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HAPPY FALL YA'LL!...I know I have about 3 more weeks before I can officially say that, but today has been a lazy Labor Day Monday...and what better to do than begin decorating for fall!! Today brings summer to a close, at least in my neck of the woods. The lake and my back yard will hopefully be a lot quieter. And as much as I love the summer and that good ole southern sunshine, it's kinda nice to transition into some cooler weather. It's been a hot one and my garden is beginning to dry up. I've eaten and put up more than enough of my share of squash and zucchini this summer, I have cucumbers and pickles coming out of my ears, and I am ready to start canning some of that good tasting apple butter. The mountains will soon be calling me and I cannot wait to bring back that sweet crisp fruit...mountain apples!!

Well, I just wanted to post a few things I've been working on lately. I've been trying to focus my time on things that would go well at craft shows plus Christmas gifts and goodies. I've been crocheting up a storm trying to get several dishcloths made. Folded up and stacked, three of these little beauties tied together with some jute string make a fancy little gift. I personally love the warmer colored yarns; red, brown, rust... which are also perfect for the season we're about to be entering.





After crocheting a few of these babies, I finally figured out the right size. The first 3 cloths were quite a bit larger than I would have preferred, so I rolled them up and tied them with a piece of string. These turned out cute, too, and would look really nice, rolled up in a gift basket, with a few homemade canned goodies and maybe a loaf of warm fresh-baked bread?!! Doesn't this time of year just get you excited?! What can I say, I'm in the autumn spirit!!