Needlework and Wood Working Update - August, 2025

 Good morning,

It's time for another Needlework and Wood Working Update where we gather images of all items completed since the last update.

Above is a gorgeous Afghan Blanket in shades of turquoise, black, and white.  The stunning design pattern creates a warm fabric that can be used as a blanket, or folded corner to corner to create a super warm shawl.  What a lovely gift for yourself or someone special.  $170. Only one available. More information and images here. 

 This generous size lap blanket in red, white, and green is a gift that will be used by all ages year round. What a lovely gift for the Christmas baby or someone in hospice care. $55. More images and information here.

 This is a large afghan blanket in shades of turquoise.  So pretty!  This one fits on your couch, bed, recliner.  $185.  Only one available.  More information and images here.

This one is something new!  These are gemstone color flowers on creamy white, bordered with an amethyst scalloped border.  Just gorgeous!  $185.  More close up images and information here. 

This full size afghan blanket was a custom order that has been delivered.  This stitch produces a medium weight fabric that is comfortable in all seasons.

And, finally, two cloche hats in medium and...

 

 

...large sizes.  We have several dozen similar hats from $8 available here. 

 

Check out out shop to see the more than 300 items we have available to ship now:  https://evensensproductions.etsy.com.  We sincerely appreciate your encouragement, likes, shares, favorites, pins, and purchases, too! 

 

Kjell has been busy with several projects, including setting up new equipment to make items you'll be seeing soon.  He's also been busy working on photography and strumming his guitar.  Check back next time to see what he makes next!

 

 All the very best,

 Lois

Sister Lily?

 Good morning,

No, she hasn't entered a convent.  

Our two year old Lily likes to sit next to Daddy's chair.  

Recently she popped up with the drapery over her head so Daddy snapped a picture.

She looks sweet and innocent here, but don't be fooled!

;),

Lois

More Firewood - Again!

 Good morning,

There is not supposed to be a tree on the top of our garage. 

 If you look carefully above the red propellers of Kjell's weather vane, you can see where the limb is split from the tree.

We've had so many rain storms with high winds that we have been getting a steady supply of firewood all summer. 

 Fortunately, our friend Bill was able to come and clean up the problem.  Thank you, Bill.

I'm actually looking forward to Fall!

All the best,

Lois

Busy Bee

 Good morning,

Catherine sent me this image that she took outside a local restaurant.  

The pretty image reminded me that we no longer have glads in our garden.  I'll have to add some for next year!

Thanks, Catherine.  Very pretty.

Love you,

Mom

Jungle Jim's

 Good morning,

Does that look like an amusement park up ahead?  Well, you're close if that's what you thought.

That yellow vehicle was once at an amusement park, but is now at the front of Jungle Jim's International Market. 

When I was a child, Jungle Jim's was a highway fruit stand.  My goodness, how times have changed! 

 Kjell and I enjoy trips here to pick up food from Norway and beyond.  If you crave something from somewhere else, this is the place to find it.

 Of course, you may have to sell some stock to shop here....

 We stocked up on brown cheese and cod roe.  Both are yummy treats from Kjell's childhood.

We were in line to purchase some fresh fish, but it was way too long to wait for our number to be called so we passed.

There is so much to see and buy here!  Check out the Jungle Jim's Website.  Be sure to click around the site to see it all.

Yum!

Lois

Hooked!

 Good morning,

There's a specialty restaurant aboard some Royal Caribbean ships called Hooked.  It specializes in seafood and it appears Catherine ordered something very special!  

Kjell and I haven't tried this restaurant yet.  I'm sure we will the next time we get a chance to cruise.

Yum!

:),

Lois

Crochet Artwork Aboard Symphony of the Seas

 Good morning,

Catherine sent me this artwork from Symphony of the Seas.  

What a clever way to include crochet doilies into the artwork!  

Thanks, Cath, I really enjoy this one!

Love you,

Mom