MrsJ's Handywork

Where I let my creative, crafty side cut loose! Things I'm making, places I'm going, photos that can't not be taken & shared. I sell some of my handywork on Etsy under MrsjsHandywork...

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Pattern - Hubby threw a game of Tetris to make me an interesting pattern for the afghan I'm making. I need 150 squares... I've done 50 so far... Wish me luck! #crochet #afghan #crochetpattern #tetris

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Garland 'O' Green. Finished my St Patty's day garland scarf. #stpatricksprep #crochetnewbie #shamrock #scarf

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Next Holiday Up... Found a great video tutorial @ bagadaycrochet to get a clover that looked just right in my eyes. This is the first of many to make a garland style scarf for a favorite holiday. #crochet #newbie #bagadaycrochet #stpatricksprep #fourleafclover #scarf

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Valentines Prep. Found this lovely little pattern for a scarf for free @ futuregirl.com. It whips up fast & easy! #crochet #newbie #valintinesday #heartshaped #futuregirl

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Boonies Boone. Sun is really trying out here! #missionbc #rainbow

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Whisky Classique - Happy Birthday to me! A favorite so far....#whiskyclassique (at Science World)

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Buttons & Twirls... Found treasures, vintage button in a massive bag o buttons from a thrift store, & my new favorite yarn, found on clearance. Life is good! #crochet #crochetnewbie

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Oh Deer, someone's lost... I was just getting into the car to go grocery shopping when I looked up and noticed this poor lost soul. (at Mission, British Columbia)

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Neck Sock... Trying out making a scarf with sock yarn. So far so good! #crochetnewbie #patonskroy #crochet

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Green with Envy. Blur is still unimpressed with my new lap hogging hobby of crochet. He picks a nearby perch and glares at the wip. 🙄😿 #crochet #spoiledcat #catsofinstagram #crochetnewbie

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Indoor Cat is Smug. Peanut got too warm by the fire, so she cooled off by watching the snow fall, and one of the neighborhood outdoor cats pick through the back yard. Today is a good day for Peanut. #catsofinstagram #indoorcat #snowday #spoiledcat (at mission b.c.)

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My Christmas Mantra... I got this mug while waiting in line at Jo Anne's...Guess how much money I saved! #yarnaholic #crochet #newbie

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Puff Love, The softest, most cozy scarves are made with a puff stitch, & Caron Simply Soft. #crochet #newbie #caronsimplysoft

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Due Diligence. Rain all last week, rain forecast for upcoming week... It's now or never! Raking is kind of meditative...when the wind isn't blowing... #autumn #leaves #rakingleaves #chores (at Mission, British Columbia)

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Not Forgotten (at The Landing Building, Gastown)

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Drag it Through the Garden... When I lived in North Carolina, I brought Chili to a pot luck...Miss Mary (the grandma of the hosts) Asked me what it was, and when I told her, she said "Child, it looks like you dragged that pot through the garden!" I think of Miss Mary every time I make chili since. 😊 #chili #stories #northcarolina

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It's official! My first craft fair! Fabric Gift bags @ the Port Moody Winter Market today, 10-2 #portmoodywintermarket #makebakegrow #giftbags #fabricgiftbags (at Port Moody Recreation Complex)