Tagged

I was TAGGED to complete this meme by Danielle!From her blog.

Four Jobs I Have Had In My Life

1. Waitress
2. Mother
3. Tax Preparer
4. Bookkeeper

Four Movies I Can Watch Over and Over

1. Gone With The Wind
2. Titanic
3. The Thornbirds
4. Roots

Four TV Shows I Like To Watch

1. 24
2. Witout A Trace
3. Ghost Whisperer
4. NCIS

Four Places I Have Been On Vacation

1. Port Hudson,Louisiana
2. Natchess,Mississipi
3. Pigeon Forge,Tennessee
4. Dallas,Texas

Four Favorite Foods

1.Sonic Burgers

2.Larry's baked chicken

3.Pizza

4.Tacos

Four Websites I Visit Daily

1.Mary's Craft Corner

2.Knit one Tea too

3.International Tote Exchange

4.Swap Dex

Four Places I Would Rather Be

1. Alaska
2. Montana
3. Tennesse
4. Nevada

Four Bloggers I Am Tagging

1. I am tagging anyone who reads this and wants to do it.
2. You
3. You
4. and You

Beaded Stitchmarker Halloween Swap Package Received!

Look the great package I received, from Mary A.She really outdid herself, and truly spoiled me.I can hardley wait to start my Halloween bag.Also the shoulder bag pattern, looks like it would make a nice purse, for the winter months.The beautiful black and silver pin will be the perfect accent to my black jacket.My witch and my vegetable basket, are on my desk and the witch will remain until after Halloween, and the basket will remain until after Thanksgiving.I can't wait to try out the body scrub tonight ,it really smells delightful.I have lit my candle and it smells wonderful.I love the nice clean scent.(it is linen scented)OK I am off to make me a cup of the wonderful vanilla coffee,she also sent.Thank you Mary,I love everything!!!!!!This was a fun swap.

FALL BOOK SWAP BY-ZAZAZU

I have received my partner for another swap.Hopefully this one will better my mind.lol I am so into these swaps,they are so much fun,and you get to meet so many people, and make lots of new friends.Which I think, is the best part of swaps.This swap is for books and it can be new or used,the idea is to to get to know your partner, and become friends,not the amount you spend,of course there is a minimum which is only right.But I think introducing someone to a new, or different author, is really a neat idea.I know, me like lots of others have our own favorite authors, but hey you never know,maybe, just maybe, we might have a new favorite author, once this swap is completed!

Vintage Indie's Vintage Teacup Swap

I received my partner today for the Vintage Teacup Swap.I am so excited about getting to know her and her likes and dislikes, so I can begin shopping. I have never done a swap like this before and am looking forward to shopping for teacups.I love old dishes and have a few ideas in mind, but will wait to hear from her before I do anything.I think this will be a very interesting swap.

Fall Felted Bag Exchange

Question of the week.

 

As of this weekend, the season has officially changed on the calendar - but what makes Autumn feel like Autumn to you, and why?

I would have to say the cool crisp mornings and the sites of all the beautiful leaves.

Ravelry- A Knit and Crochet Community update#2

I signed up on Ravelry on September 03,2007 and waiting for my invite.

I am #30762 on the list.

5997 people are ahead of me in line.

9770 people are behind me in line.

Wish I was not so far behind.lol,getting closer!

Fall Into Autumn Dishcloth Swap

TOPIC OF THE WEEK #3

 

Autumn has now officially begun here in the States!! What is your favorite thing about Autumn/Fall? I love the colors of the changing leaves and the cooler days,and all the fall vegetables.Why? The scenery changes everyday for awhile and the trees are beautiful, and the cool mornings are so nice.I love the smells of all the fall vegetables and harvesters goods especially the pumpkins. Everyone getting ready for winter and the coming holidays,by stocking up on their favorite fruits and vegetables to make all those fruit pies and vegetables dishes for their special fall and winter events.

 

Sweet Goodness Sisters Swaps Questionnaire

 My Answers to the Questionnaire,I hope these help my partner.

