Needlework and Wood Working Update - January, 2024

 Good morning,

Welcome to the January, 2024, Needlework and Wood Working Update.  This is where I collect images of all the items we've made since the last update into one place.  It's fun to see what we've accomplished and provides a record that can be accessed in the future.

Above is an absolutely gorgeous clock that Kjell made for me for my birthday in December.  He made all the pieces in his wood workshop. It is gorgeous!  Thank you, Sweetheart!

 He had so much fun making the first clock that he made another.  This one is displayed in our recreation room. 

 This is a Viking Ship that Kjell made for the shop.  It has already been sold and has been delivered to the buyer. 

 I've been busy, too!  This soft buttery yellow flower large afghan blanket was a pleasure to make.  It's available in the shop.  $185.  More images and information here. 

This generous size lacy medium weight lap blanket has is new in the shop, too.  It will brighten any room.  $75.  More images and information here.

 I'm so very pleased with this Bavarian Stitch Afghan Blanket. It's highly textured and very warm.  It will be beautiful on a bed, chair, couch, or folded corner to corner for a warm shawl.  $125  More information and images here.

So, I'm all caught up again.  We have other projects in progress now that I'll share when finished in the next update.

We began our online shop in 2011 and are so very glad that we did.  We sincerely appreciate your encouragement, likes, shares, pins, favorites, and purchases, too.    

Come see all of our made by us in the USA items:  https://evensensproductions.etsy.com

All the very best,

Lois

All Tuckered Out

 Good morning,

Sweet Elsa climbed up on my bed and put her head on my shoulder before falling into a deep sleep after a day at Agility Trials last week.  

Our canine athlete, Elsa, is the most cuddly dog I've ever had.  Just precious.

All the best,

Lois

My Firewood Helper

 Good Morning,

Lily seems to think those huge stacks of wood outside are her personal pile of chew sticks.  

Of course, it's actually our firewood that she is "fetching."  I'm convinced she must have a cellulose deficiency - not really - because of all of the wood she chews.  She just leaves it in small pieces rather than swallowing it.

Anyway, by dragging the logs from the pile closer to the door, she is helping me get it inside. I just have to get it before she chews it into tiny pieces.  

Ah, life with pups....

:),

Lois

Close to Dad

 Good morning,

Kjell sent me this picture that he snapped of Wendy.  He had put a doggie blanket on the floor next to his computer chair in the living room as an invitation to our 14 year old Erik, but Wendy got there first.  Our pups love to be close to us and she took the opportunity to get there in a hurry.  So sweet.

Erik didn't seem to mind.  He sat down next to my chair.

Being owned by a dog (or several of them) is such a pleasure.

:),

Lois

Another Happy New Year Image

 Good morning,

Catherine just sent me this image of both Elsa (left) and Lily in the Happy New Year photo shoot.  The image I shared earlier only featured Elsa.

It's fun to see these pups side by side.  Lily is ten months old now and has gotten so much more mature.  Well, she looks mature, but she sure still acts like a puppy!  ;)

Elsa is Lily's Aunt.  We are so pleased with our Labs from this blood line. 

So, again, Happy 2024!

Lois

Beautiful Cake at the Dog Club

 Good morning,

One thing about our local dog club is that they certainly eat well.  They do a great job on desserts, too. 

The only thing wrong with this picture is that I didn't get any of that cake.

Don't feel sorry for me.  I have so many sweets around the house from the holidays that I feel I'm walking through a sugar mine field just to walk from the living room to the kitchen.  ;)

All the best,

Lois

Happy New Year!

 Good Morning and Happy 2024!  

Wendy just couldn't stay awake to welcome 2024.  She's snoozing with her new bumble bee pillow that Santa brought to her.

We hope you have a happy and healthy 2024!

All the best,

Lois