Today I finished my Christmas knitting! (I still have several presents left to make, that don't involve knitting) I made a total of 20 dishcloths. It feels so good to be done! It's fun seeing them all spread out. :) Since 
I've finished the more urgent projects, I've been working on something a little more fun, my second pair of socks! Here's a 
picture, and I'll write more about them when they're finished! Hopefully, that won't be too much longer!
These past few weeks I've been working on knitting Christmas presents for various people. I've done 9 dishcloths out of 20 so far. I'm having fun! I love Christmas time, and knitting presents is getting me excited. :) I'm almost halfway done! (Last year I was really behind, 
so I decided to start earlier this year) Here's a picture of the ones I've finished so far, I'll post another once I've made them all. Kirby decided to "help" me. That's his "Am I going to get in trouble for this?" face.
Here are the results of my entries in the state fair! Awhile back I had posted pictures of the things I entered. My mom had sent in the form while I was gone, and she had forgotten to tell me she had entered 2 more things! (The whole thing was kind of last minute, so we hadn't had a lot of time to decide.) So, besides the wreath cloth and purse set, I also entered a baby blanket I had made, and the Heart Quilt dishcloth. Naturally, once we got to the fair, the first thing we did was go to the Hobbies and Crafts building to see if my brothers and I had won a ribbon. I was really
excited, a little nervous, but having fun! My youngest brother won a 5th place ribbon for his origami, and a 2nd place ribbon for his mobile, and my other brother (2 years younger than I am) won a 1st place ribbon for his leather craft! The wreath didn't win, (neither did the blanket, which was in another building) the purse set won 5th place, and the heart quilt won 2nd! I was really excited! I can't wait until next year!
This month is our State Fair, and I'm entering 2 things this year. I've never entered anything before, and unfortunately, I'm in the professional category. I'm entering a purse set, my favorite one I've made. It's for a girl and her doll, and they are exactly the 
same, except the doll purse is smaller and has a smaller daisies for the border and thinner handles. I'm also entering a dishcloth I designed, and just finished today. It's called "Christmas Wreath". Like I said, I'm in the professional category, so I'm not expecting to win any ribbons! I think it will be fun having them where people can see them. I'll let you know the results, but it won't be for awhile! We have to take them on Monday.
so ago with my grandmother. I had so much fun! I painted a Christmas cookie plate, and it took me 6 hours! I loved every minute though. I almost had a problem, because I finished exactly 8 minutes before the place closed! (Click on a picture to see the details up close) I wish I could go more often. The second thing I have found I enjoy is sketching, something that started in Texas. My mom has always done it, so I have a built in teacher! Here are pictures of my favorites, this first is of my dog, Kirby. I copied a picture we had. The second is of one of the dolls I collect. That one is my newest, and my favorite.
birthday! The first thing that happened was that when I came into the kitchen, there was a surprise for me on the table! My dad had done it. Nothing really happened until lunch, when we went to IHOP. That's where we always go for my birthday. They bring you a big ice cream sundae, and usually they sing, but we went at 2, so there weren't enough people. That was fine by me! We had a really nice lunch. After we ate, we ran by PetSmart, because we needed to replace a few of our fish. We named the new ones Hoobie (LONG story!) and Tiger. After we got home, I got ready for youth group. (at church) Youth group was great! I had a good time with everyone. The lesson was about Christmas, 
which was perfect for me! I love Christmas. Once I got home, I opened my presents. I got some money from my grandparents on one side, and my aunts and uncles. I'd already decided I'm going to use my birthday money for my next hobby, quilting. I can't wait to get started! The first thing I opened was a video we had had years ago, when I was in preschool. We had given it away, and I really wanted it back! Mom had found it at a thrift store! I knew it was a video from the shape of the box, but that was the last thing I was expecting! I watched it this morning, and it sure brought back memories. The next thing I opened was the first season of The Waltons. I've never seen it, but I think 
I'll like it! Then I got some beads (the new ones are surrounded by bright blue rectangles) from my grandparents. They are all so pretty! Then I opened the one mom told me to open next to last. It was a memory card! Sure enough, the next thing I opened was a digital camera! I had really wanted one, but I never actually thought I'd get one! I love it! I can't wait to use it. I told my mom, "Well, it's not a car, but I guess it'll do. (Of course, I was just kidding, I don't have a clue how to drive!) :o) Kirby enjoyed my birthday almost as much as I did! He loves nothing more than shredding paper. Well, after all is said and done, I'd have to say that yesterday was one of the best birthdays I've ever had.
