tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post4686634674805493075..comments2024-03-23T10:59:54.394-06:00Comments on The 7MSN Ranch: Blame it on the chairthe7msnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01082802012105875164noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-42948062703165806732013-02-18T08:36:12.548-07:002013-02-18T08:36:12.548-07:00What a beautiful chair! I bought a few crocheted (...What a beautiful chair! I bought a few crocheted (sp?)cotton dishclothes at a church sale once and wish I'd bought more. They are the bestest! Let us know if you just can't quit making them and I would be thrilled to buy a bunch from you! I can't crochet for the life of me! Hugs, MeghanMeghan Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02474228923085830497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-66795670650087244332013-02-18T08:23:23.950-07:002013-02-18T08:23:23.950-07:00I’ve always been a knitter and not got on so well ...I’ve always been a knitter and not got on so well with crochet. It looks lovely and I’m sure you’ll finish it as you are doing so well. I don’t come by to comment so often but I’m still a faithful fan! Best wishes to you and your animals.Nor’dzinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110729657352660609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-64441855767587226972013-02-17T22:07:40.991-07:002013-02-17T22:07:40.991-07:00Love the glider! I don't have one-but seems l...Love the glider! I don't have one-but seems like it would be a nice gift to myself. :) I have been making afghans for my grandkids...they are a bit smaller, so I don't lose interest. I like the blues in the one you are currently working on!lilyrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067723613133972938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-11052342628821000082013-02-17T18:48:07.891-07:002013-02-17T18:48:07.891-07:00I have an afghan that my mum-in-law made for me. ...I have an afghan that my mum-in-law made for me. It is made in the Gordon tartan for my mum's family clan and it must have been a nightmare to make. I treasure it!Keechyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508060247369251383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-53256447036879152222013-02-17T15:47:30.888-07:002013-02-17T15:47:30.888-07:00In a misguided attempt at needlework, I started a ...In a misguided attempt at needlework, I started a cross stitch alphabet sampler of flowers. I did anemone, and Mom took over.Lynettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-29258231360901360192013-02-17T14:24:04.507-07:002013-02-17T14:24:04.507-07:00I can relate to the gliding but not the crocheting...I can relate to the gliding but not the crocheting. I tried to learn years ago but it was anything but relaxing to me. I can appreciate pretty afghans and think it's special that you and your mom worked on one.janejanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-86828070562472535142013-02-17T14:05:51.370-07:002013-02-17T14:05:51.370-07:00How funny, the glider makes you crochet!
I'll ...How funny, the glider makes you crochet!<br />I'll have what she's having...<br />Great story.... I love your Mom!Ethelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389117351829680827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-68020730190577927732013-02-17T11:10:06.155-07:002013-02-17T11:10:06.155-07:00did not know you also were crafty with yarn :) I ...did not know you also were crafty with yarn :) I too do some knitting and crocheting....not very good at it and lose interest if it's pretty enough outside to be in the garden :) that afgan is so pretty !! I like your new chair too....I love my glider rocker :) Jeanne in SC<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-21251409305902318462013-02-17T10:12:27.578-07:002013-02-17T10:12:27.578-07:00Do I see a contest coming to give the blue afghan ...Do I see a contest coming to give the blue afghan away? it sure is pretty colors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-74707347985040002342013-02-17T10:12:17.641-07:002013-02-17T10:12:17.641-07:00excellent! keep on, manual activities are perfect ...excellent! keep on, manual activities are perfect for inner happiness and mental health; I dont understand how the gliding works but keep on. Pieces made by hand are also precious gifts today. I embroider and could not live without it. Maybe Smooch would like to have her own afghan to lie on...Carinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060719708064081485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-29246968470608769892013-02-17T09:58:15.217-07:002013-02-17T09:58:15.217-07:00Joani and Anonymous, the chair came from here
http...Joani and Anonymous, the chair came from here<br />http://www.simplyamish.com/<br />They have a retail outlet in Albuquerque, where I picked mine up, but they also have stores across the country. It wasn't cheap, but all their furniture comes with a lifetime warranty. Think family heirloom.the7msnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082802012105875164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-74732412975530491332013-02-17T09:31:07.691-07:002013-02-17T09:31:07.691-07:00I'm sure I would love to crochet in a glider I...I'm sure I would love to crochet in a glider IF the cat didn't jump up on my lap every time I sit down and shove whatever is in my hands (book, food, scotch) out of the way. I can just imagine the fun she would have with any attempt to make an afghan.<br />Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231007979360748217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-84220728418467483622013-02-17T09:03:13.949-07:002013-02-17T09:03:13.949-07:00I love to crochet and have done many afghans. Now...I love to crochet and have done many afghans. Now I am working a pair of cows for my dd. Yes, I said cows. I hope to get them done soon. I had a glider but it was too uncomfortable for me. Enjoy!! Carol in N. Coloradonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-20445773931100105532013-02-17T09:03:02.373-07:002013-02-17T09:03:02.373-07:00Love the chair.
