle morning and this so brightened my day!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2023 : 10:25:03 AM
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And… I look forward to having afternoon tea with my Gnome…
I just happen to have a (secret) stash of cookies that DH doesn’t know about!!!
So I will have a tea party with my Gnomes, while DH is out working in the barn.. Heeheehee!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2023 : 11:57:24 AM
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Grace - I'm sure your gnome will love to share the cookies with you.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7243 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2023 : 12:18:44 PM
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Oh Grace, that is so neat! It's exciting to see others enjoy my work as much as I do. Thank you for sharing with me. Your making me smile.
I agree Karen! It would be so much fun!
Linda, let me find the pattern again and I will share.
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7243 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7243 Posts |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2023 : 1:23:18 PM
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What a great mail day! Those are both super cute.
Thanks for sharing the pattern Krista. I'll have to see if I can find some time to try and make some Christmas gnomes :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2023 : 7:16:19 PM
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Krista, a proper Thank you is in the mail... but...
Thank you, Thank you Thank you... and yes,, I am still smiling :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7243 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2023 : 12:44:15 PM
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Grace! You didn't need to send me a box of goodies! Thank you so very much for the yarn and crochet books. You spoil me. They will all be put to good use. I am in love with the peach color you sent. I am thinking I will use that one to make a scrunchie for Everleigh. It makes my heart happy knowing that you love what I sent you. Thank you so very much again!!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2023 : 6:38:54 PM
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Oh Krista,, you are soooo welcome... and yes, that orange-tangerine yarn is awesome, both in color and feel...
Have fun with the books and feel free to share any that you do not want..
And if & when we get down to your neighborhood, you, Miss Everleigh and I will have a tea party and crochet :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2023 : 6:42:57 PM
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Oh and Krista,, the red 'shell' UFO,,, I started that so many years ago, and somewhere along the way I miss placed the pattern,,, so the crochet hook is with it,, maybe you can figure it out or just undo and reuse the yarn.. LOL!
I get distracted way too easy!!! lol! 
hugz
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Edited by - katmom on Oct 13 2023 6:50:00 PM |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7243 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2023 : 12:29:41 PM
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Grace, that sounds wonderful! I know Everleigh would love to be involved! What was the shell pattern supposed to be? I may be able to figure something out.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2023 : 2:12:57 PM
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Krista,
I had actually crochet 4,,, yes 4 Afghans twin sized in this pattern.. about a dozen years ago, unfortunately in our last move from Calif., back to Spokane, I packed everything away.. and misplaced that instruction/pattern.. I think this one (red) was supposed to be a Teddy bear Afghan for my granddaughter's Teddy bear.. but alas, I just can't remember the stitches..
You would think after making 4 of them, I would have it committed to memory, but, Nope!
I am a visual learner,, so trying to read instructions is the equivalent of Dyslexia for me... an elderly lady taught me how to make that design, and as long as I worked on it several times a week I was ok,, but putting it away... for years,, totally forgot...
Oh Well! like I said, if I am in your neighborhood,, we'll do tea, scones and crocheting :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Edited by - katmom on Oct 16 2023 2:14:31 PM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2023 : 3:02:05 PM
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Thank you, Krista, for the link for the gnome pattern. I see she has several free gnome patterns. Too many things I'd like to make and so little time. Only thing about the gnomes is the number of different color yarn that is needed. I have quite a bit - need to see what I've got and go from there.
Oh, and regarding Grace shipping off her UFOs - Just beware!!! - no one is excluded from possibly getting something like that from her. I have received a couple of her UFO partial kits. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2023 : 4:20:42 PM
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Krista, the crocheted banner and gnome are just adorable!! So very cute !! Grace, I know you are going to enjoy these new friends at your home!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7243 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2023 : 11:42:21 AM
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Grace, do you by chance know what size the teddy bear blanket would end up being? I can see that it is already 18" wide. So how long should it be? I am able to see what stitches you were doing, so there is a chance I could figure it out.
I know Linda! She has so many cute ones!
Thank you Winnie!
Krista |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2023 : 11:16:02 AM
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Oh Krista,, that would be awesome! I seem to recall it was only going to be a few inches longer then it is wide.. so,,, maybe 18x22..
"Ted's" the bear is 14" tall...
Sorry I didn't respond sooner.. we are packing, prepping for our trip back to SO CAL to visit family & friends..
Fingers crossed this time our trip won't get side lined!!! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7243 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2023 : 1:20:46 PM
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Thanks Grace. I will see what I can do! No promises it will be done this year though lol!
Fingers crossed your trip goes to plan and that you have safe travels.
Krista |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2023 : 2:34:14 PM
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Oh Krista,, look how many years it was in my UFO stash! lol!
BTW.. the adorbs Flamingo banner is now residing in my Trailer with all of it's flamingo buddies & decor! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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