Well, I've finally tried knitting with the intarsia method. I was probably a little too ambitious, because I'd never done it before, and my very first time was on a pattern I was designing! It took a little more coordination than I thought, but I got the hang of it by about the third stripe. I decided to do pink, instead of red, since red would bleed on the white. I really enjoyed it, and I'm pleased with the result! Christmas has always been my favorite time of year, and I couldn't wait any longer to start designing Christmas cloths! This, most likely, is the last time I'll post as a 15 year old! My 16th birthday is day after tomorrow. (September 4th) I'll write more about that later.
I'm writing this post from my aunt and uncle's computer in Texas! I've helped my cousin Austin make a blog, and I've also been teaching her to knit! She's catching on very quickly. Here's a picture of the two of us knitting. She wants you all to see her blog. It's http://madebyaustin.blogspot.com/. She'd love it if you'd leave a comment about her knitting!!! (or anything else!) I also helped my cousin Brett make a blog. He only has one post so far, but he'd love for you to read it! It's http://brettscars.blogspot.com/. I'll write more about my trip once I come home.
I haven't posted in awhile. Here's what I've been doing! I went on a missions trip to Mississippi with my church. It was really fun! 3 of my best friends went, I made lots of new friends, and we were able to help many people. Here is a group picture. I'm the one on the bottom left. (Yes, I know my eyes are closed. The sun was bright, and we took pictures with about 20 cameras) 
In this picture, I'm with my cousin Reed (who asked for the Lion cloth) 'being' a sparkler. He's my buddy! We had a great time together. Here I am actually holding a sparkler. I know it's blurry, but it's the only one I had.
I actually got burned, but it really didn't hurt much. The day after we came home, my cousins from Texas came! I hadn't seen them in a year, and we had so much fun! Austin is 6, Brett is 4, and Addison is 11/2. I felt 6 again! Austin and I did everything from making "Flower Fairies" to writing books (we wrote 2, Allie, the Princess who Loved to Ice-Skate and Caroline,
the Princess who Loved to Draw. She wrote the stories, and we both did the illustrations.) to having a tea party! Here's a picture. It was really fun! I miss doing things like that. :) They were here until yesterday. It was sad to see them go, but I'm flying to Texas in a few weeks, so I'll see them soon. It's been a great summer so far!
table was a parking space long. There was a bake sale, plant sale, silent auction, and also a live auction after the sale. (I didn't stay for the live auction) I had 2 very nice ladies on either side of me, one sold beaded jewelry, and the other painted glass panels. I gave out 42 business cards. I had ordered some online, but they hadn't come yet, so I spent hours Friday night making and printing some, then cutting them out. They looked alright, but not wonderful. I was thinking during the sale, wouldn't it be funny if they were in the mail waiting once I got home? Well, I got home and checked the mail, and sure enough, they 
were. It wasn't as funny as I thought. They do look good though. They put the group cloth in a basket with a few other things in the silent auction, and it brought $15! It makes me feel like it was worthwhile.
Group Cloth
Cotton yarn – any color
Size 7 needles
CO 40
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11. K4, K4, (YO, K2tog)5 times, P3, K4, P3, YO, K2tog, K6, K4 (anonymous)
