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Ira Wagler on Growing Up Amish
Ira was born in Aymler, and moved from there to Bloomfield, to Pinecraft, FL then on to Indiana, he has since settled in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the 1990s. Lancaster County contains some of the most enlightened Amish to some of the most sternest Old Order Amish there is. Ira lives on the outskirts of the community, he is not part of the Amish Order but is accepted by them.
Growing up Amish seems to be about the relationship with your family as well as the struggle you deal with dealing with the Amish Order. He has some very close friends who are Old Order Amish, he stops by their homes weekly to sit and have coffee, this gives him the opportunity to beg for bread and food from the goodwife. Especially since he's a single they take favor on him and give him part of what they cook that week.
I have always had an interest in the communal life of the Amish, and reading the portion of Ira's book has inspired an interest in his life and the Amish way of living, as well as how he didn't get excommunicated from the Amish Order.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in non-fiction and in the life of someone who lives a life totally different that you do. Ira has done a wonderful job of describing his life and way of living to others.
Growing up Amish seems to be about the relationship with your family as well as the struggle you deal with dealing with the Amish Order. He has some very close friends who are Old Order Amish, he stops by their homes weekly to sit and have coffee, this gives him the opportunity to beg for bread and food from the goodwife. Especially since he's a single they take favor on him and give him part of what they cook that week.
I have always had an interest in the communal life of the Amish, and reading the portion of Ira's book has inspired an interest in his life and the Amish way of living, as well as how he didn't get excommunicated from the Amish Order.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in non-fiction and in the life of someone who lives a life totally different that you do. Ira has done a wonderful job of describing his life and way of living to others.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
How to Make a Beginner's Lace Sachet Bag: Perfect for Moms and Brides - CraftStylish
How to Make a Beginner's Lace Sachet Bag: Perfect for Moms and Brides
April 30th, 2009
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Tina_Hilton Tina Hilton, contributor
Elegant and easy—perfect for your first lace project.
The first 12 rows are completed.
Ready to seam together.
Elegant and easy—perfect for your first lace project.
Elegant and easy—perfect for your first lace project.
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Try your hand at knitting lace with my fun and practical project. This adorable Beginner’s Lace Sachet Bag is a great way to launch your journey into the fascinating world of lace. You will be amazed at how quick you will get into the groove of the pattern and complete your very first lace masterpiece. Working with a fingering-weight yarn versus a lace-weight yarn is like lace knitting with training wheels! You will find these bags are so much fun to make you will want to craft more than one! They are perfect bridesmaid's gifts or for an extra-special Mother's Day present!
Supplies
•Needles: size 4
•Row counter
•Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
•Crochet hook: a small-gauge hook like a 00 or E for joining the edges
•Yarn: four-ply fingering weight, 100% cotton (I used Wendy Supreme)
•Organza drawstring bag, 4 inches x 5 inches
•Potpourri
Abbreviations
k: knit
k1: knit 1 stitch
k2tog: knit 2 together
psso: pass slipped stitch over
rep: repeat
RS: right side
sl 1: slip 1 stitch as if to knit
WS: wrong side
yo: yarn over
Pattern Design
The pattern is built on a multiple of 6 stitches plus 1.
Row 1 (Wrong side row and all other WS rows): Purl
Rows 2, 4, and 6: k1, *yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, k2 tog, yo, k1; rep from *
Row 8: k2, *yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k3; rep from *, end last repeat k2
Row 10: k1,* k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k1; rep from *
Row 12: k2tog, *yo, k3, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso; rep from *, end yo, k3, yo, sl 1, k1, psso
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cast on 25 stitches (6 x 4 = 24 + 1 = 25).
If you wish to have a wider piece or a narrower piece, add or subtract in multiples of 6.
The first 12 rows are completed.
Repeat row 12 of the pattern six times. Bind off purl wise. This will give you a rectangle 4-3/4 inches wide by 10-1/4 inches long.
Ready to seam together.
Fold lengthwise with right sides together.
Seam the sides together to form a bag using slip stitch crochet. Feel free to use an alternative seaming technique. I like the crochet seam for this project because it is easy to pick up the stitches without adding extra bulk.
Work one stitch at a time. Starting at the top edge, insert the hook through both sides. Catch the yarn and draw the loop through both sides. Draw another loop through the first, then insert the hook into the next stitch through both sides and through the loop on the crochet hook.
Try to keep the stitches uniform for a professional finish. The crochet hook is your friend.
Repeat until you reach the bottom. Repeat on the other side.
Finishing
Fill the organza bag with potpourri, and pull tight to secure the contents.
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Organza bags come in several colors. Try a color that contrasts with the lace or make one in a different color for each bridesmaid.
Untie the ends of the ribbons so you have four ribbon ends.
Slip the organza bag into the lace bag and weave the ribbons in and out of the openings in the lace pattern at the top of the bag.
Weave the ribbon through the top of the bag. Thread the ribbon on a tapestry needle for easy going.
Tie the ends of the ribbon securely.
You now have a refillable heirloom potpourri bag that can be enjoyed for many years to come. Most importantly, you have gained the confidence to try more lace projects in the future. Who knows, you may have a Shetland Lace shawl in your future!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
You Are Unique and Magnificent!
"May you stand tall and proud, knowing that you are unique and magnificent--
Jonathon Lockwood Huie
Jonathon Lockwood Huie
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