tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761390310302211542024-03-02T00:56:44.616-06:00Cackleberry CottageWelcome to Cackleberry Cottage. I thought it would be fun to share a bit about my various interests and happenings and see who I might meet in the world of cyberspace.Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.comBlogger605125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-24525176024293923522015-07-04T17:23:00.004-05:002015-07-04T17:26:57.833-05:00Not in Texas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was able to spend a little over a week in Colorado in June. It was great to get away from the South Texas humidity. I definitely took awhile to acclimate from sea level to the mountains. We had a great time sightseeing, hiking, taking ATV trails, cooking, sitting around the fire pit and playing dominoes. The above photo is from within an old mine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We made a short climb to "Bear Caves". It was kind of scary for us flat land people!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was so windy up on this mountain top. The view was magnificent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We also found quite a bit of snow still in the mountains. We had to stop and play in it often. We almost never get snow in our neck of the woods. There were lots of snowball fights and cold hands.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Blessings,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-1974394990045910422014-10-12T22:05:00.000-05:002014-10-12T22:05:06.290-05:00Crimson Passion Vine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love my traditional white and purple passion vine. I was excited to add a crimson version to my garden. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It has been blooming prolifically lately. I planted it on the fence outside my kitchen window, so I get to enjoy it while I am washing dishes</span>.Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-83697377160362094622014-02-10T18:30:00.000-06:002014-02-10T18:30:08.912-06:00Reinvented Centerpiece<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> This is my current centerpiece. I loved the battery operated candles, so I bought another one while they were still 1/2 off at Hobby Lobby. As you can see, I re-used many of the items from my Christmas centerpiece. As I said, I bought the third candle and the boxwood ball. I already had the other items and pulled the moss off a tree! Hmm, I wish I had "lit" the candles for the now photo!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We actually had a sunny day on Sunday. I took advantage! I cut back my asparagus and weeded around it. It is cold, windy and wet again today. </span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Y'all come back,</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-61396643251588874222014-02-08T10:44:00.000-06:002014-02-08T10:44:24.497-06:00Tassel Addiction<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I discovered tassels on the <a href="http://www.thenester.com/?s=tassels&post_type=">Nesters blog</a> . I decided to make some for prizes for the Annual Cookie Exchange that I hose with my sister-in-law. These are my first two attempts. I was pleased and hooked!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After the Christmas rush and before school started again, I made two more. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have now added wire racks to my craft room for storing my ribbon. Sadly, I have not made any more tassels since school started. I have been busy crocheting and clogging in my spare time.</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Y'all come back!</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-12774288711386946782014-02-03T21:40:00.000-06:002014-02-03T21:40:14.009-06:00Tacky Sweater flashback and "fixing" kitties!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Our faculty Christmas party was a "tacky sweater" party. I used a long knit shirt that I wore when I was pregnant with my youngest. He is now 18. I don't clean out my closet very often! I wore it with stirrup pants back then. I used eyelash fringe and pink rhinestones for the Christmas tree and a feather boa hair clip to top it off. I wish I had found pink rhinestone earrings and a bracelet to go with it! </span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> This weekend, I took the three newest kitties to be "fixed" at the vets office. I always hate doing this. I feel like a Mom leaving her child on the first day of school! Kitties were glad to be back home and are doing well. They are not holding it against me. </span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Y'all come back,</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span><br />
Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-32448661832492192542014-01-26T22:47:00.000-06:002014-01-26T22:47:29.067-06:00A Bonfire, Kitty number 7 and a rat story.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have been meaning to share this bonfire photo from the ranch this fall. I love the way it turned out. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is Oakley. He is kitty number seven. He loves to cuddle and eat! My son can't resist a kitten. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> He was rescued by some of my son's friends who lived in an apartment. Since they didn't want to pay extra to have a cat, he needed a new home. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now for a rat story! It happened on the last morning before the Christmas holidays. First, I dropped the curling iron on myself. I ended up with a lovely burn down my chest. I finished getting dressed and headed to the kitchen to pack my lunch, have breakfast, and get some ice. I noticed several kitties at the door wanting breakfast. I opened the door and let them in . I saw that Whiskey had something in his mouth. I left the door open and went to see what he had. He set it down and it moved. I screamed. LOUDLY! Whiskey ran out the door, and the rat ran under my china cabinet. I shouted for my son and then realized he was spending the night elsewhere. Scoundrel (another cat) was nearby, so I tried showing him where the rat was hiding. He wasn't interested. I knew I wasn't leaving for school with a rat in my house, so I called my teaching assistant to let her know what was going on. It turned out that Whiskey hadn't gone far. He was sitting on the patio table, so I brought him back in. I showed him the rat's hiding place. He dove under the china cabinet and came out with the rat. Thankfully, he took it back outside. I ate my cereal and packed my lunch with an ice pack on my burn. I was only 15 minutes late to school.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">More catching up! I haven't done very well at regular blogging. I had planned to head out to the Ranch for a night in the camper. Instead I stayed home because I seem to have caught a cold. I did get my Christmas stuff packed away and my Valentines stuff out. I also spent some time on Pinterest. I found a wreath that I want to make for spring/Easter. I also want to try some pom pom garlands! Oh wait, I also have a few tassel ideas as well. Too bad live is not all summers and weekends. Anyway, on the the "catching up" part of this post.</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> On Halloween night, Brian was returning to work from his break when someone turned in front of him. He caught the back end of the other truck, lost his front tire, jumped a curb and ended up in the Discount Tire parking lot. He missed the building by about 10 feet.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is his new set of used wheels. Yes he loves "lifted" trucks. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-62078505293669869232014-01-03T21:15:00.000-06:002014-01-03T21:34:16.951-06:00Catching Up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Hmmm, I've really neglected my blog! It was a super busy fall, full of camping, deer hunting, clogging, sewing, crocheting, embroidering and celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas. Another cat has also joined the family. (Brought home by my son, Brian) I hope to start backtracking a bit and getting this blog caught up! I guess that could be my New Year's Resolution. My brother helped me pull my camper out to the Ranch for deer season etc. It doesn't look level because of the ground.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The cousins spent some time catching tilapia before the cold weather which will kill many of them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Willie is about to toss a casting net. You can see a tilapia jumping out of the water! They do this when food is tossed into the water.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Brian is throwing the casting net here. We had a successful deer season and have a freezer of meat which helps keep the grocery bill lower!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-84198322054036360762013-10-27T22:15:00.002-05:002013-10-27T22:15:55.202-05:00Three Little Kitties!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The three youngest kitties are having supper. Starting on the left- Maisy, Whiskey, and Scoundrel. Hmm, Scoundrel was as tiny as Maisy just a few months ago.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Maisy and Whiskey really like to play together. They are great entertainment! They also nap together and groom each other. So sweet!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-38689560736430979962013-10-19T11:44:00.002-05:002013-10-19T11:44:21.399-05:00Halloween centerpiece and a busy weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I thought I would share this year's Halloween table decor. It is similar to last years.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am so excited that we just had a cool front blow through here in South Texas.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have a busy weekend. <a href="http://www.starsandstripescloggers.blogspot.com/">Stars and Stripes Cloggers</a> are dancing at the Calhoun County Fair this evening. My oldest is turning 28. Of course there is laundry, house cleaning, and yard work as usual. I have a light fixture that needs replacing, and I am hoping to pull my camper out to the ranch next weekend.</span><br />