12. K4, P1, K1, P2, K3, P5, K8, P12, K4 (Liz H.)
13. K4, (k1, p1) 2x, k5, yo, k3tog, yo, k2tog, yo, k4, yo, ssk, yo, SK2P, yo, k5, (p1, k1)2x. K4 (Alli B.)
14. K4, K3, P8, K6, P5, K5, P2, K3, K4 (Jody K.)
15. K4, K10, P1, K10, P1, K10, K4 (Rita D.)
16. K4, K3, P5, K2, P5, K2, P5, K2, P5, K3, K4 (Sandy)
17. K4, K4, P3, K6, P6, K6, P3, K4, K4 (Kristi)
18. K4, P4, K16, P5, K4, P3, K4 (Krissy S.)
19. K4, P1, K2, P3, K5, P8, K13, K4 (Joan K.)
20. K4, K1, P1, K6, P5, K6, P5, K6, P1, K1, K4 (Gloria G.)
21. K4, K3, yo, K2tog, K4, yo, K2tog, K4, yo, K2tog, K4, yo, K2tog, K4, yo, K2tog, K3, K4 (Tara)
22. K4, K4, P2, K2, P4, K8, P4, K2, P2, K4, K4 (Karen B.)
23. K4, K6, P3, K6, P2 , K6, P3, K6, K4 (Betzy B.)
24. K4 K4, P2, K1, P6, K6, P6, K1, P2, K4, K4 (Maude B.)
25. K4, K4, *K2, P2* repeat from * until last 8 sts, K4, K4 (Carol G.)
26. K4, K3, P4, K7, P4, K7, P4, K3, K4 (Paige)
27. K4, K3, P4, K6, P1, K2, P3, K4, P2, K2, P2, K3, K4 (Joan P.)
28. K4, P5, K4, P7, K2, P5, K4, P5, K4 (anonymous)
29. K4, K2, *sl 2 wyif, K2* rep from * to last 6 sts; K2, K4 (Margaret W.)
30. K4, K3, P5, K4, P3, K2, P3, K4, P5, K3, K4 (Heather K.)
31. K4, K3, P10, K8, P3, K8, K4 (Pia T.)
32. K4, P5, K3, P7, K3, P4, K5, P5, K4 (J. Lockhart)
33. K4, P3, K3, P7, K2, P3, K4, K4, P3, K3, K4 (Martha J.)
34. K4, K1, P1, K1, P1,*YO, K2TOG,* repeat from * to * to the last 8 stitches, P1, K1, P1, K1, K4 (Kathy)
35. K4, K3, *K2tog, yo, K1, yo, SSSK, yo, K1, yo, s1 k1 psso, K6, repeat * until 7 stitches left, K3, K4 (Kari M.)
36. K4, K5, P3, K2, slip 3, K6, slip 3, K2, P3, K5, K4 (Gerry)
37. K4, K1, P1, K1, K2tog, K2, yo, K5, K2tog, K2, yo, K2tog, K2, yo, K1, ssk, K2, yo, K1, P1, K1, K4, K4 (Cat)
38. Knit across (Sue)
39. K4, K10, P5, K7, P10, K4 (Betty F.)
40. K4, K5, P2, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P3, K4, P1, K2, P8, K2, K4 (Lindy M.)
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I tried to correct any mistakes I came across (yes, there were a few) but I may have missed one. If you find one, please let me know!
Kirby, my dog, loves my knitting almost as much as I do! He even gets to "help" sometimes! In other words, he eats my yarn wrappers. :o) He gets excited when 
he sees me with a new skein, because he knows what's coming! He stares at me until I give it to him, then gets it between his paws, and rips it to shreds. Here are a few pictures of him with his latest "treasure." (a Sugar n' Cream wrapper)
Princess Crown
Cotton yarn – any solid color
Size 7 needles
MB – Make border (K1 P1 K1 P1 K1)
CO 41
1. K1 P1 (across row)
2. K1 P1 (across row)
3. K1 P1 (across row)
4. K1 P1 (across row)
5. K1 P1 (across row)
6. MB P31 MB
7. MB K31 MB
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14. MB P6 K19 P6 MB
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25. MB K6 P4 K1 P9 K1 P4 K6 MB
26. MB P6 K4 P1 K9 P1 K4 P6 MB
27. MB K6 P4 K1 P9 K1 P4 K6 MB
28. MB P6 K3 P3 K7 P3 K3 P6 MB
29. MB K6 P3 K3 P7 K3 P3 K6 MB
30. MB P6 K2 P4 K7 P4 K2 P6 MB
31. MB K6 P2 K5 P5 K5 P2 K6 MB
32. MB P6 K1 P6 K5 P6 K1 P6 MB
33. MB K5 P1 BOBBLE P1 K5 P5 K5 P1 BOBBLE P1 K5 MB
34. MB P14 K3 P14 MB
35. MB K14 P3 K14 MB
36. MB P15 K1 P15 MB
37. MB K14 P1 BOBBLE P1 K14 MB
38. MB P31 MB
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46. K1 P1 (across row)
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Here are directions for making a bobble. I found these really helpful! http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/cyca-forum/read.php?1,27145,27159#msg-27159
