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Sure, Petra, I’ve been busily working away, and of course I’ll post photos. At my husband’s, you go straight from the kitchen into the cold room. He’ll get that for the door for Christmas.

Best regards, Marlies

I got hooked on Daniela Alfinito while browsing YouTube. It’s such an upbeat mix—I listen to it while crocheting.

I’ve made a “cheat sheet” with the symbols and their meanings for both crocheting and knitting. It’s really handy.

@ Petra
Exactly, that’s it—it doesn’t sound as unfinished to me as UFOs do... grin.

Wow, Inge, that’s such a cool fabric. You’ve made a great little bag out of it. What a shame I’m too clueless to sew. I’d totally make bedding out of it. Then I could sleep in money... lol.
Best, Marlies

Dear Andrea,
thank you so much for these last wonderful glimpses of Norway. Enjoy your new life.
Wishing you
all the best, Marlies

I really don’t like underwire bras at all. The poking and squeezing is annoying. I very rarely find a bra that fits well, since I actually need a C and a DD cup size because of a large burn scar. So I always have to find something in between, and that’s not always comfortable.

Best regards, Marlies

I finished my door wreath. I left out the leaves and made a bed of moss instead, so Mausi has a softer place to sit...

In late September/early October, I made something for the fruit and vegetable section,




decorated a cork
     
and finished an order.


Now the individual parts of my autumn door wreath are still lying in front of me, waiting to be “put together.”

Best regards, Marlies

Belated best wishes for your birthday.
Best regards, Marlies

Belated happy birthday and all the best.
Best regards, Marlies

Dear Inge,
I’m glad the shot helped you. All the best, and get well soon.
Warm regards, Marlies

Well, it’s finished now, but I don’t like it at all. It’s 50 x 50 cm; it was only supposed to be 35 x 35 cm. I’ll take a look at it over the weekend, and if it bugs me, I’ll rip it out again.

Together with my father, I built a large model railway for my brothers. He was a craftsman and hobbyist through and through. I learned a great deal from him. The layout measured 1.5 x 2.5 meters. We “sowed grass,” planted trees (which we made ourselves), and created a lake, rivers, and a road network. The houses and buildings—some of which were built from kits—were, of course, also equipped with electric lighting.
Even my dollhouse was properly wallpapered and fitted with lights.
My youngest son built all kinds of plastic models and needed Mom’s help. These included cars, spaceships, ships, helicopters, and so on. Later, tabletop figures were added to the collection. Some of these were assembled and painted. Although there were plenty of items available to buy for the tabletop terrain (some of them very expensive), we made a lot of things ourselves out of Styrofoam and balsa wood.

My husband and I share a love of ships. We’ve built plastic models, but also wooden ones. It’s a lot of fun.
Once I finally finish my “workroom,” I’d like to incorporate crocheted pieces into dioramas.

Usually, I’m working with Catania, Twister, and Gründl cotton. I’m also using acrylic yarn for the back of my pillow.

I’d really love to learn how to sew. I’ve always loved bobbin lace-making. I’d like to improve my Irish crochet skills (I’ve done a little bit in the past), and Tunisian crochet is at the top of my list. I’d also like to try thread painting.

I made good use of the last two days of August:

  SSK (140 x 40 cm)

sewed new covers from an old flannel duvet cover and flannel bedsheet that were no longer being used -by hand-
 
   pillow (45 x 30 cm)


  secured the thread ends, ironed and starched

I’m starting September with the cornucopia (pattern by Ines 66).

Best, Marlies

If you have a good hairstylist, it’s a great thing. I’ve had some really good perms.
However, there was one traumatic experience (at a new salon) that really threw me off back then. My brother’s wedding, a fancy new dress, and a new perm. I’d told the master hairstylist (!) “not so short and not so frizzy.” Somehow, he must not have heard the “not”… it was all way too short and so frizzy. Even the term “sheep curls” didn’t comfort me. At first, I didn’t even want to go to the wedding, but then I let myself be talked into it. I still can’t bring myself to look at the photos today. In every single one, I look like all my relatives have passed away.

Many years later, I took part in a training program. It included various trades, including an apprenticeship program for hairdressers. They were always looking for models to practice on. So we always had our hair done perfectly. Then I was foolish enough to volunteer as a model for their final exam. Of course, the perm went horribly wrong. The young lady didn’t pass her exam either. Luckily, the instructor was able to salvage the situation somewhat.

Today I wear my hair short. It’s pretty thick, and a few cowlicks don’t make it easy for me.
I’m still looking for a replacement for my longtime hairdresser, who unfortunately moved away a few years ago for love. I was in the best hands with her for almost 25 years—even when it came to perms.

Sometimes I still find myself thinking about getting a perm again...

Wow, Inge, what great pairs!

That was a great idea, dear Inge. You could even take the “garage” with you when you’re out and about.
I still have a curtain with lead tape from my grandma that I use. Back in the day, people used to drape old curtains over currant bushes. We always had to be careful to pull our heads out of the way in time.
Best regards, Marlies

@ Petra and Inge
Thanks for your get-well wishes. I’m slowly getting back on my feet. With the first shot, you couldn’t even see the injection site, let alone any side effects. This time, the area around the injection site became rock-hard and hot—about the size of my palm—it hurt, and it started to itch. Every movement of my arm hurt, and I felt really queasy.
So the short getaway to Altes Land was a welcome distraction.
Best regards, Marlies

Circular needles are handy because you can use them not only for knitting in the round but also for knitting back and forth. Especially with large projects, the weight isn’t all on one needle—it’s distributed evenly. Circular needles are also ideal for knitting on the go.
Except when using a set of double-pointed needles, I only work with circular needles.

