r-anne-dom : a place for me (anne) to leave random blog posts.
Such as:
..knitting, sewing, and other random activities pursued
..Girl Guides of Canada : yep, Guiding Lives Here
..the 4 shops on Etsy : one features quality handmade items; the second has lots of patterns, & crafting supplies; the third is stocked with Vintage; and the fourth is guiding flowers.
Enjoy the r-anne-domness!

March 18, 2016

Shop Update: ennadoolf


Shop Update: ennadoolf


Seeing this number is always a thrill!
It is always so nice to see when others "favorite" my items or my shop



Thanks to all! heart️ 

In this case, this "favorite" was for my Nova Scotia tartan infinity scarfblue_heart




March 17, 2016

Shop Update: PatternsAndSuch


Shop Update: PatternsAndSuch


I had no idea what these were! 



Then, a google search of descriptive words and I found 
similar items and was able to solve the mystery!

Various crafting tools available in my PatternsAndSuch shop on Etsy!

March 16, 2016

Shop Update: VintageAndSuch


Shop Update: VintageAndSuch




The Canada geese are telling me they are not ducks, but if it's ducks you want to knit, I have just the pattern for you.


Vintage Wild Duck Cardigan Pattern by Beehive Canadiana No.1005 for Boys or Girls Charted Knitting Pattern with Graphs in Sizes 8, 10, 12

March 14, 2016

Shop Update: PatternsAndSuch


Shop Update: PatternsAndSuch


Want to knit your own scarf? 

But don't know how to knit? 



Great for non-knitters and knitters alike!

Currently available in my PatternsAndSuch shop on Etsy.




March 13, 2016

Shop Update: VintageAndSuch


Shop Update: VintageAndSuch


Remember your promise? 
Relive that moment with a vintage scarf or one of the other vintage Girl Guide / Scout items in my VintageAndSuch shop on Etsy.




March 12, 2016

Shop Update: ennadoolf


Shop Update: ennadoolf


This purse is one of a kind. 

Find YOUR one of a kind purse in my shop today.
 
 
 Each purse in my shop is made using unique upholstery samples and vintage lace and cannot be duplicated.


Buy your crossbody purse at ennadoolf on etsy now!


Are You Happy for Daylight Savings?


Are You Happy for Daylight Savings?


Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour this weekend!

Either before you go to bed Saturday,
or when you get up on Sunday.

Don't be an hour late for whatever's on your calendar!!

March 11, 2016

Shop Update: PatternsAndSuch


Shop Update: PatternsAndSuch

Saw a robin the other day while out for a walk!

Actually there were four!


Is it time for a spring makeover? 


March 10, 2016

Shop Update: VintageAndSuch


Shop Update: VintageAndSuch

Saw a bunny the other night! 
Can summer camping be not too far away?


Pick up new camping tips from this vintage Girl Guide magazine!


Recipe Review: Parmesan Potato Stacks

Recipe Review

Parmesan Potato Stacks


Again, I saw this on facebook and it looked good - and easy.

So I tried it.

Here is my result:


I liked it!

Hubby, not so much.

So we are a 50 / 50 split on this one.


Maybe a good pot luck dish?  

Individual servings that can be kept warm. 

I like that idea!

Click here to link to the recipe (or click one of the photos).
The recipe is typed out under the video so you don't have to watch the video if you don't want to.


March 09, 2016

Shop Update: ennadoolf


Shop Update: ennadoolf


Spring is coming! 
Time for a quick wardrobe update! 
Grab a new scarf and freshen up multiple outfits at once!


Finally finished!

Finally Finished!

My first crochet afghan.

I started it in January 2012.

I made a few squares, then set it aside.

It looked very 70s with the rust, orange and brown!

It became a WIP - a Work In Progress.
Then it became a "Zzz" - a hibernating project.
And it hibernated for years.
And then came 2016!
And I was determined to finish this afghan!


I love how adding the two greens and the peach changed the whole dynamic of the colours!
Not so much the 70s anymore.

When I started the afghan I had just learned to crochet. So I found it very slow going to make each square. While the afghan was hibernating, I made quite a few pairs of crochet slippers. I had confidence in my crochet skills!
And I have to admit, sewing together all those squares? Not so fun. But not so bad either.

And here it is!
Completed!
I even added a fringe!

While I was making these squares, 
I worried that I would not like the finished afghan, 
but I DO like it!

😊

March 08, 2016

Shop Update: PatternsAndSuch


Shop Update: PatternsAndSuch

"Stitch up a storm the fun and easy way."
Lots of great patterns to choose from in my PatternsAndSuch shop on Etsy.

The quote above is from Simplicity 9565 - a BBQ Aprons Pattern
It is from the Sewing Patterns For Dummies Series.
The pattern has Aprons in Four Styles.
One Size. 4 Designs.

March 07, 2016

Wow! On BuzzFeed!

Wow! 




I bought the fabric while on a trip to Nova Scotia in the fall of 2015.

I only made 2 - one for me, and one for my etsy shop ennadoolf.