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Twinkle

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I have some priority things to do this week and these threads helps me to stay focused so I will start:

Decorate Valentines shoebox with DD (due Fri)

Due Saturday
1- no sew blanket
1- Iris fold baby card
10- Tips to Nuture a Child Kit
Buy bibs/fabric paint for shower craft

Not crafting but must do- Mail out Vday cards!
 

jackie

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Twinkle ~ A Valentine box is on my list of things to do this week too.

I would like to ask for prayers for my new dneice. She was born this AM (2-4) and is having some breathing problems and was put into NICU. Please pray for her quick healing. My brother is a basket case.

I got quite a bit done this week. I am working on embroidering some dishtowels right now that will go with the dishclothes and hotpdads I crocheted last week. They will be for DSILs b-day in October. After these are finished I will begin working on a set for my DSis.

My TODOs:
[] Make Valentine box with DS
[] Assemble DS Valentine treat bags for school
[] Mail Valentine treats to Dneices and Dnephew
[] Hours on embroidered tea towels for DSIL (3/7)
[] Hours on crochteted dish clothes for DSis (0/7)

Good luck all :jumpinghearts:
 

jmgconner

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jackie said:
I would like to ask for prayers for my new dneice. She was born this AM (2-4) and is having some breathing problems and was put into NICU. Please pray for her quick healing. My brother is a basket case.
You have prayers!

[X] paint boys' room
[ ] paint artwork for boys' room
[X] paint trim for boys' room
[ ] move in furniture????
[ ] finish sewing top of DS#2's quilt
[ ] plan and sketch DH's t-shirt quilt
[X] [X] [X] [X] 15 minutes x 4 cross-stitching
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 15 minutes x 4 cross-stitching (since I didn't get any done last week - I'm going to try to make up for it this week)

ADDED ON:
[ ] cut fabric for scrappy flannel quilt

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A nasty cold, and I'm pretty sure a subsequent sinus infection has wiped me out. Not sure I'll get much done this week.
 

jackfrosty

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jackie, Our prayers are with your sweet baby niece! Very hard for the new mom and dad-and for you all! But they are usually so wonderful with the little dears in NICU and neonatal units.
Keep us informed if you can.

Valentines are #1 on my list as well. I also need to work on my gift section of my Holiday notebook as I want to scrap my tear files. If I get these done I'll post the next thing!
 

DahliaDoll

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Jackie ~ Prayers for that baby are on the way!

I'm having a hard time today dealing with health issues with our cat. Puts things in perspective . . .
 

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My prayers are with you and your family.

I did finish 1 sox at lunch. Crocheting beads on new born soxs for a gift. I want to do a pink pair and a multi color pair so if I do 1 a day should finish them this week. Hope to do burp rags and a blanket also this week to mail out on Sat.. DH works late Thursday nite so if kids will do their thing I can do mine.
 

jackie

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Thanks for all of you for the prayers. You are the greatest :grouphug: . We were told later this afternoon, that this isn't at all uncommon with c-section babies. They said she could be off the oxygen as early as tomorrow.

I have my oldest dneice (10) here tonight, and will also have my other dneice (2) tomorrow. I had them both last night. Them with my 3 makes life interesting :rotflol: It is wonderful though and I am happy I am able to help out my dbro and dsil.

Dahlia ~ Prayers for your cat. It is so hard when our animal friends are ill.

Lana ~ Beaded baby socks are a great idea. Will need to add that to my list.

These tea towels are going quickly. Should have no problem finishing them this challenge.

My TODOs:
[] Make Valentine box with DS
[] Assemble DS Valentine treat bags for school
[] Help DS with Valentines for school
[] Mail Valentine treats to Dneices and Dnephew
[1 1/2] Hours on embroidered tea towels for DSIL (4/7)
[] Hours on crochteted dish clothes for DSis (0/7)

Good luck all
 

Gadler

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Hope all is going well with the baby. Thinking of you Jackie.
 

jampss

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Prayers are with the baby and the pet.

My daughter's 6 yr. old bunny died last week. He had had health issues. But he was the bestest funniest Bun-man! :)


My on going list for the year:

:jumpinghearts:

