Blessedly Busy

A few weeks ago we had a hot dog sale at church to support Missions.  I made a wonderfully (surprisingly) yummy PA Dutch chili sauce for the event.  Needless to say, I had quite a bit left over and decided to can it to preserve it.


The flavor is absolutely wonderful.  It's not chili like at all, but sweet and tangy all at once. 

Around this time, I just finished the valances for my kitchen and dining room.

They turned out very nice, very basic.  I can look out the windows and behold the glorious beauty outside too.  :) 

A few weeks before, some friends of ours had a beautiful little baby boy.  My husband works with this gentleman and requested that I make an afghan in the colors of the Buffalo Bills.  This is what I came up with~

and this is the detailed edges~

It was such a blessing to deliver this gift to them.  My husband was so very insightful when he requested I make this for them.  They had received so many outfits and such for the babe that this afghan was exactly what they'd wanted.  :)   Praise God!

Once the above afghan was completed, I turned my attention back to the sweaters I've decided to make for my family.  I have 2 in the works right now.  The first one is my daughters.  I have to find my pattern, mark the rows and then get back to work on hers.  My youngest son's sweater is in the works right now, though.  This is the first sleeve. 

The detail you can see here~

The second sleeve is almost done.  Once it is finished, I'll cast on for the main part of the front of the sweater. 

To show you an idea of the colors of my daughter's sweater, here is a picture of the front of it when it was just started.

I've since finished the front and I'm about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way finished with the back.  :) 

How are the projects coming along in your home?  There is so much more to show and tell about, but now it's time to close.  As I type this, my beautiful daughter is braiding my hair.  She's such a sweet and loving young lady and I praise God for her every day. 

Have a wonderful day!

Blessings,