I done to pass these long, snowy, cold winter days? Stayed
in doors and worked on projects.
Some time ago, I discovered that my direct genealogical
line on my Mother's side had been altered and changed by
someone using the same program I had: Family Search. Very
frustrating to me and my sister. Also discovered some incorrect
dates for my parents marriage. Since, I have most of the
information, decided I would try and correct everything. What
a project! Needless, to say, I have had to email verification
to Family Search and am now waiting for the corrections to
be made. As, I further researched the lines on my "fan chart"
I have found other errors and will have to work on them at
a later date. Can't believe the time I have spent working on
this, but hopefully, it will get straightened out soon.
I've also been making copies of important documents
and certificates of my children and putting them in a book
that will become part of our Family History. They have
the originals, but I wanted copies for my own records.
Each day I've been trying to get back to working on
cleaning out my drawers and files that contain information
for my own family history. Decided that I would just
select a drawer or file and work on it and then add it
to my book or file. Don't know how long I'll do this, but
for now it helps pass the time when I'm stuck in doors.
For Christmas a close friend knitted some dish cloths
and gave me. I have loved using them and decided I
wanted to learn how to make them. Now, I am addicted!
Have made four so far. two each color.
Hope to get some made for Valentines to send to my
kids in Oregon and for my daughter's birthday.
Have also tried to crochet some hearts. I'm not very good
at doing these. Wanted to make a few to string as a
garland, but think I need a simpler pattern and also one
that is a little bit larger. They only measure about 2 1/2 inches
across. Anyone have a quick easy pattern. Perhaps if
I keep working, they'll turn out better and get easier!
Hope everyone's New Year is off to a good start!
Hi Nola!
ReplyDeleteI have really missed you! I can say that I sympathize with you on the genealogy issue. Someone put information on ours, on my mother's side, that was so inaccurate! My uncle is trying to get it straightened out, but it taking a lot of time.
I love knitted dishcloths, but, I don't knit. I learned how in Primary, many, many years ago... ;0) I have tried to learn since then, but I just don't get it. I need to find a good tutorial and learn how. Your crocheted hearts are beautiful! I've seen so many cute things done with those little hearts - here is a link that I have used in the past for crochet hearts, it's super easy - http://www.planetjune.com/blog/free-crochet-patterns/love-hearts/.
It sounds like you have been keeping really busy during these cold winter months, good luck with your organizing, it inspires me!
Hugs,
Barb
It's so fun to hear from you. I have some similar struggles with a family history line that needs to be corrected. I have heard there is a lot of that out there. I need to work on my files too along with gathering and organizing materials for someday doing our family history. It probably won't happen until after our mission.
ReplyDeleteI loved your dishcloths. I need to learn how to do them.
I think your crocheted hearts are lovely. That's another thing that would be fun to learn.
Sending lots of love and hugs your way and have a blessed day!
Those hearts do look small and very complicated--I am more of a knitter and have knitted those dish cloths many times and yes they are very addicting--
ReplyDeleteI have always said that I wanted to trace both of my parents history--but so far I have not done anything--just like I want to put the family recipes in a book--have them all collected, but have not typed one single recipe yet--bad me!!
love and laughter, di
You find the most interesting projects to keep yourself busy! My dad did the genealogy thing and it kept him busy for years! I'm just loving those little hearts! What if you used thicker yarn and a larger crochet hook? They are as cute as can be. My crochet skills are not yet quite that developed, but I have fun with what I CAN do. So glad you put up a post! I should read blogs more often so I don't miss any! XO
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