Author Archives: MrsDOF

About MrsDOF

A gal with a kind heart. Married to a nice guy. Empty Nest. Part-time flexible job in the public school system. Loves to work with yarn.

Mother’s Day and then some

Posted on Wednesday, 11 May 2011 by MrsDOF

for weeks, I have been coveting a pair of huggie style earrings, where the hinge is at the bottom of the piece, and the clasp almost disappears at the back of the ear. the first time I saw the style … Continue reading →

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Genesis says they made themselves loin coverings

Posted on Wednesday, 13 April 2011 by MrsDOF

Being quite particular about what I’m willing to have next to my skin for hours at a time, I can understand other people being the same way when it comes to choice of clothes. One of my earliest memories is … Continue reading →

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Yard Entertainment

Posted on Thursday, 7 April 2011 by MrsDOF

I sat down near the south window to do a little knitting on the tiny pegs loom. It really helps to have bright light over my shoulder, and the folding tray for support. Instead of picking up the yarn and … Continue reading →

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A Mishmash of Stuff trying to wear me down

Posted on Wednesday, 6 April 2011 by MrsDOF

So my day actually began yesterday, when Husband’s car, which I was driving to work because mine is already in the shop for transmission work, his car decided to glare a little red light on the dashboard. It had something … Continue reading →

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Granny Squares Aphgan

Posted on Saturday, 2 April 2011 by MrsDOF

Over Christmas Break, I re-arranged a few boxes and shelves in my hobby room (aka the first bedroom on the left, which was Firstborn Son’s room for a long time). In there, I found a plastic tub with crocheted granny … Continue reading →

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It was a Good Week of Spring Break

Posted on Thursday, 31 March 2011 by MrsDOF

These were done while I was home during Spring Break. I will be going to my Needlework Group this afternoon. For ‘show n tell’ I have a pair of potholders, a baby hat knitted of sport weight yarn (on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet, Knitting Loom | 3 Comments

A different use for yarn

Posted on Wednesday, 23 March 2011 by MrsDOF

as sent by son Lucas. project for Spring although my frugal self is wondering why perfectly wonderful, still-in-the-wrapper yarn is being used this way. I would assemble the odd bits. Thanks for thinking of your mom keeping the kids occupied … Continue reading →

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Spring Break! so far, so good

Posted on Monday, 21 March 2011 by MrsDOF

Although Spring Break for the school district began on Friday; at church we still had to work for the Mennonite Relief Sale, and the Appreciation Lunch on Sunday. Even this minute, the towels from the church kitchen are sloshing in … Continue reading →

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Same Duty, Different Subject

Posted on Thursday, 17 March 2011 by MrsDOF

Today is supposed to be my “personal day”. The time when I do enrichment activity, such as looking after babies, or sitting with friends in the Needlework Group. I’m yearning for solitude, time to not be glancing at a To … Continue reading →

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Story and Random Thoughts

Posted on Wednesday, 16 March 2011 by MrsDOF

Awhile back, I had a day’s TA Sub position as a Job Coach for a student at the high school. The bus dropped us off in front of a junior high school, where he works in the kitchen. His assignment … Continue reading →

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