A fun gift for a friend far, far away.

This was a HAL by Christine.  You can see some very pretty pouches that others have finished here:  http://christinehardanger.over-blog.com/

Thank you, Christine!

Chic!

 Here are the photos of the finished "Chic" by Ticoeur.  It was a very fun project with the lacy edge being a first for me.  I apologize for the sideways photos.  I can't get them to turn, even though they are right on my computer...I need a teenager to help me....

This will be a very fun keepsake for me to use in the years to come!

Chic and Practical

I just finished this little gem!  It's called Chic and Practical by Ticoeur   This is the Practical version and is a gift. The Chic version is still in progress and I can't wait to finish that one for myself.  The Chic version has a lacy edge which I've never done before, so I'm a little nervous! Thanks for stopping by to check things out!

Hal Baby by Mamen

This was to be a baby bib, but it was just too beautiful a piece so I altered it a bit and made it into a rectangle to be used as a doily.  Lots of fun new stitches on this!  Very fun HAL to do!  Thank you, Mamen.

Pretty Pouch!

Finished:  The Pretty Pouch

Pattern from: http://christinehardanger.over-blog.com/

A nice surprise this week!

After leaving a meeting at Hennepin County Century Plaza with student interns, I was walking to my car in the nearby church parking lot.  As I was looking at this very old church, I was remembering all my visits of various churches in Europe many years ago.  I then realized that right here in front of me was something I should take the time to see.  I had parked at this lot many times over the years, but never thought of actually going in to check it out.  So I did.  There was security people at the door in the visitors reception area.  They were confused by my request to look in at the chapel, but finally realized I wanted nothing more than to visit.  I was let in and left to be on my own.  In the huge chapel, the organist was practicing on a 6,000 pipe organ!  It brought tears to my eyes hearing the lovely music and the light from all the stained glass was brilliant in the noon sunshine.  I sat for a bit and thought a few photos would be good.  When I started walking to the back, I realized I wasn't alone.  A volunteer was cleaning the hymnal racks and sharpening the little pencils.  She gave me a tour, led me up to the balcony and told me some of the history of the church.  Here are my pictures that I wanted to share with you of the 100 year old Central Lutheran Church.  Enjoy!  and imagine the beautiful music...

Asset Heart Finished!