My big Book: "CROCHET CLOSET"

Well, I was busy and forgot to blog all the time. I worked on my next book and it will be available October 1, 2009.

Here is the frontcover for my new book.

I will presale the book beginning of next on my website http://www.hookandneedledesigns.com/

With the presale you will get a signed copy and also a free chevron top down jacket crochet pattern (see pic 2)

My Ducks & Coots (winter ducks)

Wow, every winter time we're having so many ducks in our cove - duck cove :O)

The coots (black ducks with white peek) are only here for the winter time from October to March. The white ducks, black mosqovy duck, the grey/white and brown/white ducks staying here all year around, and also my pair for white geese. We're having around 20 mallard ducks year around. Feeding time is twice a day.

Oranges, Lemons & Watermelon

We had a freeze last week so I had to pick up my fruits of my trees and my last watermelon.

The oranges are so sweet and tangy "Louisiana Sweet Hamilton", and the homegrown lemons are so zesty.

WAY TO GO - Shawl/Wrap

Wrap up in this fun-to-make piece in an easy shell pattern.

Wear if over almost anything - any season of the year!
http://hookandneedledesigns.com/way_to_go.htm

Fresh Mustard & Turnip Greens

It's not a better way to get the greens fresh right from the neighbors yard!

My husband Jerry, daugther Hannan and myself picked them on Sunday, followed by our dogs Bijou, Harley & Princess.

Debby Peppy

My sister Gabi, her husband Erich and daughter Deborah from Germany are here for a 5 weeks short vacation.
Deborah asked me if I could knit her a slouchy hat with a small brim.
So here it is! Wish I could keep her here all the time to do all my modeling.

Straight from Today's Designers

NEW DESIGNER PUBLISHING GROUP ANNOUNCES INNOVATIVE FIRST RELEASE:
CROCHET BELTS FROM THE HIP
Raw, Uncensored Designs Straight From Today’s Designers

STRAIGHT FROM TODAY’S DESIGNERS (SFTD), a designer-based, self-publishing group, announces a new venture that heralds the future of crochet patterns: designers going directly to their public. With its first release entitled “Crochet Belts from the Hip: Raw, Uncensored Designs Straight From Today’s Designers,” SFTD offers 19 original belts from top designers–-a veritable treasure trove of wearable art and innovative stitching. The 34-page booklet is available for instant download. from http://www.sftdonline.com/.