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PROGRAMMING NOTE from the Author and Archivist


So obviously I just stopped blogging on this platform. I'll get back to it eventually. Or not. I'm taking a break from all social media. It seemed necessary for my mental health.

The last few years have been busy and … challenging:

- 2015 Happened.
- 2016 Let's call it The Lost Year. (Obviously words failed me.)
- 2017 about broke me. Literally. Mentally.
- 2018 was ridiculous, proving 2017 was just a warm up. (Good thing I was already broken so it couldn't hurt as much.#2018TrashCanFire I thought things were going okay, but maybe not?)

- 2019 was such a blur. I know there were highlights, but then stuff happened and carried into the next year...

- And then in March#2020 really took a turn. Who can even categorize 2020? Do we dare?


I kinda want a do-over of some of the last few years. But life doesn’t work that way.


So for now, I'm hunkering down. Regrouping. Trying to stay safe and sort some stuff out.


Stay safe everyone. Stay well.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Auntie Nettie's Merchandise

Lest anyone think that Auntie Nettie hasn't been working on her crafting, think again. I've been "hooking" away, and too busy posting about other things, like say ... cute kids, books, and travel.

Thanks to my crazy friend Kari, I have so much to work with.
Remember the state of my table? I've been using my free days this summer to work my way through all of this yarn, plus the stuff I got on other small buying trips (HEY JENN!) to create 40 projects ... and counting.

Before:

After:

I've been keeping a list, though I haven't been so good about taking photos of some of the final projects. A lot of these projects have already been gifted. I was hoping that I'd have more "action/testimonial" photos to include -- but alas!

Here we are -- the first group in reverse order -- photos when we have them:

#47: Stuffed Bunny with halter dress (not available) #46: Stuffed Monkey with halter dress (Sorry, she's not for sale. I can't give her up! Well, I did -- for a good cause, Elle!) #45:Pink Fuzzy Hat with Pink Flower (not available) #44: Pinks/Purples Flower Scarf - Black (not available)

#43: Red/Pink Flower Scarf - Black (not available)#41-42: White Mohair Scarf and White/Beige Mohair Hat (#41 is not available, donation) (as of 10/2011, #42 is no longer available)

#40: Blue Hat with White Flower#37-39: Rainbow Flower Scarves - White (#37 is not available; as of 12/10, #38-39 also not available) #36: Purple/Pink Flower Scarf - White (see above)

#35: Purples Flower Scarf - White (see above)

#34: Red/Black Ribbon Scarf (not available)

#33: White Skinny Scarf (no photo, not available)

#32: Copper Skinny Scarf (no photo, not available)

#31: Aqua Skinny Scarf (no photo, not available - gifted)

#30: Toddler Mary Jane Booties - Grey (no photo)

#29: Aqua Kerchief (no photo, not available - gifted)

#25-28: Legwarmers (not available - gifted)

#24: Yellow/White Variegated Crib Cover (no photo, not available - gifted)

#23: Light Blue Lacey Crib Cover (no photo, as of 03/10, not available)

#22: Sal's Afghan for Barbara (Dude, I need photos)

#21: Pink Hoodie Afghan (gifted to Elle, shown here with Amber) #20: Camel Mohair Plush Scarf (as of 10/2011, no longer available)

#19: Wacky Blankie (as of 02/09 donated to Project Night Night)

#18: Yellow Baby Blankie (no photo, as of 02/09, not available)

#17: Chenille Half Moon Scarf - Purple (no photo, but like #16, not available)

#16: Chenille Half Moon Scarf - Red (not available - gifted)

#15: Chenille Half Moon Scarf - Red/Black (not available)
#14: Purple Confetti Boucle Scarf
(not available, donation)

#10 & 13: Russet Ruffle Scarf (not available, prizes)
#12: Autumn Harvest Ribbon Scarf
(not available)

#11: Sal's Afghan for Kate (seriously, I need photos!)
#9: Aqua Skinny Scarf (no photo, keeping for me)

#8: Purple Skinny Scarf (no photo, not available - gifted)

#7: Rose Pink Skinny Scarf (no photo, not available - gifted)

#6: Red/Blank Skinny Scarf (no photo, not available - gifted)

#5: Copper Skinny Scarf (no photo, not available - gifted)

#4: White Twinkle Baby Afghan (no photo, as of 12/09, not available)

#3: Grey Skinny Scarf (no photo, not available)

#2: Yellow Crib Cover (as of 06/09, not available)

#1: Grey/Black Ribbon Scarf (as of 12/10 not available, gifted)

Whew! No wonder my hands hurt!

Except where noted, everything is available for sale. Prices and dimensions upon request.

I can take more photos if you need more details too!