1. Favorite Color:  Blue
2. Chocolate Lover? Milk, Dark, White, or none of the above? I love milk chocolate.
3. What is your favorite craft hobby? Crocheting and sewing.
4. What is a craft/art hobby that you would like to start? Hairpin Lace,it looks so pretty.
5. What craft do you NOT have an interest in or just not great in ( so your partner doesn’t send something you wouldn’t use)? scrapbooking
6. Do you have any allergies? (we don’t want to send anything with peanuts if it’ll make you blow up like a balloon!) No allergies
7.What’s your favorite part of Halloween? Decorating, candy eating, costumes, or something else?Well I would have to say just giving candy to all the cute children.
8. Do you decorate for Thanksgiving/Fall? A little for Thanksgiving, I would love to get one of those fall brooms for my door,I keep putting that off for some reason.lol
9. December Holidays--what holiday do you celebrate? What type of decorations do you like to put up in your house for that holiday?Christmas I put up a tree for our grandchildren of course.
10. Do you have any children, if so what are their ages, boys/girls?4 grown sons and 1 grown daughter,we have 19 grandchildren they range in age from 15 years to 6 weeks.
11. Do you have any pets, if so what kind? 2 cats who think we are their pets.lol
12. Are you a reader? If so, what type of books do you like? I love to read anything from the civil war era like Gone With The Wind and days of Laura Ingalls Wilder,I love her books,wish I had the whole set.
13. Are you celebrating a birthday or anniversary in October, November, or December? If so, what day and what is the occasion? December 14thmy birthday and I will be 56.
14. Do you collect anything? If so what type of things do you collect? I collect lots of things but mostly coffee/tea mugs,angels,windchimes and keychains
15. What type of things do you like to cook? Are you an appetizer person, cookie maker, dessert freak or a take out type of person??I love baking.
16.What is your favorite scent? Is there one that you can’t stand?Apple-cinnamon is my all time favorite,I do not like rose scents I love the flowers but not perfume or candles with the scent.
17. What’s your favorite song?Daddy's Girl
18. What’s the last movie you went to see at the movie theater?Three men and a baby.Long time ago,we don't go to the theater anymore.
19. What’s your favorite Candy?Reeses peanutbutter cups
20. Tea or Coffee or other? Both coffee in the morning then tea most of the day and coffee in the evening and tea at bedtime.I know I am goofy.lol

 

Ashley and Donivan

My baby with her first baby.I was able to visit with Ashley for a while yesterday and got this picture I just had to share.Doesn't she just look so content and doesn't he just look so sweet and of course healthy.I am so proud of Ashley,she is the perfect little mother.

I Am Really Loving My Mail Person !

I received a package today all the way from Australia.It was my Back To School Swap package.Samantha was my partner and really did a great job.She made me a very pretty tote bag and a carryall for my crochet needles and scissors,she also sent me a journal which I will use to keep track of my swaps in,she also sent me a very cute photo album to put pictures of all my grandchildren in,I am sure with 19 it will not take me long to fill it up.lol She also wrote me very nice note on a beautiful card with pictures of chinese lanterns.THANK YOU SO MUCH SAMANTHA you did great!

 

Package all the way from the United Kingdom

My Cotton N Candy Swap package arrived.My partner Daisy really outdid herself on this swap.I received lots of goodies.Have a look at what I received,a bag tied with a very pretty silver bow of mixed gum drops candy,a filet scarf with an embroidered center,a pillow cover with eyelet strip,chocolate and peanut butter candy all the way from The United Kingdom To the United States to Louisiana and DID NOT MELT!!,heart shaped bath fizzers,candy lollipop,a candle which is magnolia scented in a very pretty flowered tin,an eggholder with a chocolate candy egg in it- covered by a knitted bunny,dried flowers that smell awesome (not sure what they are),a heart with buttons for decorations ornament handmade,and a very nice handwritten card,

and everything was wrapped very nicely in what else cotton! Thank you Daisy for everything your awesome.

Mystery Theme Swap Questionnaire

Here are my answers hope these help my partner.

