Summer

 

 

 

 

following the heat wave:

 

 I see the kittens early in the a.m.    Then, they go someplace -- until the following morning.

 Mom goes into surgery this week.   Has had her shots.  Unable to get near any of the kittens.

Heat Wave ...

 Outdoor kittens are growing up.   Now eating kitten chow.   Won't let me near them - I open the door and they scatter.  Is it Summer?   Yes, very hot here.

 I've been emptying tatting shuttles.   Creating Lace Samples for lacemaking demonstrations.

 Many tatting patterns to choose from and I continue with butterflies.

 

 

Dishcloth: Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth

EDITED 12 July 2026:

 

If you have extra dishcloths - send them to

https://www.eachstitchcounts.org/

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Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth.  Using Size 8 needles.   Should measure a 8" square.  Sugar'n Cream Scents, Camomile.

 With size 9 knitting needles, looks like it will be 8-8 3/4" square.   Sugar'n Cream 01004 Soft Ecru yarn.

https://leliaevelyn.blogspot.com/search/label/Grandmother%27s%20Favorite%20Dishcloth

 

Knitting

 Almost Lost Dishcloth (Mini).  Below, regular size:

 Link to Patterns - HERE. 

 Grandmother's Favourite Dischloth.  Sugar'n Cream Scents.  24010 Camomile.  Size 8 needles, and next one will be with size 9 needles.  Pattern:

https://www.artfulhomemaking.com/knitted-dishcloths/

 

Father's Day - Necktie 5K

 Perfect weather day for the https://www.facebook.com/NecktieRun.

 And the Eagle kept an eye on all of us!

  

Beautiful Lake Michigan - with the City of Chicago on the horizon.

 

 

Virtual Walks

I Completed the Mother's Day, Virtual 35 Miles (walk).  This medal has a section for needlework.   The 4th photo shows a possible pattern to use.

 

I completed the 

5K (virtual) walk supporting Indiana State Parks + trees.

I'm also signed up for the 250 Mile - Gasoline Alley, now in progress, started June 1st - thru October.  

 

Olympus: Coaster(s) kit

Pamela:   There are two coasters in this kit.   And, I see what you mean about "numbers".   Most kits are five coasters - I didn't notice until you made mention.

I don't know if I have a special thimble - I'm guessing I can use a sewing thimble.

 

Sashiko Flowers and Pluses Coaster Kit (Japanese) SK264

btw, my blogging friends, check out Pamela's awesome blog:

Pamela blogging at https://hokkaidokudasai.blogspot.com/

 

Knitting: Each Stitch Counts

 A finished

dishcloth.   Fleur De Lavande - Sugar'n Cream Scents.

Original post - w/tutorial.

New Size Pattern:

https://tightlywoundlooselyknit.wordpress.com/2022/08/06/almost-lost-washcloth-new-size/

I need to try the medium size.

Also:

Mini size - original post.

 (start of the mini w/leftovers)

New starts:

 

 

Around the house ....

 Sherlock & her kittens.  Hope they will be weaned later this month as we have her scheduled at the Vet (to be fixed).

 

Fiber Festival:

Just around the corner.

 and, bring a butterfly.  Crochet, Knitted, etc.

https://www.hoosierhillsfiberfestival.com/

 

Duneland Fiber Festival:

 Nice yarn purchased

this a.m. from the https://www.threemoonsfiberworks.com/pages/duneland-fiber-fest-animal2art.

Maria & Mae

Probably using for weaving or knitting -- have a couple ideas in mind.

 like a butterfly for the https://www.hoosierhillsfiberfestival.com/butterfly-archway

   https://www.hoosierhillsfiberfestival.com/