Spoons & Stitches

This little bracelet was designed for a Lakota friend of mine on a thunderous, rainy day. The Cascade fixation yarn is soft and warm without being heavy. The beads are about 15x10. These particular ones are a variation of a yellow turquoise stone. Materials : ·          Yarn: Cascade Fixation Solid ·          Beads: 5-6 large beads, as needed according to size. ·          Size F crochet hook ·          Yarn needle Instructions are given for small wrist. Adjustments for larger wrists are given in (). Beaded sc stitch : Insert hook into yarn, push up bead, hook yarn on other side of bead, pull through all loops. Method : Chain 25 (30). Join to original ch st with a sl st. Round 1: Sc in same st. Sc in next ch. Beaded sc st in next ch.* Sc in next four ch, beaded sc st in next ch* Repeat from * to * until 2...

So today was our Christmas Cantata called Down From His Glory at Union Grove Baptist Church . It's the first one I've ever sung in, so a wonderful experience. My beloved Mother was able to join us for it and that meant so much to me. The winks from Connor didn't hurt, either. lol Everyone was so good and Bea was almost giddy the entire time. I don't think Satan could have peeled the smile from her face with a carrot peeler! The best part was the true message behind it. It's not just what happened, but why. My wonderful mother took us out to lunch afterward and that was great too. We got a little shopping done after that. If you know my family, you know the Christmas season just isn't the same without some Beach Girl shopping. :) We shopped for exchange gifts, boots, coffee, ties and just had fun. All I could think was "this is what it's all about." Time. Time together. You could give me a peanut butter sandwich for Christmas if you just give me ...