1. Name: Judy Bernard
2. Mailing Address: 163 Lee Street    Opelousas,Louisiana 70570
3. Email: jbernardoffice@aol.com
4. Are you a knitter or crocheter? Both If both, what type of project would you prefer? Crochet, my knitting is really not advanced
5. Is there a particular type of pattern you would prefer? (sock, scarf, hat, etc.) I would love a shawl pattern
6. Do you have any allergies that we need to be aware of? (animals, wool, chocolate, etc.) no
7. Do you have pets? If so, what kind. Yes 2 cats
8. Do you smoke?  yes
9. Do you have an online wish list you want to share with your partner? If so, what is the web address. not a wish list per say but I do have other questionnaire answers on my blog at  http://journals.aol.com/jbernardoffice/JudysCrafts
10. Are you willing to ship internationally? (Please keep in mind this will raise shipping costs) I am sorry but not this time
11. Is this your first swap? no
12. Are you willing to be a swap savior? sorry I wish I could
13. Ok, now give us some ideas! (Please give at least 3) My favorite colors are light blue,cream,and lavender. I collect angels,windchimes,coffee/teamugs,keychains and wood crochet hooks and knitting needles. I love the Peaches and Cream cotton yarn, I use it to make dishcloths and facecloths. I do not like or use any of the fun fur yarns. I like most colors of yarns but avoid using black as much as possible because I have to much troubleseeing to crochet with it. Any thing else you need to know feel free to ask.
    If you think you may be interested in this swap go here

Introduction « Mystery Theme Swap

I think this is going to be a great swap!
 I received my partners name today 9/25/07 and I sent her an email.I am so excited I can hardley wait to hear back from her.

 

Fall Into Autumn Dishcloth Swap

TOPIC OF THE WEEK  #2

My Answers:

When you knit or crochet dishclothes, washclothes or face clothes, what do you use?   Cotton yarn

 What size needle or hook?   F Hook

 Wood?   Sometimes 

what type?   Handmade

Metal?  Yes

Plastic?   No

A specific Brand?   Bates

Why do you love that needle or hook so much?  It seems to work best on dish and face cloths 

Is there one you are dying to try?  Not Really 

Is there a particular yarn you love and use all the time for clothes?  Yes Peaches and Cream 

What is so special about it?  I love the way it works even better when wet.

 

 

Our Oldest Son Larry

This is our oldest son Larry,who was inducted as a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights Of Columbus,this morning.We are very proud of him.He also celebrated his 36th Birthday  yesterday,as he says "damn I still look good even at 36" lol. Sorry the picture is a little blurry it was taken with a cell phone then emailed to me.

We Love You Boo and are very Proud of You!

Secret Pal Swap Package #3

This is my package I received from my Secret Pal Lou.She really has spoiled me this round.CHECK IT OUT!There are 3 rounds to this swap and this is my final package from Lou.

Thank you Lou.You are awesome and thank you for being my secret pal.I really had fun and hope you did to.I hope to keep in touch with you and also hope we can exchange again the future. See the picture frame it is just calling Donivan's name don't you think?

Donivan 6 weeks old!

 My grandma sure likes that camera!

September Color Swap

I have received my partner for the color swap and this month the color is Yellow,this is going to be interesting . I love yellow .My partner is from Germany.This is going to be a fun swap!

Look What Came In The Mail Today!

I received this great package from Deb today.It is for our Owl Swap.She made a pillow  and embroidered an owl on it and found this most unique owl sugar bowl,Which I just love and she also sent me a sweet card.Thank you Deb for a wonderful package.You are the best!

Tribute To America

 

A Tragedy has Struck America.

As we mourn the deaths of thousands of victims,
we need to pray and keep in our hearts
the 266 plane passengers, 800 plus pentagon employees,
and the uncounted victims in New York.

What happened was a
heinous and violent act
not only against the United States,
but against all mankind and God.

And though we will search for
a reason why this happened,
we will never understand why
someone would commit such a
crime against their fellow man.

But we can pray for every soul
that has been touched by this terrorist act,
for all of those who were killed,
for all of those who were wounded,
and for all of those who
lost someone they love.

And we can pray for this country
in hopes that such a day will
never be written into
our history books again.

May God bless the victims, their families, and America.

 

 

 

 

I've Been Tagged By Mary

I got this from her blog.

I read it so now it's your turn.

Monday, September 10, 2007

Scattergories MEME

The rules are: Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the questions. They must be real places, names, things ... nothing made up! If you can't think of anything, skip it. You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question. If your name happens to start with the same letter as mine, sorry, but you can't use my answers! So join in the fun...