<span id="goog_631008685"></span><span id="goog_631008686"></span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-81756034591000581502013-10-08T22:02:00.001-05:002013-10-08T22:02:28.858-05:00Kitty Rescue!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am definitely on my way to becoming a crazy cat lady! I blame my son! He keeps finding kitties that need rescuing. This is Whiskey. He rode 30 miles under the hood of a car. The young lady that owned the car is named Whiskey. Thus the kitty is now called Whiskey. He is very easy going, calm and quiet.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is Maisy. She was crying loudly in the bushes of a Jack-in-a-Box drive through. Of course, my son had to bring her home. She has a scratch on her face above her eye. It doesn't show in the photo. (These photos are from my smartphone, and unedited. sorry) She is more of a go-getter than Whiskey. Whiskey and Maisy love to sleep and play together. I wish I could say that for the rest of my cats! They usually growl and hiss at each other! The kitty total is now six.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-30383552446286017902013-10-01T19:20:00.001-05:002013-10-01T19:20:34.659-05:00DREAM banner <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I thought I would share one of my latest banners. I am hooked on banners! I love them everywhere.</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am swamped with school. After a day at work and then errands and chores at home, I haven't had much spare time for crafting. sniff sniff. My clogging group also performed with the Kolache Kloggers at the Hallettsville Kolache Festival. Hopefully, I can share some of the photos that my friend, Martha shared on Facebook! We took turns with the Kolache Kloggers and danced for an hour. It was also hot and humid. I was soaked with sweat in no time at all, but it was still so much fun!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-46879708316636325232013-09-14T16:44:00.000-05:002013-09-14T16:44:35.519-05:00New chicken!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My SIL saw this chicken at her church's rummage sale and thought of me. She knows me well. I love it!</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Totally off the subject, we have been back at school for 3 weeks now. My teaching assistant and I have 24 pre-kindergarteners in our room. We are exhausted. Our campus opens at 7:00 a.m. We dismiss at 3:15 with and teachers must stay until 3:45. (can be as late as 5:30 on faculty meeting days.) Pre-kindergarten has adopted a new curriculum so I am staying until 5 most days to work on lesson plans. Often with errands or other after school business, I don't get home until 6 or 7. I am wishing for a long weekend to take the camper somewhere. Sadly, there are none for quite awhile. I was so tired that I didn't even make it to our local Master Gardener plant sale this morning!</span><br />
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<br />Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-32523574529621060482013-09-08T22:31:00.000-05:002013-09-08T22:31:40.138-05:00Clogging at the Port Lavaca Flip Flop Festival<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I am a member of <a href="http://www.starsandstripescloggers.blogspot.com/">The Stars and Stripes Cloggers</a>. We joined our "sister" group the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/KolacheKloggers?ref=stream">Kolache Kloggers</a> and performed at the Port Lavaca Flip Flop Festival on Labor Day weekend. We had a wonderful time clogging and visiting the booths.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stars and Stripes performed some songs, Kolache Kloggers performed some songs, and we performed some together.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> This was a move from "All Shook Up".</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And "Rosine".</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> My niece, nicknamed Bug, started clogging in June. She already has two performances to brag about. (along with going to State in swimming.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We are all dancing "You Can't Take the Texas Out of Me" here.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Here we are all together. Kolache Kloggers are from Halletsville, Texas, famous for its Kolache Festival and Fiddlers Frolic. We will all be performing at the Kolache Festival at the end of September. Both groups provide free clogging lessons! The Kolache Kloggers are Lexi, Marla, Jayde and Kassie (director)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Stars and Strips-Bug, Me, Susan (director), Martha and Skyeleigh.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-50405252477689001692013-09-07T11:28:00.000-05:002013-09-07T11:28:09.160-05:00Cat Poses!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We have now been in school for 2 weeks. I am exhausted and have a scratchy throat. Not unusual for the beginning of school! Finding time to blog isn't easy for me this time of the year. I thought I'd share some "portraits" of Rascal, my bottle-fed rescue kitty. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When he decides he wants attention, there is no telling him not now! He is extremely insistent. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I think he likes having his picture taken!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-48955738686199119102013-09-03T20:09:00.000-05:002013-09-03T20:09:46.676-05:00Feed bags to tote bags<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have joined the feed bag bandwagon! I have made more than just these three bags. These are the only ones that I took the time to photograph. I love using things I get for free to create new things. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">They are tough and washable. I scrubbed them with dish detergent and the water hose before sewing them! