Baptism Blanket Pics

Posted on March 11th, 2009 by Pa

I’ve been looking for this baby blanket since Jeff told us about the woven squares he’d made with the “Weave It” loom Anna Marie and Sebastian picked up at the flea market. It sounded like the loom that, 37 years ago,  Aunt Jean and Grandma used   to make the baby blanket that all of our kids, from Mike to Dan,  were wrapped in at their baptisms.  And, sure enough, it is! I had the loom and the instructions, and Aunt Jean had the blanket (she did have the baby of the family). So, Jeff, here are a few pictures of the “family blanket”! Are you inspired to make an afghan?

Tags: Children, Family

What does the scrap wood say?

Posted on March 7th, 2009 by Pa

Trivet.  Trivet.

. . . [insert chuckle here]

Trivet

I’ve wanted to try something like this for some time.   It was as challenging, as I expected — especially so without a planer to smooth the top.   The pattern was not the most efficient for clamping during gluing, but I like the look.   The top was finally smoothed (after too many attempts) using the router.   A few router marks remain, but I’m happy, and I learned a few things.

Tags: Art, Ohio, Winter, Woodworking

Poppy’s 85th Birthday

Posted on March 2nd, 2009 by Ma

Lynda and Bob hosted a wonderful birthday dinner for Poppy.   Here are a few pictures.

Tags: Family, Life, Ohio, Winter