My name: Judy

1. Famous Singer: Jimmy Dean

2. Four letter word: jump

3. Street: Jackson

4. Color: Jade

5. Gifts/Presents: Jacket

6. Vehicle: Jeep

7. Things in a Souvenir Shop: Jiggers(for liquer)

8. Boy's Name: Jason

9. Girl's Name: Jasmine

10. Movie Title: Jungle Boy

11. Drink: Juice

12. Occupation: Janitor

13. Celebrity: Jane Mansfield

14. Magazine: Jackie O

15. U.S. City:Jasper

16. Pro Sports: Jaguars

17. Fruit: Jujube

18. Reason for Being Late for Work: Just overslept

19. Something You Throw Away: Junk Mail

20. Things You Shout: Just Stop it!

21. Cartoon Character: Jerry ( from Tom & Jerry)

TAG! If you're reading this and want to Participate, then you're tagged! It's fun to do!
Thanks, Mary! Was fun coming up with "J" stuff..lol

Fall Into Autmn Dishcloth Swap

Topic Of The Week

Now that in some geographic locations the weather is starting to turn cooler, do you change the type of yarn(s) you knit/crochet with?Yes If so, what do you now knit/crochet with instead and why?I usually crochet with acrylic or cotton in the summer.I use wool now, because in summer it is just to hot to crochet with it. If not, why do you not switch and what do you knit/crochet with?

Hip Hop Jingle boo I have another partner

I received a partner today, from this swap and I can hardley wait.I want to learn all I can about Susan,she seems like a sweet person, and I think we will have fun with this swap.Pumpkin and Cat Halloween Swap. I love spoiling people, and I think I will have lots of fun ,because she seems to like, lots of things I do to.I checked her blog this evening, and she has such beautiful things,she likes flea markets, and yard sales,just like me.lol

 

I received 2 packages today!

This is a 12inch square I received from Christy from the Crochet Lovers Holiday Swap Club.It is called the victorian colors 12 inch square swap.Below is the items I received from the Kitchen and Bathroom swap from the same group,Christy sent me a dish cloth and potholder for my kitchen and a liquid soap cover dress for my bathroom.I love them all.Thanks Christy!

Look who came to visit Grandma and Grandpa Yesterday

3 weeks old now 8 lbs 4 ozs  Grandma had so much fun giving all those hugs and kisses and of course fed him to.He is just the sweetest little thing and we love him so much!More pictures on the left in my pictures juornal.

Owl Swap Tote Has Found It's New Home

I will post another picture as soon as I receive it from the new owner Deb.This tote was fun to make.I also sent a few goodies with the tote.

 

 

My tote is half way to it's home!

My bag has reached the moderator of the Fabric Bag Swap and now will be sent on to someone else.I hope whom ever receives it, enjoys ,embellishes and uses it. I really enjoyed making it.

Fabric Bag Swap - Judy Bernard, LA

Today I received the very first Fabric Bag for our "Anything Goes" Bag swap due November 15th from Judy Bernard in Louisiana! Judy's bag is a medium size striped Tote bag with a front flap pocket that she has made herself. I would be very pleased to receive this bag in the swap and would immediately be thinking of little ways to embellish it and make it my own! Thanks so much, Judy, great job! If you click on the bag you can see it a little closer : ))

 

Vintage Christmas Stocking Swap

 

I have entered another swap.This one will be fun.You have to make a Vintage Christmas Stocking and fill it with goodies. I have listed the blog on the right in my Favorite Sites.

 

My Back To School Swap Partner Received Her Package

Check out the link to see what she received from me.The bag was made in Tunisian and lined with cotton material.I received a very sweet email from Suzie today and I am so happy she likes everything I sent her.

Reveived !

suzieeeee says: Hi there group! Looks like I'm the first to post. I don't know how to post my pictures here yet... Anyways, I've recieved from Judy and I loooovvvvveeee all the stuff she sent. Thanks Judy!!!! And yes I will use everything you sent! :-) For my partner, I'm almost done!! So don't panic. Oh! and to see what I got from Judy visit my flickr page: www.flickr.com/photos/blahsuzie/sets/72157601838784901/ I love this swap!! :-) Suzie

Christmas Around The World Questionnaire Answers

1. Are you religious? Yes
2. How long have you been knitting? About 36 yearsWould you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced? Intermidiate
3. Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting?  Crocheting,quilting,needlepoint,embroidery and cross stitch.
4. Favorite color(s)? blue, lavender,pink
5. Do you collect anything? I collect angels,keychains,coffee/tea mugs
6. Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? nope
7. Do you have any pets? yes 2 cats
8. Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate? all three yummy
9. Cookies or Sweets? peanut butter cookies,chocolate/peanutbutter candy
10. Do you knit socks? no but would like to learn
11. If not socks then what? (tell us about your favorite knits) my favorite thing to knit is wash cloths and dish cloths
12. Do you put up a Christmas tree?Yes  If not then what do you do?
13. Favorite holiday treats? homemade chocolate,pecan pralines
14. Favorite holiday smells? baking cakes and pies
15. Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Please elaborate.We love to use the traditions we grew up with and pass on our traditions to our children and hope they pass them own to their children.
    