Generally speaking, I have a pair of chic black pants that I pair with a top appropriate for the occasion. For summer, I have white pants with a matching top.
I rarely wear dresses or skirts anymore. When I was young, I wore nothing but dresses or skirts—and I had some really chic ones back then.
I think it’s a shame that people don’t place as much value on stylish clothing these days and show up to every occasion in a T-shirt and ripped jeans.

Regular pipe cleaner wire is even stronger and sturdier than chenille wire. Chenille wire, on the other hand, is more flexible and much fluffier, and it comes in a wide variety of colors. I like to use it for figurines or animals that stand on their own. I don’t use it for things that small children play with.
It provides flexible support in crocheted flower stems.

I wish you all a lovely, peaceful Easter.
Hopefully, no vaccine will ever be found for the crocheting bug... lol.
Best regards,
Marlies

I’m heading to the Alte Land tomorrow to visit the birthday boy. On Monday, he wants to go to Bremerhaven again. It’s too crowded along the Elbe, too—it’s no fun to go for a walk there.
Then I can also take a look for a frame for my DP picture while I’m in Stade.

Wishing you all a wonderful, relaxing weekend.

Belated best wishes for your birthday—especially good health.

Best regards, Marlies

Like everything in life, dance is a matter of taste. In these crazy times, though, it’s a little ray of hope for me that there’s a bit of togetherness again. It’s not hard to join in either… nobody can see me here anyway… lol.
I happened to read a report in the newspaper about a dance performance at a big discount store near me. There’s also a video of it, and when I watched it, my eyes popped out of my head. A good friend of mine works there. I was absolutely amazed at how skillfully he moved his 150 kg. It looked really great. A lot of “skinny” people could take a page from his book.
I think it’s great that so many people are getting involved and sharing it on video.

I made the hair and beard for my grandpa out of fluffy yarn. (See gallery.)
Best regards, Marlies

Thank you for your birthday wishes.
Best regards, Marlies

I wish you all a relaxing, peaceful New Year and, above all, good health.
Don’t let stress get to you, and make the best of what lies ahead.

Best regards, Marlies

I wish you all a merry and blessed Christmas surrounded by your loved ones (if possible). Have a wonderful time and enjoy this slightly different holiday—and above all, stay healthy!

Warm regards, Marlies

I’d also like to send you my warm birthday wishes, heartfelt congratulations, and all the best.
Best regards, Marlies

This little one is about 5–6 cm tall—or rather, small. You can also vary the size by changing the hook size. This one was crocheted with a size 1.5 hook.
I always used to keep little things like this in my “you-always-have-something-in-there” box, which desperately needs to be restocked. :-)

Well then, I hope you have lots of fun crocheting :-)
I’m looking forward to seeing the result.

Dear Monika,
all the best and warmest wishes, and heartfelt congratulations on your special day. Here’s to a sackful of good health.
Enjoy being celebrated and have a wonderful day.
Best, Marlies

Thanks, bergli.

And then comes the line: “Can’t you just paint the ship?”...

Hi Claudia,

belated but all the more heartfelt congratulations on your birthday and, above all, good health.

Best regards, Marlies

Right now I’m working on a big project—a sailboat in filet crochet.
I set aside about 1.5 hours a day for it, which brings me to 1,425 stitches.
That’s five rows.
I’ve already completed 30 out of 129 rows.

I’d also like to extend my heartfelt congratulations and wish you all the best—and, of course, good health.

Best regards, Marlies

THANK YOU all for your birthday wishes!
Five days without internet, phone, or TV—a heavenly break that was sorely needed. Now I’m back in full swing, and I hope I’ll have more time for crafts this year.

Warm regards,
Marlies

Belated best wishes for a happy and healthy new year.
Have fun at the Christmas market.

Best regards, Marlies

Belated congratulations, and have a wonderful celebration.

Best regards, Marlies

All the best, belated birthday wishes.

After we put on our dance group festival yesterday in Otterndorf with about 300 female dancers and one male dancer (ours... grin), and our walker dance was very well received, we’re heading to Drochtersen today. It’s dance competition weekend there. Unfortunately, we couldn’t make it yesterday, but today we’ll be watching as the Latin formations whirl across the dance floor.
Starting tomorrow, things will calm down a bit again, and I’ll be able to get back to crocheting.
Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone.

Best regards, Marlies

THANK YOU all for your kind wishes!
We had a wonderful day on the North Sea yesterday, which ended with a gorgeous sunset.

Warm regards, Marlies



Taken yesterday in Cuxhaven

Belated best wishes and happy birthday!

Best regards, Marlies

Belated best wishes.

Best wishes, Marlies

One person's dancing mice are another person's unicorns... lol.
It’s nice that your work was so well received.
I wish you happy crafting.

Best, Marlies

It was a quiet weekend with a little crocheting and getting ready for tomorrow’s dance class.
My arm and shoulder need a little more care again (today I was told it could still take a good half a year...).
On Sunday, I got a nice phone call: I was invited on a North Sea–Baltic Canal cruise on August 5. Now I’m hoping it doesn’t get canceled again because not enough people signed up. That’s happened twice already.

Today it’s so hot again that I’m sitting here comfortably in my cycling shorts...smile.

Best regards, Marlies