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The last time I was in TSC, I noticed a pretty fish feed sack! I don't feed fish, but my Dad does. I'll have to request that he use that brand!</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Y'all come back,</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-78810751842944626172013-08-18T18:30:00.000-05:002013-08-18T18:30:18.539-05:00Mom's needlework<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My Mom was always busy. Besides gardening, cooking and baking, she also did various types of needlework, sewing, and crocheting. I recently did some re-decorating and hung some of her needlework in my dining area. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am trying to follow in her footsteps and hone my embroidery, sewing and crocheting skills along with gardening, cooking and baking!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">She was my best friend. She has been gone 15 years now. I still miss her.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-17841028712350116402013-08-15T19:22:00.001-05:002013-08-15T19:22:28.223-05:00Crocheted Ripples<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have been working on this Ripple spread since February I think. I started it when I ran out of yarn on another project. (I was able to finally get the colors I needed for the other project and will go back to it when this is finished) I got the <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/neat-ripple-pattern.html">Ripple Pattern from Lucy at Attic 64</a>. I love her blog and tutorials!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I guess it is obvious I chose colors to coordinate with my comforter and shams. The reverse side of the comforter and shams is floral which will probably look better with the ripple stripes than more stripes. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yippee, it shouldn't be long now! This is my second spread and the largest project I have ever crocheted. It is rather cumbersome, and I only work on it while sitting in bed before I go to sleep. </span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Y'all come back,</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-60604676811740271242013-08-12T15:36:00.000-05:002013-08-12T15:36:20.206-05:00Rooster tray<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love my new rooster tile tray. A friend gave me the rooster tiles several years ago. She had planned to use them on her backsplash during a kitchen remodel but changed her mind. I boxed them up and thought about them every now and then. This spring, my brother and SIL re-grouted the tile on their kitchen counter. I came across my box of tiles and said to myself, "Hmmmm, ---- just re-grouted his countertops. I bet he still has grout and the tools". So I found a wooden tray on sale at Hobby Lobby and took it along with the tiles to his house. He did all the work for me. My brother is a sweety that way!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-4803296111090102362013-08-06T10:44:00.000-05:002013-08-06T10:44:38.312-05:00Rummage Sale treasures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My SIL has been in charge of the "boutique" part of her church's rummage sale. Last year I helped her work on pricing for a day. This year I had a week of Pre-kindergarten teacher workshops to attend and was only able to help for a couple of hours. The perk is getting to shop early! I have been looking for a simple miniature coat rack styled jewelry rack but have been unable to find one that fit my vision or pocket book! SCORE for $1.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A lavender Liz Claiborne handbag. It doesn't appear to have been used at all. I usually buy sensible brown handbags. I always love the brightly colored ones, but I hate to spend so much money on something that won't match everything! Perfect for $5.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I want to display more of my vintage hat collection, but vintage hat stands are too expensive. This is actually a candle holder that was marked 50 cents! Yippee!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">AND I found this crocheted shawl in a box of scarves marked 25 cents each. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">These treasures made my day!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also made my first fabric and appliqué banner. I was working on it until time for Ashlynn's birthday party and didn't get a photo of it. So here it is with Ashlynn and her mom, Michelle.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-59378167871085566692013-08-04T16:54:00.000-05:002013-08-04T16:54:45.518-05:00Wind Farming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I traveled with my brother's family to the Texas State Swim meet in Corpus Christi. On our way home, their oldest son wanted a closer look at the Wind Farm near Taft, Texas. We were able to pull over and get a fairly close look at one. They are HUGE! There are nearly 196 wind turbines on the "farm".</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> All turbines are approximately 262 feet high and have 2 blades. They have a maximum rotation speed of 22 rotations per minute. The majority of the electricity is sold to the Lower Colorado River Authority and CPS Energy which is owned by the City of San Antonio.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">They were interesting, but I am glad that I don't have them lining the horizon near me. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I don't really have any photos of the overnight trip. I went with my SIL to drop my nephews off at their summer camp for the week. As you can see, they didn't wait for us! They were anxious to get checked in. This is the oldest nephew's third year to attend and the younger nephew's first year. You can see how hot and dry it is. The grass is all crunchy! We stayed with my SIL's Aunt Jan that night. She is so much fun. We then shopped a little in Austin before heading home. We spent a little time at "The Domain" shopping center. We spent our time mostly in the M.A.C. store and a Sur La Table. We passed through the Macy's. We arrived home late Friday evening. My niece had a Regional swim meet the next morning. She placed 1st in her division in breast stroke, 2nd in butterfly and her freestyle relay team placed 1st. There will be a trip to the state meet in Corpus Christi in a few weeks!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> The week before the little trip, I was busy getting a wedding gift ready. I wasn't able to attend the celebration, so I sent the gift with my oldest son. The gift consisted of an apron from her Uncle's jeans, an embroidered tea towel, a cookbook of family recipes and a chicken feed bag tote bag (I forgot to include it in the photo). I have a stack of washed bags and plan to make more.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> A close-up of the embroidery. The pattern is from the Hobby Lobby website.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I decided to include quotations about "family" in the cookbook of family recipes. I was thrilled to find polka dot looseleaf binders and polka dot border paper at Wal-Mart.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> The bride is a fan of "The Office" so I included some Dwight Schrute quotations!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I used black and white polka dot for wrapping since the invitation was black with white print.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've got a long to-do list. Hopefully, I'll get something done and have more to share soon! The Double Toe Jam is also coming up! I will be going to Waco to attend with several others from my clogging group!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Before: I had a bathroom door with a crack resulting from the teenage boy living here. Replacing a door is not fun or cheap!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After: The crack is at least hidden! I printed and framed a vintage ad from the <a href="http://www.thegraphicsfairy.com/">Graphics Fairy</a>. I used some of the 3M stick-on velcro picture hangers. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> As I was puttering in my yard on June 30, I noticed a large number of Gulf Fritillary caterpillars on my Passion Vine. It was covered with them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Some were already quite large.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">While some were still tiny.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> UMMM. I said caterpillars not cats. Hello Bella.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello Rascal.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">By July 7, the poor vine was leafless!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm not sure what the remaining caterpillars are going to eat!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Luckily, there are a number of butterflies already emerging from the Chrysalis stage.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I had dozens of them fluttering around the yard. Sadly, none would perch on anything long enough for a good photo.</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Y'all come back,</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lorilee</span>Lorileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576139031030221154.post-85658448826202090532013-07-04T16:08:00.000-05:002013-07-04T16:08:01.671-05:00Patriotic Project.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Happy Independence Day. Although the rest of my house has its usual patriotic touches, my feather tree remained empty. Glass ornaments do not mix with young cats. Finally, I had an idea to rectify the matter. Beaded ornaments . Thankfully, I have a stash of the needed beads because Hobby Lobby in my town does not currently carry all the needed beads. (They do show them on their online store.) </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I used 6mm faceted beads in red, clear and blue; 6mm. round silver and gold beads; and 18mm sunburst beads also in red, clear and blue. I also needed chenille stems, wire cutters, needle nose pliers, scissors, and thread for hanging. I cut the chenille stems into 4-inch pieces and used the pliers to make a tiny loop in one end to keep the beads from sliding off. Then I strung the beads and made a larger loop at the top and added the thread for hanging. In about 1 hour, I had enough ornaments for my bare feather tree.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So bright and sparkly!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> So patriotic and pretty!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Ahh, Much better than bare.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Go away, Scoundrel.</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Y'all come back!</span><br />
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