16. What are your favorite holiday traditions? Opening 1 gift on christmas eve, and putting out all the gifts for the children, to open on christmas morning, from santa.
17. Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about....” Making sure the children know what christmas is really all about the birth or our savior Jesus Christ.
18. If you were a Christmas ornament you would be…….? hopefully an angel
19. What was your favorite gift you've ever received?I would have to say I have 5 favorites they are ornaments my children made and gave to me for christmas which I still hang on my tree,1 is 30 years old,1 is 29 years old and 2 are 25 years old and 1 is 15 year old,they are an angel with my oldest sons face on it,and the next is a yellow rose in water with glitter,and 2 of them are little clothes pin reindeer,and the last is rudolph made out of a clip clothes pin.These are my treasures from Christmas past. Or given?
20. When do you start your Christmas? The day after Thanksgiving
21. Do you send Christmas cards? Do you make them or buy them? Yes I send cards and we buy them.
22. What is your favorite Christmas dish? Baked turkey with stuffing
23. Carolers are at your door. What do you do? Open the door and sing along then give them each a cup of hot chocolate.
24. When do you open presents? Christmas eve or Christmas morning? One on Christmas Eve the rest on Christmas morning
25. Do you celebrate with family or friends or both? Both
    

Fall Into Autumn Dishcloth Swap Questionnaire Answers

1. Do you knit or crochet? How long have you been doing it? I knit and crochet but prefer crochet,I have been doing both for about 36 years.

2. Have you made dischloths before? Do you use them yourself, give them as gifts, or both? Yes and I use them and give them as gifts.

3. What's your favorite cotton to make cloths from? What cotton would you like to try that you haven't before ? My favorite is Peaches and Cream, not sure what others I would like.

4. If you knit, do you prefer circular or straight needles? For all, do you prefer wooden, metal, or plastic needles? For knitting I prefer straight needles and for knitting metal needles and crocheting wood hooks are my favorite.

5. What are your favorite colors? Any colors you don't like much? My favorite colors would be blue,pink and lavender,my least favorite which I don't like using  much would be black,because it is to hard to work with because my eyes are bad.
6. What do you like best about Autumn? Cooler weather and the beautiful changing colors of the leaves.

7. Pies: Pumpkin? Apple? Pecan? All of em? or No Thanks! All of them yummy

8. When you were a kid, were you the one who couldn't wait to get started with school , or the one who overslept on the 1st day?Always the first one dressed and out the door.

9. Do you celebrate Halloween? (The real key here guys is especially knowing if you have an aversion to the holiday or little goodies/decorations associated with it, given the timeframe of the swap)Most definitly, with 19 grandchildren,we have a great time!But I do have an aversion to anything gruesome,bloody or horror related.We like things like pumkins,black cats,witches and ghost,nothing to scary,I like to keep it fun not scary.

10. If you had to choose just 3 edible 'goodies' to eat for a full year, what 3would you choose?peanutbutter cookies,chocolate peanutbutter candy,and banana nut muffins.

11. Do you have any pets? Kids? Husbands who seem like kids? ;) First I have a husband of 37 years who is my soul  mate and we 5 children,4 sons 1 daughter, we also have 19 grandchildren ranging in ages from 15 years to 17 days old,and we have 2 cats who think they own our home and that they are the masters of the universe.lol

12. If you were to describe a particular yarn that shares traits of your personality, what would it be and why? Peaches and cream cotton,because it is soft ,but when the going gets tuff it stays strong.

13. Do you use your cloths mostly for dishcloths, or as facecloths? Facecloths

14. Favorite Fall Holiday: Halloween or Thanksgiving and why? (Feel free to share another fall memory if you do not celebrate either of these holidays) I would have to say Thanksgiving,because that is when we usually have all the children and grandchildren around and makes me appreciate my life so much more than any other day of the year

15. Do you have any allergies or aversions your pal should know about? Nope