My favorite is a rocking chair th...Love the chair.<br /><br />My favorite is a rocking chair that I have upstairs. I also have one outside. I had one that I took to college. <br /><br />Never did learn to knit or crochet. I can do needlepoint though. JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13434534658681194289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-58720449886530715162013-02-17T08:32:11.704-07:002013-02-17T08:32:11.704-07:00I love the chair and can't find one like it. D...I love the chair and can't find one like it. Do you mind sharing where you got it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-43235808237754808982013-02-17T08:00:58.877-07:002013-02-17T08:00:58.877-07:00I know how to crochet but haven't in a long ti...I know how to crochet but haven't in a long time. Love the colors. And, the chair....love the chair. Would like more info on the chair please. Joanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17079320105957390525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-64235299490916630872013-02-17T07:49:13.873-07:002013-02-17T07:49:13.873-07:00Those chairs do have a nice ride. I find knitting...Those chairs do have a nice ride. I find knitting very relaxing, but I'm not good enough to knit anything to wear - it's always comes out too big and sloppy - so I only do it in fits and starts. Good luck with your afghan. <br /><br />P.S. Willow is an expert and ruining my shots, too. Carolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-23510175193531258102013-02-17T07:40:43.434-07:002013-02-17T07:40:43.434-07:00I started an afghan when I was pregnant with my fi...I started an afghan when I was pregnant with my first child...if I remember right, I got two rows done. Fast forward three years: I'm pregnant with my second, and I pick up where I left off. I think I got about 15 more rows done, then it was forgotten. I think it was when we moved (kids were 7 and 4) that I finally gave up and unraveled it and used it for some other project. Oh well.EvenSonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032555334605790413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-73262032954240319622013-02-17T07:12:11.593-07:002013-02-17T07:12:11.593-07:00Good for you, Linda. My thing is knitting scarves...Good for you, Linda. My thing is knitting scarves and then I give them away. There is something about sitting rocking or gliding and doing a hand craft. It will be lovely when you are finished. I like the one you AND YOUR MOM made. Isn't it amazing how long they last, I have ones my mom made for me and sweaters she made STILL and I'm wearing them, that was 50 years ago. Have a lovely day and hugs to the kids.Estella from Co.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-12099613832530308562013-02-17T07:08:41.962-07:002013-02-17T07:08:41.962-07:00Love the colors in the "old" afghan. You...Love the colors in the "old" afghan. You were always destined for the Southwest! But, wait, you crochet? clairzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076402619649343527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-52175599496962549552013-02-17T06:52:15.802-07:002013-02-17T06:52:15.802-07:00Great chair! I love the movement of the glider, I ...Great chair! I love the movement of the glider, I have one with a ottoman that glides too. If I had it in the living room I'd never get out of it. And it puts me to sleep. <br /><br />Like the afghans too. My mom and grandmother also crocheted and knitted. I haven't done it for a while though. Maybe I should it would keep my hands busy and stop them going for snacks!Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-73060248209376168802013-02-17T06:49:16.368-07:002013-02-17T06:49:16.368-07:00Such a nice hobby. By the way. I still have the di...Such a nice hobby. By the way. I still have the dish cloth that I won for counting the bales of hay left in your barn. The dish cloth is in very good condition and I have used it a lot too. I don't have a dishwasher. I notice time passing terribly fast as well. Forty years ago seems like yesterday. I have things around here that jump at me when I discover they date back years as well. Life just passes by too fast! Best always,Sandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-86247097043580020902013-02-17T06:08:46.835-07:002013-02-17T06:08:46.835-07:00My grandmother used to crochet. I would sit and w...My grandmother used to crochet. I would sit and watch her and she finally taught me, but, honestly, I don't have the patience to do it. I still have a couple of her afghans, too. Cheryl Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211625006758463474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-2642990645024165112013-02-17T05:17:11.858-07:002013-02-17T05:17:11.858-07:00That's one big afghan you and your mother made...That's one big afghan you and your mother made! I don't know how to crochet, but I do love to knit. And now that I have one [nearly immobile] pet I can do it again. Isn't that kind of work so soothing?Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-3304889713975257762013-02-17T04:09:38.416-07:002013-02-17T04:09:38.416-07:00I have a very similar chair and it doesn't mak...I have a very similar chair and it doesn't make me want to crochet...wait, i don't know HOW to crochet... enjoy your chair, poooor smoochMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.com