Christmas Eve at Friday

Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas

Oh, I loved this story, so full of joy and happiness. The descriptions of the areas in Friday Harbor are beyond belief, seem so real, I want to go there. A beautiful Christmas story. It's the first in a series, and if the others are like this one, I want to read it. Great read!

Living What You Believe: Wisdom From the Book of James

Living What You Believe: Wisdom From the Book of James
by Kenneth Boa

I am really enjoying these study books called the "Guide Book" series by Kenneth Boa and William Kruidenier. This one is on the book on James. I like this type of study guide because all the reading you need to do is right in the book, even the bible verses. Has lots of information

Small Dog Blanket Pattern

Small Dog Blanket Pattern @2012 by Marycile Cortez
This pattern was donated to my list and blog by Marycile Cortez at http://www.marycilecortez.paradiseyarn.com

For Intermediate Crocheters
Use 2 different colors plus one white worsted weight acrylic yarn.
Use a G or H size hook
Color A-4 oz. used green
Color B-4 oz. used wine
Color C-2 oz. white
With Color A, waffle weave 33 stitches across for 33 rows.
With Color B, dc around with 3 dc in corners for 8 rounds, then sc across one round.
With Color C, X stitch around with 2dc, 3dc, 2dc in corners for one round; then dc, chain one around with 2dc, 3dc, 2 dc in corner for second round.
For third round, dc in each dc, and dc in each chain one space around with 3 dc on corners.
For fourth round, crab stitch around to end. Trim ends and hide them.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor sold, recopied or reformatted. It is for your personal use only.

Mail Order Cowboy by Laurie Kingery

Mail Order Cowboy by Laurie Kingery

I love this book. It's a love inspired historical novel. Great story line, great characters, real bad guys and beautiful ending.

The Experiment by John Darnton

The Experiment by John Darnton
Scary, this could really happen, great book!

Moms' Pie Crust

Moms' Pie Crust
makes 3 single or 1 9 x 13 crust
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups shortening
1 egg
1/2 baking powder
5 tablespoons water
mix well, round out for pies.

March Stitch of the Month 2006

March Stitch of the Month 2006

Based on a multiple of 15 chain plus 3.

Row 1:1 dc in 4th ch from hook, (ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch) twice, * ch 1, skip 1 ch; in next ch work (1 dc, ch 1) 3 times & 1 more dc for a point, (ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch) 3 times, ch 1, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch, (ch 1,1 dc in next ch) twice, repeat from * across, end ch1, 1 point in next ch, (ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch) 3 times, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in last ch, ch 3, turn.

Row 2: Skip 1 ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next sp, (ch 1, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice, * ch 1, 1 point in center ch-1 sp of next point, (ch 1, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times, skip 3 ch-1 sps, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice, repeat from * across, end 1 point in center ch-1 sp of next point, (ch 1, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times, 1 dc in top of turning-ch, ch 3, turn.

Repeat Row 2 for pattern.

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