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My name is Francie.Come join me in these pages I've made.I hope I can add enjoyment to others as I have enjoyed their sites this year.I have a wonderful husband, and a houseful of wonderful children,my oldest son and daughter-in-law has given three beautiful little granddaughters.My youngest son and daughter in law got married. Update again,have a new grandson.They are all the greatest treasures of my life and keep me very busy.
I love victorian things,crafts and my crocheting is my favorite hobby.I love searching good recipes.I get so much pleasure seeing others sites with photos of how they decorate their homes,especially their sewing and craft rooms.I am amazed at the creativity of these women,they take so much time and pleasure making things for others.
I have some recipes that has been in my family through the holidays.I hope you enjoy these pages as I share my family traditions, recipes,crochet patterns,crafts,photos and other things you might find of interest if you like homey things.I'm well known for that. I have also started my Christmas page.Take a look.

ROSE AFGHAN

'FLOWER' MOTIF:Starting at center with rose,ch 6,join with sl st to form ring...1st RND:ch 5,(dc in ring,ch2)7 times.Join to 3rd ch of ch-5 (8 sps)... 2nd RND:In each sp around make sc,half dc,3 dc,half dc and sc.Join...3rd RND:*ch 4,sc between next 2 petals.repeat from * around. Join...RND 4:In each loop around make sc,half dc,5 dc,half dc and sc.Join...RND 5: Repeat 3rd round...Rnd 6: In each loop around make sc,half dc,7 dc,half dc,and sc Join...RND 7:Repeat 3rd rnd...RND 8:In each loop around make sc,half dc, dc,7tr,dc,half dc and sc.Join and break off...RND 9:Attach green to center tr of any petal,sc in same place,*ch 7,holding back on hook the last loop of each tr,make 3 tr in center tr of next petal,thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made),ch 4,in same tr make 3-d tr cluster,ch 4 and 3-tr cluster;ch 7,sc in center tr of next petal.Repeat from * around. join and break off...10th RND; Attach white to any 3-d tr cluster,ch 3,2 dc in same place, * ch 1,3 dc in next sp,(ch 1,in next sp make 3 dc,ch 1 and 3dc,}twice;ch 1,3 dc in next sp,ch 1,in tip of next cluster make 3 dc,ch 3 and 3 dc.Repeat from * around,ending with 3 dc in same place as first 2 dc, ch 1,dc in top of ch-3...11th thru 19th:ch 3,2 dc in sp just formed,*ch 1,3 dc in next sp.Repeat from * around,making 3 dc,ch 3,and 3 dc in ch-3 sp at each corner.Join as before.Break off at the end of 19th rnd.Sew the motifs together to desired size.Looks beautiful on the back of white wicker couch.

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