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Adorable Polish chicken!!! I wish I was not a beginner at the crochet thing. I'm going to sign up to take a class at my local JoAnn store. I'm one that needs a real live person to show me how to do something. Okiemommy! How are you doing?? Nice to see you posting, haven't seen you in a...

Just came by to see what's been happening! A little quiet today I see! I was looking for chicken fabric and found a site that had knitting chicken fabric! I know this is the CROCHET thread, but thought you guys might want to see anyway...

Hi Guys! Just stopping in to say Hi! It's been a busy weekend. Took my DD's out to sell Girl Scout cookies a little while ago... My oldest DD is shooting for something like 130 boxes, so we really need to hoof it! Okie & No Chix! I'm the biggest scrapper wanna-be! I have lots of paper...

Hello all! I just finished seeing all the latest news! I don't EVER want to move! Haven't moved since before we had kids. I can't imagine packing up this house. I'm sorry you have to move Queen Scoot!! No chix! Sorry about DH's toe! That is NO fun. But, as everyone else said, it...

Hi guys! Just got caught up, whew! I've hatched my first group of chicks this morning! Woohoo! I have one that has pipped, but done nothing more. I have one lone little banty egg that is "stuck". I think he is shrink wrapped in there. It's been almost 24 hours since it first pipped...

Hi everyone! I've been doing lots of lurking and not much posting.... I made a very nice crochet sample that I am very proud of! I should post a pic at some point...I'm not sure what to try now. Should I make a scarf or ??? I really feel like I have the single crochet down pat. I need to...

Awww! Congrats Okie! I can understand the relief and disappointment! But, one will be more manageble than twins again! Good news that you and baby are doing fine! Thanks for not keeping us doing this for too long!

Mornin' all! Back to the dreaded routine! Kids to school and me to work. Skand: prayers to your Uncle Bruce! What sweet girls you have....my own kids suprise me like that once in awhile too... Okie! I didn't see you mention "update your BYC friends" on your post u/s to do list...

Thanks for the advice on my "Barbie skirt" No Chicks!! I definitely think I missed some stitches too! I've already ripped and will be trying again! Thankfully yarn is not like cutting fabric! One wrong cut of the fabric and it's toast! Yarn just comes right out!

Quote: OK, I just learned a new lesson: If you want your pictures to remain on your post, DO NOT delete them from your uploads file! Pictures are back on now!! How far along are you Okiemommy? I hope you feel better ASAP!! Holy moly Maw! I'm sorry you are so beat up! Yikes! Take...

OMG! I just crocheted a Barbie skirt! I WAS thinking maybe I would start with a washcloth, but it looks more like the beginnings of a Barbie skirt or poncho....Hmmmm... I think I may be good at making Granny Rounds instead of squares! What a mess! I think I may need more help than...

Quote: I don't think we have elderberry plants here in CA?? I should google them and see if they will grow here... I could try to grow some behind my fence.... YUM! I looooove jam!!

Quote: Yep, I think that would help algo! OK, I should have been more specific! I am using an "H" hook as recommended by the Crochet for Newbies book! I am not using any pattern (yet). This is just my first attempt at crochet period. I just made a nice long chain, then went to the...

Thanks for the closet props everyone! I love it. OK, I need some crochet help. I made my first semi-successful first two rows. However, how do I keep it from looking like a curly piggy tail? I'm guessing my stitches are too tight, uneven, what?? I have a feeling that one's crochet...

Quote: hehe. I can be on the next plane out of SF! Woohoo! I'll come as long as I don't have to bring the kiddos with me!

OK, since I'm messing with pictures, I'd LOVE to share a photo of the afghan that I received from Queen Scoot for the Secret Santa exchange! I also received one of the Queen's famous hats! I do not have a picture of that at the moment... Thank you again QS!!

Morning all! Been busy catching up with the posts when I happen along lots of this waiting for craft closet pics! hehe. Sorry to keep ya all on pins and needles! Here is my "before" attic craft closet: OK, here is the "after" craft closet!!! Sorry for the blinding sun coming through...

Holy hamburgers Fr.Chuck! I hope you are taking good care of yourself! I've been on doing lots of lurking today... all over everyone's projects! I just got my attic craft closet organized! It went from a gigantic mess to organized with the help of an Elfa closet system that DH so...

Happy New Year everyone!! I hope everyone is doing just what they want to be doing this evening! We did! Dinner and games with friends! Kids are now in bed! Scrambled Egg....you will think I'm crazy too, but I love the colors that your daughter picked! Bright, yes, but I like them!

Hey all! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I'm busy ! I have my BFF's 3 kids over for the day! Yikes. Just got lunch for 5 kids over and done with! WOW, 5 kids and three different food selections! Pizza, mac & cheese and PB&J! OK, I'm off to referee!!