Hearing Gone Bad

Recently I was reading an entry from a media specialist's blog (Techno Tuesday) where she was talking about the ringtones that adults can't hear. After reading the entry, I thought I would try out my hearing. At this site, you can test your hearing and download ringtones. The higher the frequency, the harder it is for adults to hear the tone. The site says, "Pretty much everyone should be able to hear the lowest tone (8kHz). Many people should be able to hear up to around 14.1kHz, from around 17kHz upwards we get into the range that only the under 20's can hear!" Well, all I can say is, make me an appointment with the audiologist quickly....I can't hear diddley squat. 8kHz and 10kHz - no problem. 12kHz - I am straining or am I thinking I hear something??? Beyond that level.....a vacuum, no sound at all.

Lately, my craftiness has gotten tired of knitting. So, I have been crocheting. I wonder why I do that. I'll knitted for a period of time, then I have an urge to crochet. I'll get tired of crocheting and the cycle begins again. The most recent crochet project is a nice little crocheted pouch made with cotton yarn.


All I need to do is add a zipper. It will take a 5 inch zipper. Can't find one that size in the local fabric store. Guess I'll have to look online.

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Haekelbeutel AKA Crocheted Summer Bag For Me

Haekelbeutel is German for crocheted bag...you know like this:

This is my latest project and I love it. My very first project with granny squares. I found the pattern through Ravelry. I get so inspired when looking at the projects at Ravelry. The pattern called for 16 squares. I was able to crochet 2 or 3 squares a night. It was a fun project.

I used cotton yarn and lined it with a yellow fabric and patched pockets.

I am hoping the lining will make it sturdy enough for me to use this bag as my spring bag. My only concern is the handle. I am wondering if it will stretch too much. I'll have to be conscious of what I haul around so as not to make it too heavy.

I received a couple of gifts this week. One was this apron from my Sassy Apron swap partner from Craft Monkey , Nada:

The other gift was from Karyn at Trail Mix. I won some of her handmade soap by commenting on her blog.

Thanks, Ladies! I know I will enjoy them!

Boy, has it been windy today. Just last weekend we spent the day in Greenville, SC and the weather was great for outdoors. We ate at one of our favorites places, walked through the park and enjoyed the sunshine.

This weekend if you stepped outside, the wind mght blow you away. Wind gusts were strong and cold. Brrr. But spring is ready to bust out in full force. Trees and flowers are budding. It is just a matter of time.