One Monthly Goal ~ December 2021 ~ Did I Finish?

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My December 2021 One Monthly Goal was to finish an Attic 24 Cozy Stripe Sage Afghan.

This is where I started :)

This is where I finished the month (well almost the month):

So I did NOT finish :(  

I greatly underestimated my crafting time in December...

There's always next month!

Colletta 

Sewing Saturday ~ Merry Christmas ~ 12/25/2021

I'm going to be featuring my sewing, crocheting and crafting projects on Saturdays.  Some weeks this will include a finished project, a FNSI or FNWF or just a WIP.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS DAY, EVERYONE!!!

I didn't get much done on the Sage Afghan this week.  (Read that as I didn't even pick it up!)  I was so busy with Christmas preparations and when I was done with that I was exhausted.  I almost didn't make a Sewing Saturday post, but I wanted to go ahead and mark the day here on the blog :)

Here is where I started the week:

And that is also where I finished...

We're sitting down now to watch "Encanto" so I'll be picking up the hook this evening to work on getting some rows done.  I'm enjoying the process and the Holidays!

What project are you working on this weekend?

Colletta

Sewing Saturday ~ 12/18/2021

I've decided to start featuring my sewing, crocheting and crafting projects on Saturdays.  Some weeks this will include a finished project, a FNSI or FNWF or just a WIP.

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My Friday Night  Sew-In Project was to continue working on the Sage Aghan that I'm trying to finish by the end of December.  

Here is where I started the week:

I didn't get a lot accomplished because I chose to spend some time with the family making M&M Cookies.  It was good quality family time that we needed very much!

And here is where I ended Friday night:  (thanks hubby for holding it up for me!)

I got about 8-10 rows done over the day.

What project are you working on this weekend?

Colletta

Friday Night Sew-in ~ December 2021 ~ Goals

"Friday Night Sew-In" is hosted by Wendy Bertello at Sugarlane Designs .  FNSI is set for the 3rd Friday of each month (Australia-time) but as participants are joining in from all over the world, you can participate any time from Thursday - Saturday, depending on where you are.

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This Friday is the Friday Night Sew-In.

I haven't decided which project to work on yet but it will either be the Sage Afghan or the Fall Frolic Quilt Blocks.  It will depend on if I'm in the mood to crochet or sew.

The Sage Afghan is my One Monthly Goal so I've been working mostly on it.

But...

I've gotten a bit behind on the Fall Frolic Sew along by Pat Sloan.  I have 4 quilt blocks to sew to catch up.  Here are a couple of my completed blocks for your viewing pleasure :)

Again, it is going to depend on if I want to sit at my sewing machine or recline on the couch as to which I'll work on.  I'll let you know on Saturday which one I decide :)

Colletta

Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 12/13/2021

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Hello, and Happy Monday !

New Around Here:

"Kindred Readers Book Club" now has 20 members which I think is FANTASIC!  Our first book is going to be "Year of Yes" by Shonda Rhimes.   We'll start reading the first week of January 2022.  If you're interested in joining in, please come on over and do so!  You just need to join the group and get your book :)

I have 1195 GFC followers of Colletta's Kitchen Sink!  Only 5 more to reach the 1200 milestone.  If you're not already following, won't you please hit the follow button?  It would make my day :)

The weather outside is:

We didn't get the snow that the weather was calling for last week.  We did get just a light layer of snow early Wednesday morning but it was gone by afternoon.

The weather has been so crazy the past few days.  It has fluctuated from 61F Saturday afternoon to just 30F Sunday evening.  I may be ready for Christmas, but I don't know if I'm ready for the cold!

On today's to-do list: 

I don't have much going on Monday except for grocery shopping which is my normal Monday errand (chore).

Happening this week:

I'm excited to have our first Christmas Party Tuesday evening.  It is for our Church Ladies Group that meets once a month.  We'll have lots of food, devotions and a jingle gift!

Other than that, it is a pretty normal week ending with Shawn's birthday on Saturday.  I'm not sure what we're doing to celebrate but I'm sure it will be something fun :)

The hubby is on third shift this week.  He works 5 days this week and then only has 2 days next week.   After that he's on vacation until after the New Year!

Currently reading:

I actually finished a Christmas book last week called "The Christmas Escape" by Sarah Morgan.  It was so good!  You can CLICK HERE to go read my review.  Right now I'm reading another Christmas book called "Christmas at Cozy Holly Inn" by Meredith Summers.  I've just started getting into to it and so far so good :)

On the TV:

Hallmark Christmas Movies!!!!  Yay!!!!

Listening to:

This week for "Songs on Sunday" I featured "Noel" by Chris Tomlin and Lauren Daigle.  I hope you'll check it out :) 

On the menu week:

I haven't worked on the menu yet.  I really need to get back into the habit of working on the menu over the weekend instead of leaving it until Monday morning before getting groceries!

Monday ~  

Tuesday ~ 

Wednesday ~ 

Thursday - 

Friday ~ 

Saturday ~ 

Sunday ~ Potluck at Church

In the Craft Basket:

The Sage Afghan I'm working on has over doubled in size since last week at this time.  I've used one complete "One Pound" Caron yarn.  I bought 4 skeins of this yarn but think I might only need to use 3 skeins.  I'll see if it is the right size and then decide whether to use the 4th.  Again, this is the Attic 24 Cozy Stripes pattern.

Picture from the Camera

Fireplace in the Inn of Old Bedford Village.

Memory Verse

6 While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. 9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. 10 And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;  Luke 2:6-10

Have a great Monday!

Colletta

Sewing Saturday ~ 12/11/2021

I've decided to start featuring my sewing, crocheting and crafting projects on Saturdays.  Some weeks this will include a finished project, a FNSI or FNWF or just a WIP.

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Just popping in for a quick update to the Sage Afghan using Attic 24's Cozy Stripe pattern.

Here is where I started the week:  approximately 15-16 rows done.

Here is where I ended the week:  a little more than double the length.

I love the texture of this calming, relaxing pattern.

I am behind on my Fall Frolic blocks.  I think I have 4 blocks to make and then the settings and borders.  Hopefully I'll have more of those to show next week (I know I said that last week, but this time I mean it :).

What project are you working on this weekend?

Colletta

Friday Night With Friends ~ December 2021

"Friday Night With Friends" is hosted by Cheryll over at "Gone Stitchin".  FNWF is set for the 1st Friday of each month with participants joining in from all over the world

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For December's "Friday Night With Friends", I'm going to be working on my "One Monthly Goal" project which is the Sage Afghan.  You can read more about it HERE.

I may also work on sewing Block 7 & 8 of the Fall Frolic pattern by Pat Sloan.  I'll let you know if I do :)

Colletta

One Monthly Goal ~ December 2021

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I think for December's One Monthly Goal, I'm going to be working on the Sage Afghan that I started over the weekend.

I got the yarn (4 Caron One Pounders in Soft Sage) for 60% off at Joann Fabrics Saturday evening so it was still the Black Friday deal.

I'm using Attic 24's Cozy Stripe pattern because it is super simple and I can mindlessly crochet while watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

As you can see, I have about 14 rows crocheted so far.  I really have no idea how many rows I need to make it the size I want.  I'll know when I get there!

I made this project my One Monthly Goal because in early January, I should be able to start hand-quilting the Blue Fall Frolic quilt designed by Pat Sloan that I'm making my Mom for her birthday present.

Wish me luck!

Colletta