Updated: Feb. 4, 2008

{X} Crochet wash cloth orange & blue for son (done! 2 hours)
{X} Cut all towels in half and sewed tops (done! 30 min.)
{} Crocheted Towel Tops - 2 Coffee (done 2 hrs.)
{} Crocheted Towel Tops - 4 Easter (done two Easter = 4 hrs.)
{} Crocheted Towel Tops - 2 fall (started)
{} Crocheted Towel Tops - 2 Christmas
{} Red, White, & Blue cross stick (started)
{} Quilted Christmas Ornaments (have material for 2)
{} Making me an Ohio State (Crimson & Gray) crocheted lap throw (started, 13 squares = 13 hours)
{} Pets Stocking for daughter, glitter glue names (bought, haven't glued yet)
{} Altered Notebooks for 2 teen friends for their cake & Jewerly businesses
{} Altered matching clipboards for the 2 teens (have one, need to buy one)
{} Altered Journal for niece (have a journal book)
{} Snapfish Calendar
{} Crochet Wash cloths
{} Soaps
{} Pillows cases for each season, spring, summer, fall, Christmas for niece
{} 2 pillows (wolf, Veggie Tales)
{} Sister's scrapbook of old photo’s
{} Angel Rag Doll for niece
{} 5x7 pictures of daughter put into collage frame
{} paint Charlie's little hand print ornament (only 4 yrs. old and never painted!!!!! Ack!)
{} Help son paint snowman flower pot ornament for grandparents
{} O.C. Notebook for sister and friend (2)
{} 2 - Altered paint cans in Gators with Movie Theme items
{} Monkey Tote bag for niece b-day
{} red, white, blue tote bag for sister
{} Crocheted flip flops for nieces b-day in April (2)
{} Christmas Ribbon Board for cards


Time= 21.5 hours
:heartbeat: :heartbeat: :lovestruck: :heartbeat: :heartbeat:
 

jackie

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Thanks for the prayers, and keep them coming. She is doing a little worse today, although we are being told not to worry. Easier said than done.

jampss ~ You are getting a lot of time in. :applause:

My TODOs:
[] Make Valentine box with DS
[] Assemble DS Valentine treat bags for school
[] Help DS with Valentines for school
[] Mail Valentine treats to Dneices and Dnephew
[2 1/2] Hours on embroidered tea towels for DSIL (5/7)
[] Hours on crochteted dish clothes for DSis (0/7)

Good luck all :jumpinghearts:
 

Holiday Joy

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jackie and DahliaDoll, praying for that baby and the pet!

Here's my list:
() make Valentine gifts for co-op teachers (15)
() Craft V-Day treats for two classes (35)
() Begin weaving hat with DD
() Continue machine sewing lessons with DS12
() Buy fabric for 5 quilted Spring table runners
 

jampss

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Thanks jackie

Right now, it's kind of easy. I have a bag hanging on the back of the kitchen chair with about three different crochet projects in it all in their own zip lock baggie. Got that idea on this site! So, I grab my bag and do a little crochet here and there while watching the news, Star Trek re-runs or whatever! :lovestruck:

When I get into the other things that will require some table space and planning ... we'll see!

::eek:rnament:
 

KimD

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Jackie prayers for your niece.
DJ hope your kitty gets better

Not really to much going on this week lots of hours at work. So just getting some time in on what ever I can this week.
 

Twinkle

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My thoughts are with you all!!

I have done:
Valentine Box
Blanket

Left to do:
Cards
Nuture Baby Kits
 

supermom315

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HI Ladies!!

I'm back!!! I'm still having computer problems but today I have almost all day to craft my little heart out!!!!! I think it will either be my chenille scarf or the wolf cross stitch..... decisions decisions........

Prayers to all for babies & fur babies, {{{{{HUGS}}}}} for everyone else.

HAGD!
Tina
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jampss

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:lovestruck: :heartbeat: :heartbeat: :lovestruck:
Hi Lana,
Yes! That's what I love about reading over other's crafts ... I get ideas! Glad to help!


"heartstrings:
 

jackie

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Haven't had time to update of do much crafting. Dneice is now up at St. Louis in the hospital. The took her by ambulance early this AM. I have my other 2 neices here until ?, so we have been having fun. It is keeping my mind occupied at least.

My TODOs:
[][] Make Valentine box with DS and Dneice
[] Assemble DS Valentine treat bags for school
[][] Help DS and dneice with Valentines for school
[] Mail Valentine treats to Dneices and Dnephew
[4] Hours on embroidered tea towels for DSIL (5/7)
[] Hours on crochteted dish clothes for DSis (0/7)

Good luck all :jumpinghearts:
 

Holiday Joy

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Here's my list, updated
() make Valentine gifts for co-op teachers (15) DONE
() Craft V-Day treats for two classes (35) DONE
() Begin weaving hat with DD Signing up for a class on Sunday
() Continue machine sewing lessons with DS12 He made a pillow for his room!
() Buy fabric for 5 quilted Spring table runners Still looking
 

jackfrosty

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Enjoy the time with your neices, jackie. Your family is very lucky to have you! Little one continues to be in our prayers.

Valentines are almost done-why oh why didn't I just stamp on a peice of paper?
now I'm going to make little heart sugar cookies to include with them. I know-I do it to myself! :cloudnine:
Sister is home from Nunavut tomorrow!!!