Work in Process - Blue and White Lap Blanket

 Good morning,

My project this week is a Blue and White Lap Blanket.  These make wonderful gifts for students so school colors are very appropriate.  When I was looking through my yarn supply for this project, I realized both my University and my High School had the same school colors: blue and white.  When this one is finished, it'll be available in the shop.

 I have a similar green and white lap blanket and many others in a variety of colors and sizes in the shop already.  

What are you making, baking, growing this week?

All the very best,

Lois

Guitar Dad

 Good morning,

Wonderful sounds are coming from our "library" where Kjell is learning new tunes on his guitar.   

I'm regularly serenaded as I sit in the living room.  I love it!

Retirement rocks!

;),

Lois

Lap Dog Elsa

 Good morning,

This is my lap dog.  It's a good thing I can put my feet up in my recliner so I have more lap.

When we first brought Elsa home I used to hold her in my arms like a little baby.  This is as close as we can get to that now.  

Elsa is my comfort dog.  Whenever I am not feeling well, she knows and is right there with me.

So sweet!

All the best,

Lois

Hi Dad

 Elsa:  Hi Dad.

Dad:  Hi Elsa.  May I help you?

Elsa:  I notice you recently gave a cookie to Lily.  May I have a cookie, too?

Dad:  Of course, you may. 

 

 

 

May I Have A Cookie Please?

 Good morning,

Kjell sent me this image of Lily.  

Lily knows Dad is a soft touch.  Yes, he gave her a cookie.

So cute!

If you have dogs, you know....

:),

Lois

Slumber Party Movie Night

 Good morning,

Wendy (left) and Elsa were all tuckered out during our movie night last night.  Tomorrow will be a day of washing blankets, but tonight was worth it all.  

We watched a movie on Netflix:  We Have a Ghost.  It was a very good movie and one you can watch with your children.

This was fun!

All the best,

Lois

Needlework and Wood Working Update - January, 2026

 Good morning,

Welcome to our Needlework and Wood Working Update featuring items we have completed since the last Update.  

Above is a Large Afghan Blanket featuring beautiful pink and turquoise raised flowers bordered by matching turquoise.  $185.  Only one available.  More information and images here. 

 This sweater was a special project for our daughter, Catherine, for Christmas.  It took longer than usual for a couple of reasons, mostly because I designed as I made it.  It's crocheted with a special gorgeous Lion Brand Yarn.  

 I have enough yarn to make a couple of items for the shop, too.  Above is a cloche hat.  $12.  Only one available.  More information and images here.

And, here's a matching scarf that is so very soft and comfortable.  It will be a favorite for years to come.  $40.  More information and images here.

Kjell has not been working with wood for a couple of months because he had cataract surgery and couldn't take the chance a wood chip or dust could get into his eyes.  He has been busy with his 3D Printer, though!  He made two of these chisel sharpers:  one for himself and one for a gift for our friend Bill who is so helpful for so many things we need done here.  All reports are that the sharpeners work perfectly.

Kjell has started wood projects again.  Some are partially made, others are still in the drawing stage on his computer.  

I also had cataract surgery that slowed me down, but I was able to keep crocheting and knitting for the past couple of months.  Now that we've both recovered, we are up and running with new projects.

We sincerely appreciate your encouragement, likes, shares, favorites, pins, and purchases, too, from our little shop for the past fourteen, almost fifteen years:  EvensensProductions.Etsy.com.  Come take a look!

 All the very best,

Lois & Kjell